FatwaNegeri SembilanSocial & Contemporary Issues
Fotografi
Is income from photography and photo printing services haram, including photos of people who do not cover their aurah or of non-Muslims?
Short answer
Photography is permissible in principle because it records God's creation rather than rivalling it, unlike drawing or sculpting living beings.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Photography is permissible in principle because it records God's creation rather than rivalling it, unlike drawing or sculpting living beings. It becomes haram when other elements are involved, such as glorifying a person or exposing the aurah. A lawful job done in a place or situation Islam does not permit is doubtful (syubhah), and customer demand does not justify what is prohibited.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pada perinsipya hukum berfotografi adalah harus tetapi perlu diingat selagi mana ianya tidak mengandungi unsur-unsur lain yang boleh menyebabkan perkara tersebut bertukar menjadi kepada perkara yang diharamkan.
Read the full fatwa on the Negeri Sembilan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Fotografi”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/fotografi/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-photography-income-halal-or-haram/