Ethics and Morality in journalism; Islamic review, an analysis

Abstract

Almighty Allah has created human beings as his representative and sent them to the world as his representatives. Islam has designated as universal system of life as a complete code of life to guide human life in a beautiful and smooth way. In this system or code of life, the beautiful and well-ordered regulation of all matters of human life , there is no issue that has not been fully discussed in Islam. Journalism is a noble profession. People of all classes, professions, religions and races of the world are involved in journalism and, mass media in one way or another. The scope of journalism and mass media is so vast that its importance human life is no less. This important issue cannot be imagined outside of Islam. Also, the important qualities closely related to journalism are ethics and morality. Islam has specific rules for journalism; if followed, this great profession will become human welfare and universal. In this essay, along with the introduction of journalism in the critical essay, what is the ethics of journalism and perspective of Islam in this regard; it will be discussed in detail.