The uncontrolled use of social media among married couples in Malaysia is currently sparking crises of trust and the erosion of the family institution. This qualitative study aims to analyze the forms of social media misuse, its implications on marital relationships, and its legal standing according to Islamic jurisprudence in Malaysia. The findings identify three primary themes: the public disclosure of domestic conflicts (tasyhir), the culture of digital ostentation (riya’), and gadget dominance coupled with virtual world addiction. The study concludes that Islamic law and Maqasid Syariah place strict emphasis on the protection of dignity (Hifz al-’Ird) to maintain domestic harmony. Consequently, proposed solutions focus on empowering pre-marital education modules and enhancing digital literacy within the community.

KEYWORDS
social media, husband & wife, Islamic jurisprudence, married couple, Malaysia

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