Journalism Ethics and Media Practices

Abstract

This paper attempts to highlight the need of ethics in journalism field with 
respect to Islamic teachings; underpinnings that The Qur’ān asks us to keep 
peace and harmony among human beings. Journalism is considered as the 
Fourth pillar of the estate and ought to have a great influence on the lives of 
people in this era of digitalization. Journalists all over the world follow certain 
codes of conduct which define their actions and proceedings. In Pakistan, there 
are no codes properly established and being followed by journalists. Some 
journalists’ associations have developed some rules and regulations but those 
rules lack the references of Islamic teachings. The Qur’ān as a complete code of 
conduct contains every guideline that a journalist might need in his/her line of 
duty. This paper attempts to define the religious affiliation of ethics with 
journalism that would illustrate a way to improve the distorted image of 
Muslims in the world and will counter the association of Islam as the religion of 
extremism.