The Ruling on Satellite Dishes and the Obligation Regarding Means of Fitnah

Question:
This questioner says, and peace be upon you, you spoke (may Allah preserve you) about the gathering. You know that one of the means of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) in these days is the spread of what is called the dish or the satellite dish. So why is there no media awareness of all kinds from our scholars (may Allah preserve them) regarding this matter, in the form of lectures, seminars, articles, and fatwas? And what is the obligation of the student of knowledge toward these evils?

Answer:
It is obligatory to give advice regarding the dish and other causes of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). Advice is obligatory. I warn my brothers, those present and those not present, I warn them against the dish and not to install it on their roofs, because it brings them evil from every direction and affects the women and children in the house.
The ignorant are not affected by it, not even its danger, not even for the student of knowledge, because no one expects fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), even if it is severe. No one is safe from fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), refuge with Allah, but the danger of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) is greater for women and children, and the ignorant are more affected. So I am sad, and I repeat and advise staying away from this device and installing it on the roofs. I think that advice has been given regarding it and answers from the people of knowledge, so it has not been left alone and attention has been drawn to it, but it is necessary to repeat the warning about it, and that it is a means of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). So the Muslim should seek refuge with Allah from fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) and avoid the causes of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) and evils, including this thing called the dish or the satellite dish, because of the evils and fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) it brings to the people of the houses in their homes.