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Question: I know pornography is a major sin and I am fully aware of that, but is it equal to sexual intercourse for I am not sure that severity of it?
Answer:
Praise be to Allah.
Seeing all the obscene pictures is prohibited whether it is real or in Magazines or through Internet or any other media. Allah says:”(Interpretation of the meaning) {Tell the believing men to lower their gaze, Allah (knows the fraud of the eyes, and all that the breast conceal)}.
Indeed, such sites are gates for Satan to tempt the heart and lead the person to sin. Allah Says (interpretation of meaning): {O you who believe! Follow not the footsteps of Shaitan (Satan). And whosoever follows the footsteps of Shaitan (Satan), then, verily he commands Al-Fahsha' [i.e. to commit indecency (illegal sexual intercourse, etc.)], and Al-Munkar [disbelief and polytheism (i.e. to do evil and wicked deeds; to speak or to do what is forbidden in Islam, etc.)]…..}[24:21].
Al Bukhari and Muslim reported from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Allah has prescribed for the child of Adam his/her share of Zina, and he/she will commit that no matter what he/she does (to avoid it). The Zina of the eye is the sight, the Zina of the tongue is the speech and the soul desires and wishes, while the sex (organ) ratifies that or denies it".
So, you should, repent to Allah and immediately stop visiting such sites. You should also feel deep sorrow for that, regret it, and resolve not to repeat such acts again. You should know the gaze would lead to ZINA (adultery and fornication).
As for means that strengthen our faith, here is some advice:
1- Adopt good friends, and avoid bad ones, since good company leads to good deeds and consequences, and vice versa. So, you have to advise those who neglect their duties and ask Allah to guide them.
2- Do more optional forms of worship, such as prayer, fasting, reciting Qur'an and Zikr as well as avoid bad deeds, minor and major acts.
3- Repent from all misdeeds since the gate of repentance is open and Allah is Merciful and Pardoner.
4- Observe the Divine Orders and teaching in public and in secret.
5- Remember death and the Hereafter and the Reckoning Day when one will be personally before Allah.
6- Resort to Allah, the exalted, and praying to Him to grant you guidance, steadfastness and goodness Here and Hereafter.
Watching pornography is committing a major sin, and Satan will lead to destroy your precious time and efforts on trifles. The safest way for faith and religion is to keep away from all these things.
We advise you to get rid of all the bad habits and supplicate Allaah to grant you a happy married life. May Allaah bless you and make you steadfast on His religion.
Allah knows best.
Question Date: 2011-06-06
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