Ayatollah Khamenei's New Fatwa: 'Fake' Likes & Follows Are Banned

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Recently, Ali Khamenei, Iran's current Supreme Leader, issued a fatwa against "fake" likes and followers on social media. His decision came after his followers posed questions at him through his website, where he often issues religious rulings. When asked what his ruling is on fake likes and followers on social media platforms, he said, “it is not allowed if it is fake and made up.” Shia muslims are now explicitly banned from buying and selling online likes and followers, although "bona fide ones [authentic engagement] remain permissible." Ironically, according to Facebook’s parent company, Meta, fake accounts based in Iran that posed as Scottish and British locals who supported Scottish independence were removed earlier this year for inauthentic behavior. Ben Nimmo, global threat intelligence lead for influence operations for Meta, said they have "seen a range of operations coming from Iran over the last few years."

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Ayatollah Khamenei's New Fatwa: 'Fake' Likes & Follows Are Banned

Location: Iran