Khuluqiyya: Jurnal Kajian Hukum dan Studi Islam
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026)

Political Polarization and Islamic Identity among Indonesian Muslims: A Socio-Political Analysis of Digital Religious Communities

M. Rizal Qosim (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta)



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Publish Date
25 May 2026

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between political polarization and the construction of Islamic identity among Indonesian Muslims within the context of digital religious communities. The rapid development of digital communication technologies and social media platforms has significantly transformed patterns of religious interaction, political participation, and identity formation in contemporary Muslim societies. Digital religious communities have emerged as influential spaces where religious interpretations, political narratives, and ideological preferences are continuously negotiated and disseminated. This research aims to analyze how political polarization shapes the formation and expression of Islamic identity in online communities and how digital environments contribute to reinforcing or transforming socio-political attitudes among Indonesian Muslims. Using a socio-political approach, this study explores the interaction between religious discourse, political affiliation, and digital engagement within virtual communities. The analysis suggests that digital religious spaces function not only as platforms for religious expression but also as arenas of political contestation that may intensify ideological divisions and strengthen group-based identities. At the same time, these platforms provide opportunities for dialogue, participation, and the emergence of new forms of religious and political engagement. The study contributes to contemporary discussions on Islam, politics, and digital society by highlighting the evolving relationship between religious identity and political dynamics in Indonesia's increasingly interconnected digital landscape.

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khuluqiyya

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Religion Humanities Education Nursing Public Health

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Jurnal Khuluqiyya diterbitkan oleh Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al-Hikmah 2 sebagai media untuk menyalurkan pemahaman tentang hukum dan studi Islam berupa hasil penelitian lapangan atau laboratorium maupun studi pustaka. Khuluqiyya secara etimologi berarti hukum-hukum yang berkenaan dengan akhlak. ...