What is the ruling on entering Facebook and typing a sexual word to choose a character that appears, and advising her to refrain from publishing forbidden content, knowing that this may lead to reading obscene phrases or looking at lewd pictures, but while averting the gaze from the first glance?
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The basic rule is that there is no sin in looking at forbidden images if there is a need for it and a benefit in denouncing evil. However, it is advisable to avoid this method because it is a gateway to temptation, and there is a concern that the one who does so might become accustomed to looking at indecent images. One must be wary of the wiles of Satan and the soul that incites to evil.
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