Adv. Nizam A. Khan Warns Against Mobile Addiction, Calls It a Threat to Faith

Hyderabad, April 26, 2026 (Sunday): A powerful and thought-provoking lecture was delivered in Hyderabad by noted Islamic speaker and legal professional Adv. Nizam A. Khan on the topic “Mobile Addiction and the Protection of Faith: Today’s Greatest Challenge.” The session drew significant attention as it addressed one of the most pressing issues of modern life—digital overuse and its spiritual consequences.

“Are We Using the Mobile… or Is It Using Us?”

Opening his address, Adv. Nizam A. Khan highlighted a common reality: people check their phones before sleeping and immediately upon waking. He posed a critical question to the audience: “Are we using the mobile… or is the mobile using us?” He emphasized that while every era has had threats to faith, in today’s time, the smartphone has become one of the biggest challenges. When misused, it can act as a tool of harm, but when used correctly, it can also become a source of benefit.

Mobile Addiction – A Modern-Day Fitna

Adv. Nizam A. Khan explained how mobile addiction is affecting individuals at multiple levels:

• Endless scrolling leading to loss of valuable time
• Easy access to inappropriate (haram) content
• Negligence in prayers and acts of worship
• Emotional numbness and spiritual decline
• Increased anxiety and unhealthy comparison through social media

Impact of Screen Time on Health

The lecture also addressed the psychological and physical harms of excessive screen time:

• Reduced focus and weak memory
• Disturbed sleep patterns
• Rising levels of anxiety and depression
• Weakening of real-life relationships

He briefly mentioned concerns related to mobile radiation, including headaches, fatigue, and potential long-term effects on the brain and eyesight.

Impact on Faith (Eemaan)

Adv. Nizam A. Khan warned that unchecked mobile usage leads to:

• Exposure to sinful content
• Backbiting, trolling, and online toxicity
• Showing off (riyaa) on social media
• Gradual detachment from remembrance of Allah

He referenced a hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, noting that a time would come when holding onto faith would be like holding onto burning embers. He also cited verses from the Qur’an, including Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:103) and Surah Al-Baqarah (2:208), urging unity and complete submission to faith.

Role of Parents

Addressing parents, he stressed:

• Avoid excessive phone use in front of children
• Do not pacify children with mobile devices
• Ensure that upbringing (tarbiyah) comes from parents, not screens

He expressed concern that children today are exposed to inappropriate content at a very young age, and that violent games are negatively influencing their behavior.

How to Protect Faith

Adv. Nizam A. Khan offered practical guidance:

• Ask before consuming content: “Is this pleasing to Allah?”
• Limit social media usage
• Block harmful content
• Develop digital modesty and accountability

He encouraged strengthening faith through:

• Daily recitation of the Qur’an
• Praying five times with focus
• Regular remembrance (Zikr)
• Good company and Islamic learning
• Establishing the habit of Tahajjud

Ways to Overcome Mobile Addiction

He suggested actionable steps:

• Set screen time limits
• Avoid mobile use before sleep and after waking
• Turn off unnecessary notifications
• Practice weekly social media detox
• Engage in physical activities and reading
• Create mobile-free zones at home
• Monitor daily usage consciously

Motivational Reflection

He concluded with impactful lines: “Not every light from a screen illuminates the soul; Some lights only deepen the darkness within.”

Powerful Closing Message

In his closing remarks, Adv. Nizam A. Khan stated: “The greatest struggle today is against our own desires and our mobile phones. If we fail to control them, they will control our faith.” The lecture served as both a warning and a wake-up call, urging individuals to regain control over their digital habits and safeguard their spiritual well-being.