Technology's dual impact: benefits, harms, and the wise use of time.
Sheikh Yasir al-Dawsari
Masjid al-Haram, Makkah
August 01, 2025
Masjid al-Haram, Makkah
August 01, 2025
Technology offers immense benefits, facilitating communication and knowledge, but its misuse leads to pathological attachment and distraction from real life. Individuals may become physically present but mentally absent, neglecting duties and engaging in forbidden acts in private. The sermon warns against wasting precious time and spreading misinformation through social media, emphasizing the need for verification. It stresses that Islam promotes moderation, urging a balance between worldly engagements and spiritual responsibilities to ensure time is spent wisely.
About the Imam
Sheikh Yasir bin Rashid Al-Dawsari is one of the younger Imams of Masjid al-Haram, known for his powerful voice and emotional recitation. He memorized the Quran at age 10 and holds a Master's degree in Quranic Studies. He was appointed Imam in 2018 and has quickly gained a large following for his moving recitation during Taraweeh prayers.
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