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MUSIC AS A FORM OF RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION IN THE MEDIA: A SEMIOTIC AND REPRESENTATIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE SONG LYRICS TANPA AKU BY PANJI SAKTI.” Siti Patimah; Fany Dwi Nanda; Ahmad Sarbini; Asep Iwan Setiawan
Indonesian Journal of Islamic Communication Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Indonesian Journal Of Islamic Communication
Publisher : Program Studi Komunikasi dan Penyiaran Islam Pascasarjana UIN KHAS Jember

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This study investigates the representation of religious values in Panji Sakti’s song “TanpaAku” as a contemporary manifesting of spiritual expression within popular media. Employing a qualitiative approach, the research utilizes Roland Barthes’ semiotic framework to analyze denotative and connotative meanings in the lyrics, and Stuart Hall’s theory of representation to examine how religious meanings are encoded by the creator and decoded by audiences. The analysis reveals that the song articulates core Islamic spiritual themes such as surrender to the Divine, the dissolution of ego, spiritual longing (mahabbah), and the human journey toward transcendence. These meanings are communicated through symbolic diction, metaphors, and acoustic aesthetics that enable a reflective, non-dogmatic mode of religious communication. Audience reception on digital platforms demonstrates predominantly dominant-hegemonic readings, indicating alighnment between the intended spiritual message and public interpretation. The findings affirm that popular music can function as an effective medium of contemporary dakwah, illustrating the mediatisation of religion whereby spiritual discourse is recontextualized through culture and digital forms. This study contributes to the understanding of how religious meaning is produced, represented, and internalized within the ecology of modern media.
Transforming Religious Education Through Inclusivity: How Indonesian Pesantren Cultivate Moderate Islamic Values and Da'wah Practices Asep Iwan Setiawan; Yusuf Zaenal Abidin; Ridwan Rustandi; Ahmad Sarbini; Rohmanur Aziz
Nazhruna: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Transformative Islamic Education in Pesantren and Madrasah
Publisher : Universitas Pesantren Kh abdul Chalim Mojokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/nzh.v9i1.406

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The challenge of religious extremism in multicultural societies demands educational institutions that can cultivate moderate Islamic values and inclusive attitudes. This research investigates how Indonesian pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) transform into inclusive spaces that strengthen religious moderation (wasathiyyah) and moderate da’wah (Islamic propagation) practices. Employing an interpretive paradigm with qualitative methods, this study examines two pesantren models: Pesantren Persatuan Islam Manbaul Huda in Bandung City and Pesantren Welas Asih in Garut Regency through observation, in-depth interviews with pesantren leaders, and document analysis. The findings reveal that pesantren inclusivity is driven by structural factors, particularly government policies promoting wasathiyyah Islam, and cultural factors embedded in institutional management. The cultivation of religious moderation occurs through five interconnected roles of ustaz (Islamic teachers): as conservators, preserving authentic Islamic teachings; as innovators, creating integrated spiritual-nationalism programs; as transmitters, disseminating moderate values; as transformators, modeling exemplary behavior through interfaith learning initiatives; and as organizers, implementing systematic character-strengthening activities. These pesantren successfully produce Muslim cadres with open-minded, wise, moderate perspectives who embody Islam as rahmatan lil alamin (mercy to all worlds), demonstrating that religious education institutions can serve as effective epicenters for cultivating tolerance, justice, and balanced attitudes in addressing Indonesia’s spiritual and cultural plurality.
Transformasi Otoritas Keagamaan di Era Digital: Analisis “Medium is the Message”  pada Konten Youtube Shorts Hikmatussahri Ramadan; Muhammad Fahmi Syihab; Asep Iwan Setiawan
AN-NASHIHA Journal of Broadcasting and Islamic Communication Studies Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): April : Jurnal AN-Nashiha Journal of Broadcasting and Islamic Communcation Stud
Publisher : Institut Pesantren Sunan Drajat Lamongan, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55352/an-nashiha.v6i1.2939

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The rapid development of digital media has fundamentally transformed the landscape of religious communication, particularly in Muslim-majority societies. The emergence of short-form video platforms such as YouTube Shorts has raised critical questions about how religious messages are constructed, distributed, and received in algorithmically-driven digital environments, and how traditional religious authority is renegotiated in the process. This study aims to analyze the transformation of religious messages and authority in YouTube Shorts-based da’wah content as part of the broader phenomenon of digital religious communication. This research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design to explore in depth the discursive practices and meaning construction within digital spaces. Data were collected through non-participant observation of YouTube Shorts content, semi-structured interviews with digital da’wah creators and audiences, and documentation including content metadata and user interactions. Informants were selected using purposive and snowball sampling techniques based on relevance and level of engagement in producing or consuming religious content. The findings reveal four main themes: (1) simplification and fragmentation of religious messages due to time constraints, (2) the dominance of algorithms in shaping content visibility and structure, (3) the shift of religious authority from knowledge-based legitimacy to digital popularity, and (4) audience interactivity in constructing collective meaning through comment sections. These findings indicate that digital media not only functions as a medium of dissemination but also actively shapes how religious messages are produced, distributed, and interpreted. In conclusion, this study highlights that the transformation of religious communication in the digital era contributes theoretically to strengthening the concepts of digital religion and mediatization, while offering practical implications for adaptive yet substantive da’wah strategies. The study also recommends enhancing digital religious literacy and conducting further cross-platform research to deepen understanding of religious dynamics in the new media era.
Corporate Da’wa Based on Spiritual Capital: Internalizing the Concept of Ihsan in Corporate Work Culture in Indonesia Abdul Mujib; Ridwan Rustandi; Asep Iwan Setiawan
Afkaruna: Indonesian Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 21 No. 1: June 2025
Publisher : Fakultas Studi Islam dan Peradaban, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/afkaruna.v21i1.26800

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This research analyzed the internalization of the Islamic concept of ihsan as a form of social capital integrated into corporate work culture to strengthen leadership competencies and human resource development. The focus is on implementing spirituality in work culture and identifying institutional da'wa values embedded in management practices. Using a constructivist paradigm and a qualitative case study method, this research explored ihsan within the work culture practiced by the Human Capital Division's Sub-Division of Spiritual Capital Management at PT Telkom. Data was collected through observations, interviews, and document analysis concerning corporate da'wa activities aligned with the spiritual capital approach. The findings revealed a spiritually driven work culture reflected in "The Telkom Way" operationalized through three foundational elements: philosophy, principles, and practices (3P). The work culture serves as spiritual capital, measurably impacting organizational performance through enhanced service quality metrics and employee satisfaction through improved workplace spiritual well-being assessments. The concept of ihsan is strongly related to the "Always the Best" work ethic promoted within the company, emphasizing excellence in service as a form of devotion, benefiting individuals, teams, and society. From a corporate da'wa perspective, "The Telkom Way" represents integrating Islamic values into the modern business context. The core philosophy of ihsan, embodied in the "Always the Best" principle, manifests Islamic teachings on excellence and integrity in professional conduct. This research contributes to the development of institutional da'wa perspectives as a foundational value influencing the corporate culture of major Indonesian organizations, while also analyzing the synergy between spirituality and business practices in a Muslim-majority context through quantifiable evidence of improved organizational outcomes and employee well-being indicators.
Estetika Horor dan Dekonstruksi Rezim Visual: Membedah Dialektika Teologi dalam Film Siksa Kubur melalui Perspektif Annette Kuhn Nova Prihatina; Akbar Kurnia; Asep Iwan Setiawan
Journal of Education Technology Information Social Sciences and Health Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): September 2026
Publisher : CV. Rayyan Dwi Bharata

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57235/jetish.v5i2.8750

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Artikel ini mengeksplorasi pergeseran paradigma dakwah dari dimensi tekstual-oral ke dominasi rezim visual dalam lanskap media kontemporer, dengan mengambil film Siksa Kubur (2024) karya Joko Anwar sebagai objek analisis. Menggunakan kerangka pemikiran Annette Kuhn dalam The Power of the Image (1985) yang diintegrasikan dengan epistemologi dakwah Islam, penelitian ini mendekonstruksi bagaimana citra visual merekonstruksi konsep eskatologi Islam yang bersifat ghaib menjadi fenomena empiris-sensorik. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah analisis wacana kritis (critical discourse analysis) dengan perspektif sinematik-teologis. Hasil analisis menunjukkan tiga temuan utama: pertama, mekanisme rekonstruksi realitas ghaib ke empiris melalui sinematografi klaustrofobik; kedua, sensor sebagai produksi makna dan manifestasi kaidah Sadd adz-Dzari'ah; ketiga, krisis politik tatapan (the gaze) yang berbenturan dengan etika representasi Islam yakni Ghadul Bashar dan Hifzh al-Din. Artikel ini menyimpulkan bahwa integrasi nilai Ihsan dan etika representasi profetik diperlukan untuk mentransformasi kekuatan citra menjadi wasilah dakwah yang membebaskan, bukan sekadar fetisisme religi yang tunduk pada logika komodifikasi pasar.
DRAMATURGI PRESENTASI DIRI DAN OTORITAS DAKWAH DIGITAL DI JAWA BARAT;: Living Qur’an dan Hadis di Status WhatsApp Tokoh Mathla’ul Anwar Pandeglang-Banten, Jawa Barat Asep Iwan Setiawan; Rohmanur Aziz; Hery Saparudin; Ridwan Rustandi
PAPPASANG Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Pappasang
Publisher : STAIN Majene

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46870/jiat.v8i1.2164

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This article analyses WhatsApp Status as an arena for the living Qur’an and living hadith, and as a medium of digital da’wah among figures of Mathla’ul Anwar in West Java and Banten. Using a qualitative approach that combined the living Qur’an, living hadith, and Goffman’s dramaturgical theory, data were collected through non-participant observation, in-depth interviews with 15 informants, and documentation from January to March 2026. Four patterns of scriptural reception are identified: textual-normative, reflective-contextual, documentary-performative, and identity-organizational. WhatsApp Status functions as a semi-private da’wah stage where Qur’anic verses, hadith fragments, and organizational symbols are managed through deliberate self-presentation strategies. Digital da’wah authority is built through consistency, trust, and relational closeness within jamaah networks rather than virality. This study extends the living Qur’an and living hadith framework into digital semi-private spaces, demonstrating that scriptural reception is simultaneously performative, relational, and organizational.
Development of an Islamic Counseling Chatbot Based on Natural Language Processing for Early Detection of Spiritual Crisis Among University Students Taufik Ginanjar; Asep Iwan Setiawan
Istisyarah: Jurnal Bimbingan Konseling Islam Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): ISTISYARAH Jurnal Bimbingan Konseling Islam
Publisher : Faculty Ushuluddin, Adab and Dakwah UIN Palangka Raya

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The increasing prevalence of spiritual crises among university students, coupled with the limited accessibility of Islamic counseling services, calls for innovative technological solutions. This study explores the development of an Islamic counseling chatbot utilizing Natural Language Processing (NLP) for early detection of spiritual crises in Muslim students. It analysing the conceptual framework, technical requirements, and implementation strategies for developing an NLP-based Islamic counseling chatbot system for early spiritual crisis detection. This qualitative research employs a systematic literature review approach, analysing 127 relevant publications from 2018 to 2024 sourced from Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and Islamic databases. Thematic analysis was conducted using NVivo 12 to identify key themes and patterns. Five core themes emerged: (1) Technological architecture integrating Islamic principles with NLP algorithms, (2) Specific indicators of spiritual crisis among Muslim students, (3) Culturally sensitive conversational patterns, (4) Ethical considerations in AI-assisted Islamic counseling, and (5) Implementation challenges and solutions. The proposed chatbot framework incorporates Qur’anic verses, hadith references, and Islamic psychology concepts into machine learning algorithms. The NLP-based Islamic counseling chatbot demonstrates significant potential for early detection and intervention in spiritual crises among university students. However, successful implementation requires careful consideration of Islamic ethics, cultural sensitivity, and technical resilience.
Framing Media Terhadap Konflik Keagamaan: Studi Kasus Pemberitaan Penolakan Rumah Ibadah di Kota Bekasi Naufal Rifqi Nasution; Muhamad Noval Karom; Ahmad Sarbini; Asep Iwan Setiawan
Takuana: Jurnal Pendidikan, Sains, dan Humaniora Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): Takuana (October-December)
Publisher : MAN 4 Kota Pekanbaru

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56113/takuana.v4i3.210

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This study analyzes how online news media frame and set the agenda on the issue of house of worship rejection in Bekasi. The research aims to understand how media construct meanings and shape public perception of religious tolerance in a multicultural society. Using a qualitative descriptive approach with content analysis, data were obtained from online articles of Detik.com, Liputan6.com, Tirto.id, and GerakanPIS.id. The findings reveal that national media emphasize administrative clarification and reconciliation, while alternative media highlight constitutional rights and social justice. Through the combination of framing and agenda-setting analysis, this study concludes that media play a dual role as a manager of public issues and a moral agent in shaping narratives of tolerance. The results contribute to the development of peace journalism in reporting religious conflicts in contemporary Indonesia.
Synergizing Customary Law and Religious Moderation in the Societal Life of Tigawasa Village, Buleleng, Bali Enok Risdayah; Paryati; Jujun Junaedi; Wakidul Kohar; Asep Iwan Setiawan; Rohmanur Aziz; Barzan Faizin
Khazanah Hukum Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Khazanah Hukum
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/kh.v8i1.49673

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This article discusses the process of integration between customary law as a system of local norms and religious moderation as a national policy in Tigawasa Village, Bali. The study is grounded in Talcott Parsons’ structural functionalism theory, particularly the four AGIL functions (adaptation, goal attainment, integration, and latency), to analyze the ongoing social dynamics. Customary law in Tigawasa not only plays a role in preserving tradition but also demonstrates the ability to adapt to national values such as tolerance, non-violence, and openness to diversity. Meanwhile, religious moderation is not imposed as a coercive policy but is embraced as a value transmitted through local cultural channels. The study finds that the function of adaptation is reflected in the capacity of customary law to respond to new values; goal attainment is evident in the shared commitment to maintaining harmony; integration is realized through the role of local actors in fostering social cohesion; and latency is sustained through intergenerational socialization. These findings suggest that the integration between customary law and religious moderation can proceed harmoniously when both are functionally appreciated within the social system. Therefore, Tigawasa Village can serve as a model for strengthening community-based religious moderation.  
Media Sosial Sebagai Agen Sosialisasi Nilai Keislaman: Representasi dan Negosiasi Busana Muslim di Instagram Hendra Prasetia; Feggy Nurdiyansah; Ahmad Sarbini; Asep Iwan Setiawan
JURNAL SYNTAX IMPERATIF : Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan Vol. 6 No. 6 (2026): Jurnal Syntax Imperatif: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan
Publisher : CV RIFAINSTITUT

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54543/syntaximperatif.v6i6.940

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Artikel ini mengkaji peran media sosial, khususnya Instagram, sebagai agen sosialisasi nilai keislaman dalam praktik berpakaian muslimah di Indonesia. Berangkat dari fenomena berkembangnya tren busana muslim dan hijab di ruang digital, penelitian ini menempatkan Instagram sebagai arena representasi, negosiasi identitas, sekaligus komodifikasi simbol religius. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif-deskriptif melalui studi kasus terhadap akun-akun hijaber populer dan komunitas hijabers, artikel ini menunjukkan bahwa praktik berpakaian Islami di Instagram tidak hanya mencerminkan kepatuhan terhadap syariat, tetapi juga dipengaruhi oleh logika estetika digital, budaya populer, dan industri fesyen. Hasil kajian menunjukkan adanya pergeseran makna busana muslim dari simbol kesalehan menuju identitas religius-modern yang bersifat cair dan performatif. Meskipun Instagram berfungsi efektif sebagai medium dakwah kultural dan edukasi nilai keislaman, platform ini juga berpotensi mendorong perilaku konsumtif dan reduksi makna spiritual. Artikel ini berargumen bahwa praktik berpakaian Islami di media sosial merupakan hasil negosiasi berkelanjutan antara nilai agama, identitas sosial, dan dinamika kapitalisme digital.