Religious Studies of the Media

Religious Studies of the Media

Media Literacy in Light of Islamic Teachings: A Model for Enhancing Islamic Insight among Young People

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Objective: This study aims to explain the relationship between media literacy and Islamic insight among young people. Given the impact of the expansion of digital media on the younger generation, it examines how Islamic insight can be strengthened through the three dimensions of media literacy—cognitive, analytical-critical, and ethical-value-oriented—in light of Islamic teachings.
Method: The study employed a descriptive-analytical design and a qualitative approach based on documentary and library research. In addition to reviewing the relevant scholarly literature, conceptual content analysis was used to identify key themes.
Findings: The findings indicate that the cognitive dimension of media literacy provides the foundation for epistemic insight, facilitating an understanding of truth and the ability to distinguish right from wrong. The analytical-critical dimension corresponds to sociocultural insight and enables individuals to resist media distortions and cultural sedition. The ethical-value-oriented dimension, in conjunction with practical insight, helps individuals make responsible decisions and avoid deviance.
Conclusion: The results suggest that media literacy remains incomplete without grounding in Islamic teachings. Only when informed by religious insight can it become an instrument for individual guidance and social empowerment.
Keywords

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