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Social Media & Tech

Social media, apps, AI and online life as a Muslim. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.

Is using my phone at the dinner table bad manners in Islam?

Using your phone at the dinner table isn't haram, but it clashes with Islamic table manners of mindful eating and giving people your attention.

Muslims can say RIP for a Muslim, but the sunnah is Inna lillahi and a dua for forgiveness. For non-Muslims, offer condolences instead of prayers.

Usually no: secretly recording a call breaks Islamic rules on privacy and trust and is illegal in many places, except to prove abuse or fraud.

Yes, you can announce your pregnancy on social media as a Muslim. Many scholars advise waiting a little and sharing modestly because of the evil eye.

It's best to ask before tagging people in photos. Islam values privacy and covering others, especially sisters in hijab and new Muslims.

Yes, you can share your engagement modestly, like a ring photo, but you're not married yet, so skip couple poses and weigh privacy and evil eye.

Yes, faking your age to sign up for an app is a form of lying. Why age limits matter, privacy-friendly options, and what to do if you already did.

Many scholars advise avoiding the gender swap filter because of the hadith on imitating the opposite gender; some see a private joke as minor.

No, watching mukbang videos isn't haram in itself, but avoid ones with pork, alcohol, food waste or binging, and watch your time and habits.

Yes, you can use stickers and GIFs with Allah's name if used respectfully. Avoid jokes and mockery, and treat printed stickers with extra care.

No, Google Translate isn't reliable for Quran verses. Learn why machine translation fails and which trusted human translations to use instead.

If your Quran app shows haram ads you didn't choose, it's not your sin and your reading still counts. Look away and switch to an ad-free option.