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Muslim scholars and the world of social media: opportunities and challenges Muhammad Maga Sule; Lawal Abdulkareem
Islamic Communication Journal Vol 5, No 2 (2020)
Publisher : Fakultas Dakwah dan Komunikasi Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/icj.2020.5.2.6556

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The paper has examines what is considered dual contributions of the internet based medium of communication in Da’wah. These platforms for social interaction and communication have become medium of spreading Islamic messages by Islamic scholars. The objective of the paper is to analyze how internet related mane of communications and interaction have aided Da’wah. The researchers adopted an explanatory type of research whose aim is to explain a phenomenon of choice.  The researchers sourced data from the secondary sources and analyzed them. It is on the basis of such that, the findings of this research have portrayed that social media as medium of social interaction have been adopted as tools for Da’wah which learned Islamic scholars are using to propagate Islam and its teachings. However, the outcomes confirmed that social media have provided a fruitful ground for the germination of cyber space Islamic scholars, people who are not learned but share texts, video and audio containing distorted and misleading information. This has challenged the age long Islamic practice in Islam where any issues regarding Islamic Da’wah and Fatwa are exclusively for the learned Islamic Scholars. The study in addition reveal that what is obtainable on the social media now is, cyber scholars and quick to post or comment on issues that are exclusive the purview of Islamic scholars.
CONCEPTUALIZING THE PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT: TEACHINGS FROM SELECTED VERSES OF SURAH AL-HUJURAAT Muhammad Maga Sule; Atiku Garba Yahaya
Islamic Communication Journal Vol 5, No 1 (2020)
Publisher : Fakultas Dakwah dan Komunikasi Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/icj.2020.5.1.5489

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The speedy advancement in internet technology has revolutionized the use of social media platforms as ways of communication globally. This paper examines the proliferations social media sites in the world and its use among the Muslims.  Unlike traditional media, most of internet based means of social interactions are user-generated. It allows the individual to determine the content of the message with or without censorship or regulation. The liberty to open an account with any site of choice and the freedom it entails, lured some Muslims to surf social media without recourse to or in line with the basic tenets of Islamic teachings.  The paper is a qualitative method where In-Depth Interviews were conducted with seasoned social users.  The researchers purposively selected three participants for the study and interview because they are Muslims and possessed the knowledge about the phenomenon investigated. Some of the findings of the study revealed that some Muslims finds it convenient to share or post unsubstantiated religious messages on social media. Similarly, it has paved way for increasing number of untrained social media preachers. This makes it a delicate tool at the disposal of some of Muslim to fan antagonism among Muslim of creeds and sects in Nigeria. The article concludes that social media is a double-edged sword which side-effects as apparent when Muslim user do not resort to the teachings of Islam as the guiding principle when surfing the social media sites. The unfettered user-generated content of social media in 21st century enables the users to operate outside the ambit of the Islamic convention of social interactions.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ITS UTILIZATION FOR DA’WAH BY SELECTED MUSLIM SCHOLARS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA Muhammad Maga Sule; Lawal Abdulkareem
Al-Risalah : Jurnal Studi Agama dan Pemikiran Islam Vol 13 No 1 (2022): Al-Risalah : Jurnal Studi Agama dan Pemikiran Islam
Publisher : Fakultas Agama Islam, Universitas Islam As-Syafiiyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34005/alrisalah.v13i1.1761

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Social media has become an integral component of Muslims' personal and public lives throughout the world. The paper looked at how selected Muslim scholars used social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, Twitter, YouTube, and Zoom to conduct Da'wah in Northern Nigeria, using a sample of scholars from the three geopolitical zones of Northern Nigeria, namely the North-West, North-Central, and North-East. The goal of this study is to see how Muslim academics in Northern Nigeria use social media for Da'wah. Northern Nigeria was chosen for this study because it is a crucial location with a long history of Islamic growth. In-depth surveys of various pages/channels on social media platforms were surveyed, and this was supplemented with observation and depth interviews to get data. The researchers chose twenty-one scholars for the study and conducted a poll on their different social media pages/channels to determine their level of social media technology use for Da'wah. The study's findings indicated that the sampled Muslim scholars found it convenient to electronically offer their teachings and to upload video and audio of their Da'wah lectures on various social media platforms. According to the findings, Muslim scholars should continue to use social media platforms to assist present the image of Islam and Muslims. Media sosial telah menjadi komponen integral dari kehidupan pribadi dan publik umat Islam di seluruh dunia. Makalah ini melihat bagaimana ulama Muslim terpilih menggunakan platform media sosial seperti Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, Twitter, YouTube, dan Zoom untuk melakukan Dakwah di Nigeria Utara, menggunakan sampel ulama dari tiga zona geopolitik Nigeria Utara, yaitu Utara-Barat, Utara-Tengah, dan Timur Laut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat bagaimana akademisi Muslim di Nigeria Utara menggunakan media sosial untuk berdakwah. Nigeria Utara dipilih untuk penelitian ini karena merupakan lokasi penting dengan sejarah panjang pertumbuhan Islam. Survei mendalam dari berbagai halaman/channel di platform media sosial disurvei, dan ini dilengkapi dengan observasi dan wawancara mendalam untuk mendapatkan data. Para peneliti memilih dua puluh satu ulama untuk penelitian ini dan melakukan jajak pendapat di halaman/saluran media sosial mereka yang berbeda untuk menentukan tingkat penggunaan teknologi media sosial mereka untuk Dakwah. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa para cendekiawan Muslim sampel merasa nyaman untuk menawarkan ajaran mereka secara elektronik dan mengunggah video dan audio ceramah Dakwah mereka di berbagai platform media sosial. Menurut temuan tersebut, cendekiawan Muslim harus terus menggunakan platform media sosial untuk membantu menghadirkan citra Islam dan Muslim.
SUSTAINABLE ISLAMIC DA'WAH A PANACEA FOR A SYNCRETIC PRACTICES OF EGGON ERRO MUSLIMS Muhammad Maga Sule; Muhammad Abdullahi Maigari; Yahaya Sulaiman
Al-Risalah : Jurnal Studi Agama dan Pemikiran Islam Vol 14 No 1 (2023): Al-Risalah : Jurnal Studi Agama dan Pemikiran Islam
Publisher : Fakultas Agama Islam, Universitas Islam As-Syafiiyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34005/alrisalah.v14i1.2288

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This paper is a contribution and a piece of Da’wah work towards eradicating syncretic practice and the worship ancestors (Likya) among Eggon Erro people in Eggonland. The study revealed that religious syncretism is common among many Eggon Erro Muslims, but its main contention was that it had a negative influence on a lot of them. If continual awareness and Da'wah could be carried out, the problem will be eradicated. This study was conducted using a survey method, and data were collected through in-depth interviews. The results of this study showed the need for a sustainable Da'wah to combat the issue of syncretism that many Eggon Erro Muslims are into, and their persistent indulgence in syncretic practices and its effects on their faith (Iman). While acknowledging the efforts of some Muslim scholars to end this endemic problem, this study reveals that Tauheed is not well inculcated into the minds of many Eggon Erro Muslims yet. Therefore, for the purpose of effectively instilling practical Tauheed in their minds, a concerted effort is required among all stakeholders in the task of spreading Islamic education in the communities of the Eggon Erro. The paper concluded that educating the youthful population and the elderly through Islamic education would go a long way to eradicate this menace.
EFFECTIVENESS OF SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS IN DISSEMINATING QUR’ANIC TEACHINGS AMONG CONTEMPORARY MUSLIMS Muhammad Maga Sule; Attahir Shehu Mainiyo
Spektra: Jurnal Ilmu-ilmu Sosial Vol 5 No 1 (2023): Spektra : Jurnal Ilmu-ilmu Sosial
Publisher : Fakultas Agama Islam Universitas Islam As Syafi'iyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34005/spektra.v5i1.2668

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Social media platforms can be an effective tool for disseminating Qur’anic teachings among contemporary Muslims, as they provide a wide-reaching and accessible means of communication. In fact, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube have millions of users worldwide, including a significant number of Muslims. This, perhaps makes it possible to disseminate Qur’anic teachings to a wide audience quickly and easily, regardless of geographical location and language barrier. It thus provides accessibility to individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities, making Qur’anic teachings accessible and available to a wide range of people at their fingertips. Social media as a means of disseminating knowledge and information that are vital for societal growth create a sense of virtual community among Muslims and enable them to connect and learn from each other, particularly on Qur’anic teachings. It is in line with this submission that this discusses the effectiveness of social media platforms in disseminating Qur’anic teachings among contemporary Muslims. Accordingly, this study has identified some of the social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram as the channels that are utilised for the dissemination of Qur’anic teachings in the cyber-world. The paper adopted qualitative survey where Interviews were conducted with seasoned social users. The researchers purposively selected seven participants for the study because they are Muslims and possessed the knowledge about the phenomenon investigated. Some of the findings of the study revealed that social media are effective channels for the dissemination Qur’anic teaching to the contemporary world.
IMPACT OF QUR’ANIC MORAL EXCELLENCE ON THE LIVES OF MUSLIM SOCIETY: AN EXPOSITION Muhammad Maga Sule; Attahir Shehu Mainiyo
Spektra: Jurnal Ilmu-ilmu Sosial Vol 6 No 1 (2024): Spektra : Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial
Publisher : Fakultas Agama Islam Universitas Islam As Syafi'iyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34005/spektra.v6i1.3637

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The Glorious Qur’an, as the central religious text of Islam addresses various aspects of human life and provides guidance for personal and societal development. It also outlines the moral excellence for individuals and communities, focusing on spiritual, moral and social dimensions. The Glorious Qur’an recognizes the challenges faced by humanity and encourages efforts towards global human development. It however harps on the cultivation of moral virtues and ethical behavior thereby promoting justice, honesty, compassion, humility, patience and generosity. Principles of social justice and equality and the calls for eradication of discrimination based on race, gender as well as social status have aptly been captured in a plethora of Qur’anic verses. It is thus in line with this backdrop that this article intends to assess the impact of Qur’anic moral excellence on the lives of Muslim society towards human moral development. However, to achieve the objectives of the research, the article attempts to answer some basic questions. How did the Qur’an emphasize the need for social cohesion and working together to address societal challenges? What efforts are necessary for enhancing human moral development? What are the contributing factors toward promoting justice, peace and well-being of human society? What are the principles the Qur’an provides for effective navigation towards a better future for all? The article adopts analytical methodology.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ITS UTILIZATION FOR DA’WAH BY SELECTED MUSLIM SCHOLARS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA Muhammad Maga Sule; Lawal Abdulkareem
Al-Risalah : Jurnal Studi Agama dan Pemikiran Islam Vol 13 No 1 (2022): Al-Risalah : Jurnal Studi Agama dan Pemikiran Islam
Publisher : Fakultas Agama Islam, Universitas Islam As-Syafiiyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34005/alrisalah.v13i1.1761

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Social media has become an integral component of Muslims' personal and public lives throughout the world. The paper looked at how selected Muslim scholars used social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, Twitter, YouTube, and Zoom to conduct Da'wah in Northern Nigeria, using a sample of scholars from the three geopolitical zones of Northern Nigeria, namely the North-West, North-Central, and North-East. The goal of this study is to see how Muslim academics in Northern Nigeria use social media for Da'wah. Northern Nigeria was chosen for this study because it is a crucial location with a long history of Islamic growth. In-depth surveys of various pages/channels on social media platforms were surveyed, and this was supplemented with observation and depth interviews to get data. The researchers chose twenty-one scholars for the study and conducted a poll on their different social media pages/channels to determine their level of social media technology use for Da'wah. The study's findings indicated that the sampled Muslim scholars found it convenient to electronically offer their teachings and to upload video and audio of their Da'wah lectures on various social media platforms. According to the findings, Muslim scholars should continue to use social media platforms to assist present the image of Islam and Muslims. Media sosial telah menjadi komponen integral dari kehidupan pribadi dan publik umat Islam di seluruh dunia. Makalah ini melihat bagaimana ulama Muslim terpilih menggunakan platform media sosial seperti Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, Twitter, YouTube, dan Zoom untuk melakukan Dakwah di Nigeria Utara, menggunakan sampel ulama dari tiga zona geopolitik Nigeria Utara, yaitu Utara-Barat, Utara-Tengah, dan Timur Laut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat bagaimana akademisi Muslim di Nigeria Utara menggunakan media sosial untuk berdakwah. Nigeria Utara dipilih untuk penelitian ini karena merupakan lokasi penting dengan sejarah panjang pertumbuhan Islam. Survei mendalam dari berbagai halaman/channel di platform media sosial disurvei, dan ini dilengkapi dengan observasi dan wawancara mendalam untuk mendapatkan data. Para peneliti memilih dua puluh satu ulama untuk penelitian ini dan melakukan jajak pendapat di halaman/saluran media sosial mereka yang berbeda untuk menentukan tingkat penggunaan teknologi media sosial mereka untuk Dakwah. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa para cendekiawan Muslim sampel merasa nyaman untuk menawarkan ajaran mereka secara elektronik dan mengunggah video dan audio ceramah Dakwah mereka di berbagai platform media sosial. Menurut temuan tersebut, cendekiawan Muslim harus terus menggunakan platform media sosial untuk membantu menghadirkan citra Islam dan Muslim.
SUSTAINABLE ISLAMIC DA'WAH A PANACEA FOR A SYNCRETIC PRACTICES OF EGGON ERRO MUSLIMS Muhammad Maga Sule; Muhammad Abdullahi Maigari; Yahaya Sulaiman
Al-Risalah : Jurnal Studi Agama dan Pemikiran Islam Vol 14 No 1 (2023): Al-Risalah : Jurnal Studi Agama dan Pemikiran Islam
Publisher : Fakultas Agama Islam, Universitas Islam As-Syafiiyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34005/alrisalah.v14i1.2288

Abstract

This paper is a contribution and a piece of Da’wah work towards eradicating syncretic practice and the worship ancestors (Likya) among Eggon Erro people in Eggonland. The study revealed that religious syncretism is common among many Eggon Erro Muslims, but its main contention was that it had a negative influence on a lot of them. If continual awareness and Da'wah could be carried out, the problem will be eradicated. This study was conducted using a survey method, and data were collected through in-depth interviews. The results of this study showed the need for a sustainable Da'wah to combat the issue of syncretism that many Eggon Erro Muslims are into, and their persistent indulgence in syncretic practices and its effects on their faith (Iman). While acknowledging the efforts of some Muslim scholars to end this endemic problem, this study reveals that Tauheed is not well inculcated into the minds of many Eggon Erro Muslims yet. Therefore, for the purpose of effectively instilling practical Tauheed in their minds, a concerted effort is required among all stakeholders in the task of spreading Islamic education in the communities of the Eggon Erro. The paper concluded that educating the youthful population and the elderly through Islamic education would go a long way to eradicate this menace.