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Saudi Sheikh Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh said that followers must be wary of social media, including Facebook and Twitter, as “they do not know the source of those comments.”

“Twitter is used to issue fatwas [religious edicts] without evidence or substantiation,” the mufti said. “It is used as platform to spread lies by some people who seek fame by insulting and denigrating other people,” he said in his Friday sermon in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

“People should be well aware of such dangers. The site should not be used to exchange accusations or to misquote people. Muslims should be careful not to be drawn into wrong acts and must instead engage in constructive criticism,” he said - bikyamasr.com