Multidisciplinary Journal of Science and Technology

THE ISSUE OF SACRED TEXTS MARKETING ON THE INTERNET

Luqmonjon Muftillayev

1st-year Master’s Student in Comparative Religious Studies,International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan

Keywords: Sacred texts, internet marketing, religious values, digital technologies

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Abstract

This article examines the issues related to the marketing of sacred texts through the internet. It highlights the importance, methods, and relevance of promoting sacred texts using modern technologies. Additionally, the dissemination of religious values to a broad audience and the challenges associated with this process are analyzed. Detailed information is provided on risks such as misinterpretation, commercialization, and the use of sacred texts for extremist purposes.

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