Konsep Ḥayā’ dalam Perspektif Hadits dan Implikasinya terhadap Self Presentation

Dimas Abdurochim
Nasrulloh

Al Kindi Jurnal Pendidikan Islam Multidisipliner
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Februari

This paper poses a central question how can the concept of ḥayā’ in the prophetic traditions be employed to interpret and critique the phenomenon of Gen Z self-presentation on social media, which is increasingly shaped by algorithms, performative culture, and the need for public validation The problem emerges from the growing trends of oversharing, exaggerated bodily display, and the pursuit of digital identity developments that often blur the line between authentic self-expression and visual exhibitionism. The novelty of this study lies in its integrative approach, connecting two domains seldom brought into direct dialogue namely, the moral ethics of classical ḥadīth and the psychosocial dynamics of digital life by positioning ḥayā’ as a framework of self-regulation.