Prophet's Mosque Imam Warns Against Screen Addiction, Urges Balanced Recreation

MADINAH, July 10 (Bernama-SPA) -- Imam of Prophet’s Mosque Sheikh Abdulbari Al-Thubaiti has warned against excessive screen time, saying digital addiction can lead to mental distraction, emotional emptiness and weakened family ties.

Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that Al-Thubaiti in delivering his Friday sermon, also cautioned against the modern reduction of recreation to screen time and social media.

He affirmed that recreation is permissible in Islam provided it stays within lawful bounds, aids rejuvenation without neglecting religious duties, and has a positive impact on worship and conduct.

He called for a balanced approach to recreation by combining physical leisure with spiritual and intellectual enrichment.

-- BERNAMA-SPA

Keywords

• sermon
•  prophet’s mosque
•   imam sheikh abdulbari al-thubaiti
• recreation
• screen time

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