Exemplary youth

To positively confront social media and modern lifestyle challenges, it is essential to intertwine self-control, responsibility, and God-consciousness (Taqwa)—which Islam emphasizes—into daily life.

Maintaining Digital Modesty It is crucial to avoid looking at everything on the internet and to scroll past unnecessary and explicit posts (Digital Haya). The Quranic commandment to lower one's gaze (24:30) applies directly to mobile screens as well.

Verifying Information In accordance with the commandment, "If a message comes to you, verify it thoroughly" (Quran 49:6), it is the duty of every youth to stop the spread of rumors, slander, and fake news. One must exercise restraint and avoid sharing anything impulsively.

Responsibility Over Time One of the questions asked in the Hereafter will be, "How did you spend your youth?" Instead of wasting hours doomscrolling on social media, these platforms should be used within limits solely for information retrieval, education, and communication.

Handling Psychological Challenges (FOMO) One should not develop an inferiority complex by looking at the luxurious, filtered lifestyle posts of others. Recognizing that social media does not depict a person's complete reality, one must cultivate an attitude of gratitude (Shukr) to God for the blessings they already possess.