Dawah Communication Strategies in the Age of Algorithms
A Digital Takhrij-Based Content Curation Model for Preachers and Islamic Religious Counsellors
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https://doi.org/10.51590/wai.v2i1.28Keywords:
Religious authority crisis, social media algorithms, digital takhrij, Islamic knowledge curation, authoritative Islamic literacyAbstract
The crisis of religious authority in the era of social media algorithms is characterized by the widespread dissemination of fragmented, unverified Islamic knowledge that often neglects classical scholarly authority, leading to simplistic and biased religious understanding. This study aims to develop a digital takhrij-based knowledge curation model as an innovative strategy to strengthen authoritative Islamic literacy. The research employs a qualitative method with a conceptual-analytical approach through recent literature review and analysis of religious content distribution practices in digital spaces. The findings reveal that integrating hadith takhrij principles with digital technology enables systematic, transparent, and adaptive source verification aligned with contemporary information consumption patterns. This model functions not only as a validation tool but also as an educational mechanism that encourages deeper understanding of sanad, matn, and scholarly context. In conclusion, digital takhrij-based knowledge curation offers a strategic solution to reconstruct credible religious authority in the age of information disruption while fostering critical, contextual, and responsible Islamic literacy.
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