The life of this world is but play and amusement: and if ye believe and guard against Evil, He will grant you your recompense, and will not ask you (to give up) your possessions [Muhammad 47:36]
The television represents one of the biggest forms of corrupting the ummah today. After looking at the moral degradation of the ummah, we need to address a major source of this degradation. The western values and the values of the kuffar are invited daily into Muslim homes. These values (via television) are being invited by us Muslims and not by the kuffar. We have an option of refusing to watch these satanic values. We, as Muslims spend hours watching television and neglect our basic duties to our Creator (S.W.T). We choose to watch television in preference to our obligatory duties like Salaah. We also choose to spend hours watching things that do not benefit us and also makes us unmindful of Allah (S.W.T) and we become reluctant to listen and participate in Islamic activities.
Continued activity of anything makes one accustomed to it and abstinence from certain activities makes one reluctant to action it. In the same context Television has become part of our daily life and slowly Islamic way of life is being neglected and even being ignored. Some Muslims have complained about not having time to perform their salaah on the excuse of not having enough time in their busy schedules, yet they spend an average of at least 21 hours a week in front of the television.
Due to the prolonged exposure of viewing television, the love for things shown on Television enters the heart of a Muslim and the actions and behaviour become the norm. One of the biggest fitnas of television is the way women are paraded and dressed up with the deep-seated sexual messages present in them. The Nabee (S.A.W) has forbidden looking at non Mahram females in a narration as follows:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
I have not seen a thing resembling 'lamam' (minor sins) than what Abu Huraira 'narrated from the Prophet who said, "Allah has written for Adam's son his share of adultery which he commits inevitably. The adultery of the eyes is the sight (to gaze at a forbidden thing), the adultery of the tongue is the talk, and the inner self wishes and desires and the private parts testify all this or deny it." (Bukhari Volume 8, Book 74, Number 260)
Allah (S.W.T) commands us in the Holy Quraan: Nor come nigh to adultery: for it is an indecent (deed) and an evil way. [Al-Isrá 17 –32]
In this verse Allah (S.W.T) prohibits us from even approaching adultery, thus any action that leads up to a haraam act is also haraam.
The content of television shows is nothing short of destruction for a Muslim’s Imaan (faith). The movies on television contains anti Islaamic values and behaviour that amounts to watching haraam. Although the viewer is not involved in the lewd behaviour, the viewer nevertheless watches the haraam activity.
We could justify these activities all we like but we must remember that we present ourselves to the kuffar and ask them to serve us with their corrupt and godless values. We have now become consumers of corrupt values and a mind that is developing to one that is similar to that of the kuffar. We, as Muslims are people that invite others to the beautiful lifestyle of Islaam and not us being invited to Kufr and Shirk that is presented by television programmes.
The watching of television is used to waste our time in mundane activities. Sport on television will get us addicted for hours to satisfy our appetite for consuming a sporting spectacle. These spectacles and activities are televised to instill a behaviour and character that promotes a lifestyle that is anti Islaamic. The sport personalities have become superstars to us, our children and the whole ummah. These people are now more dearer and beloved to us then Allah and his Messenger (S.A.W.) Our children know more about the sporting personalities, actors and politicians on television than the personalities of Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali (R.A). These so called super stars and heroes display a lifestyle that is displeasing to Allah and the Nabee (S.A.W). How can we as Muslims watch these enemies of Allah (S.W.T).
The Television is also a major inviter of MUSIC into our homes. The musicians with their satanic rituals give a visible expression of their satanic agendas.
The most dangerous instrument that is being used today to prepare mankind for the coming of Dajjal, is the television. The television networks announce their viewer ship for all major events to be in the billions, which indicates the ability to influence so many people all at once. This shows the ability of disseminating information (true or false) to billions of people. We cannot allow ourselves as Muslims to be influenced or corrupted by television if we wish to be able recognize the fitna and fasaad of the Dajjal.
What should we, as Muslims, be doing?
We should be spending our precious time in an environment that promotes the consciousness of Allah (S.W.T) and fulfilling our object of our existence on earth. As Allah mentions in Quraan:
I created the jinn and humankind only that they might worship Me. [adh-Dhariyat 51:56]
We should abstain from leading a lifestyle that promotes all sorts of corruption including the corruption of the Deen-ul-Islam. If we wish to be able to recognise the fitnah of the liar, Ad-Dajjal then we should refrain from the activities and pastimes of his followers.
Only true believers will be able to recognize the fraud and deceit of the Dajjal. So we should strengthen our imaan and also be vigilant of the plots of Shaitaan, who wishes to distract us from the remembrance of Allah.
There are many methods and schemes employed by Shaitaan to distract Muslims, to lead us astray. Initially it is to distract us and thereafter to lead us to commit shirk and kufr. The Quraan exhorts us with the following: "Lead to destruction those whom thou canst among them, with thy (seductive) voice; make assaults on them with thy cavalry and thy infantry; mutually share with them wealth and children; and make promises to them." But Satan promises them nothing but deceit. [bani Isra'il 17:64]
"As for My servants, no authority shalt thou have over them:" Enough is thy Lord for a Disposer of affairs. [bani Isra'il 17:65]
Allah (S.W.T) describes this world in the Quraan as follows: What is the life of this world but play and amusement? But best is the home in the hereafter, for those who are righteous. Will ye not then understand? [al-An`am 6:32.11]
Allah (S.W.T) warns us of being heedless of our religion Islaam, and being deceived by this world as follows: Leave alone those who take their religion to be mere play and amusement, and are deceived by the life of this world. But proclaim (to them) this (truth): that every soul delivers itself to ruin by its own acts: it will find for itself no protector or intercessor except God: if it offered every ransom, (or reparation), none will be accepted: such is (the end of) those who deliver themselves to ruin by their own acts: they will have for drink (only) boiling water, and for punishment, one most grievous: for they persisted in rejecting God. [al-An`am 6:70.13]
Let us not be of those who Allah (S.W.T) has blessed with five senses (i.e. sight, hearing, speech, touch and smell) for the disobedience of Allah. We should be using these blessed senses in the pleasure of our Creator (S.W.T). It would certainly be a sign of ingratitude if we were to use our senses, time and our wealth in the disobedience of Allah (S.W.T). In this regard Allah (S.W.T) mentions in the Holy Quraan: Verily the ear, the eye and the heart – with regard to each of these it will be questioned. [Al-Isrá 17 –36]
It is clear that that this verse indicates towards the great responsibility attached to the correct usage of the senses.
Muslims are urged to change our ways and to make sincere taubah (repentance) for our past sins.
Allah has granted us choices of good and evil in this world, let us use it for the good. We should try and refrain from entertaining ourselves with television and enjoy the HALAAL activities that is pleasing to our Creator (S.W.T).
May Allah Guide us, and Forgive us all. Ameen
Ya Muslimeen
Ya Mu’meneen
Open up your eyes
Aim for the ultimate prize
Which is paradise
Allah’s laws
By definition has no flaw
So why do we pause?
Tell me what’s the cause
Hold your applause
Takbir!!!!!
Allahu Akbar
It depends on what you watch. There are a lot of educational islamic programs out there now. Watching news to be informed is also good. Watching cartoons is good way for kids to cool down from running around and driving us crazy (although I must admit I'm a fan of the Simpsons Futurama, and Family Guy myself).
The sister however, was referring to was uncontrolled T.V which is not good for both Non Muslims and Muslims aswell. Watching half nude people leads to bigger stuff aswell.
cum on lol im not racist, we can hav a nice talkshow & il even giv u a signed mug lol , naa back 2 d topic i dnt think telly is bad jus it depends on wot u watch & Allah (swt) knows ur niyyah innit!!
I think you'd definitely have to be the main host. I'd be happy to be a guest on your show, though, and the signed mug would be an extra bonus!
Are all of the kuffar Satanists?
No ofcourse not, but the values shown when watching such dirty scenes are that of Satan, we believe Satan misguides us as he vowed to do when he was banished from the heavens, therfore his vaules are those which are portrayed when watching such programs... Why do Muslims do this if it is so contrary to Islamic values? Why not just choose not to watch kuffar television if it is offensive to you?
This article is addressing the situation, and InshAllah us Muslims will take heed and refrain from watching such things Can you run that one by me again? How does watching sport instil anti-Islamic values?
Also, where does the idea come from that sport is specifically broadcast to antagonise Muslims? Isn't that a bit paranoid?
Erm run that by you one more time, re-read the text as presented above InshAllah [God-willing]
Erm maybe paranoia, Allah knows best, but wasting time on such things without the rememberance of Allah hardens the heart and the ones with the hardest heart are the furthest from thy Lord... I find the idea that children know anything about politicians hilarious, I have to say.
Stop laughing!...this is not a laughing matter hehe, nah really, all depends on your interests i guess, one may be mature at the age of 10 the other in comparison still loves batman *eyes rolly* Can you name one violinist who you know has a satanic agenda?!
I have no interest in listening to music therfore i do not know of this, however music in itself is prohobited and bringing it to children is not seen as something very welcoming... How about creating programmes for broadcast that promote Islamic values and watching those instead?
Just a suggestion....Alhamdiullah there are dearest brother in humanity, Islam channel for instance ...there are a few bad issues which have been raised but InshAllah them people take heed and polish up Peace! x
Ya Muslimeen
Ya Mu’meneen
Open up your eyes
Aim for the ultimate prize
Which is paradise
Allah’s laws
By definition has no flaw
So why do we pause?
Tell me what’s the cause
Hold your applause
Takbir!!!!!
Allahu Akbar
It really depends on what your watching, if your wathing things you shouldn't be than it's haram. I watch the news network, weather network, sports channel and sometimes the animal network. I find that the news and weather channel is very important you have to know whats going on in the world a long with your local weather.
forget political correctness ..all those who deviate from the right path are in one form or another following the path of satan..go figure..
Why do Muslims do this if it is so contrary to Islamic values? Why not just choose not to watch kuffar television if it is offensive to you?
thats exactly what he/she is trying to say..
Can you run that one by me again? How does watching sport instil anti-Islamic values?
it doesnt..it wastes time that would've been otherwise well spent devoting one self to the Almighty.. such neglect leads to... (read the original thread)
I find the idea that children know anything about politicians hilarious, I have to say.
on the contrary.. they wont grow up as ignorant as our generation..heck they might prevent future blunders such as the Bush's in the white house (capital of the world)
This is even funnier. True, there are some musicians who are Satanists (heavy metal bands such as Deicide, the Beasts of Satan etc.), but there are millions who aren't!
and those millions who arent..what kind of messages do they pass on to their listeners? thought so..
Can you name one violinist who you know has a satanic agenda?!
I can name three (ok so I dont know any violinists..but for arguments sake allow me these three, I know im not off the mark)
How about creating programmes for broadcast that promote Islamic values and watching those instead?
good idea.. we already have those..
might wanna look up a few things before you type..
Just a suggestion.
forget political correctness ..all those who deviate from the right path are in one form or another following the path of satan..go figure..
That's your belief, of course. Many people - perhaps most - don't even believe Satan exists.
thats exactly what he/she is trying to say..
So why does this problem exist then?
it doesnt..it wastes time that would've been otherwise well spent devoting one self to the Almighty.. such neglect leads to... (read the original thread)
Always?
If what you say is true, then there's hardly anything outside of the Qur'an, Sunnah and Five Pillars that isn't anti-Islamic.
on the contrary.. they wont grow up as ignorant as our generation..heck they might prevent future blunders such as the Bush's in the white house (capital of the world)
That would be pleasant, wouldn't it.
and those millions who arent..what kind of messages do they pass on to their listeners? thought so..
All sorts of messages. True, there are lots of songs about sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, but there are many songs that protest against those things. There are religious songs praising god, and there are heavy metal songs praising Satan. Then there's music that expresses something that cannot be expressed in words: classical, jazz and other instrumental music. The point is this: to assume that you know what messages have been sent out by every musician who's ever lived and that those messages are necessarily all bad is a move of breathtaking arrogance.
I can name three (ok so I dont know any violinists..but for arguments sake allow me these three, I know im not off the mark)
What do you know? What makes you think that violinists are evil?
good idea.. we already have those..
might wanna look up a few things before you type..
Just a suggestion.
I know. So why don't Muslims watch those instead of moaning about the culture of others, which, for some reason, they can't seem to help themselves from watching?
sorry im bored..
What quality of argument do you produce when you're paying attention?!
How about creating programmes for broadcast that promote Islamic values and watching those instead?
There's at least one "Islamic" channel available on satellite and cable in the UK, so I don't see how television in itself could be haraam. Televised soccer is very popular in most Islamic countries, and cricket in the countries where it is played, so that would seem OK, too.
Other than that, its just a case of choosing what you watch, I guess. Somebody was talking about naked men and women.. I wouldn't have thought it was THAT difficult to avoid them. The History Channel? Discovery? Disney? National Geographic? And so on. As to music, watch Kerrang and you may well see something you don't like; watch Classic FM TV and you are probably pretty safe from anything "satanic".
All sorts of messages. True, there are lots of songs about sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, but there are many songs that protest against those things. There are religious songs praising god, and there are heavy metal songs praising Satan. Then there's music that expresses something that cannot be expressed in words: classical, jazz and other instrumental music. The point is this: to assume that you know what messages have been sent out by every musician who's ever lived and that those messages are necessarily all bad is a move of breathtaking arrogance.
your not helping yourself here pal..
What do you know? What makes you think that violinists are evil?
call it womens intuition..
I know. So why don't Muslims watch those instead of moaning about the culture of others, which, for some reason, they can't seem to help themselves from watching?
dear, he isnt moaning he is merely giving advice ...take it or leave it
What quality of argument do you produce when you're paying attention?!
I dont argue when im otherwise occupied.. once again go figure..
The western values and the values of the kuffar are invited daily into Muslim homes. These values (via television) are being invited by us Muslims and not by the kuffar. We have an option of refusing to watch these satanic values. We, as Muslims spend hours watching television and neglect our basic duties to our Creator (S.W.T). We choose to watch television in preference to our obligatory duties like Salaah. We also choose to spend hours watching things that do not benefit us and also makes us unmindful of Allah (S.W.T) and we become reluctant to listen and participate in Islamic activities.
I see, its sad that many muslims waste there lives on such meaningless things, Alhamdulilah however me and my family do not , we strictly avoid such things!
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My tears testify that i have a heart
yet i feel me and shaytan never part
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Why not respond to the whole message, instead of the part that was put there specifically just to grab you?
lol can you tell I didnt read the whole thing..
Some Muslims spend a lot of time decrying kuffar culture, yet at the same time it seems they can't get enough of it...
Peace
your speculating..
in any case whether we cant get enough of it or not isnt of any concern to you.. this bro/sis has given us advice that is useful not only to muslims but to argumentative atheists too..
so once again take it or leave it..its up to you..
now i'll stop 'arguing' or whatever it is we're doing (seems to me we're agreeing on more than one thing, so lets be smart about it and quit while we're ahead)
MashAllah, this article was to guide Muslims and to acknowledge the fact that there is a wrong when watching Tv, it was merley addressing the issue and InshAllah, with the mercy of Allah we take heed Ameen and WalaykumAsalaam x
Ya Muslimeen
Ya Mu’meneen
Open up your eyes
Aim for the ultimate prize
Which is paradise
Allah’s laws
By definition has no flaw
So why do we pause?
Tell me what’s the cause
Hold your applause
Takbir!!!!!
Allahu Akbar
Yeah - it's benefits are way less than all the negative sides of it that it isn't worth watching. Plus u just get brainwashed by the media and don't have an open mind anymore if u watch T.V.
Yes but coming on this site Alhamdilullah speaks for itself ...better sitting around in chatrooms and Msn eh? WalaykumAsalaam x
Ya Muslimeen
Ya Mu’meneen
Open up your eyes
Aim for the ultimate prize
Which is paradise
Allah’s laws
By definition has no flaw
So why do we pause?
Tell me what’s the cause
Hold your applause
Takbir!!!!!
Allahu Akbar
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, naa back 2 d topic i dnt think telly is bad jus it depends on wot u watch & Allah (swt) knows ur niyyah innit!! 
, we strictly avoid such things!
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