Question:

Sometimes, I watch porno movies. I wonder if there is any way I can prevent myself from such sins. I really feel so ashamed. Know that I pray all times and I am a conservative Muslim.

Fatwa:

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

It is well-known that watching porn films is Haraam (prohibited). Here are some useful deeds that help one avoid this wicked act, Insha Allah.

1- To call to mind that such an act constitutes a crime against the Creator, Who has granted a human being uncountable blessings and favours and that He is the Mighty, The Most Exalted, whose avenging force is great against evil-doers. A wise man said: 'Think about the one whom you disobey, not about your misdeed.'

2- To remember that Allah sees you; neither slumber nor sleep overtakes Him. Then, do you think that a slave dares to disobey his Lord who sees him? A wise saying reads: 'Do not take disobedience lightly, since Allah the Great sees you.' Al-Junayd was asked: 'How can one lower his gaze?' He answered: 'By knowing that Allah Sees you before you even start to look at some thing.'

3- To recall the divine punishments that Allah prepared for evil-doers, those who freely use their sight to look at prohibitions. It is sufficient for one to know that looking at the opposite sex is a metaphorical form of Zina (adultery or fornication) that may lead to true Zina. The Prophet said: ''The child of Adam has to have his share of Zina (adultery or fornication) no matter how well he/she endeavours to avoid it. The Zina of the eyes is by gazing, the Zina of the ears is by listening, the Zina of the tongue is by talking, the Zina of the hands is by touching, the Zina of the foot is by walking [to forbidden places], and the heart desires and wishes. Then, the private parts either submit to this or deny it." [Muslim]

Dear inquirer! Know that Allah loves those who repent sincerely and accepts their repentance. So, if you want to gain the Divine Love, your only way is to demonstrate faithful and sincere repentance, a genuine resolve not to return to that sin again and true regret.

May Allah grant all of us His favour to demonstrate irrevocable repentance.

Allah knows best.

Fatwa answered by: The Fatwa Center at Islamweb