Al-hikmah : International Journal of Islamic Studies
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): JUNI

Mapping Muslim Religious Transformation through Digital Humanities: Evidence from Probolinggo

M. Jadid Khadavi (Institut Ahmad Dahlan Probolinggo)
Rifqi Khairul Anam (Institut Ahmad Dahlan Probolinggo)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Sep 2026

Abstract

Digital technologies have transformed Muslim religious experiences by reshaping the ways religious knowledge is accessed, authority is negotiated, identities are constructed, and religious practices are performed. This study aims to map Muslim religious transformation through a digital humanities perspective by examining changes in religious authority, Muslim identity, and religious social practices in Probolinggo, Indonesia. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, digital observations, and documentation of digital religious practices, and analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings reveal three interconnected dimensions of transformation. First, digitalization has produced a hybrid model of religious authority, where traditional Islamic scholars and digital religious actors negotiate legitimacy through both scholarly recognition and online visibility. Second, digital platforms have become spaces for negotiating Muslim identity through religious expression, online participation, and community formation. Third, digital technologies have expanded religious social practices by connecting online and offline forms of Islamic engagement. This study contributes to digital Islam and Islamic studies by demonstrating that digital transformation does not replace traditional religiosity but creates a hybrid religious environment shaped by the interaction between technology, authority, identity, and social practices.

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alhikmah

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Environmental Science Other

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Al-Hikmah: International Journal of Islamic Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that focuses on the study and development of Islamic thought and civilization across disciplines. Published biannually, the journal serves as a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners ...