The Importance of Verification

The Importance of verification

Background

The media is everywhere in our daily lives. Video tapes that provide easy access to watching movies, the development of the internet, social media and newspapers, as well as 24-hour news and radio programs provide all-time coverage of current events. In many forms, the media has the potential to educate, raise awareness, and shape public attitudes. Modern times like today, to get information is no longer a difficult thing. Rapid technological developments are supported by the birth of new inventions that make it easier for us to receive and search for information

Tabayyun is selecting information or news by checking and rechecking, verifying, and seeking the truth of the information

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Definition

of Tabayyun

Al Hujurat verse 6

" O believers, if an evildoer brings you any news, verify ˹it˺ so you do not harm people unknowingly, becoming regretful for what you have done" 

Al Hujurat verse 6

" يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِنْ جَاءَكُمْ فَاسِقٌ بِنَبَإٍ فَتَبَيَّنُوا أَنْ تُصِيبُوا قَوْمًا بِجَهَالَةٍ فَتُصْبِحُوا عَلَىٰ مَا فَعَلْتُمْ نَادِمِينَ" 

Literacy

​RATIONALITY

Objective attitude

Empirical attitude

Selecting Information in Tabayyun

1. The source of the information is properly ascertained. This can be done by looking at the competence of the referenced source. Does he have the competence to convey correct information.

2. Make sure the information contained is correct.

3. Make sure the place and time of the information obtained is correct.

3. Unity and oneness can be maintained both within the family, school and surrounding community.

4. Creating harmony and peace in society.

1. Be careful when receiving news.

2. Respect others in order to avoid misunderstanding.

3. Be kind to others so that it can lead to harmony and peace.

Tabayyun benefits