Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): April

COMMUNICATE: Journal of Islamic Communication is a journal dedicated to advancing knowledge through the dissemination of original research and comprehensive conceptual studies in the field of Islamic communication. This journal serves as a multidisciplinary forum for academics to explore the intersection between communication theory and Islamic perspectives, with an emphasis on the transformation of digital media that is reshaping da'wah practices and social interactions in modern society. Through an integrative approach, COMMUNICATE is committed to advancing persuasive communication strategies and message management that contribute to enlightening the community in responding to complex socio-cultural dynamics.

Published: 30-04-2026

Articles

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

Frans Tory Damara Pradipta, University of Bangka Belitung

Enda Maharani, University of Bangka Belitung

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Published Online: 26-04-2026

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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 Islamic Communication, 1(1), 1-14. https://journal.citacendekia.com/cjic/article/view/11
Transformasi Dakwah di Media Sosial: Pergeseran Otoritas dan Praktik Komunikasi Islam dalam Ruang Digital

Ananda Rauf Nurhidayah Isnaini, Sunan Kudus State Islamic University

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Published Online: 28-04-2026

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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 Islamic Communication, 1(1), 15-30. https://journal.citacendekia.com/cjic/article/view/10