Clarification

30 January 2026 articles A well - known Aalim of Pakistan visited the Madrasah on Monday 26 January 2026 shortly before Zuhr. After Zuhr he delivered a short impromptu address, which was for 5-10 mins, which actually happened on the spur of the moment Subsequently messages have been circulating that the Madrasah has changed its stance on the issue of photography since the Aalim who gave the address is very popular on YouTube. In this regard the following should be noted: Firstly, the Madrasah has NOT changed its stance on all forms of photography of animate objects, including digital photography. In light of the many clear Ahadith that prohibit picture-making, all forms of picture-making and Secondly, the Principal of the Madrasah was not aware that the Aalim appears on YouTube and hence allowed the spur of the moment, impromptu address. The Madrasah wishes to reiterate its stance of clear prohibition of ALL photography of animate objects, including digital photography. Furthermore, Hazrat Mufti Ahmed Khanpuri Saheb (hafizahullah) has made several very clear statements and declarations on the issue (attached herewith). Hazrat also revokes the ljazah of Hadith of anyone who is involved in this action. The Madrasah also echoes the same declaration and sentiments, and, accordingly, revokes permission to narrate hadith from May Allah Ta'ala guide us all to His obedience at all times. email:darulum@alhaadi.org.za MADRASAH TALEEMUDDEEN 4 Third Avenue, Isipingo Beach P. O. Box 26393 Isipingo Beach 4115 07 Shabaan 1447 27 January 2026 Tuesday CLARIFICATION/E By Madrasah Taleemuddeen to the students of the Madrasah. photography of animate objects is Haraam. those engaged in this action. Talemuddeen Senior Asaatizah MUFTI EBRAHIM SALAJEE MOULANA ILYAS PATEL MOULANA HOOSEN SALEJEE MOULANA ABDUL QADIR VAWDA Fax: (031) 902 5681 Phone: (031) 902 9818 2t rl Sign PHOTOGRAPHY On 16 Rajab 1446 AH / 16 January 2025, Mufti Ahmed Khanpuri hafizahullah—a very senior student of Hazrat Mufti Mahmood Şaheb rahimahullah-issued an important announcement. He clearly stated that any Aalim or student who takes photographs or records videos will not be granted ijazah (permission) to narrate He also emphasized the necessity of refraining from this widespread moral crime—one for which people feel neither regret nor remorse, and therefore make no tawbah. He explained that matters have deteriorated to such detestable levels that people now even pose while performing tawaaf, displaying it to the world while claiming they are making tawaaf for Allah Ta'ala. In this manner, the moral fabric of society has "No one should dare take any photograph. If someone has taken my picture, then tomorrow, on the Day of Qiyamah, on the plains of resurrection, I will seize that person and I will never forgive him. Rather, I will appeal to Allah Ta'ala to implement justice. Therefore, do not even think of taking a picture." (https://ummati.co.za/audio-114-mufti-ahmad-khanpuri-saheb-severe-warning-to-the-animate-photographers/) MADRASAH TALEEMUDDEEN 4 Third Avenue, Isipingo Beach P. O. Box 26393 Isipingo Beach 4115 MULANA M HOOSEN SALEJEE MUFTI ZAKARIA MAKADA MOULANA ZAHEER KARIM QARI DAWOOD RANDERA MOULANA YAHYA JEEWA MOULANA AHMAD PARUK MUFTI YUSUF MULLA MOULANA ZAKARIYA MOTALA MOULANA EBRAHIM SALAJEE MOULANA ISMAIL BAYAT 04 hadith from him. been severely damaged on all occasions. On another occasion, he warned: Hazrat Abu Juhaifah (radiyallahu anhu) reports that Sayyiduna Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam) cursed... the consumer of interest, the one giving interest, as well as the picture maker. (Bukhari, 5/2223) Checked and Approoed by: Madrasah Taleemuddeen (Isipingo Beach) Phone: (031) 902 9818 Fax: (031) 902 5681 Да Of l eat emai:darulum@alhaadi.org.za