Is watching extremely obscene films considered a major sin or a minor one?
Looking at nude pictures and scenes, and visiting sexual or perverse websites, are among the greatest destroyers of individuals' faith, devastate societies, and lead people to vice, sins, and perdition. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "I have not left behind me any trial more harmful to men than women," and he said: "Do not follow up one glance with another; the first is for you, but not the second."
Although unlawful gazing is a minor sin, underestimating it makes it a major sin. These films aim to seduce Muslims, spread indecency, destroy morals, and pollute culture. Allah Almighty says: (Indeed, those who like that immorality should be spread [or publicized] among those who have believed will have a painful punishment in this world and the Hereafter) [An-Nur:19].
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