FatwaFederal TerritoriesEthics, Remembrance & Supplication
IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-749 : HUKUM BERGAMBAR DENGAN BERLAINAN JANTINA
Is it permissible to take a photo together with a non-mahram of the opposite sex in a public place, with the photo focused on the two of them only?
Short answer
Taking a photo as a pair with a non-mahram of the opposite sex, without need and in a way that gives rise to fitness or suspicion (fitnah), is not permitted by Islamic law.
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
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Taking a photo as a pair with a non-mahram of the opposite sex, without need and in a way that gives rise to fitness or suspicion (fitnah), is not permitted by Islamic law. Mixing between men and women is allowed only for necessity, genuine need, legitimate interest or customary daily affairs, provided it does not cause fitnah. The etiquette of interaction must still be observed, including covering the aurah, lowering the gaze and not softening the voice.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh yang demikian, mengambil gambar berdua-duaan berlainan jantina bukan pada kadar keperluan dan menimbulkan fitnah adalah tidak dibenarkan oleh syarak.
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-749 : HUKUM BERGAMBAR DENGAN BERLAINAN JANTINA”, 20 January 2023. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/5511-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-749-hukum-bergambar-dengan-berlainan-jantina. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-taking-photos-with-opposite-sex/