Maklumat: Journal of Da'wah and Islamic Studies
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)

Islamic Authority in the Digital Era: A Systematic Literature Review of the Hijrah Movement in Indonesia

Alwy Ahmed Mohamed (The Agakhan High School, Mombasa)
Muh. Nur Rochim Maksum (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta)
Muhammad Ndow (University of The Gambia)
Qudra Bezibweki (Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU))
Abdul-Samiu Abass (Antoa Senior High School, Ghana)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study examines the transformation of Islamic authority in Indonesia in the digital era through a systematic literature review, with particular focus on the hijrah movement. The research analyzes scholarly articles, books, and academic publications discussing digital Islam, religious authority, and youth religious movements in Indonesia. The review identifies key themes, including the growing influence of the hijrah movement among urban Muslim youth, the role of digital platforms in shaping religious identity, and the shift of authority from traditional institutions such as pesantren and established ulama to social media preachers and influencers. The findings indicate that digital media has restructured religious authority, expanded access to Islamic knowledge, and transformed patterns of religious communication. However, the literature also highlights emerging challenges, including tensions between conventional and digital religious actors, the commercialization of da'wah, and the fragmentation of religious interpretations. Overall, the study concludes that Islamic authority in Indonesia has become increasingly decentralized, dynamic, and contested in the digital age.

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Religion Humanities Education Social Sciences

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The aim of Maklumat: Journal of Dawah and Islamic Studies is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of Communication Science, Dawah, and Islamic Studies particularly focuses on the main problems in the development of Communication ...