ڈیجیٹل ٹیکنالوجی کے ذریعے کردار کشی کے رجحانات کا اسلامی قانونِ قذف کی روشنی میں ایک تجزیاتی مطالعہ

Abstract

ِ إنَّ الَّذِينَ يُحِبُّونَ أَن تَشِيعَ الْفَاحِشَةُ فِي الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ

"Indeed, those who love that immorality should spread among the believers will have a painful punishment in this world and the Hereafter." [i]

The preservation of human dignity stands as a foundational pillar within the overarching objectives of Islamic law. During the Farewell Pilgrimage, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) equated the sanctity of a believer's honor to the sacredness of the Ka'bah, establishing an eternal framework for social harmony. Today, the unchecked proliferation of digital platforms has weaponized anonymity. Social media algorithms amplify sensationalism, giving rise to the pervasive epidemic of digital character assassination. Through an analytical exploration of classical Islamic jurisprudence and modern cyber dynamics, this study investigates the profound intersection of the Islamic law of Qadhf with technological phenomena like deepfakes, online trolling, and fabricated visual evidence.

Cyber slander transcends mere sociological disruption. It constitutes a direct violation of divine injunctions. The rapid dissemination of unverified rumors shatters familial bonds and instigates severe psychological trauma. Victims often face heavy social ostracization, leading to deep clinical depression or suicidal ideation. Classical juristic interpretations addressing written and implicit defamation exhibit remarkable adaptability. They seamlessly encompass modern digital footprints and virtual harassment.

Restoring societal trust demands a multidimensional intervention. Digital users must undergo spiritual recalibration through the Qur'anic mandate of strict verification. At the state level, cyber laws must be rigorously enforced. These modern frameworks need to be deeply infused with the deterrent spirit of Islamic penal codes to effectively penalize anonymous offenders. Protecting human honor across virtual spaces remains an absolute religious obligation, binding equally upon state institutions, tech platforms, and individual believers.

[i] An-Nur, 24:19