Is it permissible to use an ad-blocking program, which might prevent the display of religiously unlawful content, knowing that many websites stipulate against its use?
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It is permissible to use programs that prevent the appearance of advertisements, especially if the majority of advertisements include objectionable content. The use of such programs is desirable, and the websites' prohibition of their use is not to be heeded.
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Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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