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Faith in the Digital Sphere: The Application of Al-Wasatiyyah on Social Media Among Muslims in Malaysia

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  • Nur Sa’adah Syaiful Anwar

    (Faculty Education & Humanities, UNITAR International University Tierra Crest, Jalan Petaling Jaya, Selangor Malaysia)

  • Noraini Saro

    (Faculty Education & Humanities, UNITAR International University Tierra Crest, Jalan Petaling Jaya, Selangor Malaysia)

  • Nur ‘Izzatty Muhiddin

    (Faculty Education & Humanities, UNITAR International University Tierra Crest, Jalan Petaling Jaya, Selangor Malaysia)

  • Wan Nabilah Syafiqah Binti Wan Abd Rahim

    (Faculty Education & Humanities, UNITAR International University Tierra Crest, Jalan Petaling Jaya, Selangor Malaysia)

Abstract

This study examines the significance of Al-Wasatiyyah (moderation) in mitigating social media addiction among Muslims in Malaysia, emphasizing the ethical and spiritual dilemmas arising from excessive digital involvement. Social media has become an essential component of daily life, particularly for Muslim millennials, presenting both benefits and challenges. Although it can advance Islamic principles, social media also fosters addiction, disseminates misinformation, and engenders a disconnection from religious duties. This study utilizes a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) technique to investigate how Al-Wasatiyyah can assist Muslims in harmonizing their digital and spiritual lives. The findings indicate that Al-Wasatiyyah, as a principle of moderation, can alleviate the detrimental impacts of social media addiction by advocating for attentive usage, endorsing ethical content creation, and cultivating responsible online conduct. The study promotes the use of spiritual mindfulness (muraqabah) and moderation in social media usage, assuring alignment with Islamic principles while fostering mental well-being and spiritual development .

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  • Nur Sa’adah Syaiful Anwar & Noraini Saro & Nur ‘Izzatty Muhiddin & Wan Nabilah Syafiqah Binti Wan Abd Rahim, 2025. "Faith in the Digital Sphere: The Application of Al-Wasatiyyah on Social Media Among Muslims in Malaysia," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(9), pages 7652-7659, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-9:p:7652-7659
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    1. Michelle Hui Lim Lee & Manveen Kaur & Vinorra Shaker & Anne Yee & Rohana Sham & Ching Sin Siau, 2023. "Cyberbullying, Social Media Addiction and Associations with Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among Medical Students in Malaysia," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-13, February.
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