POLITICAL BUZZER IN ISLAMIC LAW AND ITS IMPACT ON MUSLIM SOCIETY

Abstract

This study aims to explore the law of political buzzer actions from an Islamic law perspective and the negative impact of the existence of a political buzzer on the Muslim community in detail. It uses the literature review method to explain the concept of Political buzzer: Islamic law and its impact on Muslim society. The research employs Documentation technique for the purpose of data collection. For analysis, this study uses Content analysis technique which is described as a form of a narrative review by exploring topics related to political buzzers in Islamic law and its impact on Muslim society. After conducting in-depth research, the paper concludes that it is mubāh (legal) for a political buzzer to promote the ability, expertise of a candidate for leadership or a specific regional head. Meanwhile, the act of political buzzers who create and spread hoaxes, hate speech, and black campaigns are harām (unlawful) and strictly prohibited. The emergence of political buzzers negatively impacts the Muslim community because they often create content in hoax news, black campaigns, and slander against political opponents.