Non-maḥrams’ Pictures and Films: Can Women Kiss Photos of Imam Khomeini or Martyrs Who Are Non-Maḥram?
Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei
Non-maḥrams’ Pictures and Films: Can Women Kiss Photos of Imam Khomeini or Martyrs Who Are Non-Maḥram?
English:
Question #1180:
Is there any problem for us, as women, in kissing the pictures of the late Imam Khomeini (May his soul rest in peace) or the martyrs, as they are non-maḥrams to us?
Answer #1180:
As a whole, the pictures of people do not have the same ruling of the people themselves. Therefore, there is no problem in kissing these pictures as a mark of respect, love, and blessing provided that no evil intentions are harboured and no fear of falling into sinful act is there.