Is the spread of theaters and cinema in Muslim countries considered spreading obscenity?
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Question:
Your Eminence, father, the questioner asks: Is the spread of cinemas and theaters in this country considered spreading obscenity among those who believe? What is your guidance for those who call for this in the media to spread it? And is it permissible to watch these satellite channels that spread vice?
Answer:
Opening theaters and cinemas in Muslim countries is among the means of evil, among the means of evil and amusement, and spreading of forbidden things; they are means of evil. As for whether it is spreading obscenity, the obscenity referred to is fornication or ugly actions. If they occur from someone, it affects him; one must cover the Muslim and not talk about it, and it should not be spread among people. Yes.
Your Eminence, father, the questioner asks: Is the spread of cinemas and theaters in this country considered spreading obscenity among those who believe? What is your guidance for those who call for this in the media to spread it? And is it permissible to watch these satellite channels that spread vice?
Answer:
Opening theaters and cinemas in Muslim countries is among the means of evil, among the means of evil and amusement, and spreading of forbidden things; they are means of evil. As for whether it is spreading obscenity, the obscenity referred to is fornication or ugly actions. If they occur from someone, it affects him; one must cover the Muslim and not talk about it, and it should not be spread among people. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2110- 4717] هل نشر المسارح والسينما في بلاد المسلمين يعتبر من نشر الفاحشة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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