From pulpit to screen: The evolution of Islamic scholars' roles in the digital age

Syafaah, Darisy, Barizi, Ahmad and Sumbulah, Umi (2024) From pulpit to screen: The evolution of Islamic scholars' roles in the digital age. Cakrawala: Jurnal Studi Islam, 19 (1). pp. 11-25. ISSN 1829-8931; eISSN 2550-0880

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ABSTRACT

This study investigates how the existence of religious scholars in the digital era, characterized by the dominance of new media and pop culture, influences people's understanding andpractice of religion. Through qualitative research, this study shows that new media has transformed the way people access religious information and interact with religious scholars. While new media offers easier access, it also presents challenges such asthe proliferation of inaccurate information and the commercialization of religion. This study highlights the importance of digital religious literacy for the public to be able to critically evaluate information circulating on social media and choose credible religious references.

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Penelitian ini menyelidiki bagaimana eksistensi ulama di era digital, yang ditandai oleh dominasi newmedia dan budaya pop, memengaruhi pemahaman dan praktik keagamaan masyarakat. Melalui kajian kualitatif, penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa new media telah mengubah cara masyarakat mengakses informasi keagamaan dan berinteraksi dengan ulama. Meskipun new media menawarkan akses yang lebih mudah, namun juga menghadirkan tantangan seperti proliferasi informasi yang tidak akurat dan komersialisasi agama. Penelitian ini menyoroti pentingnya literasi digital keagamaan bagi masyarakat untuk dapat mengkritisi informasi yang beredar di media sosial dan memilih rujukan keagamaan yang kredibel

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	digital era; digital literacy; new media; pop culture; religious scholars
Subjects:	22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220403 Islamic Studies 16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1607 Social Work 22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies
Divisions:	Faculty of Sharia and Law > Department al-Ahwal al-Syakhshiyyah
Depositing User:	Mufid Mufid
Date Deposited:	17 Oct 2025 11:30

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