Is it allowed to read the newspaper as it contains vulgar pictures of ladies.Why should we avoid reading newspaper what are the bad effects of it.Is it Compulsory to know the presnt condition of the world i.e what is happening?
Answer:
(Fatwa: 1095/1095=M/1429)
If someone shuns from reading newspaper because it contains pictures it is extreme caution which is commendable. However, one should be aware of the present circumstances; therefore reading newspaper is not unlawful, but staring at pictures deliberately is unlawful.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband