Authored by: Dr. Muhammad Zia ur-Rahman Azmi رحمه الله
① Recording weddings or ceremonial gatherings, especially during marriage functions, is a grave mistake and a major sin,
→ because such videos are often viewed by others and typically include:
✘ Unveiled and adorned women,
✘ Women engaging in casual conversation and laughter,
→ which leads to temptation (fitnah) and is clearly haram.
② However, creating educational or scientific videos,
→ such as instructional material or lectures where someone speaks to an audience for guidance and teaching,
→ is not objectionable, provided the content is appropriate and beneficial.
✦ In summary: The ruling depends on the nature of the content being recorded.
[Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen – Nur ‘Ala al-Darb: 17/36]
✔ Ruling:
The permissibility of video recording depends on the intended content.① Recording weddings or ceremonial gatherings, especially during marriage functions, is a grave mistake and a major sin,
→ because such videos are often viewed by others and typically include:
✘ Unveiled and adorned women,
✘ Women engaging in casual conversation and laughter,
→ which leads to temptation (fitnah) and is clearly haram.
② However, creating educational or scientific videos,
→ such as instructional material or lectures where someone speaks to an audience for guidance and teaching,
→ is not objectionable, provided the content is appropriate and beneficial.
✦ In summary: The ruling depends on the nature of the content being recorded.
[Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen – Nur ‘Ala al-Darb: 17/36]
