Advice on the Use of Communication Devices and News
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Question:
He says: May Allah reward you. Is there any advice for your student sons regarding the use of communication devices in these recent times, and what is the obligation of the Muslim regarding the news broadcast on them?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with using communication devices for what is beneficial and good. However, using them for harm, rumors, and causing panic is not permissible.[An-Nur 24:19] [Al-Hujurat 49:6] This means you should verify; it is not permissible to use them for rumors that undermine security or frighten Muslims. It is not permissible to use them for that. Yes, they are a tool according to whether they are used for good or evil. Yes.
He says: May Allah reward you. Is there any advice for your student sons regarding the use of communication devices in these recent times, and what is the obligation of the Muslim regarding the news broadcast on them?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with using communication devices for what is beneficial and good. However, using them for harm, rumors, and causing panic is not permissible.
Indeed, those who like that immorality should be spread [or publicized] among those who have believed
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يُحِبُّونَ أَن تَشِيعَ الْفَاحِشَةُ فِي الَّذِينَ آمَنُواO you who have believed, if there comes to you a disobedient one with information, investigate
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِن جَاءَكُمْ فَاسِقٌ بِنَبَإٍ فَتَبَيَّنُوا
Source
حقوق النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم — alfawzan.live (1:14:57)
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