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Motives and Manipulative Strategies on COVID-19 Discourse in Indonesia Ats Tsaqofi, Waki; Mahmudah, Sarah Hajar
Mimbar Agama Budaya Vol. 40 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Center for Research and Publication (PUSLITPEN), UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mimbar.v40i1.35559

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This study delves into examining manipulative strategies within the framework of COVID-19 discourse in Indonesia. The research systematically analyzes data from various social media platforms using a descriptive qualitative methodology. The analytical framework draws from speech act theory, argumentative discourse approaches, and manipulation strategy theory. The study’s findings uncover various manipulative tactics that influential figures in Indonesia deploy. These tactics encompass denial, rationalization, diversion, lying, guilt-tripping, and shaming. Notably, the research offers tangible instances of manipulation within the COVID-19 discourse, such as claims suggesting that the virus represents a divine army or that Chinese individuals frequent mosques to learn ablution (wudu). This study is valuable to the expanding literature on COVID-19 discourse and manipulation. It offers nuanced insights into the strategies harnessed to sway public opinion amid a global pandemic. The discerned findings from this study hold significant potential, as they can inform the development of public awareness campaigns and strategies designed to counter the spread of misinformation and disinformation, a critical endeavour in today’s information-rich landscape.
Women and Extremism: A Feminist Analysis of European Female ISIS Recruits Mahmudah, Sarah Hajar
Mimbar Agama Budaya Vol. 40 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Center for Research and Publication (PUSLITPEN), UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mimbar.v40i2.43358

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This study investigates the active participation of European women, particularly British citizens, in ISIS's operations and propaganda, which challenges traditional gender norms and perceptions of Muslim women in Western societies. The research used postmodern feminist theory to delve into the multifaceted motivations driving these women—from feelings of alienation and promises of empowerment to ideological aspirations—and examines their roles as recruiters, propagandists, and enforcers within the al-Khansaa Brigade. Specific cases, such as Aqsa Mahmood, illustrate the strategic use of social media to romanticize life in the caliphate while simultaneously exploiting women through constructs like "sexual jihad." The phenomenon reflects a paradox where agency is wielded within deeply patriarchal structures, perpetuating both empowerment and subjugation. Additionally, the paper explores the societal factors fueling radicalization, including Islamophobia and systemic discrimination, and highlights the challenges of reintegration for women returning to their home countries. By addressing the gendered dynamics of terrorism, this study underscores the importance of inclusive counterterrorism strategies that dismantle extremist narratives and foster integration.
Digital Religious Discourse: Constructing Legitimacy and Counter-Narratives in Islami.co Ats Tsaqofi, Waki; Satori, Achmad; Mahmudah, Sarah Hajar; Saehudin, Akhmad; Abshar, Ulil; Li, Wenhua
Mimbar Agama Budaya Vol. 42 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Center for Research and Publication (PUSLITPEN), UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mimbar.v42i1.48924

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Digital controversies around Al-Māʾidah 5:51 and the Ahok case have sharpened struggles over Qur’anic authority in Indonesia’s public sphere. This article examines how the progressive portal Islami.co constructs religious legitimacy and counter-narratives in this context. Using qualitative critical discourse analysis, it analyzes fourteen opinion and expository articles on verse politicization, Qur’an translation, and digital daʿwah, applying Fairclough’s three-dimensional model and van Leeuwen’s legitimation categories. The study finds three mechanisms of legitimation: (1) semantic reframing of key terms such as awliyāʾ/wali; (2) intertextual authority through selective use of classical tafsīr, fiqh, and contemporary scholarship; and (3) moral evaluation foregrounding justice, maṣlaḥah, and plural coexistence. These strategies underwrite counter-narratives that decouple voting for non-Muslim leaders from accusations of betrayal, critique terjemahisme and post-truth uses of state translations, and oppose Islam marah with an ethic of Islam ramah. The findings show how progressive Islamic counter-publics linguistically contest conservative monopolies over Qur’anic discourse.
Co-Authors Abshar, Ulil Li, Wenhua Saehudin, Akhmad Satori, Achmad Waki Ats Tsaqofi