Satellite Channel Programs and the Spread of Lack of Modesty
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Question:
The evils, Honorable Shaykh, that result from satellite channels, and what has come out to us in recent years, such as the Star Academy program, and other programs that spread a lack of modesty in society. What is your guidance regarding this? And what is the guidance for the brothers in their forbidding of this matter?
Answer:
This involves two matters. The first concerns the rulers and the scholars. The scholars must clarify the ruling on this matter, and the princes and rulers must prevent this matter if they are able. They must prevent it if they can. This is within their jurisdiction, their authority, and the trust that Allah has placed upon them. The scholars have already clarified this program and issued a statement regarding it. There is currently a statement issued two years ago prohibiting this program and detailing the harms contained in it. Whoever accepts the truth and desires good should take this statement, photocopy it, and distribute it to the people, and he will have a reward for that. It is available at the Institute.
As for the general public, it is obligatory for them to fear Allah and to keep this program away from their homes, their children, and their women. They should not bring it into their homes, nor look at it, because it is evil and a trial, and it contains many dangers. Therefore, it is obligatory for them to fear Allah.[At-Tahrim 66:6] This is a command, so you protect yourself from this program and its like.
And you protect your family and your household. Do not bring them evil. They come to you and say, "They want this. They asked for this so-and-so. The neighbors said such and such." My brother, fear Allah. You are in a time of trial. You are responsible for yourself and your children. And correct in the people what you are able to correct. But the first thing is you and your children. Your flock. Those under your command. You must fear Allah the Mighty and Majestic in yourself and in your children. I do not think there is anyone here who will come and force you with a sword, saying you must bring in this program. You are the one who brings it in by your own desire. Or out of obedience to your wife or your young and foolish children. You are the one who brings it in by your own desire. So fear Allah in yourself and in your children. This program and others that contain evil and trial. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The evils, Honorable Shaykh, that result from satellite channels, and what has come out to us in recent years, such as the Star Academy program, and other programs that spread a lack of modesty in society. What is your guidance regarding this? And what is the guidance for the brothers in their forbidding of this matter?
Answer:
This involves two matters. The first concerns the rulers and the scholars. The scholars must clarify the ruling on this matter, and the princes and rulers must prevent this matter if they are able. They must prevent it if they can. This is within their jurisdiction, their authority, and the trust that Allah has placed upon them. The scholars have already clarified this program and issued a statement regarding it. There is currently a statement issued two years ago prohibiting this program and detailing the harms contained in it. Whoever accepts the truth and desires good should take this statement, photocopy it, and distribute it to the people, and he will have a reward for that. It is available at the Institute.
As for the general public, it is obligatory for them to fear Allah and to keep this program away from their homes, their children, and their women. They should not bring it into their homes, nor look at it, because it is evil and a trial, and it contains many dangers. Therefore, it is obligatory for them to fear Allah.
O you who have believed, protect yourselves and your families from a Fire whose fuel is people and stones, over which are [appointed] angels, harsh and severe; they do not disobey Allah in
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا قُوا أَنفُسَكُمْ وَأَهْلِيكُمْ نَارًا وَقُودُهَا النَّاسُ وَالْحِجَارَةُ عَلَيْهَا مَلَائِكَةٌ غِلَاظٌ شِدَادٌ لَّا يَعْصُونَ اللَّهَ مَاAnd you protect your family and your household. Do not bring them evil. They come to you and say, "They want this. They asked for this so-and-so. The neighbors said such and such." My brother, fear Allah. You are in a time of trial. You are responsible for yourself and your children. And correct in the people what you are able to correct. But the first thing is you and your children. Your flock. Those under your command. You must fear Allah the Mighty and Majestic in yourself and in your children. I do not think there is anyone here who will come and force you with a sword, saying you must bring in this program. You are the one who brings it in by your own desire. Or out of obedience to your wife or your young and foolish children. You are the one who brings it in by your own desire. So fear Allah in yourself and in your children. This program and others that contain evil and trial. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-08-التحذير من الفتن|صالح الفوزان|العام|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:08:08)
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