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What does it mean?
Media and mass influence should be controlled by those with undisputed moral and intellectual Islamic authority.
In plain terms
Media should be managed by morally and intellectually authoritative Muslims.
What can you take from it?
Control media with trusted moral leadership.

Where it applies

  • managing media
  • religious education
  • public policy

Putting it to work

  • regulating media
  • educating leaders
  • shaping public opinion

Questions to consider

  • Who decides moral authority?
  • Is control necessary for morality?

Another view

It risks censorship and limits free expression.

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