Malfoozat Of Hz Ml Yunus Patel R.A Part 10 – Harms Of TV

Main Topic The Spiritual Harms of Television and Digital Media ## Key Lessons - Television is described by Hazrat Rahmatullah Alayhi as a box of poisonous snakes and scorpions, where if one content stream does not harm you, another surely will. - Justifying television consumption by pointing out a few beneficial or educational programs is equivalent to justifying alcohol or gambling, both of which contain minor benefits but are prohibited due to their overwhelming harm. - Viewing media desensitizes families and erodes core values of modesty (haya), bringing immorality, explicit content, and spiritual destruction directly into the home. - Media labeled as Islamic TV or digital broadcasts still leads to sins of the eyes (zina of the gaze) through looking at non-mahrams, reopening doors to fitnah. ## Quranic/Hadith References - Allusions to the Quranic principle regarding alcohol and gambling (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:219), where minor benefits do not outweigh the major spiritual harm and sin. - Concepts regarding the guarding of the gaze (hifazat of the eyes) and avoiding the zina of the eyes. ## Practical Advice - Act responsibly for the sake of yourself and your family by completely removing the television from the home. - Refrain from self-deception regarding digital photography or Islamic media channels that still compromise Islamic principles. - Be cautious when using the internet or media platforms like YouTube, as scrolling inevitably leads to looking at haram content. - Practice strict guarding of the eyes to preserve faith and connection with Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala.