Family life
Technology as servant, not master
Devices were meant to free time for worship, study and family, yet many households find the reverse. Guidance on keeping technology in the place of a servant within the home.
Resources
The Internet and Instructions Regarding its Proper Use
alislam.org
The Internet and Instructions Regarding its Proper Use
Al Islam (Official)
Friday Sermon, 20 May 2016 — Teachings of the Promised Messiah (as)
alislam.org
Friday Sermon, 20 May 2016 — Teachings of the Promised Messiah (as)
Al Islam — Friday Sermon
Verified guidance from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat
Directly sourced from Friday Sermons, Q&A sessions and official publications — no paraphrasing.
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.”
Gothenburg Mosque, Sweden · 2016-05-20
Verified source
Publication: Al Fazl International, 10 June 2016
- VideoAl Islam (Official)https://www.alislam.org/friday-sermon/2016-05-20.html
- TextAl Islam (Official)https://www.alislam.org/book/social-media/excessive-use-of-tv-internet-leads-to-neglect-of-worship/
Khalifatul Masih V · Friday Sermon
Screen time at night undermines the quality of morning prayer
“You can observe this in most homes that the eldest to the youngest are not offering Fajr Salat on time as they were either watching TV or were online on the Internet until late, watching some program and, as a result, they could not wake up on time.”
Baitul Futuh Mosque, London · 2013-03-15
Verified source
Publication: Al Fazl International, 5 April 2013
- VideoAl Islam (Official)https://www.alislam.org/friday-sermon/2013-03-15.html
- TextAl Islam (Official)https://www.alislam.org/book/social-media/excessive-use-of-tv-internet-leads-to-neglect-of-worship/
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.”
Baitul Futuh Mosque, London · 2013-12-13
Verified source
Publication: Al Fazl International, 3 January 2014
- TextAl Islam (Official)https://www.alislam.org/book/social-media/role-of-parents-in-training-of-children/
Trusted online-safety guidance
Verified advice on this topic from recognised child online-safety organisations.
Internet Matters
Keep Children Safe Online: Information, advice, support
“Working with online experts, we're here to provide parent, carers and professionals with advice and support to keep children safe online”
https://www.internetmatters.org/
NSPCC
Talking to your child about online safety
“Sometimes you might be worried about what your child's doing online or who they're speaking to, but not know how to talk to them about it. We've got advice to help.”
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-child-online-safety/
Common Sense Media
Online Safety — Parenting, Media, and Everything in Between
“Get advice about Online Safety from Common Sense Media editors.”
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/online-safety
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