The AlMaghrib Podcast

P*rn Addiction in the Muslim Community: Causes & Treatment

With Sh. Ammar AlShukry and Dr. Omar Husain1 hr 10 minNov 24, 202522K views

We sin, we repent, and sometimes we fall again. For many Muslims, pornography is one of the hardest cycles to break and one of the least talked-about struggles in our community.

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In this episode

  1. 0:00 Intro
  2. 2:06 Psychology Career Journey
  3. 5:15 Religion and Addiction Prevention
  4. 11:19 P*rnography as a Gateway Drug
  5. 16:20 Techniques to Lower Your Gaze
  6. 21:44 Understanding Addiction
  7. 27:17 Community Approaches to Addiction
  8. 29:55 Empathy in Addiction Recovery
  9. 35:51 Marriage Advice for Couples
  10. 40:39 Community Roles in Addiction Support
  11. 44:39 Social Media Addiction's Impact on Children
  12. 47:14 Parental Responsibility in Addiction
  13. 49:47 Community Support for Overcoming Addiction
  14. 56:40 Guidance for Imams
  15. 59:04 Role of Religion in Recovery
  16. 1:01:05 Muslim Addiction Center Resources
  17. 1:04:10 Inside Out and Outside In Concept
  18. 1:04:53 Feedback on Workshops
  19. 1:06:48 How to Connect with You
  20. 1:07:45 Final Advice for P*rnography Addiction Struggles

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