Islam, Internet and IInternet in the light of Islam, its power of being an educative medium and the responsibilities of a mo’min who actively uses the internet.

In the Name of Allah, the most Compassionate, the most MercifulMay the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Muhammad and his progeny

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Internet to a Mo’min provides:

• Learning opportunity• Assists in research• Educative material for children• News about the Muslim ummah

Web 2.0 additionally provides us:• Opportunity to share our belief, values,

and thoughts with the world

Recommended Websitesal-islam.org – Excellent resource with a good collection of virtual Islamic library due to DILP (Digital Islamic Library Project) and the very helpful Islamic Timeline.

Recommended Websites (contd.)

imamreza.net – Presents the ideals and sublime teachings of Islam with particular emphasis on the holy life and works of Hazrat Imam Abul Hasan Ali ibn Musa ar-Reza (A.S.),the eighth holy Shi'ite Emam.

sibtayn.com – Good resource to begin on the life of our 14 Ma’sumeen, has articles around “Islam & the West”.

Both these websites run under the supervision of our Ulama

Recommended Websites (contd.)

imahdi.org – Managed by our very own Br. Esrafil. It has Tajweed lessons, Duas & Ziayarats and more…

Islamic Education & Research

• For Fiqhi questions, all momenin should strictly seek information from their respective Marja and do not trust any information on websites

• Generally it is advised not to trust information on websites and use scholars or books written by scholars as sources of Islamic information

• Unfortunately, most websites that have good Islamic information and are credible such as the Hawzah websites are in Farsi and Arabic [opportunity?]

Responsibilities as a Shia Netizen

Responsibilities as a Shia Netizen (contd.)

What else can I do on the Internet?

• Respond in a logical with Islamic etiquettes to “hate” posts on Facebook, Google+, YouTube, etc. that are against Muslims

• Know the facts and respond wisely to Shia-Sunni related posts

• Write posts and blogs with your knowledge of Islam gained your spiritual journey so far

Questions?

Allah haafiz & Eltemase dua