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YouTube Da’wah Viewing and Student Religious Commitment: Menonton Dakwah YouTube dan Komitmen Beragama Mahasiswa Nur Rahmah; Muhammad Anshar
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.13060

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General Background: The rapid expansion of digital media has transformed religious communication, positioning YouTube as a prominent platform for Islamic da’wah among university students. Specific Background: Within Islamic higher education, students increasingly access da’wah videos that combine visual, auditory, and spiritual messages aligned with contemporary digital lifestyles. Knowledge Gap: Despite growing digital da’wah consumption, empirical studies specifically examining YouTube viewing intensity in relation to religious commitment among Islamic university students remain limited. Aims: This study aims to examine the relationship between watching Islamic da’wah videos on YouTube and religious commitment among students of UIN Alauddin Makassar. Results: Using a quantitative survey approach and simple linear regression analysis, the findings demonstrate a positive and statistically significant relationship between the intensity of watching da’wah videos and students’ religious commitment, with a moderate correlation level. Novelty: The study strengthens empirical evidence on digital da’wah by focusing on viewing intensity as a measurable variable linked to religious commitment within the context of Islamic higher education in Indonesia. Implications: These findings underline the strategic role of YouTube as a contemporary da’wah medium supporting students’ religious awareness, consistency, and practice, while also providing a reference for future digital da’wah development in Islamic universities. Highlights • Higher da’wah video viewing intensity corresponds with stronger student religious commitment• YouTube functions as an active medium for fulfilling students’ spiritual needs• Digital da’wah aligns with communication theories emphasizing active media use Keywords YouTube; Digital Da’wah; Religious Commitment; Islamic Students; Viewing Intensity
Digital Quran Application Features and User Satisfaction among Urban Muslims: Fitur Aplikasi Al-Qur’an Digital dan Kepuasan Pengguna Muslim Urban Addiina Raihan Hamas; Arifuddin Tike; Haidir Fitra Siagian; Kamaluddin Tajibu; Muhammad Anshar Akil
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.13594

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General Background: The expansion of internet access and mobile technology has encouraged the use of digital Qur’an applications to support religious practices among urban Muslims. Specific Background: Quranly provides interactive features such as reminders, progress tracking, and gamification designed to facilitate consistent Qur’an engagement. Knowledge Gap: Despite increasing adoption of digital Qur’an platforms, limited empirical research examines how application features relate to user satisfaction through trust mechanisms, particularly among urban Muslim users. Aims: This study analyzes the relationship between Quranly application features, user trust, and user satisfaction, including the mediating role of trust. Results: A quantitative survey of 140 active Quranly users analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares shows that application features are positively associated with user satisfaction (β=0.266; p<0.05) and trust (β=0.452; p<0.05), while trust is also positively associated with satisfaction (β=0.346; p<0.05). Trust additionally functions as a complementary mediator between application features and satisfaction. Novelty: The study proposes an empirical mediation model linking digital Qur’an application features, trust, and satisfaction among urban Muslim users. Implications: The findings highlight the importance of feature reliability, content credibility, and service consistency in supporting trust and sustaining satisfaction in digital religious applications. Highlights • Interactive system attributes show significant relationships with satisfaction levels among Quranly users.• Trust functions as a mediating mechanism within digital religious platform usage.• Reliability and credibility of platform services support sustained user experience. Keywords Digital Quran Application; Application Features; User Trust; User Satisfaction; Urban Muslims