Take Your Means – Trust Allah
Many Muslims struggle with online porn despite our Islamic teachings. Understanding this problem is the first step to finding a solution. This hidden battle affects our youth, families, and communities, often in silence due to shame.
Easy access to harmful content on phones, tablets, and computers
Big gap between Islamic values and online behavior causing religious and social problems
The pornography industry has reached unprecedented levels of accessibility and influence
of all internet traffic worldwide is related to pornography
estimated worth of the global porn industry
monthly visits to Pornhub alone
of all internet downloads are pornography-related
of all websites globally are dedicated to pornographic content
people visit porn sites every hour
This unprecedented accessibility has created a global epidemic that affects people of all backgrounds, regardless of religious beliefs or cultural values.
Despite religious teachings and cultural values, Muslim communities worldwide show concerning patterns
Six of the top eight porn-searching countries globally are Muslim-majority nations
The 22 Arab states account for over 10% of the world's searches for "sex"
Algeria shows the highest abstention rate from pornography during Ramadan with a 76.1% drop in traffic
Nigeria and Ghana are ranked as the highest patrons of pornographic content globally
India is ranked 3rd globally in pornography consumption, with a significant Muslim minority population
Muslim youth in diaspora communities (EU, USA) face even greater exposure
The first step toward addressing this challenge is acknowledging its existence within our communities. Only by breaking the silence can we begin to develop effective solutions that align with our Islamic values.
Research reveals alarming statistics about Muslim youth exposure to pornography
Research from The Family & Youth Institute reveals alarming statistics about Muslim youth:
of young Muslims view pornography
of male Muslim youth consume pornography
were first exposed between ages 11-14
The majority watch pornography monthly or weekly, with 16.08% watching daily. Perhaps most concerning is that 70% of those who view pornography describe themselves as regularly practicing Muslims.
The primary reason cited for watching is to cope with boredom, highlighting how easily accessible this content has become for our youth.
The most concerning aspect is the isolation Muslims face in this struggle
Muslim youth believe they cannot turn to their families or community for support
No statistical difference in religiosity between those who consume pornography and those who don't
Existing content filtering solutions lack Islamic context and community support
This isolation creates a cycle where individuals struggle alone, without the support systems that could help them overcome their challenges. The disconnect between religious beliefs and online behavior creates significant internal conflict and distress in one's faith.
The impact of pornography on the Muslim Ummah is far-reaching
Weakening of faith and relationship with Allah
Including addiction, depression, and anxiety
Damaged relationships and unrealistic expectations
Intimacy problems and marital dissatisfaction
Erosion of Islamic values and community bonds
Accountability for our online actions in the hereafter
Understanding these challenges is the first step toward creating effective solutions. By acknowledging the problem and its impact on our communities, we can begin to develop approaches that address both the technical and spiritual dimensions of this issue.
Current content filtering approaches don't address the unique needs of Muslim users
Existing solutions use general standards that don't align with Islamic guidelines
Most filters provide technical solutions without spiritual or community support
We've identified the problem - now let's explore how Sabab addresses these challenges with an Islamic-centered approach.