Being Preoccupied with Social Media Programs to the Neglect of Obligatory Duties
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Question:
A questioner says: A word from Your Excellency regarding the preoccupation of Muslims with social media programs, and giving them the largest share of time, contrary to the obligatory prayer,
Answer:
This is a trial (fitnah) that the Muslim should leave. And these communications should be limited to what is beneficial. Use them for what is beneficial, and do not let them waste the time of prayer or occupy you with what is more important. Benefit from them, and beware that they occupy you, or lead you into trial, or cause you to fall into prohibitions. Yes.
A questioner says: A word from Your Excellency regarding the preoccupation of Muslims with social media programs, and giving them the largest share of time, contrary to the obligatory prayer,
Answer:
This is a trial (fitnah) that the Muslim should leave. And these communications should be limited to what is beneficial. Use them for what is beneficial, and do not let them waste the time of prayer or occupy you with what is more important. Benefit from them, and beware that they occupy you, or lead you into trial, or cause you to fall into prohibitions. Yes.
Source
لقاء مفتوح بالطائف 12-07-1434هـ — alfawzan.live (38:04)
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