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No Reward in Punditry: What To Do When Following (Bad) News

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Contrary to popular opinion, following the news is not good for us because almost all news is bad news. Some of the most depressed people are those who consume a regular diet of news media. However, if you must follow the news, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani advises that you do so for two reasons:

  • if there is going to be a benefit
  • if you are genuinely concerned

No Reward in Punditry

When you follow the news, realise that there is no reward in punditry. There is however, immense benefit in making du’a at every opportunity. Make dua when you hear bad news and even during everyday moments like when you meet someone. It can be in your own words and in any language you are comfortable in.

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