This paper aims to explore the potential of da'wah in the city of Semarang with a data mining approach. The data mining approach is carried out by implementing the fuzzy c-means (FCM) algorithm in order to obtain the optimum number of clusters in the potential clustering of da'wah in the city of Semarang. The data used in this study from the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia and the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Semarang City. The results of the FCM analysis show that the optimum number of clusters is two clusters, where the sub-district in the second cluster is an area with a high potential for da'wah. This study provides information that in effective da'wah activities, certainty and clarity is needed regarding the targets of da'wah through mapping of da'wah in the form of clustering potential da'wah. This can be a consideration of dakwah strategies for the successful implementation of da'wah studies so that an increase in the target behavior of da'wah can be achieved. The application of FCM to get the optimum cluster of potential da'wah in order to produce da'wah mapping is novelty in the field of Islamic studies, especially the science of da'wah.

This article aims to discuss the image formation carried out by Jokowi in his political communication. Jokowi is a politician who was elected president for two terms. This paper uses the impression formation and impression management perspectives to analyze Jokowi's self-image construction. Using qualitative methods, this article proves that Jokowi succeeded in building his image as a humble, modest and modest leader figure. On the other hand Jokowi's image is reinforced by the impression of his closeness to Muslims. This he did in the context of himself which is often imaged as anti-Islamic. Keywords: Impression Formation, Impression Managament, Jokowi.  AbstrakArtikel ini bertujuan membahas tentang pembentukan citra diri yang dilakukan oleh Jokowi dalam komunikasi politiknya. Jokowi merupakan seorang politisi yang terpilih menjadi presiden selama dua periode. Makalah ini menggunakan perspektif impression formation dan impression management untuk menganalisis konstruksi citra diri oleh Jokowi. Dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif, artikel ini membuktikan bahwa Jokowi berhasil membangun citra dirinya sebagai figur pemimpin yang rendah hati, sederhana dan tidak berlebihan. Di sisi lain citra Jokowi diperkuat dengan kesan kedekatannya dengan umat Islam. Hal ini ia lakukan dalam konteks dirinya yang sering dicitrakan sebagai anti-Islam. Kata Kunci: Impression Formation, Impression Managament, Jokowi.

This paper aims to examine the concept of da’wah authority in the context of the relationship between religion and new media. The presence of new media has an impact on the development of Islamic da'wah especially regarding the issue of da'wah authority. By using a qualitative method based on library research, this paper concludes that first, the da’wah authority has shifted from the sender authority to the recipient authority, who is free and active in interpreting da'wah messages. Second, in the realm of new media, there is no clear boundary between the sender and da’wah messages recipient so that someone can be both the sender and the recipient of da'wah at the same time. Third, new media allows the opening of space for dialogue between religions. Fourth, feedback from da'wah recipients requires that the message conveyed must be valid, argumentative, and convincing. Fifth, da'wah in new media can no longer be forced to be accepted by the recipient except based on certain considerations from the recipient.Makalah ini bertujuan mengkaji konsep otoritas dakwah dalam konteks hubungan antara agama dan media baru (new media). kehadiran media baru berdampak pada perkembangan dakwah Islam khususnya terkait dengan otoritas dakwah. Dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif berdasarkan studi pustaka (library research), makalah ini menyimpulkan bahwa pertama, otoritas dakwah telah bergeser dari otoritas pengirim menjadi otoritas penerima yang bebas dan aktif dalam menafsirkan pesan dakwah. Kedua, dalam ranah new media tidak ada batasan yang jelas antara pengirim dan penerima pesan dakwah sehingga seseorang dapat menjadi pengirim sekaligus penerima dakwah. Ketiga, media baru memungkinkan terbukanya ruang dialog antar agama. Keempat, umpan balik dari penerima dakwah mengharuskan pesan yang disampaikan harus valid, argumentatif, dan meyakinkan. Kelima, dakwah di media baru tidak bisa lagi dipaksa untuk diterima oleh penerima kecuali berdasarkan pertimbangan tertentu dari penerima.

The objective of this study was to examine the fuzzy c-means clustering (FCM) method to establish the optimum cluster accuracy of zakat potential in Indonesia. A spatial mapping approach is also suggested and can be considered as the first step in knowing the distribution of zakat potential in Indonesia. Furthermore, strategies that can be implemented are formulated to increase zakat collection in Indonesia. Potential zakat data from the National Amil Zakat Agency (Baznas) in 2020 consisting of bank deposits, salaries, agricultural products, plantation products, and staple foods. Each province in Indonesia is used as the proposed variable. In this paper, firstly collecting data on indicators of potential zakat. Second, the FCM clustering algorithm. Third, the results of the FCM grouping are visualized in the form of a mapping. This novel mapping study with FCM was applied in order to analyze clustering accuracy. The FCM results confirm 2 optimum clusters for zakat potential in Indonesia where cluster 2 has more members than cluster 1. Besides, the second cluster only has one variable that has a high value, namely agricultural products, while the rest is in the first cluster. This indicates that the first cluster has a higher potential for zakat. The application of fuzzy c-means (FCM) to obtain the optimum cluster on zakat potential to produce a mapping of zakat potential is a novelty in the field of Islamic economic studies. Finally, the results of the analysis with this approach provide optimum results to strengthen the zakat collection strategy in Indonesia.

This article aims to examine the use of the ma'na-yi h} arfi (Indicative Meaning) and ma'na-yi ismi (Nominal Meaning) concept of Badiuzzaman Said Nursi in preventing hoaxes caused by new media abuse. The approach offered by Nursi is important because it can be considered as the basis of Islamic media communication in which moral values in media are prioritized over only material aspects. New media characterized by openness and freedom, in a certain condition, enable the hoax to spread. Hoax often occurs because the media does not prioritize morality values but leads to materially self and group fulfillment. Using the qualitative method with library data in the form of Said Nursi's Risale-i Nûr, we explore Nursi's views related to ma'na-yi ismi and ma'na-yi h} arfi in the media field. We then use his view as a basis for analyzing media hoaxes. The result is that the ma'na-yi ismi perspective tends to be a worldly material orientation in which communication phenomena, such as events, news, and information themselves, are understood based on the visible social contexts where media practitioners are working and oriented to fulfill self-desires. Meanwhile, in the ma'na-yi h} arfi perspective, the communication phenomenon is interpreted, constructed, and displayed with self-consideration (individual or collective self), but it is built in the https://

This article aims to analyze the dawa-communication paradoxes of the salafi-fundamentalits by questioning of what is the da’wah form of salafi-fundamentalist, so it is often labeled as intolerant and the term of fundamentalism is accused of being negative? The study focuses on the case of Masjid Nurul Jami’yyah, Jambi. By using qualitative research conducted with interview, observation and documentation, this paper concludes that da’wah of the salafi group is strickly and rigidly done. They are using the top-down communication approach as a seculer model of communication that tend to force da’wah recipients, and ignoiring the Islamic communication model emphasizing egalitarianism and two ways communication giving the recipient the freedom to accept or reject the da’wah message. The paradox of the salafi dawah lies not in the character or substansce of fundamentalism that they stand for, but in the way of da’wa-communication they use. The term of fundamentalism has absolutely no problem in a person’s religious context. Conversely, improper preaching can make the term fundamentalism being negative.

The development of technology greatly affects the changes in communication made to a tourist destination. Communication in Islamic tourism is very important in determining the ease of communication. Global Muslim Travel (GMTI) is an Islamic tourism ranking where the ACES (Access, Communication, Environment, and Services) Model covers four main areas in measuring it, one of which is 20% communication. Communication criteria include: language skills at the destination based on the language spoken by tourists from the top 30 Muslim market trips out. This research uses qualitative methods, through the collection of literature reviews and documents obtained from several other sources such as journals, magazines, the Global Muslim Trevel Index (GMTI) or news that is useful for increasing understanding of the data obtained The halal tourism communication model can be concluded that a clear communication path with relevant authorities to react in real-time to any Health emergency that can carry out there important things:  destination marketing;  stakeholder awareness; communication proficiency that is able to synergize in developing Islamic communication. Halal tourism communication model that is able to provide Muslim visitor guides, stakeholder education, market outreach, tour guides, and quality digital marketing in communicating.

Purpose - The purpose of this study was to analyze the combination of old and new media use in Nursi movement da’wah in Indonesia.Method– This study used a qualitative method by an approach of combining old and new media in da’wah. The data were collected by interviewing Indonesian figures, observing the Nursi’s da’wah activities, and reading the Risale-I Nur.Result - The results showed that the Nursi movement emphasized a combination of old and new media in doing da’wah. Old media used the Risale-I Nur as a writing media and the radio as an electronic media. The old one was used for disseminating da’wah messages related to theological (aqidah) and Islam law content suitable to the controlling character of old media. New media such as blog-website, WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram were used for conveying da’wah in the form of good words, spiritual advice, and avoiding the issues of khilafiyah (Islamic thoughts differences). It is relevant to the democratic character of new media.Implication –This study suggested that the use of old and new media in da’wah should be combined. It is to contribute to disseminating a comprehensive da’wah. Originality – The study was the first work in the da’wah field that emphasizes the urgency of combining old and new media use in da’wah activities.***Tujuan - Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis kombinasi penggunaan media lama dan baru dalam dakwah gerakan Nursi di Indonesia.Metode– Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan menggabungkan media lama dan media baru dalam dakwah. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara dengan tokoh-tokoh Nursi Indonesia, mengamati kegiatan dakwah Nursi, dan membaca Risale-I Nur.Hasil - Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa gerakan Nursi menekankan kombinasi media lama dan media baru dalam berdakwah. Media lama yang digunakan adalah Risale-I Nur sendiri sebagai media tulis dan radio sebagai media elektronik. Media lama digunakan untuk menyebarluaskan pesan-pesan dakwah terkait muatan teologis (aqidah) dan syariat Islam yang sesuai dengan karakter pengendali media lama. Media baru seperti blog-website, WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook, dan Instagram digunakan untuk menyampaikan dakwah dalam bentuk kata-kata yang baik, nasihat spiritual, dan menghindari isu-isu khilafiyah (perbedaan pemikiran Islam). Hal ini relevan dengan karakter demokratis media baru.Implikasi – Penelitian ini menyarankan agar penggunaan media lama dan baru dalam dakwah harus dikombinasikan. Hal ini untuk berkontribusi dalam menyebarluaskan dakwah yang komprehensif.Orisinalitas – Kajian ini merupakan karya pertama dalam bidang dakwah yang menekankan urgensi menggabungkan penggunaan media lama dan baru dalam kegiatan dakwah.