Treating the West: Ruling on Selling Media That Promote Un-Islamic Cultural Influence

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Treating the West: Ruling on Selling Media That Promote Un-Islamic Cultural Influence

English:

Question #1371:

What is the ruling in the matter of selling pictures, books, and magazines that although not explicitly containing obscene material, yet aim implicitly to create an unsavoury and un-Islamic cultural climate especially among the youth?

Answer #1371:

It is not permissible to sell, buy, and promote such material that aims to lead the youth astray, cause their depravity and create an immoral cultural climate. They should be avoided.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Treating the West