Fortifying Student Adab Against Digital Istihza’: A Theological-Pedagogical Analysis Based on Salafush Shalih Perspectives
Abstrak
The digital landscape of 2026 witnesses an escalation in the phenomenon of istihza’ (religious mockery), transforming from mere derision of physical attributes into radical desecration of the sacred pillars of faith. This research aims to deconstruct the root causes behind the normalization of satirical drama and comedy content that engages in extreme sacrilege, including the desecration of the Mushaf Al-Qur'an in impure locations, the promotion of pejorative narratives against Prophet Muhammad PBUH as a "womanizer," and the exploitation of the Name of Allah as material for dark jokes. Employing a descriptive qualitative methodology with a library research approach, this study synthesizes data from 20 Scopus-indexed international journals, 20 Sinta 2-indexed national journals, and 10 authoritative primary Salaf texts. The findings indicate that such digital content constitutes a form of "Digital Islamophobia" and structured visual aggression driven by social media algorithms, which systematically erodes the theological sensitivity of students. Theological discussions based on the Manhaj Salaf affirm that belittling religious symbols, revelation, and the essence of the Creator constitutes a definitive form of faith nullification (nawaqidul iman). As a pedagogical implication, this research recommends a reconstruction of Islamic education curricula through the integration of "Information Jurisprudence" (Fiqh al-Information) and the implementation of a "Digital Integrity Pact" to restore the dignity of the Sharia and fortify the moral integrity of students in the era of disruption.).
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