Purposes of using Social Media from the Islamic Perspective as Motivations according to Experts in Islamic and Communication Studies

Siti Fatimah Razali; Mohd Shafiei Shafie; Md Azzaat Ahsanie Azzaat; S Salahudin bin Suyurno Salahudin; Mohd Sufiean Sufiean; Ilyas Supena Ilyas

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9i28.5904

Authors

Siti Fatimah Razali Postgraduate Student, Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, UiTM Melaka, Malaysia
Mohd Shafiei Shafie Senior Lecturer, Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, UiTM Melaka, Malaysia
Md Azzaat Ahsanie Azzaat Senior Lecturer, Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, UiTM Melaka, Malaysia
S Salahudin bin Suyurno Salahudin Professor, Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, UiTM Shah Alam, Malaysia
Mohd Sufiean Sufiean Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, UiTM Melaka, Malaysia
Ilyas Supena Ilyas Dekan, Fakultas Dakwah Uin Walisongo, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9i28.5904

Keywords:

Responsible Use of Social Media, Motivation of Using Social Media, The Purpose of Using Social Media, Sustainable Environment for Social Media.

Abstract

Today, social media has become a crucial thing in human life. However, the main purposes of using social media from the Islamic perspective remain unclear. Thus, this paper aims to outline the objectives of using social media from Islamic perspectives as a guideline. this study used a qualitative approach to collect data through content analysis and interviews using thematic analysis. this research found five main objectives from the Islamic perspective; for Islamic teachings (da’wah); to build relationships; to educate; to enjoin good and forbid harm; and to maintain digital well-being that believe can be a guideline in using social media.

Keywords: responsible use of social media, motivation of using social media, the purpose of using social media, sustainable environment for social media.

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