Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Assistant Professor, Department of Fiqh and Principles of Islamic Law, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
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Assistant Professor, Department of Quranic Sciences and Fiqh, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
Abstract
The emergence of new technologies continually presents novel and unprecedented issues for scholars of Fiqh and law. Issues related to the virtual space and messaging platforms, in particular, come with their own unique complexities. One such significant and contemporary issue is the clarification of the religious and legal rulings concerning the production and distribution of so-called "hidden camera" films. In such films, an individual is placed in a fabricated environment, and their reactions are recorded via a hidden camera, often shared on virtual platforms. These films can be categorized and analyzed in various ways depending on their subject matter. This study specifically examines the rulings related to films with criminal, ethical, and emotional themes. Despite some potential benefits or justifications, it appears that the production of such films violates several religious and legal principles, including the prohibition of espionage (tajassus), backbiting (ghiba), lying, aiding in sin, filming without consent, investigating personal beliefs, and violating individuals' dignity, among other prohibited acts. Based on the views of Ayatollah Khamenei, it can be argued that multiple religious and legal prohibitions, such as backbiting and espionage, apply to the production and distribution of such films. The potential benefits of these films cannot justify their production and dissemination.
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