The Scholars' Position on Lewd Films on Television
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Question:
Lewd and sinful films are broadcast on television, containing obscene speech that makes one's forehead sweat with shame, which is not pleasing to Allah. Do the scholars not have a firm stance against this danger that will destroy the youth of the Muslim community? Moreover, they do not stop even during prayer times, except for a single moment, and then they continue broadcasting them, especially on Thursdays and Fridays. What can you do for the Muslims?
Answer:
This is a matter that requires dealing with the authorities. We ask Allah to make the means beneficial, to guide the state to all good, to rectify those in charge of this serious struggle, and to guide them to the straight path. This is where the work lies. We ask Allah
Lewd and sinful films are broadcast on television, containing obscene speech that makes one's forehead sweat with shame, which is not pleasing to Allah. Do the scholars not have a firm stance against this danger that will destroy the youth of the Muslim community? Moreover, they do not stop even during prayer times, except for a single moment, and then they continue broadcasting them, especially on Thursdays and Fridays. What can you do for the Muslims?
Answer:
This is a matter that requires dealing with the authorities. We ask Allah to make the means beneficial, to guide the state to all good, to rectify those in charge of this serious struggle, and to guide them to the straight path. This is where the work lies. We ask Allah
Source
ندوات الجامع الكبير مع الأسئلة - 44 — archive.org (28:55)
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