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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-519: HUKUM MENYEBARKAN GAMBAR MAYAT ORANG YANG TELAH MENINGGAL DUNIA
What is the ruling on taking and spreading photos of the deceased, such as accident victims, on social media?
Short answer
Spreading photos of a deceased person is forbidden because it can expose the person's flaws and hurt the feelings of the bereaved family.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Spreading photos of a deceased person is forbidden because it can expose the person's flaws and hurt the feelings of the bereaved family. The prohibition is stronger when the body is in a poor state, such as exposed private parts or detached limbs, since this lowers the dignity of the deceased. The ruling stresses that a Muslim's honour and rights remain after death, and that those who spread such images should face firm action.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Perbuatan menyebarkan gambar mayat orang yang meninggal dunia adalah haram kerana ia boleh mendedahkan aib si mati dan menyakiti hati keluarga waris.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-519: HUKUM MENYEBARKAN GAMBAR MAYAT ORANG YANG TELAH MENINGGAL DUNIA”, 11 June 2020. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/4538-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-519-hukum-menyebarkan-gambar-mayat-orang-yang-telah-meninggal-dunia. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-spreading-photos-of-the-deceased/