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**Podosinovik** · 08-21-2011, 06:47 AM

For example, I never look at any kind of pornography or nudity {other than what I will discuss}. It's haram, and against Islam. All of the scholars agree, and in the glorious Qu'ran there are many verses about modesty, and there is nothing modest in pornography.

But, I have seen those hideous images from Abu Ghraib, and the men were naked. I've also seen video of the torture, and read about it. Is this haram? I sought this out for informational purposes, and it only strengthens my resentment towards the West. Looking at nudity isn't good, but is it worse to be ignorant of the crimes being committed against innocent brothers? It's depraved, but do we need to know what it is?

I looked this up, and nothing came up. Many times, I trust Islam Q&A for interpretation on such matters, but they have nothing on this. They only have fatwas on viewing of pornography.

Does anyone have any knowledge, preferably from the Hanbali fiqh, that can answer this question?

08-21-2011, 06:47 AM	#1
Podosinovik Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 413 Senior Member	Is looking at photographs of nude bodies alright when it's informational? For example, I never look at any kind of pornography or nudity {other than what I will discuss}. It's haram, and against Islam. All of the scholars agree, and in the glorious Qu'ran there are many verses about modesty, and there is nothing modest in pornography. But, I have seen those hideous images from Abu Ghraib, and the men were naked. I've also seen video of the torture, and read about it. Is this haram? I sought this out for informational purposes, and it only strengthens my resentment towards the West. Looking at nudity isn't good, but is it worse to be ignorant of the crimes being committed against innocent brothers? It's depraved, but do we need to know what it is? I looked this up, and nothing came up. Many times, I trust Islam Q&A for interpretation on such matters, but they have nothing on this. They only have fatwas on viewing of pornography. Does anyone have any knowledge, preferably from the Hanbali fiqh, that can answer this question?
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