The Ruling on Television and Whether It Falls Under Image-Making
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the stronger position regarding the ruling on television? And does it fall within the scope of image-making?
Answer:
The matter is no longer limited to television; now it includes stations, channels, and satellite channels. Now it includes what they call the internet. It is no longer limited to local television only; it comes from every direction. So, safety from it and staying away from it is undoubtedly the safest course for one’s conscience, yes, and the most protective of one’s religion. If a person opens this medium, he gradually progresses to something greater. So, safety is unmatched by anything, as much as a person is able, yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the stronger position regarding the ruling on television? And does it fall within the scope of image-making?
Answer:
The matter is no longer limited to television; now it includes stations, channels, and satellite channels. Now it includes what they call the internet. It is no longer limited to local television only; it comes from every direction. So, safety from it and staying away from it is undoubtedly the safest course for one’s conscience, yes, and the most protective of one’s religion. If a person opens this medium, he gradually progresses to something greater. So, safety is unmatched by anything, as much as a person is able, yes.
Source
شرح قرة عيون الموحدين في تحقيق دعوة الأنبياء والمرسلين، باب ما جاء في الرقى والتمائم — islamhouse.com (1:05:53)
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