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Using emojis in SMS, Whatsapp, etc

· 28 Shawwal 1435 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Would the use of emojis in SMS, Whatsapp, Viber, Telegram etc. constitute picture making (therefore impermissible) within the purview of Shar'iah? Emojis are small digital images consisting usually of smiley faces used to express an emotion.

Answer

Precaution requires that we should abstain.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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