Table of Contents
Short on time? Here’s a quick summary of this blog post:
- A social media detox prevents loss of imaan and mental health deterioration
- It frees up time for more good deeds
- By stepping away from the noise, you’re able to reset your priorities
- A detox cleanses your soul of corrupt influence
Read on for a detailed explanation of the reasons for social media detox.
Social media is both a curse and a blessing. While you shouldn’t quit it completely, taking frequent breaks is necessary to avoid falling into sin.
What Social Media Addiction Means
Think of your favorite social media app. How long can you go without checking it? Not too long, right? That means you’re addicted to it.
And addiction is never good news. Islam teaches us moderation. It even discourages spending all your time in worship and neglecting social obligations.
So, there’s no chance of endorsing something that doesn’t serve a bigger purpose. Think about it, how will mindless scrolling benefit your dunia or akhirah?
A Wake-Up Call
It’s not even a matter of ‘whether’ but ‘how’ addicted you are to social media. If it’s getting to a point where you struggle to put your phone down and get up for salah, it’s time to reflect.
As Muslims, we will be questioned for our time on earth. Whatever distracts us from our religious duties is an instrument of satan.
Scientific Evidence
There is scientific evidence about the negative consequences of social media overdose. Your mental well-being is at risk due to factors like constant comparisons and the urge to follow trends.
Possible Physical/Mental Health Risks:
- Anxiety and depression
- Sleep issues
- Low self esteem and subsequent negative thinking
- Loss of mindfulness
- Laziness
- Detachment from reality
- Restlessness
So, a detox will help set things in perspective. It gives you valuable time to think about what really matters.
Time for Good Deeds
What would earn you more reward: liking a social media post or saying Subhan Allah at one of Allah’s creations? It is surely the latter. And both take the same amount of time.
Unfortunately, we’re more likely to miss out on such simple, rewarding deeds. So, by spending less time obsessing about irrelevant things, you can increase the remembrance of Allah.
Life as a Muslim
And not just the remembrance of Allah, a social media detox would allow you to excel at the rights of people over you. That is something which should be our priority in the first place.
However, we don’t realize when we start neglecting such responsibilities when we are distracted. Freeing your mind and time from social media opens up endless possibilities elsewhere.
Is Social Media All Bad?
Music, indecency, free-mixing, and other un-Islamic practices are common on every social media platform. When you spend a lot of time on digital devices, it’s hard to avoid these.
Gradually, that makes it harder to resist satanic influence in our daily lives. Worse still, you lose the ability to distinguish right from wrong.
Benefits of Using Social Media as a Muslim
But to answer the question, no. Social media isn’t all bad. There is Islamic content to learn from.
Also, there can be a sense of unity among the ummah in hard times like atrocities in Palestine. And you could check on fellow Muslims with ease.
But for that, you must have a carefully curated list of accounts to follow. Whenever you log on for half an hour, you’ll know which updates are important and beneficial to go through.
Conclusion: Limiting Social Media Use
So, a social media detox every now and then helps you check your habits and rectify mistakes. Along with the benefits mentioned above, it will give you more lasting peace and satisfaction.