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Extracts and lessons from today's sermon by Chief Imam of Makkah, Dr. Yasir Al-Dowsary, on social media!
As I headed to Friday prayers today in the Middle East, the driver tuned into the radio, which was broadcasting the Khutbah from Masjidul-Haram in Makkah, live. (Video attached, please).
Here is a brief summary of some key points and lessons from the khutbah that caught my attention. The Jumu'ah khutbah addressed several issues, including the dangers of social media (Tiktok, X, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Snapchat, among others). Many people often use social media for negative purposes rather than good.
Unfortunately, social media platforms are being used for propaganda, character assassination, unsubstantiated allegations, hearsay, cyberbullying, spreading falsehoods, and fake news. It is essential for those who engage in these wrongdoings to be held accountable.
The Noble Qur'an advises believers to verify the news before acting on it.
Allah says: O you who believe! If a rebellious evil person comes to you with news, verify it, lest you harm people in ignorance, and afterwards, you become regretful to what you have done. (Quran 49:6).
We are also reminded to use social media wisely, avoiding isolation and time waste. Be cautious of impersonator accounts spreading false information.
Furthermore, verify the news before sharing, and remember that you are accountable for your online actions and inactions. Unfortunately, some individuals are paid to create and spread fake news, and sometimes, through hiding their names or the names of people who they assassinate their character for the fear of legal actions. They think they are clever, but they are half-witted, as they are mostly evil and getting paid to spread propaganda.
Ultimately, you will be held accountable for promoting good or evil online in the hereafter. It is also beneficial for responsible individuals to counter fake news, propaganda, and social vices online. Leaders and followers are urged to be honest in the information they share and avoid propaganda or fake news.
My take:
In summary and in my opinion, (my mine)
Propaganda and fake news, if left unchecked intellectually and/or legally, could change the course of history and make good look evil while making evil look good. It could also make success look like failure and failure look like success.
Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami,
(Majidadin Daular Usmaniyya)
7/Safar/1447AH (1/August/2025G).
Note:
(You may wish to translate into our local languages so as to earn a reward from Allah).