What are the Islamic ethics around deepfakes and digital deception?
Existing Quran Wisdom answer. No named author or scholarly review is recorded here. Check references and seek qualified advice for a personal ruling.
Creating or spreading deepfakes and digital deception is haram. Islam strictly prohibits lying, forgery, and misleading others. Deepfakes harm reputations, spread misinformation, and violate trust. If you encounter deepfakes, don't share them. Verify information before spreading it. Those who create harmful deepfakes will be held accountable.
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- Quran 17:36 · compare translations and context
- Quran 49:6 · compare translations and context
- Quran 25:72 · compare translations and context