Images on screen

[always-islam]

Assalamu Alaikum

The question I'm going to ask is a bit difficult to explain.
Images on T.V are not there before the T.V is turn on,I'm not sure about this but I think this means that there are no images at all at the moment the T.V is off,so,when I turn the T.V on,there are images,does this mean I am the one creating the images by turning the button to on?

[Usman]

wa'alaikumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,

Depending on the Situation, a TV screen is like a rolled canvas, and you do not know what is inside, when you open it, it's similar to unrolling the Canvas. So you will not be held questionable if you turn on the TV and images of Living beings is depicted there.

[Amina786]

But if we are not held responsible for the content in the TV, then why is it wrong to watch it? I think we are responsible because we are the ones who take the initial action by turning it on.. ?

[Tazkiyah]

Not all Ulema consider the Tv Haraam ...

[Kareem]

and not all Ulema consider even photographs haraam

[Silver Sparrow]

This was mentioned in my other thread, lets see if i can find it

Edit: here it is:

3) Live Broadcasting

Shaykh Mufti Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) and many other scholars have declared that live broadcastings of images do not fall within the ambit of picture-making (taswir). A picture is something that is permanent and static, whilst the image broadcasted live is not permanent hence cannot be termed a picture. A live broadcast is in reality a reflection of the actual image, similar to seeing an image in a mirror.

Therefore, if an image of a human or animal is broadcasted live, then this does not fall into the unlawful picture-making. It will be permitted to broadcast something live or view a live programme, provided the content of the programme is lawful (halal). (Taqrir Tirmidhi, 2/351)

4) Video Recording

According to Shaykh Taqi Usmani, that which is recorded in a videotape or DVD is also not considered a picture. In a videotape, the particles of an image are gathered and then re-opened in the same order to view the image. This is the reason why it is not possible to see the picture in the rail of the tape without playing it. (ibid)

Therefore, if a permitted and Halal event, such as a lecture of a scholar, is played and viewed on a videotape or DVD, it will be permitted, Insha Allah.

Note that the above discussion does not in any way relate to watching Television. Watching TV and keeping it at home is another matter altogether, for which a separate answer is needed. The many harms and evils of keeping a TV at home are known to all. This answer only relates to the permissibility of viewing a Halal image through a live broadcast or a videotape/DVD.

Shaykh Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) sums this up in one of his Fatawa:

“The images appearing on live programs or recorded programs on television are not the pictures in the strict sense envisaged in the Ahadith of the Holy Prophet (Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam) unless they are printed in a durable form on paper or on any other object. But the basic reason why Muslims are advised not to keep TV sets in their homes is that most of the programs broadcast on the TV channels contain impermissible elements.” (Taken from the al-Balagh website, http://www.albalagh.net/qa/video_chips.shtml)

[always-islam]

wa'alaikumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,

Depending on the Situation, a TV screen is like a rolled canvas, and you do not know what is inside, when you open it, it's similar to unrolling the Canvas. So you will not be held questionable if you turn on the TV and images of Living beings is depicted there.

But doesn't a canvas is already there before opening it,on t.v,the pictures will only be visible when you turn on the T.V,wich makes it send microwaves ,and when the microwaves reach some kind of place in the inside of the t.v,don't know it's name,there will be images,is'nt this the same as creating?I'm not sure about this,it just keeps popping in my mind sometimes when I'm watching t.v.
Is there any expert on T.V's here.

[Zahra]

Assalamu Alaikum,

Hmmmm...this is my personal opinion...I don't think you're the one creating the images when you turn the tv on. However regarding whether tv is haraam or not...the ulema differ on this. But tv generally speaking is a waste of time. Also if we have been commanded to lower our gaze when we see someone of the opposite gender, how can we justify watching the opposite gender on tv.

Assalamu Alaikum.

[leo28]

Everything has multi purposes. Depends much upon the user. I think Tv is a necessity in 2day's era, if we wish 2 remain abreast with the latest happenings around the world including the entertainment part of it. We should not link it with religious bindings

[Silver Sparrow]

i disagree bro. unless you have nothing but the islam channel on your TV chances are u are going to run into fitnah (and remember for a man to look at an unhijabed non-mahram on the tv is just as haram as if she was in your presence). how many people say im going to buy a tv so i can watch the news (as if all newsreaders are men!!!) and then end up watching such filth as eastenders and other such claptrap?

anyway the ruling regarding TV was already mentioned in the fatwah i posted above from darul iftaa

Note that the above discussion does not in any way relate to watching Television. Watching TV and keeping it at home is another matter altogether, for which a separate answer is needed. The many harms and evils of keeping a TV at home are known to all. This answer only relates to the permissibility of viewing a Halal image through a live broadcast or a videotape/DVD.

Everything has multi purposes. Depends much upon the user. I think Tv is a necessity in 2day's era, if we wish 2 remain abreast with the latest happenings around the world including the entertainment part of it. We should not link it with religious bindings

i agree that the TV box in itself is not harmful, but what u use that TV to watch. but as to TV being necessary, alhamdulillah i gave up TV a few ramadans ago and i still know whats going on in the world. Have you ever heard of this brilliant invention? its called a newspaper. also radio, internet etc are also ways of keeping up with current events without having to poison your eyes. bro, why on earth do we need to 'keep up with entertainment'? can i ask just what you mean by that?

TV is NOT a necessity.