{"_id":"676eddd5521364bdc5c844af","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it permissble to take pictures of idols?\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"I am in Egypt right now and over here they‘re selling a lot of idols in form of former Pharaos, Cleopatra and other Egyptian false gods. I think it’s clear that ist forbidden to buy or sell them or to put them up in one’s home but I had a little discussion with a Muslim yesterday who made pictures of them saying taking pictures of these idols is not haram and to keep them on one’s phone is also totally okay. So I wondered if it’s really true. It one is at historical sites where there are statues like the Sphinx or when one is in Athens or Rome and sees statues of historical figures like some former rulers or even false gods like Zeus, Sobek etc is it really permissible to take pictures of these things? And is there a difference between historical figures and clear idols which were worshipped?\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"I'm unsure of the legal ruling, but my advice would be to avoid taking pictures of idols that others worship. People often photograph what they admire, and as believers, we should guard our hearts against admiring idols or oppressive historical figures.\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe50b76658b4c232867","tag":"Aqeedah: Sects and Religions","count":68},{"_id":"668d9fee0b76658b4c232978","tag":"Contemporary Life: Art","count":43}],"createdOn":"2024-12-27T17:03:17.362Z"}