Yaqeen Podcast The Social Media Spiral | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
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Dec 25, 2025 Dr. Tesneem Alkiek, a Muslim scholar and public speaker, dives into the complex relationship we have with social media. She shares her personal experiences with the distortions of reality online and highlights how platforms are designed to be addictive. The conversation touches on the impact of unrealistic beauty standards and the Islamic perspective on privacy, balance, and community responsibility. Tesneem offers practical advice for healthier engagement, from gratitude practices to reducing screen time, encouraging listeners to seek deeper connections beyond the virtual world.
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Use Social Media With Intentionality
- Be mindful and intentional when using social media rather than mindlessly consuming or seeking validation.
- Evaluate your motives and choose selective sharing that aligns with your values instead of chasing likes.
Beauty Industry Reinforces Unreal Standards
- Social media and the beauty industry amplify manufactured standards and profit from users' dissatisfaction.
- Filters, makeup, and cosmetic change push people toward homogenous looks and endless consumption.
Haya As Noble Restraint
- Tesneem reframes haya as noble restraint and self-awareness before God and people, not just shame.
- Haya supports privacy and the recognition that not everything requires public visibility.