🕊️ Conflict & resolution · #48
After a quarrel my spouse posted sarcastic or humiliating comments about me on social media. What should I do?
Do not reply on social media; ask privately for the content to be removed, keep evidence, and resolve the real issue through discussion, a mediator or a counsellor.
Allah does not love evil being publicised except by one who has been wronged, to claim their right (an-Nisa' 4:148), and warns those who love to spread indecency among the believers (an-Nur 24:19). Public jibes at one's spouse also break the prohibition on insulting and calling by offensive names (al-Hujurat 49:11). Replying only prolongs the quarrel and drags in the children, relatives and employers. If the content is defamatory, threatening or exposes private matters, take screenshots and seek advice; reports can be made to the platform or the authorities. Also agree a shared rule: marital problems are not taken to social media. See Digital life & the family.
Allah does not love evil being publicised except by one who has been wronged, to claim their right (an-Nisa' 4:148), and warns those who love to spread indecency among the believers (an-Nur 24:19). Public jibes at one's spouse also break the prohibition on insulting and calling by offensive names (al-Hujurat 49:11). Replying only prolongs the quarrel and drags in the children, relatives and employers. If the content is defamatory, threatening or exposes private matters, take screenshots and seek advice; reports can be made to the platform or the authorities. Also agree a shared rule: marital problems are not taken to social media. See Digital life & the family.
Sources
Surah an-Nisa' 4:148Surah an-Nur 24:19Surah al-Hujurat 49:11