Screen and Social Media Addiction: An Islamic Perspective on Balance

Abstract

Digital technology is an important aspect of contemporary life in respect to access to information and communication as well as for entertainment. In spite of its common use, some have developed a digital addiction particularly to social and online gaming. Psychological wellbeing, productivity and relationships with others and spiritual growth are some of those areas that Digital Addiction Read on impacts one’s life wellness in a negative way. Islam is moderate in everything, including use of technology. The Qur'an and Hadith stress moderation rather than excess in the correct use of time. In this article the causes and consequences of digital addiction are enumerated, social media and gaming is also discussed from Islamic perspective, and solutions are proposed with respect to the ethics of virtuous life.