Albayan : Journal of Islam and Muslim Societies
Vol. 3 No. 01 (2026)

Analisis Fenomena Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) Dalam Perspektif Islam

Annisa Silvia Silitonga (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Jihan Safira (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Muhammad Tegar Dwihadi (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Nabila Az'Zahra (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Nindya Fahira (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Jun 2026

Abstract

 This study examines the phenomenon of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) from an Islamicperspective amid the rise of social media in the digital age. The objectives of this study are to analyze the FOMO phenomenon, identify its impact on individuals’ social and psychological lives, and explore Islamic perspectives along with solutions that can beapplied in daily life. The study employs a qualitative descriptive method using a literaturereview approach, analyzing verses from the Qur’an, hadiths, books, scientific journals,and previous research relevant to the FOMO phenomenon and the Islamic perspective. The findings indicate that FOMO can trigger stress, social anxiety, social mediadependency, and reduced individual productivity. From an Islamic perspective, FOMO is linked to a lack of gratitude and contentment within a person. This study also emphasizes the importance of self-control, gratitude, and the wise use of social media tomaintain a balance between digital and real life.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ajims

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences Other

Description

Albayan Journal of Islam and Muslim Societies (AJIMS) is an international peer reviewed journal published by Yayasan Dar Arrisyah Indonesia. AJIMS has the primary academic mission to develop various Islamic studies based on contemporary Islamic perspective, particularly in Indonesia, and Commonly in ...