KOLKATA: Several imams, or clerics, are embracing social media in the hope that it will lend a hand them deal with incorrect information and give a boost to communities in the digital international, and also lend a hand them contextualise their discourse in changing times.
Shafique Qasmi of Nakhoda Mosque joined Facebook last yr with the objective of selling peace and team spirit. “If there's something just right in the digital international in terms of a deed or philosophy which promotes peace, team spirit and brotherhood, I share it with others. If I come across any incorrect information, I attempt to rectify it and if I come across something objectionable, I condemn it,” he stated.
Shia cleric Syed Meher Abbas Rizvi, who’s also the imame-juma Cossipore, feels social media is a superb platform to spread the message of peace and brotherhood. “I request everyone to first verify any information ahead of believing it, similar to we do not consume anything supplied via a stranger,” stated Rizvi.
Social media information feeds run on algorithms that promote content that draw maximum engagement, and that is the place the method to the online hate campaigns and pretend information lies, feels Mohammad Yahya of the Bengal Imams’ Association. “Not all users intend to participate in online outrage and spreading incorrect information. But through a structured marketing campaign, they are fed with propaganda over a period of time and then some folks start believing in it. A counter-narrative could also be wanted right here. We will have to rectify all fake information online in a constant means. This will advised everyone to always re-check details,” stated Yahya.
Qari Fazlur Rahman, who leads Eid prayers on Red Road and whose sermon is adopted via political leaders and opinion-makers, says extra individuals who perceive the medium will have to embody it and begin a concerted effort to deal with incorrect information and hate campaigns.
‘Raise participation on social media’
Qari Fazlur Rahman stated: “Most folks are now on social media, the place they share numerous things. It gives an perception into what they are pondering. Young non secular scholars who're articulate will have to build up their participation on social media to deal with incorrect information.”
Political scientist Hasnain Imam feels social media is a device that are meant to be available to any person. “Social media is a spot the place individuals are this present day discussing all issues beneath the sun. It’s the place individuals are collecting, debating, discussing ideas and connecting with others. It gives an perception into the concerns of the common folks and the issues affecting them. The clerics can use the discourse right here to contextualise their sermons,” stated Imam.
Shafique Qasmi of Nakhoda Mosque joined Facebook last yr with the objective of selling peace and team spirit. “If there's something just right in the digital international in terms of a deed or philosophy which promotes peace, team spirit and brotherhood, I share it with others. If I come across any incorrect information, I attempt to rectify it and if I come across something objectionable, I condemn it,” he stated.
Shia cleric Syed Meher Abbas Rizvi, who’s also the imame-juma Cossipore, feels social media is a superb platform to spread the message of peace and brotherhood. “I request everyone to first verify any information ahead of believing it, similar to we do not consume anything supplied via a stranger,” stated Rizvi.
Social media information feeds run on algorithms that promote content that draw maximum engagement, and that is the place the method to the online hate campaigns and pretend information lies, feels Mohammad Yahya of the Bengal Imams’ Association. “Not all users intend to participate in online outrage and spreading incorrect information. But through a structured marketing campaign, they are fed with propaganda over a period of time and then some folks start believing in it. A counter-narrative could also be wanted right here. We will have to rectify all fake information online in a constant means. This will advised everyone to always re-check details,” stated Yahya.
Qari Fazlur Rahman, who leads Eid prayers on Red Road and whose sermon is adopted via political leaders and opinion-makers, says extra individuals who perceive the medium will have to embody it and begin a concerted effort to deal with incorrect information and hate campaigns.
‘Raise participation on social media’
Qari Fazlur Rahman stated: “Most folks are now on social media, the place they share numerous things. It gives an perception into what they are pondering. Young non secular scholars who're articulate will have to build up their participation on social media to deal with incorrect information.”
Political scientist Hasnain Imam feels social media is a device that are meant to be available to any person. “Social media is a spot the place individuals are this present day discussing all issues beneath the sun. It’s the place individuals are collecting, debating, discussing ideas and connecting with others. It gives an perception into the concerns of the common folks and the issues affecting them. The clerics can use the discourse right here to contextualise their sermons,” stated Imam.
Imams click on social media to fight fake news
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