Is the Satellite Dish unlawful or lawful

Question :

In recent years, more and more people are buying satellite dishes, which enables them to watch foreign programming, much of which consists of partly naked women, love scenes, dancing, offensive language, and even Christian missionary shows. Is it permissible to purchase or to sell these dishes, keeping in mind that some people claim that they need a dish to follow world news?

Answer:

I have received many questions about both the satellite dish A and the programs that are imported to our lands. No doubt, the disbelieving nations of the world waste no effort in harming the Muslims, corrupting their beliefs, their worship, their manners, and their peace of mind. It is not a distant possibility that they air not only what satisfies their goals in harming Muslims, but also good programming as well, enabling them to sell their products as a whole; they know that people, for the most part, will not accept something that is purely evil. Yet Allâh Almighty guides the strong believer, so that he is able to weigh out the harms and benefits of any given thing, enabling him to rid himself of the harm. Therefore it is not allowed to acquire, advertise, buy or sell these dishes, because doing so entails the promotion of evil, a deed that Allah Almighty prohibited:
"But do not help one another in sin and transgression."

We ask Allah Almighty to guide us to the straight path and to distance us from the path of those who are astray or who have incurred His wrath.

Question :

Noble Shaykh, more and more people are purchasing satellite dishes, with which one is able to watch hundreds of channels from foreign countries. And as you know, those who run these channels air poison, aimed at waging war against Allah's religion. What is your view regarding the sale or purchase of dishes? And what about advertising them?

Answer:

If, by having a dish, one is A able to receive programming from the lands of the disbelievers, the Christians, the Jews, and the Rawafidh, and if the programs aired cause people to doubt their religion, to do unlawful, to fornicate, to steal, to buy drugs, or in general, to confuse a Muslim about right and wrong, then it is forbidden to buy, sell, import, or advertise dishes, because doing so entails helping others to do evil and to sin. We warn every Muslim to save himself and to stay away from all evil. May Allah send peace and blessings upon Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.

Source:
Ibn Jibreen
Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 8 Pages 180-181-182