Religious Disorientation in the Digital Transformation: An Islamic Review

Abstract

Digital transformation has caused religious disorientation since religious literacy nowadays is accessible openly. This article seeks the shifting orientation of religious understanding due to the intensity of digital transformation using Islam as a measuring tool. This research relies on the qualitative descriptive method using the netnography approach. The results indicate that the religious orientation shifting in society is caused by three main factors: the open accessibility of online religious literacy, the strong urge of people to explore religion, and the widespread distribution of religion-based platforms. Consequently, religious understanding, which should be the focus of religious teachings, has shifted to a more general religious spirit. Thus, the ongoing digital transformation not only provides information but also generates religious knowledge that has the potential to influence one’s religious understanding. Therefore, this study advocates the need to strengthen religious literacy by utilizing technology wisely to align religiosity with essential religious teaching and understanding.