Challenges and Solutions for Muslims in Facing the Transformation of the Digital Era

Abstract

The development of digital technology has transformed the landscape of Muslim religious practices, providing virtual spaces for worship, study, and preaching. This phenomenon offers broader participation opportunities but also poses challenges regarding understanding quality, the spread of hoaxes, and shifts in religious authority. Young generations, particularly millennials and Gen Z, form religious identities through short, hybrid, and easily accessible digital content. Digital-religious literacy is key to evaluating content credibility, understanding religious context, and critically addressing misinformation. This study employs a qualitative approach based on literature review, digital document analysis, and non-participatory observation to explore digital religious practices, hoax dissemination, and strategies for digital-religious literacy. Findings emphasize the importance of integrating religious education, digital literacy, and online preaching to develop a knowledgeable, ethical, and substantive response to the dynamics of the digital era.