Warning from Diyanet on Social Media Posts in Friday Sermon

In the Friday sermon published by the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), it was stated that care should be taken regarding accuracy and privacy in social media posts, and that unconsidered posts can lead to lasting scars.

Responsibility of Conveying the Message and the Role of Technology

In the Friday sermon titled "Our Responsibility to Convey the Message", published by the Presidency of Religious Affairs, it was stated that with the development of technology, social media offers new opportunities for conveying religious and social messages.

It was emphasized that this situation brings along some important responsibilities, and explaining the religion of Islam is the responsibility of all Muslims, not just a specific segment.

Truth and Privacy on Social Media

Regarding social media posts, the sermon emphasized that care should be taken regarding the accuracy of a statement before sharing it, and regarding privacy before commenting on the lives of others.

In addition, it was underlined that matters that should be discussed in assemblies of knowledge should not be discussed haphazardly and disproportionately on social media.

Lasting Scars and Moral Understanding

It was stated that a word spoken without thinking or a post made carelessly can turn into a wound carried for years, and the importance of exemplary behaviors in daily life was conveyed.

The main theme of the sermon was the transmission of Islam's understanding of good morality to the environment through words and actions.

Exemplary Figures and Conclusion

By taking Hz. Mus'ab bin Umeyr as an example, the importance of good morality, a smiling face, and gentle speech in conveying the message was touched upon.

This meaningful Friday sermon was concluded with a hadith-i شریف (noble saying) of our Prophet.