Is Your Phone A Fitnah? | Swindon Jamia Masjid | 28/08/2026

In this powerful and thought-provoking reminder delivered at Swindon Masjid, the speaker discusses one of the greatest trials mentioned in the Sunnah — the fitnah of the Dajjal — and draws attention to the modern dangers of technology, smartphones, social media and artificial intelligence. The Prophet ﷺ warned his Ummah about the extraordinary deception of the Dajjal and the difficulty of distinguishing truth from falsehood. The reminder then highlights how today's rapidly developing technology can expose us to unprecedented levels of deception and harmful content. This khutbah covers: The severity of the fitnah of the Dajjal Why every Prophet warned their people about the Dajjal The importance of protecting our Iman The virtues of Surah Al-Kahf in protecting against the Dajjal How technology can make false things appear real The growing influence of AI, virtual reality and smartphones The dangers of excessive social media use How screen time can lead to wasted time and exposure to Haram Missing Salah because of late-night phone usage Why parents should place boundaries on their children's smartphone use The importance of checking what is actually on our phones How reducing social media can improve sleep, time management and protection from harmful content The message is a reminder for young and old alike: technology can be useful, but unlimited access can become a serious fitnah. We should regularly ask ourselves: Is my phone helping my Iman, or harming it? May Allah ﷻ protect us from every fitnah, safeguard our Iman, protect our children, and allow us to remain steadfast upon the Qur'an and Sunnah until our final breath. Ameen.