Shared Responsibility

LIMITS OF FREEDOM Intellectual freedom is undoubtedly a great blessing for any human being. However, everything in this world has its limits, and the same applies to freedom. Freedom, within its limits, is a complete blessing. But beyond its limits, it only leads to disorder. The limit of intellectual freedom is that it should function within the scope of known and proven facts. One should not form opinions based on assumptions or guesses, nor build ideological frameworks on such baseless grounds. In the Quran, believers are instructed, thus: “Do not follow what you do not know; for the ear and the eye and the heart shall all be called to account.” (17:36) This means that a person should avoid making irresponsible statements. One should speak only after fully using their faculties of hearing, sight, and understanding to investigate the matter. If someone fails to do this, they will be guilty of expressing opinions without making use of the necessary abilities given by God. If someone wishes to discuss a person or an issue, they must conduct a proper investigation. Before sharing an opinion, they should examine the matter thoroughly and speak only when they have a solid basis for their words. Otherwise, it is their duty to remain silent. Speaking is permissible only for someone who has prepared themselves before speaking. They should make themselves