International Journal of Nusantara Islam
Vol 14 No 1 (2026): International Journal of Nusantara Islam

Social Media Convergence in Islamic Organisations: Transforming Religious Communication in Persis, Muhammadiyah, and Nahdlatul Ulama in West Jawa

Sekar Arum Mandalia (Universitas Islam Kalimantan Muhamad Arsyad Albanjari Banjarmasin)
Mohammad Zainul (Universitas Islam Kalimantan Muhamad Arsyad Albanjari Banjarmasin)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of social media convergence on the communication strategies of Islamic organizations in West Java, namely Persatuan Islam, Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama. Using a qualitative approach, the research involved field observations, in-depth interviews, and content analyses of social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Data were analyzed thematically to understand shifts in communication patterns and identity construction. The findings reveal that these organizations have actively adopted digital platforms to disseminate religious narratives, engage audiences, and construct institutional identities. Social media convergence enables decentralized communication, reshaping traditional religious authority and expanding outreach to digitally native demographics. NU and Muhammadiyah emphasize moderate and inclusive Islamic narratives, whereas Persis adopts a more doctrinal yet adaptive approach. All three demonstrate differentiated audience-targeting and platform strategies aligned with organizational values. This transformation reflects a structural shift in religious communication from hierarchical models to dialogic, participatory, and algorithm-aware strategies. Organizational success depends on media literacy, narrative adaptability, and collaborative leadership that integrates traditional and digital actors.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijni

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Subject

Religion Arts Humanities

Description

International Journal of Nusantara Islam is focused on Islamic studies related to its teachings resources, thoughts, history, law, politics, economics, education, culture, Islamic propagation, communication, psychology, and science and technology available in the Nusantara territories i.e. ...