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Q 4: As you know, most of the material broadcast by the mass media such as television involves Fisq (flagrant violation of Islamic law), impudence and utter evil. Does the Shar'y (Islamic legal) rule (Warding off evil is given priority over achieving benefits) apply here? I appreciate your guidance. May Allah guide you!
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A: This is a great rule which will continue to be worked on: (warding off evil is given priority over achieving benefits) according to which rulers, scholars, prominent personalities and ordinary people should advise those in charge of the mass media.
People should avoid doing or listening to Munkar (that which is unacceptable or disapproved of by Islamic law and Muslims of sound intellect). They should be content with Al­Haqq (the Truth) and lend their ears to its voice.
Thus, audio and visual mass media should be selected to take what is good and avoid what is evil. Scholars along with rulers are, thanks to Allah, continuing to provide advice and guidance.