Islamic Perception: The Ethics of Using Technology in the Propagation of Islam

Abstract

The development of technology in the modern era has a significant impact on human life both in the social, cultural and religious realms. Religion through worship can now be carried out virtually, allowing people to continue to worship despite being hindered by time and distance. This shows the existence of innovations related to spirituality, but so far the use of technology also has a negative impact on moral and spiritual values so that its application requires ethics in using it. This study aims to explain the Islamic view of the ethics of using technology in Islamic propagation. The research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. By reviewing various writings related to the object of study as primary data on ethics, technology, Islamic views and other supporting sources as secondary data. Data analysis techniques using Miles and Huberman. The results showed that there are 4 ethics of using technology in Islamic propagation according to Islamic views, namely: 1) Noble goals 2) Justice 3) Sustainable development and the environment, and 4) Example.