What is the ruling on registering and participating in electronic sites that include impermissible content, such as images of unveiled women, songs, images of animate beings, and symbols of infidel states? Is it permissible to do so when the image display feature is disabled or when there are Quranic applications on the same site? What is the ruling on naming the site "A Fleeting Dream"? What is the ruling on sharing with others in watching encrypted channels for free (sharing) or breaking the encryptions of paid channels when one lacks the financial ability to pay the fees? What is the ruling on repairing satellite receivers at home when there are inappropriate channels watched by family members?
It is permissible to browse websites that contain both beneficial and prohibited content, if the purpose is to benefit from what is permissible, provided one lowers their gaze from images of women or disables the display of images. Conservative websites are preferable. There is no objection to naming a website "Passing Dream." It is not permissible to decrypt scrambled satellite channels or broadcast them over the Internet, as this infringes upon the rights of their owners. It is not permissible to repair satellite receivers and televisions if it is highly probable that their use will be for prohibited purposes.
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