Surau Journal of Islamic Studies
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Surau Journal of Islamic Studies

Pop Culture and Islamic Identity of Millennials and Gen Z: Hijabers, Muslim YouTubers, and the Contestation of Modest Fashion Meaning

Toyyib, Moh. (Unknown)
Yunus Musthofa, Muhammad (Unknown)
Putri, Sajida (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study examines the construction and contestation of Islamic identity among Millennials and Generation Z within the landscape of digital popular culture, specifically through the phenomena of hijabers, Muslim YouTubers, and modest fashion. The analysis employs a library research methodology, systematically reviewing scholarly literature to explore how religious values, aesthetics, and digital capitalism intersect in shaping contemporary Muslim identities. Findings reveal that social media functions as a crucial arena where piety is increasingly expressed through performative and aesthetic practices, leading to a dynamic negotiation between authenticity and commodification. The study concludes that Islamic identity in the digital age is fluid and hybrid, marked by a shift from traditional religious authority toward participatory, algorithmically mediated forms of religiosity. These transformations highlight the need to critically re-examine the relationships between religion, media, and popular culture in increasingly digitized Muslim societies.

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Journal Info

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surau

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Arts Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Surau Journal of Islamic Studies (e-ISSN 3089-7580) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published twice a year (in January and July) by MD Research Center. First published on January 9, 2025, this journal serves as a platform and forum for academicians and researchers interested in Islamic studies ...