Syiar: Jurnal Komunikasi dan Penyiaran Islam

Dakwah Bil Hal by the Onsight Foundation to Address the Clean Water Crisis

2025-11-08T06:53:50+00:00

The 1000 Water Sources Expedition Program by the Onsight Foundation in Ngelo, Wonogiri, utilizes vertical cave water sources to overcome a decades-long clean water crisis. This study aims to examine the implementation of Dakwah Bil Halthrough the 1000 Water Sources Expedition Program in enhancing access to clean water. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, data collection involved in-depth interviews, with data analysis encompassing data reduction, presentation, and verification. The findings reveal that the 1000 Water Sources Expedition Program in Ngelo Hamlet progressed through pre-implementation, implementation, and post-implementation phases, facilitated by participatory communication that actively involved the community. Rope access and speleological technologies were employed to access water sources in vertical caves, providing a stable, year-round supply of clean water. The program not only fulfills basic water needs but also reinforces religious, social, and economic activities. The community participates in water management and MSME empowerment, supported by socio-religious activities. The program successfully enhances solidarity, religious awareness, and overall community independence. The study concludes that water endowment (wakaf) serves as an effective strategy for dakwah and empowerment, resolving clean water access issues, fostering religiosity and cooperation, and improving the welfare of rural communities.

The Influence of Whatsapp Usage and Teacher Interpersonal Communication on Organizational Communication Quality

2025-12-08T16:17:48+00:00

Effective organizational communication is essential for the smooth operation of school activities; however, challenges arise in utilizing digital media and the quality of interpersonal interactions among teachers in supporting school goals. This study aims to examine the influence of WhatsApp use and teachers’ interpersonal communication, both partially and simultaneously, on the quality of organizational communication at Rahmania Islamic School. A quantitative correlational approach was used, involving 38 respondents via saturated sampling. Hypothesis testing employed t-tests and F-tests. The results show that the t-value for WhatsApp Use exceeds the t-table value of 1.687, indicating a significant influence of WhatsApp Use on the Quality of Organizational Communication. Conversely, the t-value for Teachers’ Interpersonal Communication is less than 1.687, indicating no significant effect on organizational communication quality. However, simultaneously, WhatsApp Use and Teachers’ Interpersonal Communication together have a significant influence on the Quality of Organizational Communication, with an F-value exceeding 2.87. Conclusion: WhatsApp and interpersonal communication enhance the school’s ability to manage information and boost teacher motivation, satisfaction, and loyalty.

Analysis of Communication Barriers in the Muslimat Mathla’ul Anwar Organization

2025-12-08T16:18:58+00:00

This study investigates internal communication barriers within Muslimat Mathla’ul Anwar (MUSMA) North Sumatra, an Islamic women’s organization devoted to da’wah, education, and social empowerment. The research employs a qualitative case study design, using in-depth interviews and direct observations, with data analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, supported by triangulation. Findings reveal four dominant barriers: vertical communication dominated by top-down information flow; psychological tension reflected in weak emotional bonds; technological limitations marked by low digital literacy and minimal platform optimization; time constraints shaped by members’ external responsibilities and generational differences. These conditions reduce coordination, participation, and organizational responsiveness. The study highlights the need for adaptive, participatory, and empathetic communication practices, strengthened by improved digital literacy and structured feedback mechanisms. The research contributes to organizational communication theory by showing that seniority-based cultural norms in women’s religious organizations intensify technological and structural barriers, requiring communication reforms grounded in socio-cultural rather than purely technical approaches.

An Exploratory Study of Roblox Games as a Medium for Da’wah and Dissemination Strategies through Social Media

2025-12-08T16:20:07+00:00

The rapid development of digital technology has opened new opportunities for Islamic da’wah, including within online gaming environments, allowing young generations to interact and interpret religious messages virtually. This study aims to understand Islamic da’wah practices on Roblox and how young users perceive and disseminate religious messages. A qualitative case study approach was employed, involving digital observation, content documentation, and interaction analysis among avatars within the Roblox platform. Findings reveal diverse da’wah activities, such as virtual study sessions, worship simulations, and Islam-themed roleplay communities, which are shared on social media, particularly TikTok, generating high engagement through likes, comments, and shares. Immersive in-game interactions combined with cross-platform dissemination effectively extend the reach of da’wah messages. Positive responses from both youth and parents indicate that adapting traditional da’wah to virtual spaces is effective, establishing a game-based da’wah model relevant to the digital cultures of Generations Z and Alpha. In conclusion, integrating Roblox and social media creates a participatory, effective, and culturally relevant da’wah model for today’s digital youth.