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#106 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Hukum Menggunakan Teknologi Kecerdasan Buatan (AI) Bagi Menyunting Gambar
What is the ruling on using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to edit photos?
Short answer
In principle, using AI or an AI image generator to edit photos is permissible, based on the maxim that the default ruling on things is permissibility unless there is evidence of prohibition.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Taudhih Al-Hukmi (artikel penjelasan, bukan pendirian rasmi Mufti Selangor)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
In principle, using AI or an AI image generator to edit photos is permissible, based on the maxim that the default ruling on things is permissibility unless there is evidence of prohibition. It is allowed as long as it is used for lawful and good purposes, such as designing posters, enhancing existing photos or clarifying blurry images. It becomes forbidden when misused, including editing to deceive others, editing with sinful content such as exposing the aurat, and editing that shames particular individuals even when meant as a joke.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Secara asasnya, hukum menggunakan teknologi AI mahupun penjana imej AI untuk menyunting gambar adalah harus.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “#106 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Hukum Menggunakan Teknologi Kecerdasan Buatan (AI) Bagi Menyunting Gambar”, 25 February 2026. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2026/02/25/105-taudhih-al-hukmi-hukum-menggunakan-teknologi-kecerdasan-buatan-ai/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-using-ai-to-edit-photos/