Digisexuality in the Digital Age: A Critical Hadith-Based Analysis of Islamic Sexual Ethics and Contemporary Challenges

The rapid advancement of digital technologies has given rise to the phenomenon of digisexuality—sexual preferences and behaviors mediated by digital devices, either as a supplement to or replacement for human relationships. This new reality poses significant challenges to Islamic sexual ethics, espe...

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Main Authors: Diah Damayanti, Muhammad Ghifari, Muhammad Asgar Muzakki
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Language:English
Published: Lembaga Aneuk Muda Peduli Umat 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://journal.sinthop.org/index.php/ojs/article/view/31
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description The rapid advancement of digital technologies has given rise to the phenomenon of digisexuality—sexual preferences and behaviors mediated by digital devices, either as a supplement to or replacement for human relationships. This new reality poses significant challenges to Islamic sexual ethics, especially concerning the preservation of moral values, human dignity, and family stability. This study offers a critical analysis of digisexuality through the lens of hadith literature, employing a qualitative approach rooted in library research. The primary sources include prophetic traditions related to sexual conduct, as well as contemporary literature on human-technology interactions and Muslim scholarly responses to digital sexual issues. The findings reveal that fundamental prophetic teachings—such as the encouragement of marriage, prohibition of celibacy (tabattul), and self-restraint through fasting—remain highly relevant in guiding sexual behavior amid digital realities. Modern scholars increasingly emphasize the maqasid shariah framework, enabling Islamic ethics to be more adaptive in addressing socio-technological transformations. This study recommends enhanced digital literacy education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and renewed engagement with classical sources, ensuring that Islamic sexual ethics can continue to serve as a moral compass in the digital era. These insights offer a foundation for further policy development and empirical research in Islamic ethics and digital society.
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spelling doaj-art-e5dd3380015b4895a3b0468cdbffb38c2025-08-20T02:55:27ZengLembaga Aneuk Muda Peduli UmatSinthop2986-84752025-06-01419210210.69548/sinthop.v4.i1.31.92-10231Digisexuality in the Digital Age: A Critical Hadith-Based Analysis of Islamic Sexual Ethics and Contemporary ChallengesDiah Damayanti0Muhammad Ghifari1Muhammad Asgar Muzakki2Institut Daarul Qur’an, TangerangInstitut Daarul Qur’an, TangerangInstitut Daarul Qur’an, TangerangThe rapid advancement of digital technologies has given rise to the phenomenon of digisexuality—sexual preferences and behaviors mediated by digital devices, either as a supplement to or replacement for human relationships. This new reality poses significant challenges to Islamic sexual ethics, especially concerning the preservation of moral values, human dignity, and family stability. This study offers a critical analysis of digisexuality through the lens of hadith literature, employing a qualitative approach rooted in library research. The primary sources include prophetic traditions related to sexual conduct, as well as contemporary literature on human-technology interactions and Muslim scholarly responses to digital sexual issues. The findings reveal that fundamental prophetic teachings—such as the encouragement of marriage, prohibition of celibacy (tabattul), and self-restraint through fasting—remain highly relevant in guiding sexual behavior amid digital realities. Modern scholars increasingly emphasize the maqasid shariah framework, enabling Islamic ethics to be more adaptive in addressing socio-technological transformations. This study recommends enhanced digital literacy education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and renewed engagement with classical sources, ensuring that Islamic sexual ethics can continue to serve as a moral compass in the digital era. These insights offer a foundation for further policy development and empirical research in Islamic ethics and digital society.https://journal.sinthop.org/index.php/ojs/article/view/31digisexualityhadithislamic sexual ethicsdigital technologymaqasid shariahcontemporary ijtihad
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islamic sexual ethics
digital technology
maqasid shariah
contemporary ijtihad
title Digisexuality in the Digital Age: A Critical Hadith-Based Analysis of Islamic Sexual Ethics and Contemporary Challenges
title_full Digisexuality in the Digital Age: A Critical Hadith-Based Analysis of Islamic Sexual Ethics and Contemporary Challenges
title_fullStr Digisexuality in the Digital Age: A Critical Hadith-Based Analysis of Islamic Sexual Ethics and Contemporary Challenges
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title_short Digisexuality in the Digital Age: A Critical Hadith-Based Analysis of Islamic Sexual Ethics and Contemporary Challenges
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islamic sexual ethics
digital technology
maqasid shariah
contemporary ijtihad
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