Jurisprudential Rules and Their Implications for Regulating Cyberspace in the Context of Narcotics

Narcotics, as one of the most critical social and health crises of our time, has taken on more complex dimensions with the expansion of cyberspace and modern communication tools. The ease of access to promotional, advertising, and facilitating content related to drug use in this space necessitates an examination of this phenomenon from the perspective of Islamic jurisprudence. This study, based on three fundamental jurisprudential rules—the principle of "La Ḍarar" (no harm), "Iʿānah ʿalā Ithm" (assistance in sin), and "Tasbīb" (causation)—analyzes the religious permissibility of activities related to narcotics in cyberspace and clarifies individual, institutional, and governmental responsibilities regarding it.

The principle of "La Ḍarar", by rejecting any harm to oneself or others, provides a basis for prohibiting harmful activities such as the production, consumption, and promotion of narcotics. The principle of "Iʿānah ʿalā Ithm" deems any direct or indirect cooperation in facilitating sin as forbidden, thereby questioning the role of digital platforms in promoting such content. Additionally, the principle of "Tasbīb" establishes the religious and legal responsibility of those who provide the means for sin, even without direct involvement. Accordingly, this article advocates for the obligation of governmental intervention in combating the spread of narcotics in cyberspace, emphasizing the necessity of deterrent regulations, continuous monitoring, and public awareness campaigns based on jurisprudential foundations.