<![CDATA[This article examines how hadiths regarding obedience to rulers are used as framing instruments in digital religious discourse disseminated by the Instagram account @ShahihFiqih in response to the phenomenon of demonstrations. This study employs a netnographic approach to trace the patterns of narrative, visuals, and digital interactions that shape the dissemination of religious discourse on social media. This study argues that hadiths are not merely normative references but are also mobilized to shape public perception by fostering the understanding that obeying leaders is viewed as a religiously correct act, whereas criticism, refusal, or demonstrations are often positioned as actions that can lead to fitnah and chaos. Analysis shows that visual strategies and concise narratives reinforce the legitimacy of Salafi discourse, which frames political criticism as a moral threat. This framing narrows the space for public religious expression by positioning obedience as the primary ethical choice. This article emphasizes that the debate surrounding the hadith on obedience to a ruler must be understood within the context of digital ideological contestation, which determines how interpretations are directed, received, and interpreted. These findings underscore the urgency of a more critical and contextual interpretive approach to foster a form of religiosity that is just and responsive to contemporary socio-political dynamics.]]>
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