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The social media emoji and Islamic perspectives.

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  Today's Paper |   January 26, 2024 HOME   LATEST NEWS   TRENDING   PAKISTAN   CITIES   POLITICS   BUSINESS   VIDEOS   WORLD   LIFE & STYLE   SPORTS   OPINION   TMAGAZINE   BLOGS   T.EDIT   SCI-TECH   HEALTH   ADVICE   OTHER Using angel, devil emojis is forbidden in Islam, says Muslim preacher Akkari says the angel with a halo is a Christian interpretation of the entity and therefore 'haram' News Desk  |   May 08, 2016     Wajdi Akkari says it was ‘haram’ or forbidden for Muslims to use the ‘angel’, ‘devil’ and ‘prayer’ symbols. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB An Islamic preacher has warned Muslims not to use certain emojis on messaging apps as they are forbidden in Islam. Wajdi Akkari, who is based in Saudi Arabia, said it was ‘haram’ or forbidden for Muslims to use the ‘angel’, ‘devil’ and ‘prayer’ symbols. “You have to be selective in these emojis. Not everything is halal [permissible] to share,” Akkari said in a video. Apple introduces 'Islamic' emojis The angel with a h