Is it permissible to look at pornographic images with the intention of searching for them in order to block websites that display them, and is it obligatory to abandon this work despite the need for it and without the intention of deriving pleasure from looking?
Blocking corrupt websites is obligatory, and whoever undertakes the blocking must lower their gaze from looking at their images as much as possible. It is not permissible for him to look at them except to the extent of necessity to ascertain the nature of these sites.
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