A: There is no doubt that the mass media play an important role but it is a double-edged weapon.

Therefore, it is obligatory on people in charge to fear Allah (Exalted be He) and seek the truth when they broadcast through visual, audio and printed means. It is obligatory to publish and broadcast news which may be useful to people about the people of knowledge, faith and deep insight and to show them the truth. Harmful articles which contain atheism must be avoided and should not be broadcasted or published. The people have to be honest and only broadcast that which guides people to the truth and keeps them away from falsehood.

It is obligatory on media executives to give their trust to honest people who have knowledge, deep insight, and integrity.

The mass media need people who fear Allah (Exalted be He), glorify Him and seek the benefit of Muslims and the entire society in the materials they broadcast in order not to lead the people astray because of their news. It is known that those who broadcast something that may harm people will gain the same level of sin as those whom they led astray. Likewise, those who broadcast something useful will have the same reward as those who benefit from it. We ask Allah (Exalted be He) to guide them, give them success, and reform their affairs.