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Articles on halal social media: Muslim alternatives to Instagram, TikTok and X, music-free reels, Islamic etiquette online and how Battut keeps content clean.
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Many Muslims love sharing photos and short videos but feel uneasy about what mainstream feeds show them. Here is what a halal alternative should offer, and an honest look at how Battut does it.
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Shariah-compliant content moderation on Battut has four parts: automatic screening, reports from members, review by volunteer Shariah Guards and the Battut team, and a Community Covenant every member is asked to uphold.
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The same manners Islam asks of us in the marketplace and the masjid, it asks of us on the screen. Here are four principles from Battut’s Community Covenant, offered as reflection rather than ruling, and practical ways to live them online.
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Khawater are Battut’s short written posts — reflections of up to 500 characters, similar to tweets, shared in a space moderated for Shariah compliance. Here is what they are, how to use them, and how they differ from X.
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Short video is one of the best ways to share knowledge and everyday moments, but almost every reel elsewhere comes with a soundtrack. Here is how Battut keeps reels music-free, and how to make videos people want to watch without one.
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Battut is built by a small team in Kuala Lumpur for Muslims everywhere, and Malaysia is home. Here is what it offers Malaysian users, from Bahasa Melayu to prayer times.
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