Should Parents Be Held Responsible for Bullying: Argumentative Essay

As the Prophet mentions ‘‘The Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand other Muslims are safe. The emigrant is one who abandons those things God has prohibited.' This hadith utterly characterized Muslims. They are people of well-being and trustworthy, so much so that other Muslims can turn their backs on them without doubt or suspicion. They can delegate a family member to such people without hesitation, for that person will completely being safeguarded from the Muslims' hand. If they appear with other fellow men in a gathering or meeting, the person can leave in credence that no one will condemn about him or her, and neither will he or she have to attend gossip about others. They even do not live; but they allow others to live and will supply advocates for them as part of Muslim’s duty. They will even provide oblation. These characteristics distinct those whose act are vice-versa including criticize other’s right and insensitive towards the dignity and honor of other people. Therefore, there is no tolerance for cyber bullying within this context as it is claimed contravening with the values of Islam.

Another characteristic of a Muslim is that he does not problematize to his other fellow Muslim. That is why inhibitory approach is placed emphasis in Islam in order for an evitable bigger disaster within the individuals and society as a whole. This is proved by the following verse of the Quran: O you who have believed, avoid much (negative) assumption. Indeed, some presumption is sin. And do not spy or backbite each other. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his brother when dead? You would detest it. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is accepting of repentance and Merciful. The main ideology is that to shed some light on the hidden and secretive sins that are predominated amongst Muslims. The fact that these sins are exercised from within one's self gives it a more fatal effect in intercepting Islamic brotherhood at large. Islam therefore, seeks to abolish these evils from the very beginning. Intuition is the stepping-stone that leads to committing other evils mentioned in the verse, namely; backbiting, gossip and spying. Umar Ibn Khattab said: 'If your Muslim brother makes an ambiguous statement to you, you should only think the best and you will find a good explanation for it.' (Muwatta Imam Malik 422: 1797) If suspicion, gossip and spying had already included under the evil acts, and prohibited by Islam, then

sending content messages or black email intended to hurt or insult the victims that may cause the destruction of oneself shall be held liable according to Islamic law. There are few steps that may be handy to curb cyber bullying in society. These include:

Respect the rights of fellow human beings:

It becomes a religious responsibility of a Muslim to appear fairly, disagreeing honestly, enjoy their companionship, strive for a common goal and help one another to achieve it. This respect is exercised on the basis of religious teaching. It is indeed proved in the Islamic history that there was Islamic respect with regards other religions as typified by the Prophet Muhammad and how Islam opt to implant good relations with other traditions through a sincere respect and understanding of the knowledge and major authorities of other people.

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ICT as a medium of Dacwah (Islamic Mission):

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a neutral entity which acts on reliance of totality with users to describe its meaning, purpose and direction. In this regard, ICT must be seen as a strength which complements Muslims’ role and responsibilities as leaders and workers of Islam. Thus, ICT and its innovations should be regarded as factors or means in the equation of Muslims’ duties in the mosques, schools and organizations. There is no place for those who use ICT to condemn or bully other individuals. Parents and teachers should emphasize on this value in cultivating their children or students as ICT became parts of their Da’wah mission emphasized by Islam.

Parent’s role:

There are many effective activities and discourse that parents pratice with their children in order to prevent incidents of cyber bullying. This includes talking with their children regarding of the harms and also being harmed by the activity of cyber-bullying and how Islam prohibited such activities if it clearly intervenes other’s right. Parents can also educate their children how to behave and communicate mannerly over the Internet and mobile devices. Importantly, parent should extensively set a limitation of time spent by their offspring on Internet. Islam looks at parent as those who will be held accountable for this trust on the Day of Judgment. Parents are significantly responsible for the moral, ethical and the basic and integral religious teachings of their children. If they successfully adhere this responsibility, they will be free of the consequences on the Day of Judgment. The children betterment of generation would be greatly improved, first in this life, and in the Hereafter. The Quran mentions this: “And those who believed and whose descendants followed them in faith – We will join with them their descendants, and We will not deprive them of anything of their deeds. Every person, for what he earned, is retained...” [Quran 52:21] 219 Adv. in Nat. Appl. Sci., 7(3): 215-220, 2013 Prophet Muhammad has provided certain guideline when he divided stages of life for a child from the age of infancy to 21 into three stages, each lasting seven years. During the first stage from 0-7 years old, a priority must be given to implant the values necessary for a proper upbringing and to work on personality building. When children are at the age of teenage, they are taught the steps of prayer and ablution, and eventually they should be able to master all of it by the age of 10. In many texts and traditions, it is emphasized that once a child has learned to perform prayer, God will forgive the sins of their parents. It is therefore essential during this stage to eliminate their exposure to un-Islamic television shows or website, books, and movies due to the vast amounts of elements which is contrary with the Islamic teachings. Furthermore, parent is obliged to work closely with their children or youth at this stage to establish fun and fulfilling alternatives to activities that are prohibited in Islam while also providing them with the reasoning as to why there are specific activities and television shows are inappropriate for a Muslim to watch (see also Ulwan, 1992) The Prophet then proposed the final stage of Islamic upbringing that takes place during the ages of 15 to 21, and at this point the community has to utilize its role and to strive together with parents to shape a children particularly not as their parent but as a friend to deliver the best efficiency. They should be able to remind their teenagers of Islamic answers to the typical teenage obstacles. Prophet Muhammad said, 'A virtuous child is a flower from the flowers of Paradise.' He also said, 'Among the good fortunes of a man is the virtuous child.'

Cyber bullying is a serious act and should be addressed by all parties and their concerns on the matter are necessary inclusive of parents, teachers, and the surrounding community at large. The act of cyber-bullying has been prevailed for the past few years, as well as from those concerned adults. Cyber bullying implicates sending hurtful, threatening, or embarrassing messages to or about another person using every social media platform, perhaps a phone or laptop that can be done. These technologies have been so conventional and beneficial in human daily life, it is integral for us to remain it without using it for purposes to shun a person. From the Islamic perspective, prevention is better than cure. This includes parents’ role in monitoring their children instead of abandoning them. Children should also be thought on how appear to be more respectful with regards of one identity and dignity. In additions, some guideline as typified by the Prophet should be followed as there are many realistic approaches emphasized by him in handling with stages of life for a child throughout their upbringings.