Tabayyun sebagai Prinsip Etik Jurnalistik Islam: Studi Hukum Islam atas Pemberitaan Pesantren tanpa Riset
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Abstract: This study aims to examine the principle of tabayyun as the ethical foundation of Islamic journalism in responding to the phenomenon of pesantren (Islamic boarding school) reporting conducted without adequate research. Such cases reflect an ethical and epistemic crisis in modern journalism, which often prioritizes speed and sensationalism over verification and accuracy. Using a normative and literature-based approach, this research explores the foundations of Islamic law, the ethical values of communication, and relevant theories of contemporary journalism. The findings indicate that tabayyun, as emphasized in the Qur’anic verse Al-Hujurat [49]:6, represents not only a moral obligation but also an epistemological framework that demands responsibility in the production and dissemination of information. This principle aligns with the values of verification and truth-seeking found in modern media ethics, yet expands them by incorporating spiritual and social dimensions. Integrating tabayyun into journalistic ethics can strengthen informational justice, preserve the dignity of religious institutions, and restore journalism’s mission toward public welfare. Therefore, this study highlights the importance of revitalizing Islamic law as a relevant ethical guideline within today’s media ecosystem.
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Farid, Ahmad Salman, Rizka Ar Rahmah, Irmasani Daulay, and Desiana. “Theology and Ethics in Values-Based Journalism Communicating Islamic Perspectives.” Pharos Journal of Theology, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46222/pharosjot.105.226.
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Muslim. Shahih. 2nd ed. Beirut: Dar Kutub Ilmiyah, 2013.
Nasoha, Ahmad Muhamad Mustain, Ashfiya Nur Atqiya, Hilmi Khoiri Thohir, Natasha Aurelia Ramadhani, and Rosya Ahya Sabilaa. “Etika Komunikasi Dalam Islam?: Analisis Terhadap Konsep Tabayyun Dalam Media Sosial.” ALADALAH: Jurnal Politik, Sosial, Hukum Dan Humaniora, 2025. https://doi.org/10.59246/aladalah.v3i2.1315.
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Novita, Dwi, Mohamad Sar’an, Asep Ahmad Ridwansah, S Suharyono, and Hamdan Ardiansyah. “Family Conflict Disclosure on Social Media in Islamic Law: Islah as a Reconciliation Mechanism.” Al-Istinbath: Jurnal Hukum Islam, 2025. https://doi.org/10.29240/jhi.v10i1.12658.
Raimi, L. “Do Islamic Epistemology and Ethics Advance the Understanding and Promotion of Sustainable Development? A Systematic Review Using PRISMA.” International Journal of Ethics and Systems, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijoes-04-2024-0115.
Rodliyana, M. “Prophet Tradition Against Fake News: Formulation of Fake News Examination Method Based on Ulum Al-Hadits.” International Journal of Nusantara Islam, 2023. https://doi.org/10.15575/ijni.v10i2.24337.
Saggaf, Muhammad Ilmi, M Arif, M Habibie, and Khairul Atqiya. “Prinsip Komunikasi Islam Sebagai Etika Bermedia Sosial.” Journal of Communication Studies, 2021. https://doi.org/10.37680/jcs.v1i01.698.
Samsir, Samsir. “KONSEP TABAYYUN DALAM AL-QURAN ANALISIS TERHADAP FENOMENA PENYEBARAN HOAX DI MEDIA SOSIAL.” TAFASIR: Journal of Quranic Studies, 2024. https://doi.org/10.62376/tafasir.v2i2.41.
Solihah, Roudatus, Mus’idul Millah, and Siti Nuralisah. “Hoaks Di Media Sosial Dalam Perspektif Hadis.” Al-Tarbiyah?: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan Islam, 2024. https://doi.org/10.59059/al-tarbiyah.v2i4.1437.
Ward, Stephen J. A. Disrupting Journalism Eyhics. New York: Routledge, 2019.
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2025-04-30
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M. Havy Sa’dullah. (2025). Tabayyun sebagai Prinsip Etik Jurnalistik Islam: Studi Hukum Islam atas Pemberitaan Pesantren tanpa Riset. MASADIR: Jurnal Hukum Islam, 5(01), 113-129. Retrieved from https://ejournal.unkafa.ac.id/index.php/masadir/article/view/1744
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