Bring Islamic principles into the way you scroll, share and connect.
Social media and digital technologies have changed our lives. But how do we apply Islam’s timeless guidance to the choices we make online? In Fiqh of Social Media, Omar Usman explores this question through everyday situations, practical reflections and actions you can put into practice.
With a foreword by Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda, this concise book encourages a more thoughtful relationship with your phone, your online community and your time.
What you’ll explore
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Intention and online company: consider why you use social media and whose influence you welcome into your life.
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Phone habits and family life: make room for reflection, du’a and meaningful time together.
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Envy and comparison: recognise the spiritual challenges that social media can amplify.
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Online conduct: reflect on giving advice, avoiding unnecessary arguments and the effects of echo chambers.
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Positive change: use digital tools more purposefully, with practical action items and a five-step action plan.
A useful read for adults and older teens, parents thinking about family phone habits, and anyone who wants their online life to better reflect their Islamic values.
Book details
Author: Omar Usman
Foreword: Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 114
Published: December 2020
ISBN: 9798575659563
Dimensions: Approximately 15 × 23 cm
Praise for the book
“With the time we spend on social media, being mindful of how we use it is crucial. This is a wonderful resource based on prophetic guidance on how to practically use social media in wise and beneficial ways.” -Dr. Omar Suleiman, Yaqeen Institute
“Reading Fiqh of Social Media is like sitting with your best friend from Sunday school and having an intellectual & spiritual conversation about the impact of social media on your life. Omar distils years of research, experience, and thought leadership in an easily digestible book that you can enjoy with a good cup of coffee (and your phone off!)” -Mohammed Faris, The Productive Muslim Company
“Having followed Omar Usman's extensive work on the #FiqhOfSocialMedia and attended the seminar by him in person, I'm thrilled to hear about this being released in book form. Behavioural experts often demarcate an addiction by its rendering a person dysfunctional; it sabotages his/her career, relationships, health, or any other fundamental facet of one's life. Therefore, considering that the digital age is undeniably crippling in our lives, I cannot overstate the importance of availing oneself of this sobering critique of social media's true costs, its pragmatic course for rehabilitation, and its showcasing of the renewed relevance of Islam's timeless principles for self-care in the most comprehensive sense of the word.” -Shaykh Mohammad Elshinawy, Mishkah University
“This is a must-read for Muslims around the globe. I can’t thank Omar enough for this work which forces Muslims to look in the mirror and answer tough questions about how social media has impacted our lives. It questions why we desire to share the most intimate aspects of our lives with strangers from around the world and provides action items to implement. These discussions need to be had within the Muslim community. We have to question how our quality of life has been impacted by the age of hyper-connectivity. Due to the fact that Social Media is a tool for creating social capital, we need to realize that speaking about the harms of constant connectivity takes a lot of courage. Thank you, Omar, for this work.” -Shaykh Mikaeel Smith, Qalam Institute
