الشائعات الإلكترونية كصورة من صور الإرهاب الإلكتروني: دراسة فقهية في ضوء القرآن الكريم والسنة النبوية

الملخص EN

This research sheds light on a very serious issue, which is electronic rumors, which are considered forms of electronic terrorism that have taken multiple forms in the modern era, no less dangerous than armed violence, explosions, and other terrorist acts.

terrorist groups have taken advantage of modern technology and the international information network (the internet).

in their criminal activities, and through which terrorist groups spread rumors to sow fear and terror and stir up strife; with the aim of sabotaging societies and undermining their foundations.

Islamic law has emphasized the prevention of aggression in all its forms and manifestations, the protection of human rights, whether material or intellectual, and respect for his privacy and humanity.

this research aims to identify the nature of electronic terrorism, the nature of electronic rumors, its origin, and its images, and to highlight the role of Islamic law in limiting the spread of the phenomenon of electronic rumor and addressing it based on the texts of the holy Qur’an, the Sunnah of the prophet, and the sayings of Muslim jurists.

the researcher followed the inductive and analytical approach by collecting the legal texts from the holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of the prophet, which is evidenced by the criminalization of this type of electronic terrorism, as well as extrapolating the opinions of jurists and clarifying their orientations in this matter.

through this research, the researcher reached several results and recommendations, the most important of which are: that electronic rumors are no less dangerous than espionage, armed violence, bombings and other terrorist crimes; because it aims to negatively affect thought, weaken the spirit of loyalty and belonging among individuals, and threaten the stability of homelands.

and it undermines security and social peace, so it must be confronted and addressed, and the researcher concluded that it is necessary to put deterrent penalties to prevent the promotion of rumors and other means of electronic terrorism.