📱Ramadān Planning: Social Media Use

Current social media has become like a drug for many. There is no doubt social media can be used for good, but it also can lead to many sins and corruption.

Now that Ramadān is approaching us, we should really try limit our use, avoid spending time just scrolling on instagram, twitter, tiktok, etc.

Below are some ways to limit our time on social media:

1. Schedule a time for you to check your social media accounts:

• Strive to limit your use to less then 20mins a day.

1. Disable social media notifications on devices:

• Turn notifications off so you dont get tempted to look.
• Dont stress its not important its only a notification that someone liked the pic of your cat.

1. Keep distance from the device:

• Place it in the other room if it gets too much. Go COLD TURKEY!

1. Ask yourself the following questions:

1) What do you really want to get out of social media?
2) Is your viewing of social media increasing your faith?
3) How does being on social media help you to achieve your goals?
4) Are you using social media in the best way to accomplish those goals?

📊 Mental health research on the use of social media:

• “Social media platforms drive surges of dopamine to the brain to keep consumers coming back over and over again. The shares, likes and comments on these platforms trigger the brain’s reward center, resulting in a high similar to the one people feel when gambling or using drugs.”
• “The overuse of social media can actually rewire a young child or teen’s brain to constantly seek out immediate gratification, leading to obsessive, compulsive and addictive behaviors.”

⏳DONT WASTE TIME!!!
The Prophet ﷺ said, “There are two blessings which many people waste: HEALTH and FREE TIME.” Bukha‌ri‌ (no. 6412).

Compiled by Ibrāhīm Hussaīn
Al-Ansār Group
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