Focus and Scope

The Journal of Communication and Da'wah is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing the scholarly discourse on Islamic da’wah and communication studies. Journal of Communication and Da'wah seeks to publish high-quality research articles, theoretical papers, and critical reviews that offer theoretical, methodological, and practical contributions to the field.

The journal places particular emphasis on:

  • The dynamics of da’wah in pluralistic societies, exploring how Islamic preaching engages with diversity, tolerance, and multiculturalism.
  • The utilization of modern communication technologies, including digital platforms, social media, and artificial intelligence, to enhance the effectiveness of da’wah.
  • The integration of Islamic values in communication processes, ensuring that the message of da’wah is delivered ethically, persuasively, and contextually.

Journal of Communication and Da'wah welcomes contributions that enrich the understanding of Islamic da’wah and communication from various perspectives — theoretical, empirical, historical, and applied — and from multiple disciplines such as sociology, education, media studies, psychology, and political science.

Scope of the Journal

The scope of Journal of Communication and Da'wah includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Theories and Practices of Da’wah
    • Classical and contemporary approaches to da’wah.
    • Strategies of da’wah bil lisan (through speech), bil qalam (through writing), bil hal (through action), and bil hikmah (through wisdom).
    • Comparative studies on da’wah methodologies across cultures and eras.
  2. Islamic Communication
    • Interpersonal, organizational, mass, and intercultural communication within an Islamic framework.
    • Ethical principles in communication and their application in contemporary contexts.
    • Communication models that integrate Islamic teachings and social realities.
  3. Da’wah Media and Technology
    • Utilization of print, electronic, digital, and social media as da’wah tools.
    • Emerging trends in AI-based communication, digital literacy, and online da’wah strategies.
    • The impact of media convergence on religious discourse.
  4. Islamic Journalism and Broadcasting
    • Islamic ethics and professionalism in journalism.
    • Da’wah-oriented broadcasting through television, radio, podcasts, and streaming platforms.
    • Content analysis of Islamic journalism and its role in shaping public opinion.
  5. Rhetoric and Public Communication
    • Islamic rhetoric, persuasion techniques, and public speaking.
    • Religious diplomacy and communication for peacebuilding.
    • Intercultural communication in da’wah and interfaith contexts.
  6. Da’wah Education and Pesantren Studies
    • Curriculum design and pedagogy for da’wah education.
    • The role of pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) in communication and community development.
    • Integration of Islamic education with communication and media studies.
  7. Interdisciplinary Da’wah and Globalization Studies
    • Da’wah in multicultural and transnational contexts.
    • Religious moderation, tolerance, and dialogue in a globalized world.
    • The role of da’wah in international relations and global Islamic movements.
  8. Social Innovation and Community Empowerment
    • Da’wah-based models for social change and empowerment.
    • Development communication for strengthening civil society.
    • Case studies on community-based da’wah initiatives and their impact.

Through this broad scope, Journal of Communication and Da'wah encourages submissions that foster critical reflection, intellectual exchange, and practical innovation in the field of da’wah and communication, aiming to bridge the gap between classical Islamic scholarship and the challenges of the modern world.