Islamic Thought and the Concept of Digital Citizenship: The Dialectic of Authenticity and Modernity
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https://doi.org/10.31272/ipj.i64.497Keywords:
Islamic thought, digital citizenship, Islamic foundations, human rights, modern technology.Abstract
Digital citizenship is a modern concept linked to the rights and responsibilities individuals exercise in the digital world. In Islamic thought, this concept can be understood through its grounding in religious and social values that emphasize justice, equality, and respect for rights. Islam highlights the importance of peaceful coexistence and the rights of others, principles that can be applied in the digital space through respecting privacy, ethical interaction, and refraining from spreading misinformation.
On the other hand, the current digital transformation requires intellectual flexibility to keep up with technological advancements, raising questions about how to balance Islamic identity with openness to modern technology. While digital citizenship promotes the concepts of participation and integration into the digital community, the challenge lies in how to achieve this participation in a way that aligns with the principles of Islamic law, such as balancing freedom with responsibility and the rights of individuals and the community.
The dialectic between foundationalism and contemporaneity becomes clear when we examine how Islamic values can be employed in interacting with modern technologies, and how digital laws can be formulated in line with Islamic principles while ensuring the rights of individuals in the digital age
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