Publishing Images of Women in Local Newspapers
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Question:
It has become common recently for the images of many women to appear in local newspapers, and in the newspaper Ash-Sharq al-Awsat in particular. This is contrary to the manner of preserving Islamic morals and sound fitrah (the innate natural disposition). Yes, indeed. It has become common recently for the images of many women to appear in our local newspapers, and in the newspaper Ash-Sharq al-Awsat in particular. This is inconsistent with the manner of preserving Islamic morals and the sound fitrah. Would it not be desirable if a warning were issued regarding this?
Answer:
This will be noted, if Allah wills. The government had issued a prohibition regarding this for several years, but what may occur will be noted, if Allah wills. It has also been observed, yes.
It has become common recently for the images of many women to appear in local newspapers, and in the newspaper Ash-Sharq al-Awsat in particular. This is contrary to the manner of preserving Islamic morals and sound fitrah (the innate natural disposition). Yes, indeed. It has become common recently for the images of many women to appear in our local newspapers, and in the newspaper Ash-Sharq al-Awsat in particular. This is inconsistent with the manner of preserving Islamic morals and the sound fitrah. Would it not be desirable if a warning were issued regarding this?
Answer:
This will be noted, if Allah wills. The government had issued a prohibition regarding this for several years, but what may occur will be noted, if Allah wills. It has also been observed, yes.
Source
ندوات الجامع الكبير مع الأسئلة - 53 — archive.org (47:05)
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