The Learners' Den

Image by Share My Lesson I found myself lost in the endless scrolling on social media, I couldn't help but feel a tinge of guilt. Normally, I don't spend too much time online, but given the significance of this month, I know I had to do better next time to not be caught up by surprise. I believe that Ramadan is a special moment of the year to focus on more meaningful pursuits like reciting the Holy Qur'an or diving deeper into an ocean of dhikr. This is why I decided to pen this topic in the hopes of inspiring others who may be struggling to strike a balance between their online and offline lives during Ramadan. Because let's face it, the struggle is real! The smartphone is one of the most addictive technological devices that the world has ever seen. In my opinion, social media platforms are what made them more endearing to us. Admittedly, people nowadays never grow tired of scrolling up and down their social media feeds or intermittently checking for a new ...

📸 researchenginejournal.com Unlike Instagram that's pictures and videos oriented, social media platforms, particularly Facebook and Twitter, are microblogging outlets where people express their political, social, and spiritual views. Every user has a basic right to communicate his opinions, as long as they follow the platform's rules of engagement. Hence, it's important to be cautious of who you follow, as what you consistently heed may have a big impact on your beliefs, emotions, and actions. Perhaps you're curious why I brought this up. Well, a few weeks ago, I read a post made by one of the individuals I follow on Facebook, and the article prompted me to look at his profile to see what sort of person he is, the friends he follows, and vice versa. My curiosity drove me to follow several of his friends, whom I thought to be intellectuals who shared intelligent information.  In an astounding turn of events, after a few days of devouring their infantile asse...