اخبار قطر اليوم – وطن نيوز
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Doha – Qena: The rapid technological development has become an essential aspect in various aspects of life, and has become a partner in most daily activities and even in customs and celebrations. With the approaching Eid al-Adha, talk is increasing about sacrifice, which is one of the greatest religious rituals in the Islamic world, as it is linked to its devotional and social dimensions through sharing goodness and feeding the poor. This ritual is no longer isolated from technological transformation, as modern technologies have contributed to reshaping the mechanisms of purchasing, slaughtering, and distributing sacrifices, transforming Traditional challenges have turned into smart opportunities characterized by flexibility and speed, while fully preserving Sharia objectives. Dozens of applications specialized in selling livestock and applications of official charitable organizations have appeared, which allow the sacrificer to choose the type of sacrifice and know its age, weight, and price with the click of a button on a mobile phone or on a computer. In this context, and to clarify the Sharia ruling on dealing with these applications and benefiting from them, Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Abdul Qadir Al-Farjabi, Educational and Family Advisor at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, said that digital platforms It facilitated the arrival of sacrifices and the arrival of sacrifice to Muslims in the east and west of the earth and to the needy. It also facilitated the arrival of funds to purchase sacrifices in various countries of the world, so that agents could slaughter the sacrifices at their legitimate time. There is no doubt that this matter added very new and beautiful meanings, which is the feeling of the Muslim in the east and west of the earth for his brothers, and it facilitated the arrival of the sacrifices to the needy by those who are able to send sacrifices to the east and west of the earth. And at the right time and in the right way. He said that digital platforms have been working for years, even to deliver gifts through applications in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and through charitable societies in the State of Qatar, and this is the first officer and guarantor that encourages such things, adding that the development of digital means preserves the essence of worship from this aspect, as a Muslim can live with his feelings on the day of Eid and make his needy brother rejoice in the east and west of the earth, and in afflicted areas where famine and poverty spread, and places of displacement, for all of these have become They benefit from the sacrifice by using the digital system. Dr. Al-Farjabi stressed the need for the digital system to be reliable, and for it to take into account, which is similar to an agency, the legal controls regarding the sacrifice and the time at which it is slaughtered, and for those responsible for these applications to be trustworthy. He pointed out that the legal authorities are performing their roles in terms of identifying reliable sites, and they are also playing their role in terms of ensuring legal guidance, and that the issue is in accordance with legal controls and rules. The legal authorities, including the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, make sure From this, some of these platforms convey to the sacrificer an image of the sacrifice and may convey to him scenes of joy, and all of this we are accustomed to through our charitable institutions that deliver zakat, deliver alms, and also deliver sacrifices to the needy everywhere. Regarding the impact of “digital sacrifice” on the spiritual dimension, the educational and family advisor at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs said that it added an important spiritual dimension, which is the feeling of Muslims that they are a nation of one body, and it also showed the social meaning in this aspect. He added, saying: “But we draw attention to a very important matter, which is that families, praise be to God, here with us, have a number of sacrifices. It is very important to hold a sacrifice in the home so that the ritual remains, and so that the children live this ritual. The meat of the sacrifice is not like any other meat. It is a closeness to God, Blessed and Most High. A person draws near by slaughtering a sacrifice, then after that he offers the additional sacrifices to his brothers if he wants to sacrifice on behalf of his dead. Sacrifice on behalf of the dead has two forms. The first form is that he sacrifices on behalf of the dead. He sacrifices himself as a sacrifice and sacrifices on behalf of his father, mother, or uncle in fulfillment of the deceased. He sacrifices on his behalf. There is no objection to this. The second scenario is that he joins his family. The Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, sacrificed on behalf of Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad, and this includes the family of Muhammad, including the living and among them the dead, so that everyone may gain this credit. For his part, Mr. Khaled Abdul Rahman Al-Ibrahim, Director of the Resources Development Department at the Qatar Red Crescent, said that purchasing sacrifices or donating their material value through digital applications has witnessed There has been a remarkable development in recent years, not only in terms of the volume of donations, but also in terms of the diversity of digital channels used to facilitate donor contributions. He added that the sacrifice has today become part of an integrated digital system that includes banking applications, digital wallets, instant payment services, delivery applications, and social media platforms. He continued: Through practical experience, we notice that the demand for sacrifices through digital applications has increased this year compared to previous years, driven by the ease of access and speed of implementing donations through various digital channels. Also, the integration with banks and services. Instant payment has greatly simplified donation, as the donor can now complete everything related to his sacrifice within seconds through banking applications without the need for complex steps, which has helped enhance access to various segments of society, and the demand for sacrifices does not depend only on the digital aspect, but is also affected by several factors, most notably the type of sacrifice, its price, and the targeted country. Sacrifices with reasonable prices often witness greater demand, and donor preferences vary between sheep and cows according to the value, the number of beneficiaries, and the nature of the project. The humanitarian situation and media coverage also play an influential role in directing donations towards some areas more than others. He pointed out that the Gaza Strip is at the forefront of the areas most attracting sacrifices and donations, as a result of the continuing difficult humanitarian conditions and the high volume of need, in addition to the great presence of the Palestinian issue in the conscience of society. Donors also feel the importance of contributing to supporting affected families there, especially during religious seasons such as the Eid al-Adha season, which is clearly reflected in the volume of demand across various digital platforms. With regard to transparency and documentation, the digital transformation has greatly raised donor expectations, as the donor has come to expect a higher level of clarity, follow-up, and reports. Therefore, humanitarian institutions rely on an integrated system that includes field documentation, supervision of slaughter and distribution operations, and selection of suppliers according to clear standards, in addition to providing updates, reports, and photos that enhance the confidence of donors and confirm that the sacrifices reach the beneficiaries in the correct manner. From a humanitarian standpoint, digital sacrifice has contributed to expanding the reach of the most needy groups, especially in areas affected by crises and disasters, as digital channels have allowed for greater speed in collecting donations and implementing projects within a short period of time. They have also contributed to increasing community participation by facilitating the process of sacrifice. Donating and making it more flexible and easy through the platforms that people use daily. With regard to advice for those wishing to perform the sacrifice via digital platforms, the Director of the Resource Development Department at the Qatar Red Crescent explained that it is important to ensure the selection of reliable and licensed parties that have clear experience in humanitarian work and transparent implementation mechanisms. It is also advised to focus on the real impact of the project and the extent to which it reaches the most needy groups, and not be satisfied with only the ease of payment or the spread of the campaign digitally. Technology today has become a powerful tool to enhance humanitarian work and expand its impact, but the real value remains in the humanitarian impact and the spiritual dimension that this blessed ritual carries. Regarding the experience of the digital sacrifice, Dr. Muhammad Saeed Al-Soqatri, a technology and cybersecurity expert, said in a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA): The primary goal of technology is to facilitate services for the public and provide access to them easily, at any time and from any place, and this is clearly reflected in the sacrifices, as the user can now choose the sacrifice, pay and authorize it electronically within a few minutes. Without the need for movement or crowding, which is a positive aspect that contributed to raising the efficiency of the service and accelerating its implementation. He added: But on the other hand, sacrificial services differ from any other commercial service, because they are linked to specific Sharia conditions that must be strictly adhered to, such as the type of sacrifice, its age, weight, and its absence of defects, in addition to the availability of the required quantities. Therefore, it is important that applications and platforms provide accurate and clear information that helps the user choose the appropriate sacrifice in accordance with Sharia controls. He stressed that trust is an essential factor in the success of this. Platforms, as it is the role of the service provider to commit to honesty, transparency, and not to manipulate the information or images displayed. The technology and cybersecurity expert added that one of the means that enhances trust is for the platform to provide recent pictures or video clips of the sacrifice before purchase, in addition to documenting the stages of slaughter and distribution upon request. Dr. Al-Soqatri explained that digital sacrifice services have witnessed a remarkable development over the past five years, as the idea began mainly through charitable organizations’ applications that allowed users to donate or authorize associations to purchase sacrifices, slaughter them, and distribute them to the deserving, with reports sent. The implementation stages are explained after the end of the campaign, which helped facilitate participation in charitable work and increase the speed of access to contributions. He pointed out that with the development of e-commerce, services expanded significantly and meat and livestock selling companies began competing to provide integrated digital solutions that include the sale of sacrificial animals and fresh and frozen meat of various types, with delivery services, electronic reservation and digital payment, in order to meet the needs of the public, especially in light of the lack of time and the dependence of many families on electronic shopping. Regarding the most important technical challenges facing digital sacrifice platforms, Dr. Muhammad Saeed Al-Soqatri pointed out that: The most prominent challenges are the increase in electronic fraud attempts, especially during religious seasons such as the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah, where some fake entities or sites similar to official platforms exploit people’s desire to perform the ritual of sacrifice, and create fake applications or accounts with the aim of financial fraud and stealing user data. Therefore, it is necessary to enhance public awareness of dealing only with official and documented platforms within the country, and to ensure the authenticity of the electronic links and payment methods used. Also, the presence of official accreditation or a seal of trust from the competent authorities, such as the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, contributes greatly to raising the level of security. And consumer confidence, because these platforms are then subject to supervisory and regulatory procedures that ensure compliance with e-commerce and cybersecurity requirements in the State of Qatar. Also important aspects are securing electronic payment operations and protecting customer data from hacking or leaking, in addition to the necessity of having official and rapid support channels to address complaints and verify that orders are executed correctly.
