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Dakwah Sosial sebagai Instrumen Soft Diplomacy: Studi Kasus Transformasi Anak Pekerja Migran Indonesia di Malaysia Asmar, Afidatul; Suharto; Yuanita, Lira; Fachrul Saladin, Muhammad
JURNAL HUBUNGAN LUAR NEGERI Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Jurnal Hubungan Luar Negeri
Publisher : Kementerian Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70836/9wqbff48

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The phenomenon of Indonesian migrant workers’ children (APM) in Malaysia affects not only their education and well-being but also the formation of cultural identity and national character. This study aims to analyze the role of social da’wah as an instrument of Indonesia’s soft diplomacy in Malaysia, focusing on moral–spiritual development, cultural preservation, and the strengthening of national identity among APM. A qualitative case study approach was employed to explore social da’wah activities within Indonesian diaspora communities, involving in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis of programs conducted by religious instructors, da’wah institutions, and community groups. The findings indicate that social da’wah effectively shapes positive character, preserves Indonesian cultural values, and fosters a positive image of Indonesia in Malaysian society. Integrated social da’wah strategies aligned with soft diplomacy efforts have proven to strengthen bilateral relations between Indonesia and Malaysia while also enhancing Indonesia’s position through cultural diplomacy. The study recommends strengthening collaboration between the government, Indonesian embassies/consulates (KBRI/KJRI), da’wah institutions, and community organizations to expand program outreach, improve the quality of da’wah content, and maximize the use of digital media as an effective tool for cultural diplomacy.
Thomas Carlyle’s Defense of Prophet Muhammad SAW: A Critical Discourse Analysis in Da’wah Communication Perspective Asmar, Afidatul; St. Aminah; Ramli; Nurhikmah; Dian Adi Perdana
Palakka : Media and Islamic Communication Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Media and Islamic Communication
Publisher : State Islamic Institute of Bone, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30863/palakka.v6i2.11431

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This study examines Thomas Carlyle’s defense of Prophet Muhammad SAW as articulated in his lecture On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History (1840). At a time when Western society was dominated by negative stereotypes and prejudice against Islam, Carlyle presented a counter-narrative by portraying Prophet Muhammad SAW as a sincere, moral, and heroic figure. Using a qualitative approach with Critical Discourse Analysis based on Norman Fairclough’s model, this research analyzes the text at three levels: textual representation, discursive practice, and social practice. The findings reveal that Carlyle’s discourse challenges dominant Western narratives by reconstructing the image of Prophet Muhammad SAW through ethical leadership, spiritual authenticity, and historical legitimacy. From the perspective of da’wah communication, Carlyle’s discourse functions as a form of intellectual mediation that promotes intercultural understanding and counters Islamophobic narratives. This study contributes to the field of Islamic communication by highlighting the role of intellectual discourse as an alternative medium of da’wah in shaping public perception and fostering cross-cultural dialogue.