Misuse of electronic media - Problems and solutions

Almighty Allah has granted human beings the treasure of knowledge and distinguished humankind over all other creation.  Human beings do have the instinct of following others, but at the same time they also have the urge and ability to explore, to perform research and think out things.  It is because of this urge and ability that human beings have been progressing on the path of knowledge since time immemorial.  This journey is still going on.  In every era, human beings have progressed as per the needs of that particular age.

In the last couple of decades, human beings have progressed exponentially in the field of technology and communication.  There have been wonderful inventions and astounding discoveries, i.e. TV, internet, cellular phoning, etc.

Because of these new inventions, life has become much more comfortable.  Particularly in the field of communications, many comfortable and dependable means of communication have been developed.  Through TV, internet and other electronic media within seconds a message can be sent around the world.  Now directions, distance and the like don’t pose any problem at all.  Distances have been bridged over.  It is as if we are meeting someone face to face.

Through these facilities, business also has been transformed from a local or at most regional scale to an international scale.  Investors can gain the required information about any company, the schemes and other details of investment in a matter of minutes.  They can invest in their money as per the Shariah in whatever business they want.  There are no difficulties in transfer of funds, etc.  Neither is there any need for travel for this purpose nor any fear of money being laid to waste en route.