al-Balagh : Jurnal Dakwah dan Komunikasi

ANALYSIS OF ISLAMIC COMMUNICATION IN PREVENTING ACTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN LABUHANBATU DISTRICT

Hafsah Juni Batubara, Hasan Sazali, Irma Yusriani Simamora — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The rate of violence against women and children is still very high in Indonesia, including in Labuhan Batu. Based on the research conducted, there have been many studies on preventing acts of violence against women and children, but few have seen the benefits of Islamic communication in the implementation process. This study uses qualitative methods and descriptive phenomenological data analysis to reveal the implementation of Islamic communication in handling violence against women and children. In-depth interviews are data collection methods. The research results show that DPPPA communication in prevention and treatment service tasks uses Islamic communication with good speech, an attitude full of gentleness, adapting language and content, conveying information about the actual situation, prioritizing empathy, and building good relationships. The results of the prevention phase of UU TPKS advocacy activities, outreach on ABH prevention, improvement of the Children's Forum and Puspa communication forum, increasing the role of PATBM , special SIMFONI PPA training, case management training, protecting children from abuse, and monitoring child-friendly information in internet cafes in the Rantauprapat area. This study shows that DPPPA Labuhanbatu Regency's communication regarding implementation and prevention results has been carried out well. To stop acts of violence against women and children in Labuhanbatu Regency, they must truly implement Islamic communication, not just fulfill their duties at work.

ANALYSIS OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY ON DA'WAH COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES IN THE MODERN ERA

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The use of social media and digital platforms is increasing in da’wah activities. Many studies have not explored the optimal use of technology by da’wah practitioners to reach wider and more diverse audiences or face digital challenges, such as disinformation, the digital divide, and technical skills. This research explores the influence of digital technology on da’wah communication strategies in the modern era using the case study method—data collection through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and analysis of documentation from various digital platforms. Research findings show that social media, video platforms, and podcasts have changed the way preachers preach, allowing preachers to reach a wider and more diverse audience with more interesting and interactive content. In addition, the use of analytical tools to understand audience demographics is very important in increasing the effectiveness of message delivery. However, challenges such as the digital divide and the need for technical skills in content creation were also identified. The results of this research emphasize the need for preachers to receive digital skills training so that messages can be conveyed professionally and attractively. In addition, this research provides practical recommendations for preachers to optimize the use of technology in da’wah activities, including content creation strategies and how to deal with challenges such as misinformation.

THE MESSAGE OF PREACHING FROM FORMER TERRORISTS ON THEIR FACEBOOK ACCOUNTS

Ahmad Zamzamy, Kacung Marijan, Rachmah Ida — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

There has been no specific study on the preaching messages from former terrorists. This paper aims to describe the preaching messages in the Facebook accounts of former terrorists. This research method uses qualitative content analysis on text data from Facebook. The data were collected through observation and documentation of status message uploads on two Facebook accounts belonging to former terrorists and supported by related literature studies. The two Facebook accounts belonging to former terrorists generally contain preaching messages with general themes, deradicalization, and counter-radicalization. This paper shows that the preaching messages delivered by former terrorists have distinctive material that is different from other preachers. The delivery of preaching messages by former terrorists through social media platforms can have a positive impact on countering terrorism and promoting peaceful Islam.

DIGITAL RELIGION AND VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES: A BIBLIOMETRIC REVIEW OF ONLINE RELIGIOUS PRACTICES

Ratu Syifa Alrissa, Yunus Winoto, Ute Lies Siti Khadijah — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Technological transformation has affected every aspect of human life, including the way individuals and communities conduct their spiritual activities. This phenomenon, known as digital religion, has become increasingly prevalent in society. Recently, there have been many scientific studies on the topic of this phenomenon, digital religion and virtual communities. This study analyses digital religion and virtual communities through a bibliometric approach with the Biblioshiny R programming application using data from Scopus in the 2011-2024 timeframe. The resulting dataset is 31 scientific articles, then extracted and summarised. The results showed a fluctuating production of articles on the topic of digital religion and virtual communities every year, and the highest production occurred in 2024 with a total of 7 publications of scientific articles. Meanwhile, the average citation of scientific articles occurred in 2011. Sweden dominates the contribution of articles and citations, while the United States occupies a position below it by a narrow margin. The top researchers in this field are I. B. Alfonso and M. G. Buesa. The journal with the most publications is Jenkins h. Convergence Culture. The major trends and thematic clusters reflect the picture related to digital religion and virtual communities. This research makes a significant contribution to understanding the development of digital religion and virtual communities research through bibliometric analysis. This research can be used as a strategic guide for researchers who will explore this topic more deeply in the future

YUK NGAJI: DIGITALIZATION OF GENERATION Z’S RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES ON INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT

Rika Lusri Virga, Noor Afy Shovmayanti, Rahmawati Mohd Yusoff, Naili Rosa — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Religious teachings are increasingly disseminated through digital media, particularly among Indonesia’s Generation Z, who actively engage with platforms like Instagram. However, existing studies primarily focus on the effectiveness of digital da’wah rather than how Gen Z interprets and internalizes religious content in these spaces. Addressing this gap, this study examines how Gen Z constructs meaning from digital da’wah through an ethnographic analysis of the Instagram accounts @yukngajiPKU and @YNJogja over one year (January–December 2023), analyzing 297 and 369 posts, respectively. Findings reveal three key themes: the visualization of religious joy, where Islamic teachings are presented engagingly; volunteerism as a marker of religious observance, emphasizing activism as a faith-driven commitment; and the intimacy of the hijrah community, fostering belonging. Unlike previous studies focused on message dissemination, this research highlights the identity-shaping role of digital da’wah, demonstrating that Gen Z actively engages in religious meaning-making. The findings offer practical implications for digital da’wah practitioners, emphasizing the need for engaging, visually driven, and community-oriented content to sustain youth involvement. For religious educators, this study underscores the importance of incorporating interactive and relatable digital strategies to enhance religious learning. Policymakers can use these insights to develop media literacy initiatives that equip Gen Z with critical thinking skills to navigate digital religious content responsibly.

TRANSFORMATION OF PROPHETIC COMMUNICATION PATTERNS IN THE ERA OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ISLAMIC PREACHING IN INDONESIA

Aang Ridwan, Ridwan Rustandi — Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 +0700

There are new challenges in the efforts to adapt prophetic communication principles to algorithm-based religious content. Despite the contradiction between the comprehensive nature of Islamic da'wah (kaffah) and fragmented digital da'wah practices, there is no adequate theoretical framework to bridge the transformation of religious authority when da'wah messages are modified by algorithms without supervision. The study examines changes in Islamic da'wah practices in the digital era and through artificial intelligence, using a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach. The results reveal seven significant impacts: 1) a shift from spiritual-moral aspects to technology-driven message dissemination; 2) format adaptation following digital trends; 3) social media's influence in expanding access; 4) artificial intelligence contributions in content presentation; 5) challenges in balancing popularity with teaching integrity; 6) ethical issues in religious communication; and 7) the importance of education and supervision. The findings have significant implications for Islamic educational institutions, suggesting an urgent need to develop integrated curricula that equip future religious leaders with both technological competencies and understanding of prophetic communication ethics in digital contexts to maintain the integrity of Islamic teachings while engaging contemporary audiences.