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The Internet and Instructions Regarding its Proper Use

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The Internet and Instructions Regarding its Proper Use

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  • Khalifatul Masih V · Friday Sermon

    Household defences against distraction and Satan

    “It is important to erect defenses against Satan in our homes that not only protect us from each attack but are also able to launch a counter attack. Do not let Satan enter your life by accepting his love as [true] love.”

    — Friday Sermon, 20 May 2016, Gothenburg Mosque, Sweden

    Gothenburg Mosque, Sweden · 2016-05-20

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    Publication: Al Fazl International, 10 June 2016

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  • Khalifatul Masih V · Friday Sermon

    Children copy their home environment — including its screen habits

    “If the parents are virtuous, observe the Salat, read and recite the Holy Quran... then the children under their influence will adopt virtues... And even within the home they should keep an eye on the programs that they watch on television or their Internet usage.”

    — Friday Sermon, 13 December 2013, Baitul Futuh Mosque, London

    Baitul Futuh Mosque, London · 2013-12-13

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    Publication: Al Fazl International, 3 January 2014

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  • Khalifatul Masih V · Guidance to the National Amila (executive) of Finland

    'Do not lose your own children while attempting to reform others'

    “Do not lose your own children while attempting to reform others. That should be our foremost concern.”

    — Guidance to the National Amila of Finland, 7 November 2021 (Al Hakam, 12 November 2021)

    Finland (virtual meeting) · 2021-11-07

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    Publication: Al Hakam, 12 November 2021

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  • Majlis Ansarullah UK (Short Question & Answers series) · Short Question & Answers — a recurring Ansarullah UK video series

    'How can we instil a deep love for Khilafat in our children beyond mere routine?'

    Q&A session by Majlis Ansarullah UK, on the subject of instilling a sincere love for Khilafat in children.

    UK · 2025-01-01

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    Publication: YouTube, Majlis Ansarullah UK

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  • Khalifatul Masih V · Friday Sermon

    Any internet or TV use that displaces worship is a 'polytheistic gathering'

    “Avoid all kinds of raucous and vulgar talk and polytheistic gatherings. Establish five daily prayers. Hence, you should not ignore any of the commandments of Allah.”

    — The Promised Messiah (as), Malfoozat, vol. 5, pp. 75-76, cited by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aba)

    Frankfurt, Germany · 2017-04-21

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    Publication: Al Fazl International, 12 May 2017

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