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Should I purchase a TV just to watch sports and news channels?

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If i want to purchase television & i just want to watch sports channels for games & news channels, is it right or not, please tell me, i am awaiting your answer.

Answer

(Fatwa: 553/553=M/1429)

Purchasing television for the above reasons is also unlawful.

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

This answer was collected from the official ifta website of Darul Uloom Deoband in India.