Earning a living from selling obscene pictures and videos

Q: In the past, I used to sell pornographic magazines and movies to my misguided friends. (Part No. 14; Page No. 65) After Allah led me to the Right Path and I knew that it is unlawful to sell such materials, I repented and asked Him to forgive me my sins. I have earned about three thousand pounds from this work. I hope Your Eminence will give me the ruling on the money I earned from this immoral trade.

A: Whoever earns money from unlawful work, such as selling pornographic pictures and movies then repents to Allah (Exalted be He), they must spend this ill-gotten money on charitable projects or dispose of it by giving it to the needy, because it is unlawful for them to use. They must persevere in repentance and desistance from this work and find themselves a lawful employment to earn lawful money. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.