I think lessons can be learnt from the recent social media Mawlid debate between Imam Hussain and Dawah Man, especially the way in which the dispute spiralled out of control. Both parties should have had better etiquettes and more tolerance.

I personally believe that both Imam Hussain and Ibn Mansur should have had a sense of responsibility because many of their followers look up to them and adhere to their teachings. Both the preachers resorted to publicly humiliating, slandering and exposing each other and it had become a vicious cycle.

The arguments had a negative effect on the reputation and dignity of both the preachers. Whilst the preachers were updating the social media with new videos and comments, the followers were also responding instantaneously. Some of the followers carried out similar tactics as the preachers. For example, they were uploading insulting comments, which comes under the banner of cyber bullying. This was unfortunate as it created more animosity between both parties. 

Surely, we should be tolerant and respectful to one another and if discussions like these take place, then they should be done in the correct way. Both preachers have a great number of followers on social media, they should utilise the social media in a positive way rather than in a negative manner, and invest their energy and resources into issues which are going to strengthen and bring the community together rather than divide the community.

 Now the time has come to say

  

                                                                                            and thanks for reading, until next time ....