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Is It Permissible to Run Photo Studio Business in Islam?

31 October, 2022
Q I want to start a photo studio where I have some functions like printing photos of non-mahram or editing these photos a little bit and also I might have to talk to them. So, should I start the business? Will it be permissible in Islam?For information, in my area women and girl don't wear hijab properly sometimes. Also some non-Muslim women may take service from me. Will it cause any fitna to me?

Answer

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. 

All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.

Answering your question, Sheikh Mustafa Umar, President of California Islamic University, states:

It is not haram to run a photo studio business as long as you avoid immoral pictures like naked people.

You are allowed to look at the face, hands, and feet of women. Try not to look at the other parts.

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If you find yourself staring too much and it is tempting you a lot, then it is better to avoid this and have someone do it, or hire another person (preferably a female) to process the pictures that are tempting for you.

Almighty Allah knows best.

About Sheikh Mustafa Umar
Sheikh Mustafa Umar is the President of California Islamic University.