This study aims to investigate the intricate relationship between social media motivations and subjective happiness, utilizing a novel framework based on the uses and gratifications theory and cultural restraint. Through a quantitative analysis using structural equation modeling (SEM) of a sample of 391 young Jordanian adults, the findings reveal a surprising positive correlation between social media motivations and subjective happiness, with cultural restraint emerging as a critical moderator in this dynamic. Cultural restraint negatively moderates the relationship between social media motivations and subjective happiness. By shedding light on the powerful role of cultural factors in shaping our relationship with social media, this study offers essential insights for practitioners seeking to enhance user experiences and maximize well-being. This research expands upon existing knowledge, providing a fresh perspective on the interplay between motivation and happiness, and highlighting the potential for understanding cultural restraint to unlock greater happiness and fulfillment in the digital age. The findings indicate that the positive impact of social media motivations on subjective happiness may be influenced by the level of cultural restraint within a society.

This study addresses an important issue that has occupied the minds of Muslim men and women, both in the past and present, namely the question of requiring a mahram for a woman's travel. The current study deals with this issue through an examination of the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad—peace be upon him—and the statements of ancient scholars, as well as the opinions of contemporary scholars, in a detailed and analytical jurisprudential study. The study aimed to delve into and scrutinize the prophetic hadiths and the statements of scholars, reverting to their texts to understand the rationale behind the ruling, to arrive at a Sharia ruling that aligns with the prophetic hadiths, the rationale, and the benefit upon which the ruling is based, and to connect it with the contemporary context. The study concluded that scholars have differed on this issue both in ancient and modern times. Some adhered strictly to the apparent meanings of the mentioned hadiths, thereby prohibiting women's travel without a mahram, without any exceptions. Others have made exceptions for certain cases, such as an elderly woman who is not desired and a woman travelling with a group of trustworthy women, as well as the safety of the journey, and that this applies to every person travelling with the intention of obeying Allah, whether obligatory or non-obligatory, such as visiting and trading.