Explanation of the Anthropological Foundations and Principles of Education for the Prevention of Pornography Based on the Exegesis of the Verses of the Holy Qur’an

Abstract

The evolution of the digital age has transformed the Internet into the primary source of pornography. The harmful effects and consequences of pornography encompass both the individual and society, confronting the moral system with serious challenges. The verses of the Holy Qur’an related to the prevention of pornography can contribute to nurturing individuals’ capacities toward enhancing well-being and achieving the higher objectives of education, and can safeguard societies from sexual deviations and numerous psychological disorders. In the present study, in order to identify the anthropological foundations and principles of education for the prevention of pornography, the exegesis of relevant Qur’anic verses was examined using an analytical–inferential method. Based on the interpretation of the Qur’anic verses, the anthropological foundations of pornography were identified as including the existence of sexual desire, the attractions of the sexual instinct, human vulnerability before sexual impulses, human ignorance regarding the effects and consequences of pornography, and the influence of environmental conditions on human behavior. In light of these foundations, seven principles were derived: (1) education for the proper and lawful fulfillment of sexual desire; (2) education for the control of the senses; (3) education for avoiding ostentatious self-display (tabarruj); (4) education for adherence to divine commands; (5) education for self-restraint; (6) the principle of awareness-raising; and (7) education for self-protection in high-risk situations.