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Question and Answer Details

Name of Questioner

Hammam   - Pakistan

Title

Watching Pornography to Fulfill One’s Desire

Question

As-Salamu `alaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh. I want to ask about Islam’s stance regarding seeing and watching sexual pictures and movies. I have heard that it is Makruh (detestable act). I am away from my family, and I am watching these movies to fulfill my desire rather than picking up girls.

Date

20/Dec/2003

Name of Counsellor

Ibrahim Desai

Topic

Love & Sex

Answer

Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.

First of all, we would like to thank you for the great confidence you have in us. We hope our efforts meet your expectations.

In his response to your question, Sheikh Ibrahim Desai, the prominent Muslim scholar, states:

“Respected brother in Islam, Allah says in the Glorious Qur’an, 'And come not even close to Zina. Indeed it is obscenity and a most evil way.' (Al-Isra’: 33)

Such pictures, rather than curb or fulfill the desire, are designed to increase it inducing one to further prohibited acts and finally Zina (adultery or fornication). This is corroborated by the hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) appearing in both Al-Bukhari and Muslim explaining the different categories of adultery: 'Lustful glances constitute Zina of the eyes. Listening (to flirtations or lewd talks or songs) constitute Zina of the ears. (Licentious and lewd) speech constitutes Zina of the tongue. The (lustful) grip of the hand constitutes its Zina, and the movement of the feet (toward the act of Zina) is likewise. The heart lusts and desires. These are then either fulfilled by the private parts or rejected.” (Riyad As-Saliheen)

Moreover, these excesses sap and drain the Iman (Faith) of the believer so much so that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, 'The adulterer, during the act of Zina, is devoid of Iman.' (Al-Bukhari)

In order to save your Iman from ruin, you are best advised to arrange residence for your wife with yourself. If this is not possible, you should attempt to spend time with your family regularly so that you are not driven to these extremes. May Allah the Almighty give you all assistance in this regard!”

You can also read:

Advice to Overcome Porn Addiction

Addiction to Porn & Masturbation: Islamic Remedy

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