{"id":4126,"date":"2025-07-17T10:37:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T10:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/noukeqalamnews.com\/en\/?p=4126"},"modified":"2025-07-17T10:39:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T10:39:36","slug":"reclaiming-social-media-preserving-kashmiri-values-in-a-digital-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/noukeqalamnews.com\/en\/reclaiming-social-media-preserving-kashmiri-values-in-a-digital-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Reclaiming Social Media: Preserving Kashmiri Values in a Digital Age"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\r\n    <div class=\"custom-author-box\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/noukeqalamnews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/images-63164589796306856766.jpg\" alt=\"Author Image\">\r\n        <span class=\"author-name\">Er. Aausyf Farooq<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <style>\r\n        .custom-author-box {\r\n            display: flex;\r\n            align-items: center;\r\n            position: relative;\r\n            width: 250px; \/* Set the total width of the author box *\/\r\n            margin-top: 20px;\r\n            margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .custom-author-box img {\r\n            width: 70px; \/* Set the image width *\/\r\n            height: 70px; \/* Set the image height *\/\r\n            border-radius: 50%;\r\n            object-fit: cover;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .custom-author-box .author-name {\r\n            position: absolute;\r\n            left: 80px; \/* Adjust if the image width changes *\/\r\n            top: 50%;\r\n            transform: translateY(-50%);\r\n            font-size: 16px;\r\n            font-weight: bold;\r\n            color: #fff;\r\n            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);\r\n            padding: 5px 10px;\r\n            border-radius: 12px;\r\n            white-space: nowrap;\r\n            text-overflow: ellipsis;\r\n            overflow: hidden;\r\n            max-width: calc(100% - 50px); \/* Ensures it doesn't overflow *\/\r\n            width: auto; \/* Allows width to adjust automatically *\/\r\n            display: inline-block; \/* Ensures it only takes necessary space *\/\r\n        }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n\r\n    \n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSpeak good or remain silent\u201d \u2013 Prophet Muhammad (SAW)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Posting cringe-worthy, vulgar, or harmful content merely for fame or to make easy money is not only irresponsible\u2014it is completely against Islamic teachings and etiquette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-proclaimed social media influencers bear a significant moral responsibility. With thousands of followers watching their every move, they must be conscious of what they post\u2014because they will be answerable before Allah (SWT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is evident that Kashmir is caught in the grip of a digital storm that seems to be spiraling out of control. The surge in smartphone use and internet accessibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among children and teens, has triggered a dramatic shift in how content is consumed and created in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What began as a window to the outside world has now become a double-edged sword. Many self-styled influencers and YouTubers have weaponized these platforms, spreading vulgarity, meaningless content, and mindless challenges\u2014all for views and popularity. Rather than uplifting the community, this trend is eroding Kashmir\u2019s moral and cultural fabric, leading our youth down a path of distraction and superficial gratification. These creators, whether knowingly or not, are diverting young minds away from education, discipline, and tradition\u2014toward a lifestyle void of meaningful substance or long-term benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worse still, we are witnessing the normalization of tasteless content. Banned accounts re-emerge, only to gain even larger followings. The growing demand for vulgarity and sensationalism directly contradicts the teachings of Islam and the time-honored values of Kashmir, which prioritize modesty, dignity, and a higher purpose. Yet, society&#8217;s silence on the matter only accelerates the decline. If we do not act now, we risk losing not just our values, but an entire generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, voices like Advocate Muneer Najar have taken a stand\u2014reporting inappropriate accounts and advocating for a more ethical digital culture. His efforts deserve our collective support. This is not about blame; it is about saving our future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A true Muslim must never spread indecent content, use abusive language, or insult others\u2014all traits that now define much of today\u2019s toxic influencer culture. We need our Islamic scholars, preachers, parents, educators, elders, and even youth to wake up and take collective action. We must promote content that educates, inspires, and reflects our faith and heritage. Harmful content should be reported and discouraged at every level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media itself is not the enemy. Its misuse is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time we reclaim these platforms as tools for positive change. Together, we can build an online space that mirrors the beauty, strength, and spirit of Kashmir. We must not allow cheap fame to dismantle centuries of rich cultural and religious values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If these influencers truly understood the gravity of their actions, they would fear Allah and reconsider the content they produce. Social media is not a playground; it is a platform that can lead to either reward or ruin. As an Ummah, we must hold ourselves\u2014and one another\u2014accountable. Let us raise awareness and promote content that brings khair (good), not fitna (chaos).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Author: Er. Aausyf Ibn Farooq<br \/>Automation &amp; Control Engineer, KSA<br \/>\ud83d\udce7 aasifhussain14@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cSpeak good or remain silent\u201d \u2013 Prophet Muhammad (SAW) Posting cringe-worthy, vulgar, or harmful content merely for fame or to make easy money is not only irresponsible\u2014it is completely against Islamic teachings and etiquette. 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