We receive many messages on people trying to overcome porn addiction. Here’s some tips we can offer that will help you by the will of Allah.
1. Lower your gaze: This doesn’t mean only lower your gaze from pornography, but rather lower your gaze from any and every person you find attractive. This means avoiding movies, television programs or even Facebook pages where you will come across such images, even if they’re only subtle. Remember the Shaitan will come in tiny discrete steps. Also note that it’s a lot easier to let go at the beginning than it is once you’ve fallen into something worse.
2. Fast Frequently: This is the advice of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who taught us that fasting will reduce your desire. If your desire is very strong, then you should fast at least twice a week. Also avoid eating heavily, as food (especially meat) will always increase your appetite for desire.
3. Avoid being alone: The less you are alone, the less chances you will have to fall into sin. If you could also join a religious study circle and constantly surround yourself with people who remind you of Allah. Even if you are not doing anything religious, just avoid being alone.
4. Attend the Masjid: We strongly recommend you to visit the mosque every single day for at least for one prayer. The Masjid is a refuge from sin and if you are constantly in this environment, God willing, you will change.
5. Prayer & Duaa: At the end of the day, Allah is your main source of support. Try your best to pray on time as this will help keep your iman in check whenever you fall out. Always ask Allah to support you and God willing you will get through this.
May Allah make it easy on all of us and protect our young brothers and sisters.
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