The ruling on a book containing obscene images
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The questioner:
Perhaps we will present some questions that address the topic, and we ask permission to present this urgent question from one of the honorable, zealous brothers, may Allah reward him with good. He bought a book for twelve riyals called *Hayat* (Life). What is the time? It is now eight o’clock and five minutes. This book contains detailed and explanatory images of the male and female organs, and things that stir the soul and cause the Muslim to advance in [sin]. He presented this book and awaits your Eminence’s [ruling].
The Shaykh:
This is a known, prohibited abomination, because it contains great evil and great harm, and it has likely reached its place [of destruction].
The questioner:
Ah, the library pocket, the library.
The Shaykh:
If Allah wills. We ask Him to be afflicted with it, if Allah wills. Yes.
Perhaps we will present some questions that address the topic, and we ask permission to present this urgent question from one of the honorable, zealous brothers, may Allah reward him with good. He bought a book for twelve riyals called *Hayat* (Life). What is the time? It is now eight o’clock and five minutes. This book contains detailed and explanatory images of the male and female organs, and things that stir the soul and cause the Muslim to advance in [sin]. He presented this book and awaits your Eminence’s [ruling].
The Shaykh:
This is a known, prohibited abomination, because it contains great evil and great harm, and it has likely reached its place [of destruction].
The questioner:
Ah, the library pocket, the library.
The Shaykh:
If Allah wills. We ask Him to be afflicted with it, if Allah wills. Yes.
Source
ندوات الجامع الكبير مع الأسئلة - 34 — archive.org (56:28)
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