Are pictures allowed in Islam?

[dishdash]

Are photos of humans allowed? Was there ever a fatwa issued in the 19th century accepting or prohibiting photos?

What about other graphics? Cartoons? Do we even accept that the little smiley emoticons which are clearly designed to be human in aspect are ok to use and view?

 

[Muhammad]

You may wish to refer to this thread:

http://www.islamicboard.com/basics-islam/2777-pictures-haram.html

Though I must remind you of our forum rule:

12. This is not a Fiqh discussion board. Prolonged threads arguing over Fatwas and the details of Islamic law will be closed. Avoid asking questions that require a Scholar or Shaykh, as there is no one on the board qualified to answer your questions. Please use other knowledgeable means such as a scholar, Imam or knowledgeable person in your area or provide sources.

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