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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
In this fatwa:
Watching porn is haram in Islam, but it does not mean a person is doomed to hell. If one sincerely repents, avoids the sin, and seeks the Allah’s mercy, forgiveness is promised in the Quran.
Responding to your question, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and an Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, states:
Understanding the Dangers of Porn Addiction in Islam
Before I answer your question, let me address the issue of porn addiction.
Porn addiction is a destructive habit that can corrupt your soul and put your salvation at risk. You must immediately free yourself of this habit, which can erode your soul and lead to spiritual downfall.
Sins are addictive because our carnal selves find pleasure in them. As Al-Busiri wisely said, “The carnal self is like a baby; if you neglect it, it will cling to the breast forever, but if you wean it off, it will stop.”
However, there is no need to despair as long as you repent and change.
Practical Steps to Break Free from Porn Addiction
You can break free by summoning willpower, seeking counseling, and fostering a strong connection with Allah. Imagine the consequences of the sin, reflect on its harm, pray for strength, stay occupied with good deeds, and surround yourself with positive influences. Engage in dhikr, join spiritual study groups, and consider marriage a long-term safeguard against temptation.
Will I Go to Hell for Watching Porn? The Islamic Ruling
Only Allah judges who will go to heaven or hell. Not even a chosen Messenger of God has the right to decide. We can only say that Allah is Forgiving and Merciful yet stern in punishment.
As humans, we must repent and beg for the mercy and forgiveness of Allah when we fall into sin. The Quran reassures us that no matter how enormous our sins are, Allah will forgive us if we sincerely repent and seek His forgiveness.
However, sincere repentance requires more than just saying, “I’m sorry.” It involves feeling deep remorse, refraining from the sin and its associations, resolving never to do it again, and making amends by changing our lives. When we repent this way, there is no need to despair of the mercy of Allah.
These fatwas provide extended clarification:
- Can Muslim Married Couple Watch Porn?
- Do I Have to Do Ghusl after Watching Porn?
- Does Watching Porn Break Wudu?
- How to Stop Watching Porn
- A New Muslim Addicted to Porn and Masturbation: What to Do?
- The Door of Repentance Is Wide Open
Almighty Allah knows best.