The Quest of a Curious Muslim

The Quest of a Curious Muslim — Page 98

WHAT CAN I DO IF I AM ADDICTED TO PORNOGRAPHY? 98 objectifying women, and the human body in general. Further, it creates a view of sexuality that is far removed from reality. Pursuing such unrealistic goals in the real life would lead a person to a life of dissatisfaction, depression, and anxiety. In his Friday Sermon, dated July 6, 2012, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (may Allah be his Helper) speaks about the issue of pornography and says that “viewing such vain things, such films is a kind of addiction”. 59 Huzoor advised against forming friendships which cause a person to further indulge in such vain pursuits. Once a person gets into it, it can be very difficult to get out. 60 The Promised Messiah as states, “Desires of this world create a form of impure greed which in turn increases yearning and thirst (for more)”. 61 The same is the case with pornography and other addictive behaviours. Advising those who are engaged in such bad habits, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (may Allah be his Helper) stresses that attention should be paid to remembrance of Allah, Istighfar , Durood , and prayers. 62 In other words, the