Roadmap to Social Reconstruction from Surah al-Hujurāt: Safeguarding Society from Misinformation and Disinformation
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31436/ijrcs.v6i1.271Keywords:
Surah al-Hujurāt, Social ills, Social reconstruction, Misinformation and Disinformation, RumorAbstract
This study attempts to examine the issue of reckless use of the tongue in terms of spreading misinformation and disinformation in the
Muslim society. It envisions a roadmap of social reform by incorporating perspectives of Social Reconstruction philosophy as applicable in Islam in the light of Surah al-Hujurāt. It is of utmost significance because misinformation and disinformation have devastating consequences. Moreover, with modern technology, they can spread like wildfire causing more damage instantly. To address this issue, we focus on the sixth verse of Surah al-Hujurāt, which discusses the social impact of misinformation and disinformation and illustrates a process of self-development that can limit chaos and build trust to improve social conditions. This work utilises a qualitative study whose findings demonstrate that Surah al-Hujurāt is pivotal in fostering Islamic values in Muslims thereby safeguarding society as a whole from misinformation and disinformation.
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