آن الئن بد اخالقی اور منفی تبصرے: سیرت النبی صلی ہللا علیہ وسلم کی روشنی میں رہنمائی

Digital Misbehavior and Unethical Speech: Guidance from the  Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

Abstract

In the contemporary digital era, social media has revolutionized human 
communication by allowing individuals to express opinions, share 
experiences, and engage with a global audience in real-time. However, 
this ease of access and freedom of speech has also opened doors to 
various forms of unethical and harmful communication, including 
negative comments, personal insults, slandering, backbiting, and 
character assassination. These digital behaviors, while normalized in 
many online spaces, pose serious moral and spiritual challenges, 
especially within the Muslim community.
The proliferation of social media has redefined human interaction, 
offering a powerful platform for communication and expression. 
However, this digital liberty has also facilitated the spread of unethical 
discourse, including negative comments, personal attacks, slander, and 
misinformation. This paper explores these phenomena from an Islamic 
ethical framework, rooted in the Qur’an and the Sunnah. It aims to 
answer the fundamental research question: What guidance does Islam provide regarding the ethical use of speech and interaction in digital 
environments such as social media? By analyzing classical Islamic 
teachings on speech, manners (adab), and social responsibility, the 
study critiques the rising culture of verbal aggression in online spaces. 
The paper also outlines the types of negative behaviors common on 
social media and contrasts them with prophetic models of 
communication. Ultimately, it offers practical recommendations for 
Muslims to uphold integrity, avoid harm, and embody Islamic values 
in their digital conduct.