It was reported in the hadīth that the Prophet ﷺ said: “Marketplaces distract [people from worship] and invalidate [good deeds].”
- Bukhārī, 2062 and Muslim 2154 on the authority of ‘Umar Ibn al-Khattāb رضي الله عنه
- [Captured Thoughts by Imām Ibn al-Jawzī رحمه الله, pg. 855]
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In ancient times, marketplaces were lively centers not only for trade but also for news, entertainment, debate, and social gatherings, often drawing people’s focus to worldly matters and away from worship.
Today, this concept of the “marketplace” extends beyond physical spaces. Social media, virtual platforms, and other digital arenas serve similar roles, distracting people in much the same way. And Allah knows best.
#reflection
It was reported in the hadīth that the Prophet ﷺ said: “Marketplaces distract [people from worship] and invalidate [good deeds].”
- Bukhārī, 2062 and Muslim 2154 on the authority of ‘Umar Ibn al-Khattāb رضي الله عنه
- [Captured Thoughts by Imām Ibn al-Jawzī رحمه الله, pg. 855]
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In ancient times, marketplaces were lively centers not only for trade but also for news, entertainment, debate, and social gatherings, often drawing people’s focus to worldly matters and away from worship.
Today, this concept of the “marketplace” extends beyond physical spaces. Social media, virtual platforms, and other digital arenas serve similar roles, distracting people in much the same way. And Allah knows best.
#reflection
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