Satellite Television Equipment: Can Muslims Abroad Trade in Satellite Equipment to Access Islamic Republic Channels?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Satellite Television Equipment: Can Muslims Abroad Trade in Satellite Equipment to Access Islamic Republic Channels?

English:

Question #1207:

Is it permissible for those who live outside the Islamic Republic to buy and sell satellite television equipment to receive the channels of the Islamic Republic?

Answer #1207:

Despite the fact that the said equipment is regarded as that serving a dual purpose, which could be used for ḥalāl aims, it is, in the main, used for ḥarām purposes; in addition, it may entail other evil practices if used at home. It is, therefore, not permissible to buy and use at home unless for one who is absolutely sure that it is not going to be used for ḥarām purposes and that installing it at home is not going to lead to any other evil practice.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Satellite Television Equipment