Question:
Can we do the profession of video recording in places considered Muslim worship sites like Dargahs, Hindu temples, and Christian churches?
Answer:
We must look at this in two ways. If it is for news purposes, without promoting the worship or the false miracles of the place, then it might be permissible. For example, showing the location, the buildings, the beach, etc., as a news report.
But if the Dargah administration asks you to record and produce videos that promote the Dargah, showing their rituals, dancing, singing, people receiving blessings, claiming miracles (karamaat), and encouraging people to visit, then you are aiding in the promotion of Shirk. This is not permissible.
The general ruling for video recording is based on what you can see directly. If you can look at something directly with your eyes, you can record it. If you cannot look at it directly (like a woman bathing, or something obscene), you cannot record it either.
Recording a building or a location is generally permissible. But recording rituals of Shirk and promoting them is not. So, it depends on the intention and the content. If it’s for a neutral documentary or news, it might be okay. If it’s for religious propaganda of other faiths, it is not allowed.