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This research examines the role of WhatsApp in shaping religious authority and community identity among youth in Indonesia's hijrah movement.

Mediating piety: How Salafism, WhatsApp and youth leadership are transforming Islamic authority in Indonesia’s urban hijrah movement

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This research examines the role of WhatsApp in shaping religious authority and community identity among youth in Indonesia's hijrah movement.
Digital ethnography focused on the Kopdar Masjid BDG Raya WA group
In-depth interviews with group members
Application of theories in computer-mediated communication, media ecology, and Islamic activism
WhatsApp acts as a medium for negotiating religious identity and authority
Peer-led interactions emphasize humility and sincerity as markers of credibility
Local Salafi practices are reinforced through youth-led discussions and rituals

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Investigates how WhatsApp shapes trust and religious authority in Salafi youth networks, suggesting new pathways for Islamic engagement.

Abdurrahman et al. (2026) studied this question.

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