It’s hard, especially as a teen bombarded with images of sexuality. How does a young Muslim protect him/herself from it? Here are tips:
Know what’s Halaal and what’s not. We may think only hardcore porn is unacceptable. That’s not true. Improperly dressed men and women, kissing, touching, dirty jokes: none is acceptable. Talk to a trusted Muslim friend, family member of the same gender or Imam and ask for the Islamic perspective.
Stay away from places where it’s found. Don’t put yourself into temptation by reading the mag or going to the beach in summer.
Brothers, remember your mom and sister. Disgusting right? Exactly. No one in his right mind would look at his mom or sister the way many look at girls on the net or in magazines. Remember these girls are someone’s daughter or sister, and that should sicken you enough to stop.
Fast. The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam advised us to fast to cool passions. This is a method to handle the desire aroused by porn.
Surf the net when others are around. The temptation to look at dirty pictures is heightened when you’re alone surfing the internet. Surf when others are around so you can resist the urge to sneak a peek.
Avoid those involved in porn. If one of your friends is into porn magazines or on the net or dirty jokes, abandon frequent contact with them.
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