Penalty for the Creation of Pornographic Materials Via the Internet: A Study in Islamic Law

Abstract

All praise is due to Allah alone. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad-there is no prophet after him-his family, companions, and those who follow his guidance until the Day of Judgment.

The phenomenon of creating pornographic networks on the internet is a serious issue with dangerous implications. It constitutes a complete crime and has devastating effects on both individuals and communities. This leads to instability in social peace and security. Islamic law considers the creation of pornographic networks on the internet a crime deserving of punishment. However, its punishments are not meant for destruction or revenge. Instead, they aim to deter offenders and prevent crime in society. For this reason, Islamic law has unique aspects in its punishments that no other legal system in the world shares.

In this research, with Allah’s help, I aim to clarify the key aspects related to the punishment for creating pornographic content on the internet, as examined in Islamic law.