Question Summary:
Is it permissible to watch videos of Salāh in Masjid Nabawī?

Question Detail:

I would like to know if it is permissible to watch or download video recording of salah on mobile that took place in masjid e nabwi? As this helps to increase my desire to visit masjid e nabwi. Please tell permissible or not?. Is it a sin if i watch. 

Answer :

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
The permissibility of digital photography and videos is a highly contested issue amongst contemporary ‘Ulamā. Whilst many ‘Ulamā permit this, many others consider it to be the same as typical photography, hence deeming it impermissible. It is advisable to exercise precaution and abstain from watching such videos. Instead, you may listen to audio recordings of Salāh and Qur’ān.
 
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Nabeel Valli
Student Darul Iftaa
Lusaka, Zambia
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.
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