Sunan Ibn Majah #2341Hasan
النبي (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: 'There should be no harm and no reciprocal harm.'
النبي (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: 'There should be no harm and no reciprocal harm.'
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Taking photographs during الحج is permitted by many contemporary scholars as long as it does not distract from the worship, block other الحجاج, or involve photographing people without their consent. However, scholars strongly discourage excessive photography — especially selfies during الطواف or at عرفة — as it distracts from the spiritual focus of the الحج. The priority should be worship, الدعاء, and reflection.
Photography during الحج is a contemporary issue on which scholars have varied opinions. Many contemporary scholars, including members of the اللجنة الدائمة and individual scholars, permit photography in general as long as it does not involve prohibited content. The question specific to الحج relates more to the appropriateness and impact on worship rather than the basic permissibility of photography.
الشيخ ابن عثيمين, while having general concerns about photography, acknowledged that documenting certain moments is part of modern life. However, he strongly discouraged excessive photography during the rites of الحج, particularly during الطواف, standing at عرفة, and stoning. These are moments of intense worship and الدعاء, and the الحاج should be focused on Allah, not on capturing content for social media or personal albums. He considered it a form of heedlessness (ghaflah) to be preoccupied with photography during the most sacred moments of الحج.
The اللجنة الدائمة for Scholarly Research and Ifta advised that الحجاج should minimize photography during the rites and focus entirely on their worship. Taking photos of the الكعبة, the Haram, or the الحج sites at neutral moments (not during active rites) is less objectionable than photographing during الطواف, on عرفة, or while stoning. Blocking other الحجاج, causing congestion, or using selfie sticks in crowded areas is harmful and prohibited due to the principle of no harm.
النبي (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: 'There should be no harm and no reciprocal harm.'
النبي (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: 'There should be no harm and no reciprocal harm.'
النبي (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: 'Actions are judged by intentions, and each person shall have what they intended.'
النبي (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: 'Actions are judged by intentions, and each person shall have what they intended.'
Scholars from different schools of Islamic jurisprudence offer varying perspectives on this matter.
Contemporary Hanafi scholars generally permit photography but advise against excessive photography during الحج rites. Focus should be on worship.
Hanafi scholars emphasize the priority of worship over documentation.
Photography is permitted by many Maliki scholars. During الحج, restraint is advised to maintain the spiritual atmosphere.
Maliki scholars focus on the spirit of worship and discourage distractions.
Many Shafi'i scholars permit photography in general. During الحج, the priority should be worship, and excessive photography is discouraged.
Shafi'i scholars prioritize the spiritual experience of الحج over documentation.
Some Hanbali scholars have stronger concerns about photography. During الحج, most agree that worship should take priority and excessive photography is inappropriate.
Hanbali scholars emphasize that الحج is a time for focused worship, not photography.
This is a scholarly summary, not a personal fatwa. Consult your scholar for personal rulings.
النبي (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: 'There should be no harm and no reciprocal harm.'
Sunan Ibn Majah #2341 (hasan)النبي (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: 'Actions are judged by intentions, and each person shall have what they intended.'
Sahih al-Bukhari #1 (sahih)