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COMMUNICATE: Journal of Da'wa, Media, and Public Sphere

COMMUNICATE Journal of Da'wa, Media, and Public Sphere is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse through the dissemination of original empirical research and comprehensive conceptual studies. The journal specifically focuses on the intersection of communication theory, the mediatization of religion, and the dynamics of the public sphere. Amid massive digital transformation, this journal critically examines how religious authority, da’wa practices, and message negotiation are articulated within the ecosystem of contemporary society. Through a rigorous methodological approach, this publication is committed to fostering innovations in persuasive communication strategies and information management that make tangible contributions to resolving socio-cultural dynamics.

Journal Information

Journal Title	COMMUNICATE: Journal of Da'wa, Media, and Public Sphere
Journal Initials	CJDMPS
Abbreviation	Communicate. J. Da. Media. Pub. Sph.
Editor in Chief	Ahmad Dhafid Penghabehan, M.Sos.
Publisher	CV Cita Cendekia
Frequency	Biannually (April & October)
Country	Indonesia
ISSN	E-ISSN: 0000-0000 P-ISSN: 0000-0000
DOI Prefix	10.xxxxxx/cjdmps

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): October -- Issue in Progress

Communicate: Journal of Da'wa, Media, and Public Sphere is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse through the dissemination of original empirical research and comprehensive conceptual studies. The journal specifically focuses on the intersection of communication theory, the mediatization of religion, and the dynamics of the public sphere. Amid massive digital transformation, this journal critically examines how religious authority, da’wa practices, and message negotiation are articulated within the ecosystem of contemporary society. Through a rigorous methodological approach, this publication is committed to fostering innovations in persuasive communication strategies and information management that make tangible contributions to resolving socio-cultural dynamics.

Published: 30-04-2026

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Religious Legitimacy in Politics: An Analysis of Islamic Political Communication and Ethical Contradictions amid Corruption Practices in Indonesia

Frans Tory Damara Pradipta¹ & Enda Maharani²

¹ Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Bangka Belitung

² Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Sciences, University of Bangka Belitung

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Published Online: 26 April 2026

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Introduction: Religious symbols increasingly shape political communication in Indonesia, where religious legitimacy is frequently employed to construct moral authority in electoral politics. This trend becomes contradictory when ethical religious narratives coexist with persistent corruption involving political elites.

Method: This study applies a qualitative approach using critical discourse analysis to examine Islamic political communication, media framing, and symbolic religious narratives in Indonesian political discourse.

Results: The findings reveal that religious legitimacy is produced through moral framing, symbolic authority, and mediatized religious messaging that shapes public perceptions of political morality. However, such legitimacy largely operates at the performative and symbolic level, functioning as political image construction rather than ethical governance practice. The coexistence of religious rhetoric and corruption scandals indicates a structural disjunction between moral claims and institutional political behavior.

Conclusions: Religious political communication has shifted toward performative legitimacy, positioning religion as an instrument of political persuasion rather than ethical accountability, thereby generating tensions within democratic governance.

APA Citation Style
Pradipta, F. T. D. , & Maharani, E. (2026). Religious Legitimacy in Politics: An Analysis of Islamic Political Communication and Ethical Contradictions amid Corruption Practices in Indonesia. COMMUNICATE: Journal of Da'wa, Media, and Public Sphere, 1(1), 1-14. https://journal.citacendekia.com/cjdmps/article/view/11
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Transformasi Dakwah di Media Sosial: Pergeseran Otoritas dan Praktik Komunikasi Islam dalam Ruang Digital

Ananda Rauf Nurhidayah Isnaini¹

¹ Program Studi Pendidikan Agama Islam, Fakultas Tarbiyah, Sunan Kudus State Islamic University

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Published Online: 28 April 2026

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Pendahuluan: Perkembangan teknologi digital telah mengubah secara signifikan cara pesan keagamaan dikomunikasikan, diproduksi, dan didistribusikan dalam masyarakat kontemporer. Platform media sosial seperti Instagram, YouTube, dan Facebook menjadi ruang baru bagi praktik dakwah yang memungkinkan penyebaran pesan Islam menjangkau audiens yang lebih luas di luar institusi keagamaan tradisional. Transformasi ini juga memengaruhi dinamika otoritas keagamaan, praktik komunikasi, serta penyebaran pengetahuan Islam dalam lingkungan digital.

Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain narrative literature review untuk mensintesis berbagai kajian mengenai komunikasi Islam dan media digital. Literatur akademik diperoleh melalui penelusuran basis data Scopus menggunakan strategi pencarian Boolean dengan kata kunci terkait komunikasi Islam, media Islam, komunikasi keagamaan, dan dakwah. Artikel yang dipublikasikan pada rentang tahun 2016–2026 dianalisis menggunakan teknik analisis tematik untuk mengidentifikasi pola transformasi praktik dakwah digital.

Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan empat dimensi utama transformasi dakwah digital, yaitu: (1) media sosial sebagai medium baru komunikasi dakwah, (2) faktor teknologi dan sosial yang mendorong pergeseran dakwah ke ruang digital, (3) perluasan distribusi pesan dakwah melalui jaringan digital global, serta (4) meningkatnya akses masyarakat terhadap pengetahuan keagamaan melalui platform digital. Perkembangan ini juga mengubah relasi antara pendakwah dan audiens dari komunikasi yang bersifat hierarkis menuju interaksi yang lebih partisipatif dan dialogis.

Simpulan: Digitalisasi telah merekonfigurasi ekosistem komunikasi Islam dengan menghubungkan teknologi media, aktor dakwah, format komunikasi multimedia, serta jaringan audiens dalam ruang digital. Meskipun media sosial memperluas jangkauan dakwah dan membuka ruang dialog keagamaan yang lebih luas, perkembangan ini juga menuntut peningkatan literasi digital dan penguatan etika komunikasi agar kualitas dan kredibilitas pesan keagamaan tetap terjaga dalam ruang publik digital.

APA Citation Style
Isnaini, A. R. N. (2026). Transformasi Dakwah di Media Sosial: Pergeseran Otoritas dan Praktik Komunikasi Islam dalam Ruang Digital. COMMUNICATE: Journal of Da'wa, Media, and Public Sphere, 1(1), 15-30. https://journal.citacendekia.com/cjdmps/article/view/10