Entertainment & Arts

Salaam Alaykum wa ramatuaah wa barakatuhu Is taking photos and home videos of ones young children for the purpose of memories permissible? Can they be stored digitally or in album? I question if it’s haram and it makes me scared if it is bc I have pictures and video of them I take on my…

Aoa I wanted to know about the permissibility of writing Fictional stories in Islam and whether earnings made from them are halal or not. I have conflicting fatwas, some saying it is permitted while the others are condemning it. Those who say it is permitted say it because: It is permissible to write fiction books…

Salam alaykum wrb Are animated children’s books and Islamic educational tv shows such as Zaky (one4kidstv) permissible for young children? Jazakallah khairun

Asalamualaikum I’m a young female who enjoys watching romance shows and movies/video games. I always cover the parts in which people kiss. Ever since I began practicing it’s been hard for me to find holistic activities for entertainment that aren’t against Islamic guidelines. I don’t go to the cinema anymore. These types movies/shows make me…

Dear Brother, Is Watching Porn Gunah e Sagheerah OR Gunah e Kabeera? where is more Sin, In watching porn or in Drinking wine? Bundle of Thanks

Assalāmu `alaikum Warahmatullāhi Wabarakatuh, There is a particular item that is trending at the moment and has potential to make a lot of income for the sellers. I wanted to know if selling it was permissible, as it is a small toy although I don't know if this will fall under imitating Allah's creation. Here…

I would like to know about the rulings on reading books that contain concepts that are contrary to Islamic beliefs. For example, my sister is attending school and her class is required to read a book where a character writes letters to God. Would reading this book affect her Iman? Or if one read the…

Assalamualaikum, I want to know that sports as a profession like football cricket money is halal or haraam? Like playing cricket for different nations or premier leagues like ipl where cheerleaders dances, and gambling’s, money is halaal or haraam? I will wait for you answer Jazaak allah u khair

Assalamu alaikum Respected Mufti, Somewhere I read this Fatwa: “What is the meaning of ‘entertainment’? If one sings a nasheed or it is sung to a crowd, then this will be haraam entertainment. Entertaining refers to singing for others – entertaining people with the song. This is not permissible.” I want to ask: 1) What is the…

Salam,   We find mention in the Ahadith that Ayesha ((May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with her) had a doll. Based on this, what it the law pertaining to playing with dolls?