A'ali Qadr Muffadal Moula (TUS) in Abaya't Sharifa 45 is seeking protection of mumi-neen children from modern technologies and gadgets, that though they are beneficial in some ways are ruining many young lives, their character, peace of mind and thinking.
وَاحْرُ بَنِي الْمُؤْمِنِينَ مِنْ بِدَع
الـ دَّهْرِ الَّذِي خَالَطَتْهُ أَمْشَاجَ
انے مؤمنین نا فرزند و نی زمان ني بدعتو ( نوي نوي نقصان کرنار چیزو ) حفاظة ما را کج ، جر ما اچھي اني بري چيز و ـ اميز تهئي جائي چھے
A detailed reflection with the help of Al.
Here "بدع الدهر" )bid' al-dahr) refers to the new inventions and influences of the age, and "أمشاج" suggests a mixture, things that contain both benefit and harm interwoven together.
Aqa Moula's words acknowledge a reality: modern tools are not purely evil, but their mixture of benefit and danger can quietly shape young minds in harmful ways if not guided.
The Spiritual Concern Behind the Dua
In earlier times, harmful influences were limited by geography and social boundaries. Today, through technology, the entire world enters a child's pocket.
A device that can give knowledge can also deliver:
distraction
moral confusion
addiction
anxiety
erosion of attention and discipline
Hence Moula's dua is essentially asking:
"Ya Allah, protect mumineen children from being shaped by the darker currents hid-den within modern innovations."
Real Examples of This "Mixed Innovation"
1. Endless Scrolling and Loss of Inner Stillness
Platforms like Instagram, Tik Tok, and You Tube provide education and creativity.
But their algorithmic design encourages endless consumption.
Many young people:
spend 5-8 hours daily scrolling
lose focus for study or ibadat
develop short attention spans A child who once read books now struggles to read two pages without checking the phone.
The mind becomes restless and scattered, making khushu in namaz difficult.
2. Comparison Culture and Broken Self-Worth
Social media exposes young minds to curated lives of wealth, beauty, and luxury.
A teenager begins comparing:
appearance
clothing brands
lifestyle
This leads to:
insecurity
envy
depression
Peace of mind is replaced by constant comparison.
The heart that should remember Allah becomes occupied with "How do I look to others?"
3. Early Exposure to Immorality
Through the internet, children can encounter inappropriate content far earlier than previous generations.
Even a simple search or shared link can expose a child to:
indecent images
violent material
distorted ideas about relationships
This silently reshapes moral perception.
What was once shameful becomes normalized.
4. Gaming Addiction and Escapism
Games on phones and platforms like PUBG Mobile or Free Fire provide entertain-ment.
But many youths:
stay awake until 2-3 AM gaming
neglect studies and namaz
develop anger and irritability The virtual world becomes more attractive than real life.
5. Fragmentation of Family Life
Earlier, evenings meant family conversation. Nowadays, everyone is connected to the world but disconnected from each other.
Why Aqa Moula's Dua is So Profound.
Notice that Aqa Moula does not reject technology outright. The dua recognizes that these are "أمشاج" - mixtures Technology can also:
spread ilm
connect communities
allow listening to waaz and tilawat preserve sacred knowledge
But without guidance and boundaries, the harm outweighs the benefits.
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