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Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by Lukgaf(m): 8:29pm On Feb 22, 2018
Question:

What is the ruling on a woman putting her picture on her Facebook page, especially since some of our sisters who wear hijab believes that putting pictures of themselves in hijab is something that is not forbidden in sharee‘ah? Could you explain so that I can advise them?

Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by Lukgaf(m): 8:30pm On Feb 22, 2018
Praise be to Allaah.
It is haraam for a girl to put a picture of herself on Facebook or in chat rooms or on other websites, for a number of reasons:

1.

This is contrary to covering and concealment that is enjoined upon women in the Qur’aan and Sunnah. Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, says concerning the noblest of women and the furthest of them from suspicion, namely the wives of the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him):

“And when you ask (his wives) for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen, that is purer for your hearts and for their hearts”

[al-Ahzaab 33:53]

“O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e., screen themselves completely except the eyes or one eye to see the way). That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever OftForgiving, Most Merciful”

[al-Ahzaab 33:59]

And He forbade women to speak softly, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):

“O wives of the Prophet! You are not like any other women. If you keep your duty (to Allah), then be not soft in speech, lest he in whose heart is a disease (of hypocrisy, or evil desire for adultery, etc.) should be moved with desire, but speak in an honourable manner”

[al-Ahzaab 33:32].

So Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, enjoined the wives of the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him), and the believing women in general, to observe hijab, so as to purify the hearts of the believing women and to protect them from anything that may give rise to temptation or suspicion, and so as to preserve their chastity and that of His believing slaves. Once this is understood, it will become clear that for a woman to put her picture where it will be seen by righteous and evildoers alike on such websites is something that is contrary to Allah’s teachings.

2.

That opens the door to fitnah (temptation) and evil for the woman and for those who see her. How often have we heard and read painful stories caused by such things. How many pure and chaste women have fallen into the traps of those who do not fear Allah, evildoers who have tempted them with sweet words and promises until, when they had had their way with them, they turned their back on them and abandoned them with nothing but regret and loss, and perhaps shame in this world and in the Hereafter - Allah forbid.

How many evildoers have tampered with those images and reproduced them by modern means, putting the head of a decent woman on the body of an immoral woman, then there will be great regret for what she brought upon herself and her family when regret is to no avail.

3.

With regard to what you have mentioned about some women who wear hijab believing that putting their picture in hijab is not forbidden according to Islam, if what you mean by hijab is proper shar‘i hijab that covers the face and does not show the face of the woman, then this kind of thing is not forbidden in Islam, especially when there is a need for it. But this is not what they meant, because there is no benefit in doing this. What is the point of putting a picture of a black shape in which nothing appears?!

But if what is meant is putting a picture of a woman with her face uncovered, even if she has covered the rest of her body, then we have explained that this is what leads to evil consequences that are sufficient to deem it forbidden, even if we do not say that it is obligatory for the woman to cover her face; so how about if that is obligatory? The sin in this case is multiplied and the danger is greater. By doing that she has transgressed and what the believing women have been accustomed to doing for centuries.

Al-Ghazaali (may Allah have mercy on him) said in Ihya’ ‘Uloom ad-Deen (2/53): Men throughout the ages have always had their faces uncovered and women have always gone out with their faces covered. End quote. It says something similar in Fath al-Baari, 9/337.

Al-Haafiz Ibn Hajar (may Allah have mercy on him) said in Fath al-Baari (9/424): The custom of women in the past and more recently has been to cover their faces in front of non-mahram men. End quote.

Moreover, if everyone who has any common sense realises that the focal point of beauty and fitnah in women is the face, and this is what men want to see, and it is from this that it is judged whether a woman is beautiful or not, then publishing pictures in the manner mentioned opens the door to women for be tempted to be a source of temptation, and for them and their pictures to be treated disrespectfully, as they will be visible to anyone who wants to see them.

And Allah knows best.

https://islamqa.info/en/165186

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by Alennsar(f): 8:39pm On Feb 22, 2018
Jazakhallah khaeran brother. May Allah increase.Us in Taqwa amin

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by Rashduct4luv(m): 8:27am On Feb 23, 2018
Aamin

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by dlondonbadboy: 9:29am On Feb 23, 2018
Odiegwu embarassed embarassed

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by ayatt(m): 9:29am On Feb 23, 2018
ʍasɦa aʟʟaɦ

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by beeff(m): 9:30am On Feb 23, 2018
Nice
Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by aminu790(m): 9:32am On Feb 23, 2018
sad some people will be pained and cannot hide it

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by Talkingboy: 9:32am On Feb 23, 2018
Thanks OP........
Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by Humblebloke(m): 9:34am On Feb 23, 2018
its not fair tho....buh men are allowed

looks like pure misogyny


what exactly is wrong with ladies posting pictures on social media!??

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by ollah2: 9:35am On Feb 23, 2018
Some people just create threads for creating sake. What business does religion has to do with uploading your pictures on social media? I have said it times without number; religion and advancement of age doesn't correlate.

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by aminu790(m): 9:35am On Feb 23, 2018
aminu790:
sad some people will be pained and cannot hide it
ELKHALIFAISIS:
I want to see Islamic ruling on social media... confuse religion
Liquidfart:
RUBBISH POST!! MUSLIM MEN ARE THE MOST INSECURE HUMAN BEINGS ON THIS PLANET EARTH. AND MEANWHILE I CAN NEVER AND WILL NEVER ACCEPT ISLAM(RELIGION OF PISS) IN MY LIFE..AM IN MY HAUS ,COMAN BEAT ME
BiafraMyAss:
Muslim women are slaves... rubbish undecided

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by mayorjosh(m): 9:35am On Feb 23, 2018
Na wa ooo
Naija people and religion

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by ollah2: 9:37am On Feb 23, 2018
Liquidfart:
RUBBISH POST!! MUSLIM MEN ARE THE MOST INSECURE HUMAN BEINGS ON THIS PLANET EARTH. AND MEANWHILE I CAN NEVER AND WILL NEVER ACCEPT ISLAM(RELIGION OF PISS) IN MY LIFE..AM IN MY HAUS ,COMAN BEAT ME. grin grin grin grin grin grin grin


If you don't agree with what the op said, you should respect his religion. If yours is criticised, you will start shouting Islamisation of Nigeria

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by mayorjosh(m): 9:37am On Feb 23, 2018
But men are allowed to post pictures because they are not answerable to their wives abi?

Ehn go tell Aisha Buhari to start deleting her pictures on instagram

Smh

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by pentax(m): 9:37am On Feb 23, 2018
hypocrites

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by pentax(m): 9:38am On Feb 23, 2018
ollah2:



If you don't agree with what the op said, you should respect his religion. If yours is criticised, you will start shouting Islamisation of Nigeria
Shut up jhoor

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by Nobody: 9:38am On Feb 23, 2018
I go like get Muslim babe finally, my wish is to get fine light skinned Fulani chic, make una change my name to Adamu and beat me with stick, I no mind

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by Jamiubond009(m): 9:38am On Feb 23, 2018
Was Mohammed's father a Muslim?

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by lekbuks: 9:40am On Feb 23, 2018
Liquidfart:
RUBBISH POST!! MUSLIM MEN ARE THE MOST INSECURE HUMAN BEINGS ON THIS PLANET EARTH. AND MEANWHILE I CAN NEVER AND WILL NEVER ACCEPT ISLAM(RELIGION OF PISS) IN MY LIFE..AM IN MY HAUS ,COMAN BEAT ME. grin grin grin grin grin grin grin

Did any one force you or any of your relatives to accept Islam if no please step aside

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by ollah2: 9:40am On Feb 23, 2018
pentax:

Shut up jhoor

I can easily recognise a bigot

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by Mrchippychappy(m): 9:41am On Feb 23, 2018
Lukgaf:
Praise be to Allaah.
It is haraam for a girl to put a picture of herself on Facebook or in chat rooms or on other websites, for a number of reasons:

1.

This is contrary to covering and concealment that is enjoined upon women in the Qur’aan and Sunnah. Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, says concerning the noblest of women and the furthest of them from suspicion, namely the wives of the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him):

“And when you ask (his wives) for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen, that is purer for your hearts and for their hearts”

[al-Ahzaab 33:53]

“O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e., screen themselves completely except the eyes or one eye to see the way). That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever OftForgiving, Most Merciful”

[al-Ahzaab 33:59]

And He forbade women to speak softly, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):

“O wives of the Prophet! You are not like any other women. If you keep your duty (to Allah), then be not soft in speech, lest he in whose heart is a disease (of hypocrisy, or evil desire for adultery, etc.) should be moved with desire, but speak in an honourable manner”

[al-Ahzaab 33:32].

So Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, enjoined the wives of the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him), and the believing women in general, to observe hijab, so as to purify the hearts of the believing women and to protect them from anything that may give rise to temptation or suspicion, and so as to preserve their chastity and that of His believing slaves. Once this is understood, it will become clear that for a woman to put her picture where it will be seen by righteous and evildoers alike on such websites is something that is contrary to Allah’s teachings.

2.

That opens the door to fitnah (temptation) and evil for the woman and for those who see her. How often have we heard and read painful stories caused by such things. How many pure and chaste women have fallen into the traps of those who do not fear Allah, evildoers who have tempted them with sweet words and promises until, when they had had their way with them, they turned their back on them and abandoned them with nothing but regret and loss, and perhaps shame in this world and in the Hereafter - Allah forbid.

How many evildoers have tampered with those images and reproduced them by modern means, putting the head of a decent woman on the body of an immoral woman, then there will be great regret for what she brought upon herself and her family when regret is to no avail.

3.

With regard to what you have mentioned about some women who wear hijab believing that putting their picture in hijab is not forbidden according to Islam, if what you mean by hijab is proper shar‘i hijab that covers the face and does not show the face of the woman, then this kind of thing is not forbidden in Islam, especially when there is a need for it. But this is not what they meant, because there is no benefit in doing this. What is the point of putting a picture of a black shape in which nothing appears?!

But if what is meant is putting a picture of a woman with her face uncovered, even if she has covered the rest of her body, then we have explained that this is what leads to evil consequences that are sufficient to deem it forbidden, even if we do not say that it is obligatory for the woman to cover her face; so how about if that is obligatory? The sin in this case is multiplied and the danger is greater. By doing that she has transgressed and what the believing women have been accustomed to doing for centuries.

Al-Ghazaali (may Allah have mercy on him) said in Ihya’ ‘Uloom ad-Deen (2/53): Men throughout the ages have always had their faces uncovered and women have always gone out with their faces covered. End quote. It says something similar in Fath al-Baari, 9/337.

Al-Haafiz Ibn Hajar (may Allah have mercy on him) said in Fath al-Baari (9/424): The custom of women in the past and more recently has been to cover their faces in front of non-mahram men. End quote.

Moreover, if everyone who has any common sense realises that the focal point of beauty and fitnah in women is the face, and this is what men want to see, and it is from this that it is judged whether a woman is beautiful or not, then publishing pictures in the manner mentioned opens the door to women for be tempted to be a source of temptation, and for them and their pictures to be treated disrespectfully, as they will be visible to anyone who wants to see them.

And Allah knows best.

https://islamqa.info/en/165186



What if my Screen is broken? Can I still ask my wife or would I have to repair or buy a new screen first?

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by Nobody: 9:45am On Feb 23, 2018
Thank God for the crusaders o, can u imagine. grin

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by Godjone(m): 9:45am On Feb 23, 2018
BUT NA WAO. THIS RELIGION HATE GOOD THINGS BUT PROMOTES SEX AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by wellmax(m): 9:45am On Feb 23, 2018
This Una religion is just too funny.

Ruling on this ruling on that.

Anyway, wetin be my own.

Make I waka pass

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Re: Ruling On A Woman Putting Her Picture On Social Media by Nobody: 9:45am On Feb 23, 2018
The fundamentalists are back again. I thought all pictures are forbidden, not so?

Since that is already established why are we doing this back and forth?

I hope you realize this means news on TV is also forbidden as those are moving pictures?

Also cartoons.

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