Shaving all Body Hair
Question :

Can I shave all body hair, except facial hair?

Answer :

It is permissible.

Drawing Cartoons of People
Question :

Is it permissible to draw people from Islamic history, including the 14 Infallibles (peace be upon them), without their faces showing, for the purpose of using them as illustrations in Islamic books for children?

Answer :

Hand drawing of figures that have life is prohibited and based on an obligatory precaution it is also prohibited via the computer.

Photography
Question :

Is taking a photograph, having one or displaying one forbidden?

Answer :

No, it is permissible.

Painting
Question :

I had a painting of myself done by a student. Is this against the laws of Islam to have something like that done for oneself?

Answer :

In general, painting of live things is prohibited, but owning the painting is not prohibited. As for the student who made the painting, his action is not prohibited since he did not know the verdict.

Drawing Using a Stylus Pen
Question :

I use a stylus pen to draw and paint humans and animals on a tablet. Is it permissible?

Answer :

It is not permissible to do so based on compulsory precaution.

Rulings of Making Images
Question :

I wish to know the ruling on making images in two dimensions and three dimensions

Answer :

It is prohibited to make images of live creatures, whether two-dimensional or three-dimensional.

New Convert
Question :

I am a new convert to Shia Islam and I work as an artist. Could you please clarify the rulings in regards to drawing 2D images on paper?

Answer :

It is not permissible to draw the image of humans and animals on paper. It is permissible to draw other objects like trees, rivers and natural scenery.
It is also permissible to draw partial images of humans and animals.

Art Classes
Question :

In non-Muslim countries, schools require children to attend art class in which it is necessary to draw living things. What is the duty of parents in such cases?

Answer :

It is not permissible to draw the picture of humans and animals. The parents should advise their children to refrain from committing sins. They should suggest for their children to draw pictures of trees, livers and other natural views.

Palmist
Question :

Is it true that if a person goes to a palmist (for hand reading) such person’s supplication is not answered for 40 days? If yes, what is the kaffarah for it? What is the ruling for going there in the first place?

Answer :

It is not permissible to visit such people or believe in their information. Believing them is one of the great sins. It does not have a kaffarah. One should seek the forgiveness of Almighty Allah when he commits such a sin.

Astrology
Question :

Is it forbidden to learn Ilm-ul-Nujoom (Astrology) in Islam?

Answer :

Learning astrology is permissible, but depending on it in informing about metaphysical matters is prohibited.

statues
Question :

Is it allowed to build statues to individuals according to the Sharia?

Answer :

It is not permissible.

Numerology
Question :

If after marriage a numerologist says that both the husband and wife are not suitable for each other and there will be lot of problems in their lives, do we believe it or not? Is numerology true?

Answer :

It is not permissible to believe in metaphysical information through depending on such means, nor is it permissible - for the informer - to tell them with certainty.

Ilm-e-Jufar
Question :

Can I rely on "Ilm-e-Jufar" and "Ilm-e-Adad" to make my life decisions?

Answer :

It is not permissible to inform others of information from such sources in a sure way, nor is it permissible to believe in information derived in such a way, and we advise you to avoid such issues.

Spirits of Past Relatives
Question :

Is it permissible to conduct or summon spirits of our past relatives, considering it is done through the Quran?

Answer :

The mentioned act is permissible by itself, but it is not permissible to believe in the information that can be retrieved by such ways. It is probable that the contact made by such ways is not with the intended spirits, but one could be a victim of the mischief of the devils and jinn so we warn from such things.

Ilm Raml
Question :

Is Ilm Raml and Ilm Hisab permissible in the school of the Ahlulbait (peace be upon them)?

Answer :

Learning and teaching such knowledge is not prohibited, but believing in its result and implementing them is prohibited.

Soothsayers
Question :

What is the position of soothsayers who predict the future?

Answer :

They are not allowed to inform about metaphysical issues with certainty based on their sources; also, it is not permitted to believe them.

Photgraphy
Question :

I am a professional photographer. Can I take photographs of women and men in wedding ceremonies where women wear traditional clothes (not proper Hijab) and there is mix gathering, but there is no chance of me falling into a sin and there is no alcohol served there? Would the income from this be lawful? Is photography of women by itself prohibited? Can I employ a woman who does the photography so that I do not have to go the mix gathering?

Answer :

Taking photographs is a permissible profession. You can also take photographs in mixed gathering such as weddings where women are not observing Hijab, but it is prohibited to look at non-Mahram women with lust. Having said that, women must wear the Hijab in the presence of non-Mahram men even in wedding ceremonies. Observing Hijab is obligatory on the woman in any place in the presence of non-Mahram men, even at her own house.
It is better to hire a woman to do the photography in such cases.

Snowman
Question :

Is the making of a snowman allowed?

Answer :

No, it is not permissible.

Dolls
Question :

What is the law on dolls for girls?

Answer :

It is permissible to acquire them, but it is prohibited to manufacture them.

The Removal of Hair
Question :

What are the parts of a person's body that is obligatory to shave?

Answer :

It is recommended to remove the hair from the pubic area and the armpits, but it is not obligatory.