{"id":6832,"date":"2026-05-02T07:24:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T07:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/network.rvrising.com\/?p=6832"},"modified":"2026-05-02T07:24:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T07:24:01","slug":"adv-nizam-a-khan-warns-against-mobile-addiction-calls-it-a-threat-to-faith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rvrising.com\/news\/press-release\/adv-nizam-a-khan-warns-against-mobile-addiction-calls-it-a-threat-to-faith\/","title":{"rendered":"Adv. Nizam A. Khan Warns Against Mobile Addiction, Calls It a Threat to Faith"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\nHyderabad, April 26, 2026 (Sunday):<\/strong> A powerful and thought-provoking lecture was delivered in Hyderabad by noted Islamic speaker and legal professional Adv. Nizam A. Khan<\/strong> on the topic \u201cMobile Addiction and the Protection of Faith: Today\u2019s Greatest Challenge.\u201d<\/strong> The session drew significant attention as it addressed one of the most pressing issues of modern life\u2014digital overuse and its spiritual consequences.\r\n\r\n \r\n

\u201cAre We Using the Mobile\u2026 or Is It Using Us?\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nOpening his address, Adv. Nizam A. Khan <\/strong>highlighted a common reality: people check their phones before sleeping and immediately upon waking. He posed a critical question to the audience:\r\n\u201cAre we using the mobile\u2026 or is the mobile using us?\u201d<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHe emphasized that while every era has had threats to faith, in today\u2019s time, the smartphone has become one of the biggest challenges. When misused, it can act as a tool of harm, but when used correctly, it can also become a source of benefit.\r\n\r\n \r\n

Mobile Addiction \u2013 A Modern-Day Fitna<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdv. Nizam A. Khan <\/strong>explained how mobile addiction is affecting individuals at multiple levels:\r\n\r\n \r\n
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  • Endless scrolling leading to loss of valuable time<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
  • Easy access to inappropriate (haram) content<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
  • Negligence in prayers and acts of worship<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
  • Emotional numbness and spiritual decline<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
  • Increased anxiety and unhealthy comparison through social media<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n

    Impact of Screen Time on Health<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nThe lecture also addressed the psychological and physical harms of excessive screen time:\r\n\r\n \r\n
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    • Reduced focus and weak memory<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
    • Disturbed sleep patterns<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
    • Rising levels of anxiety and depression<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
    • Weakening of real-life relationships<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n\r\nHe briefly mentioned concerns related to mobile radiation, including headaches, fatigue, and potential long-term effects on the brain and eyesight.\r\n\r\n \r\n

      Impact on Faith (Eemaan)<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdv. Nizam A. Khan <\/strong>warned that unchecked mobile usage leads to:\r\n\r\n \r\n
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      • Exposure to sinful content<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
      • Backbiting, trolling, and online toxicity<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
      • Showing off (riyaa) on social media<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
      • Gradual detachment from remembrance of Allah<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n\r\nHe referenced a hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi<\/strong>, noting that a time would come when holding onto faith would be like holding onto burning embers. He also cited verses from the Qur\u2019an, including Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:103)<\/strong> and Surah Al-Baqarah (2:208)<\/strong>, urging unity and complete submission to faith.\r\n\r\n \r\n

        Role of Parents<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nAddressing parents, he stressed:\r\n\r\n \r\n
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        • Avoid excessive phone use in front of children<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
        • Do not pacify children with mobile devices<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
        • Ensure that upbringing (tarbiyah) comes from parents, not screens<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n\r\nHe expressed concern that children today are exposed to inappropriate content at a very young age, and that violent games are negatively influencing their behavior.\r\n\r\n \r\n

          How to Protect Faith<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nAdv. Nizam A. Khan <\/strong>offered practical guidance:\r\n\r\n \r\n
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          • Ask before consuming content: \u201cIs this pleasing to Allah?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
          • Limit social media usage<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
          • Block harmful content<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
          • Develop digital modesty and accountability<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n\r\nHe encouraged strengthening faith through:\r\n\r\n \r\n
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            • Daily recitation of the Qur\u2019an<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
            • Praying five times with focus<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
            • Regular remembrance (Zikr)<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
            • Good company and Islamic learning<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
            • Establishing the habit of Tahajjud<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n

              Ways to Overcome Mobile Addiction<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nHe suggested actionable steps:\r\n\r\n \r\n
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              • Set screen time limits<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
              • Avoid mobile use before sleep and after waking<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
              • Turn off unnecessary notifications<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
              • Practice weekly social media detox<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
              • Engage in physical activities and reading<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
              • Create mobile-free zones at home<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t
              • Monitor daily usage consciously<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n

                Motivational Reflection<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nHe concluded with impactful lines:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u201cNot every light from a screen illuminates the soul;\r\nSome lights only deepen the darkness within.\u201d\r\n\r\n \r\n

                Powerful Closing Message<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nIn his closing remarks, Adv. Nizam A. Khan stated:\r\n\u201cThe greatest struggle today is against our own desires and our mobile phones. If we fail to control them, they will control our faith.\u201d<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe lecture served as both a warning and a wake-up call, urging individuals to regain control over their digital habits and safeguard their spiritual well-being.\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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