Etika Komunikasi Media Sosial Dalam Perspetif Hadits

Abstract

The development of social media as part of digital technology has brought significant changes to people's communication patterns. The ease of sharing information and interacting without the constraints of time and space not only provides benefits but also presents various ethical challenges, such as the spread of hoaxes, hate speech, cyberbullying, and a low awareness of responsible communication. This article aims to examine the ethics of social media communication from the perspective of the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The method used is a literature review, analyzing literature related to communication, social media ethics, and relevant hadith. The results of the study indicate that Islamic teachings provide ethical communication guidelines that are highly relevant to the digital context, including the recommendation to speak kindly or choose to remain silent and the obligation to conduct tabayyun (clarification) before disseminating information. These principles can serve as a moral foundation for building responsible communication on social media. By applying communication ethics based on the hadith, social media can be utilized as a positive, educational, and constructive tool, while minimizing negative impacts that harm individuals and society.