Introduction

This topic is taboo for many of us, but regardless of how we view it, it still is a major sin in Islam and needs to be addressed. Statistics show that 7 out of 10 people are addicted to porn.

This is a serious issue, and unfortunately, many people from the ummah are severely affected by it. These are good practising Muslims, but this one habit is tough to get rid of. 

That’s why today, I’ll be sharing some practical steps to overcome this filthy addiction.

What is Porn addiction? 

So you are addicted to something when you go back to it again and again, and no matter how much you try, you can’t stop. Unfortunately, porn has the same effect as drugs such as cocaine. It gives you a huge rush of dopamine which makes you feel very good for a small period of time, and once it’s depleted, then people watch porn over and over again to get the same feeling of a dopamine rush. What we need to make clear is that any addiction, no matter what it is, is really bad. How can we let our addictions control the decisions we make? 

Why do you need to quit now!

We need to make something obvious. Watching porn is absolutely Haram and sinful in Islam. Watching porn leads to masturbation which is considered haram by the vast majority of Scholars. Watching porn leads to the desensitization of your sexual organs, which would definitely affect your married life. Things that are portrayed in those filthy pornographic videos are not what happens in real life. The real-life scenario is much different both for men and women. 

If you masturbate to porn, then the chances are you’ll probably suffer from premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, and many more things which would hamper your married life. For women, it’s the same. Women would suffer from desensitization, and masturbation would seem better to them than having intercourse with a spouse.

Views From an Islamic Perspective

Dear Brothers and sisters, no matter how your life was in the past, you can still change and lead a better life. Even if porn and masturbation are a daily routine for you, you can still come closer to Allah SWT. Just imagine this, the angels are writing your deeds, good and bad; Allah SWT is Al Baseer(the All-Seeing). Nothing is hidden from Allah’s (Swt) sight. If you cannot commit that sin in front of your parents, then how can you do it when Allah SWT is watching? Is that sin really worth jeopardizing, Jannah? Is that sin so close to you that you become distant from Allah SWT? Just one sincere repentance is all that’s required to erase all those sins you committed by watching porn. But you should not relapse and go back to your old ways. You should always make dua to Allah SWT so that once you’re guided, you should never go back to those sins.

Practical ways to overcome Porn addiction

Yes, it’s not impossible to get rid of this addiction, and many people have already done it. Given below are a few steps that are practical and would help you overcome your addiction in sha Allah.

1. Understanding that it is a Sin and sin, no matter how small, leads to the displeasure of Allah SWT. 
2. Always remember that Allah SWT is watching, and the angels on your shoulders are writing your deeds. You’ll be accountable for your actions on the Day of Judgement. 
3. Install porn blocker apps on your smartphone. Here’s a link to the leading porn blocking apps for both ios and android.
4.  https://famisafe.wondershare.com/block-porn/best-porn-blocking-apps.html
5. Even if you relapse, don’t despair at the mercy of Allah SWT. If you deeply regret your actions, then surely you will find that Allah SWT is the Most Merciful.
6. You need to have strong willpower and avoid all sorts of triggers that would lead to pornography. This means not watching music videos or pictures of Instagram models or anything which could potentially lead to having sexual thoughts.
7. You can turn on safe search mode on google. Learn how to do it using the link below. 

How to Enable SafeSearch Filter In Google

1. Always remember that haram things will destroy your Imaan and soul from within. Things are haram for a reason, and Allah SWT wants us to live the best life possible by following the halal ways set forth by Allah SWT.
2. Another important step is to spend more time with your family and friends. Don’t be alone in a room. That’s when Shaitan would try to tempt you and try his hardest to make you fall into sins. 

Top 5 Benefits of Quitting porn forever

1. Overcome premature ejaculation and desensitization.
2. A better intimate relationship with your spouse.
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4. Increased testosterone, meaning being in a better and cheerful mood.
5. You’ll be able to come closer to Allah SWT and be spiritually well off.

Conclusion: 

With this said, I’d like to add a few more words. It’s not easy quitting an addiction. But trust me, the benefits are immense, and once you realize the benefits, you’ll be thankful that you did quit.

Jannah is something we should all strive to earn in the Akhirah. Don’t let a filthy habit such as watching porn be the barrier between you and Jannah. We’re Muslims. We’re the ummah of the best man who was sent to Earth(saw). Imagine him crying for us 1400 years ago, and now we’re openly sinning and disobeying our Lord. Imagine what would be His(saw) reaction if he found out that the ummah is affected by this pornographic filth. Would we be extremely shameful right? 

Now the best part is that we don’t have to face such shame on Judgement Day since we have the opportunity to change our ways starting from today. So my dear brothers and sisters, let’s make a firm decision that from today onwards, we will try our best to please only Allah SWT and try not to commit the same sins over and over again.