ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA LITERACY
NURMALINA (a*), SYAHRUL R (b), ATMAZAKI (b), HARRIS EFFENDI TAHAR (b)
(a) Universitas Negeri Padang
Program Doktor Ilmu Pendidikan Pascasarjana UNP
(b) Universitas Negeri Padang
Abstract
In a media saturated world, public wisdom is required in literating information. The requirement for literating information is also taught in Islam, so that Muslims are able to filter information received. This study includes library research and uses descriptive methods, namely discussing the verses of the Koran related to literacy by referring to the opinions of commentators. The results of the study showed that (1) social media is the biggest content of access; (2) Islam requires to literate information; (3) Islam forbids trusting faculties and (4) accountability for every act in Islam. In conclusion, Islamic teachings require every community to improve literacy skills because literacy is the practical way of improving the quality of someones life
Keywords: Islamic Perspective, Literacy, Social Media
Topic: International Conference on Islamic Studies in the Digital Era