Are Women Who Post Pictures Online Causing Fitna?
Yes, sir, I think the same way you do. I mean, why should we be afraid that someone will slander us? Someone can slander us at any time, whether we are doing good or bad deeds. So, worrying about something we don’t even know is a little silly. Perhaps if we knew that someone was going to slander us, we could use a more effective method than deleting photos and wearing a niqab. Surah Al-Ahzab verse 59 is an example of the Prophet’s situation when someone tried to harm his family. The Prophet’s approach at that time was appropriate for the era and circumstances. If someone wanted to slander us through our photos today, we could report it to the police or clarify online that this person is slandering me. Every era has its own way of dealing with problems. Even if we ourselves do something bad, it is not justified for someone to slander us. For example, if a woman takes a photo of herself wearing inappropriate clothing at home and posts it on social media, this is a minor sin (if she wears inappropriate clothing in places that are not appropriate, such as places of worship and places that do not conform to norms, then this can be a major sin). In conclusion, it is not right for someone to slander another person, even if they have done something wrong. We also do not need to worry if our actions cause others to slander us, because those actions are not our responsibility! Is my understanding correct, sir?