Photographs of others without their permission

Reference: Sharh Buloogh al-Maraam – 15/329

It is not permissible to take a photograph of anyone except with his permission, even if you know that this man is of the opinion that taking photographs is permissible.


Translation originally published on 22 December, 2017.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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