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IRSYAD HUKUM KE-10: KETAGIHAN VIDEO LUCAH
What is the ruling on watching pornographic videos, how does it affect one's acts of worship, and how can it be avoided?
Short answer
Looking at the private parts of others is forbidden, even more so when it involves obscene or pornographic material.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Looking at the private parts of others is forbidden, even more so when it involves obscene or pornographic material. The fatwa cites Ibn Qayyim on the harmful effects of sin, including being deprived of knowledge and obedience, a darkened heart and distance from God's mercy. To avoid it, one should give advice and practise enjoining good and forbidding wrong, replace the habit with Quran recitation or beneficial religious talks, avoid being alone and keep company with good friends.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Haram melihat aurat orang lain apatah lagi yang lucah atau porno.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM KE-10: KETAGIHAN VIDEO LUCAH”, 2 December 2014. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/2048-10. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-watching-pornographic-videos-effects/