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Doomscrolling is Rewiring Your Brain | Imam Tom Weekly

February 5, 2025
Tom Facchine

In a world where being visibly Muslim feels more challenging than ever, now is not the time to hide our identity. Imam Tom Facchine describes how, in the face of a shifting political climate, we can embrace the challenges of being Muslim much in the way the Prophet (s) did, and be able to strengthen our faith and inspire others anew.

In 2024, the word of the year was “brain-rot”. It’s not news that endless scrolling through social media and news feeds is slowly chipping away at our mental clarity, focus, and time. But how much is it influencing our thoughts and choices? Imam Tom Facchine breaks down the subtle but powerful effects of doomscrolling and why we should be intentional about what we consume.

Tom Facchine

Tom Facchine

Tom Facchine (pronounced fa-KEEN-ee) converted to Islam in 2010 as he was finishing his BA in Political Science. For the next few years he studied Islam and Arabic with local teachers while working with Muslim youth, founding and directing youth groups in two different communities. In 2015 he was accepted into the University of Madinah and is now close to completing a bachelor’s degree in Islamic Law. In addition to youth group activities, for the past two years Tom has directed an after school program for young Muslims called the Ramadan Academy, which operates out of the GCLEA mosque in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Tom’s academic and personal background brings a unique dual ability to relate to mainstream Western cultural norms and engage them from a traditional Islamic perspective. His unique teaching style is highly interactive and brings high-level concepts to a level that even children can understand. He is passionate about building relationships with Muslim youth and giving them the tools and confidence to live as observant, well-adjusted people of faith in our times.

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