Sometimes, I watch porno movies. I wonder if there is any way I can prevent myself from such sins. I really feel so ashamed. Know that I pray all times and I am a conservative Muslim.

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

It is well-known that watching porn films is forbidden. Here are some useful deeds that help one avoid this wicked act, Allah willing.

1- To call to mind that such an act constitutes an act of disobedience against the Creator, Who has granted the human being uncountable blessings and favours and that He is the Mighty, the Most Exalted, whose avenging force is great against evil-doers.

A wise man said: “Think about the one whom you disobey, not about your misdeed.”

2- To remember that Allah sees you; neither slumber nor sleep overtakes Him. Then, do you think that a slave dares to disobey his Lord who sees him? A wise saying reads: “Do not take disobedience lightly, since Allah the Almighty sees you.”

Al-Junayd was asked: “How can one lower his gaze?” He answered: “By knowing that Allah sees faster than you while looking at something.”

3- To recall the divine punishments that Allah has prepared for evil-doers, those who freely use their sight to look at prohibitions. It is sufficient for one to know that looking at the opposite sex is a metaphorical form of Zina that may lead to true Zina (adultery or fornication).

Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet said: “Allah has decreed for every son of Aadam his share of Zina which he will inevitably commit. The Zina of the eyes is (unlawful) looking, the Zina of the ears is (unlawful) listening, the Zina of the tongue is (unlawful) speech, the Zina of the hand is (unlawful) gripping, the Zina of the leg is walking (to places where a person intends to commit immorality), the heart yearns and desires, and the (person through his) private parts may or may not put that (desire) to effect.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Dear inquirer!

Know that Allah loves those who repent sincerely and accepts their repentance. So, if you want to gain the Love of Allah, your only way is to demonstrate faithful and sincere repentance, a genuine resolve not to return to that sin again and true regret.

May Allah grant all of us His Favour to demonstrate irrevocable repentance.

Allah knows best.