When is a man considered a *diwth*?

The questioner:
Is the *diwth* the one who allows his wife to look at corruption on television or video, or allows her to go out in a state of *tabarruj* (displaying her adornment)? Or is the *diwth* the one who says, “Zina (unlawful sexual intercourse) in my household”? When is a man called a true *diwth*? Yes.

The Shaykh:
It is known that the *diwth* is the one who is pleased with the act, who is pleased that she commits zina, who is pleased with her doing the act. This is the *diwth* who is pleased with the sin and the evil in his household, who approves of it, and perhaps even encourages it and takes money for it. We ask Allah for well-being and safety. However, approving of sins that lead to zina is a type of increase in the sin. Approving of them looking at naked men and listening to songs and musical instruments does not lead to zina; it does not lead to corruption. This is not the *diwth* itself, but it is a means to the *diwth* and a means to evil. Yes.

The questioner:
There is a balance.

The Shaykh:
We narrate in the hadith from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).