Islamic Digital Fatwa Gains Strength, Social Media Etiquette in the Spotlight
The Hisbah Council of Persatuan Islam (Persis) discussed social media ethics in the 4th Plenary Session of the Jihad Period 2022–2027 in Tasikmalaya. Jeje Zaenudin, Chairman of PP Persis, said the forum aims to formulate fatwas that guide the community in facing the dynamics of modern life, including online activities.
The fatwa formulated is expected to become a moral instrument to ensure Islamic values are present in the digital space, while also building social piety in addition to individual piety. Jeje highlighted the paradox of rising religious awareness yet still rampant moral issues like corruption and sexual violence.
Zae Nandang, Head of the Hisbah Council, explained that decisions ratified by the Central Leadership of Persis must be implemented by members, even though the institution has no authority to impose sanctions. This session affirms efforts to bridge religious texts with social realities, making the fatwa a solution to face the challenges of the digital era.
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