What is the ruling on keeping, publishing, or retweeting photos and video clips online if they contain writings, slogans, or sayings in incomprehensible foreign languages, or include things that may contradict Tawhid (monotheism) or mention Allah in inappropriate contexts, knowing that the intention behind keeping or publishing them is for a purpose other than these violations?
The person afflicted with waswas (obsessive doubts) should ignore these whispers and occupy themselves with what benefits them, and supplicate frequently. They should also distance themselves from technological means that may contain falsehood, and instead engage with the texts of the two revelations (Quran and ) and books of biographies. Mere doubt about the existence of something that contradicts monotheism in incomprehensible speech does not necessitate disbelief. It is not permissible to publish or download content that includes unlawful acts or disbelief under the pretext of an permissible benefit, as benefits can be obtained through means free from prohibition. Reposting a tweet or video that contains disbelief is forbidden if the one reposting it is not pleased with the disbelief and does not intend to promote it, yet they sin by promoting it. However, if they publish it while being pleased with its disbelief and intending to promote it, then they commit an act of disbelief thereby.
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