Assalaamu alaikum, A sister is asking the following question, "what is the ruling on a non-mahram seeing pics of you without hijab when you were younger? Say for example pre-pubescent early teen years and below, all the way to 4-5 years of age. Some of the nearer pics give an indication of what you look like w/o hijab presently, so what is the ruling?" InshaAllah we hope you can answer her question. Jazak Allah khair.

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The jurists stated that when a girl reaches the age where she maybe desired for sexual intercourse, it is not permissible to look at her. Based on this, it is not permissible to look at a picture of a girl at this age.

As regards looking at a young girl or to her picture, then this is permissible if this looking is without desire, and saying that one may give an indication of her image when she is old should not be considered. However, one should avoid this if there is no need for it.