Disadvantages of Facebook on the family institution and it’s guidelines from Maqasidic approach
The emergence of social networking sites, most notably Facebook has phenomenal in this postmodern era. The nature of this networking which allows connection to society at large, has affected all levels of society not excluding Muslim family institutions. Although the existence of such sites carrie...
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| description | The emergence of social networking sites, most notably Facebook has phenomenal in this postmodern era. The nature
of this networking which allows connection to society at large, has affected all levels of society not excluding Muslim
family institutions. Although the existence of such sites carries with it number of advantages, the drawbacks this social
network is causing should not be overlooked. Islam as a comprehensive religion provides guidance for all aspects of
life including utilizing modern technology. This paper aim is to define the benefits and harms (maslahah and
mafsadah) of Facebook in relation to family institution and identify solutions from maqasidic perspective. Through
qualitative method, data and information gained, the data will be further analyzed through critical reasoning of
current related issues weighed from the perspective of Maqāsid Al-Sharī'ah. In addition, the research proposes some
Sharī'ah guidelines on Facebook. Ultimately, the finding proves is that Facebook brings more harm to family
institutions than benefits. Based on that, the study proposes to Muslims ways to conform with Maqasid al-Sharfah, in
order to attain prosperity in this worldly life and the hereafter. |
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| spelling | iium-713392020-10-22T02:16:54Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/71339/ Disadvantages of Facebook on the family institution and it’s guidelines from Maqasidic approach Mahmud, Mek Wok Bux, Siti Nurasila Bux, Sheikh Johari BL Religion BP1 Islam The emergence of social networking sites, most notably Facebook has phenomenal in this postmodern era. The nature of this networking which allows connection to society at large, has affected all levels of society not excluding Muslim family institutions. Although the existence of such sites carries with it number of advantages, the drawbacks this social network is causing should not be overlooked. Islam as a comprehensive religion provides guidance for all aspects of life including utilizing modern technology. This paper aim is to define the benefits and harms (maslahah and mafsadah) of Facebook in relation to family institution and identify solutions from maqasidic perspective. Through qualitative method, data and information gained, the data will be further analyzed through critical reasoning of current related issues weighed from the perspective of Maqāsid Al-Sharī'ah. In addition, the research proposes some Sharī'ah guidelines on Facebook. Ultimately, the finding proves is that Facebook brings more harm to family institutions than benefits. Based on that, the study proposes to Muslims ways to conform with Maqasid al-Sharfah, in order to attain prosperity in this worldly life and the hereafter. 2018 Proceeding Paper PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/71339/9/71339_Advantages%20%28maslahah%29%20and%20disadvantages_abstract%20book.pdf Mahmud, Mek Wok and Bux, Siti Nurasila and Bux, Sheikh Johari (2018) Disadvantages of Facebook on the family institution and it’s guidelines from Maqasidic approach. In: "6th International Conference on Islamic Jurisprudence (ICIJ2017)", 21-23 February 2017, IIUM, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur. http://www3.iium.edu.my/irkhs/icij2017/userfiles/downloads/Program%20Book%20ICIJ2017%20-final%2016%20-%202-%202017.pdf |
| spellingShingle | BL Religion BP1 Islam Mahmud, Mek Wok Bux, Siti Nurasila Bux, Sheikh Johari Disadvantages of Facebook on the family institution and it’s guidelines from Maqasidic approach |
| title | Disadvantages of Facebook on the family institution and it’s guidelines from Maqasidic approach |
| title_full | Disadvantages of Facebook on the family institution and it’s guidelines from Maqasidic approach |
| title_fullStr | Disadvantages of Facebook on the family institution and it’s guidelines from Maqasidic approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Disadvantages of Facebook on the family institution and it’s guidelines from Maqasidic approach |
| title_short | Disadvantages of Facebook on the family institution and it’s guidelines from Maqasidic approach |
| title_sort | disadvantages of facebook on the family institution and it’s guidelines from maqasidic approach |
| topic | BL Religion BP1 Islam |
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