What is the ruling on religious questions that may arouse lust, such as questions about the rulings on intercourse, its methods, and what is forbidden therein?
One must be careful to close the door to inciting lust, lest one be dragged into actions with undesirable consequences. Exposure to temptations can lead to falling into them. While seeking religious knowledge is commendable, if its sole purpose is merely to incite lust, then it is blameworthy. One must refrain from reading anything that incites lust, as a preventative measure, just as one prevents the means that could lead to insulting the deities of polytheists, which might in turn lead to insulting God. Therefore, a Muslim must avoid asking questions and reading fatwas and the like if they are accompanied by this blameworthy intention.
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