photograph in Islam

I have heard that some people have the ability to photograph a fine “body” coming from the body of a sleeping person and that fine “body” remains in contact with the body of that person. I have also heard that those people can also photograph souls coming out from the body of the dead. They claim that they can do so with the help of sophisticated means of photography. What is the Islamic ruling regarding this?

I am a new Muslim and I am married to the man who introduced me to Islam. In our wedding, we took some pictures. Later, my sister gave us two of the pictures in a frame as a gift. I have placed these pictures on my bedroom dresser. My husband keeps asking me if it is ok to take them down and store them away. But I feel bad, since my sister was only trying to do something nice for us. What is the proper course of action for me in this situation?

As-Salamu `Alaykum. We run an Islamic Internet Web Site. The question is: Is it permissible, while talking about Christians, to publish the photos of the Pope wearing the Cross? Is it also permissible to publish photos of women who are not Islamically dressed?

As-Salamu `alaykum! If we have two photos for two different people, and we then copy (for example) the head of the first person and put it on the other person's body, is it allowed to do that just for fun? In this way, it seems that the person has another person's head. Thanks.

As-Salamu `alaykum. If I scan photographs into the computer and then apply certain filters to them to make them look like water color pictures, would this be considered haram (unlawful)?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. I have been engaged with a Muslim woman. Although I don't have any contact with her, can I think about her and take her photograph with me? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Is it permissible to use large pictures on notice boards

Is photography allowed in Islam? Bearing in mind that it is not the same as painting or recreating a being, it's rather a capture of image through light and lens.

Respected scholars, as-Salamu `alaykum wa Rahmatu Allah wa Barakatuh! What is the Islamic view on using cartoon films for educational and da`wah purposes?

Im a teaching assistant in the UK in a primarily Christian school. In Year 9 the students draw portraits of a famous person or family member as part of the curriculum. Prior to their final piece the students draw differnt facial features, plants, fruit&vegetables and feathers, leaves & seed pods. Recently, one Islamic boy told us he is not allowed to draw anything living, including leaves etc. We have found him some alternative work, including drawing an industrial landscape, but we were wondering if anyone had any advice on some other things he could draw. Is he able to draw a mosque or would that be considered offensive? I'm sorry for seeming ignorant, but we don't want to upset him or his family and would like some advice before we continue setting his work.thank you for your time and help.