Journal of Studies in Islamic Law & Jurisprudence

Journal of Studies in Islamic Law & Jurisprudence

Jurisprudential-legal examination of the function of porn movies in sexual therapy; Relying on verses and hadiths

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Mohammadreza Rezvantalab 1
Hosein Soltanifard 2
1 Associate Professor, Jurisprudence and Islamic Law, Unsiversity of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. (Corresponding Author):
2 PhD Student, Jurisprudence and Islamic Law, Unsiversity of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
10.22075/feqh.2023.30176.3551
Abstract
One of the emerging sciences in contemporary times is the science of "Sexology", which deals with the treatment of people's sexual disorders. Among the therapeutic methods and solutions that some experts in this field recommend to solve sexual problems, strengthen marital skills and strengthen joint life, is watching pornographic images and movies. It is in this case that watching porn movies has a new aspect and is recognized as a therapeutic solution in sex therapy. Considering the necessity of research on the point of view of Shariah and the legislator in the field of watching pornographic films and treating sexual disorders with it - especially in cases where the treatment of sexual disorders is limited to watching these images and films - this essay tries to use an analytical method- Descriptive and by insisting on valid jurisprudential legal evidence and referring to verses and hadiths to infer the ruling of the said issue. As a result, relying on the taste of Sharia, it is not unlikely that we can - while emphasizing the sanctity of watching porn movies - prescribe watching the said movies as necessary, only in the assumption of emergency and exclusive treatment.
Keywords
porn
verses and hadiths
jurisprudence and law
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Journal of Studies in Islamic Law & Jurisprudence
Volume 17, Issue 38
Winter 2025
Pages 227-258