Millennial Santri’s Digital Da'wah Activism at Tanbihul Ghofilin Islamic Boarding School, Banjarnegara
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https://doi.org/10.69900/ag.v5i1.439Keywords:
Millennial Santri,, Digital Da'wah, Islamic Boarding School, Social MediaAbstract
This study explores the digital dakwah activism carried out by millennial santri at Pondok Pesantren Tanbihul Ghofilin Banjarnegara. The purpose of this research is to examine how santri adapt their dakwah methods to the digital era by utilizing social media platforms effectively. Using a qualitative research approach with a case study design, the data were collected through in-depth interviews with santri and media coordinators, direct observation of digital activities, and documentation of digital dakwah content. The findings reveal a significant shift in dakwah practices, from traditional oral preaching to digital-based communication using platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Santri are actively involved in producing and distributing various types of religious content, including live-streamed sermons, short religious videos, and thematic discussions relevant to contemporary issues. This digital transformation has encouraged the development of more interactive and personalized dakwah, allowing pesantren to expand its religious outreach beyond the traditional community. However, several challenges remain, including digital literacy, technical skills, and cultural resistance within the pesantren environment
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