The Influence of Religious Content on Social Media on Students’ Understanding of Islamic Teachings at SMAN 3 Medan

Mhd Fiqri Aditya, Hasrian Rudi Setiawan

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This study aims to analyze the influence of religious content on social media on students’ understanding of Islamic teachings at SMAN 3 Medan. This research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. The population consisted of students at SMAN 3 Medan who actively use social media, with the sample determined using a sampling technique appropriate to the characteristics of the population. Data were collected through a questionnaire measuring the intensity and utilization of religious content on social media and students’ level of understanding of Islamic teachings. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis and regression analysis to determine the influence of religious content on social media on students’ understanding of Islamic teachings. The results indicate that the utilization of religious content on social media influences students’ understanding of Islamic teachings. Religious content presented in an engaging, informative, and accessible manner can serve as an additional source of knowledge for students. However, the use of social media needs to be accompanied by digital and religious literacy skills so that students can distinguish valid Islamic information from information that lacks sufficient credibility. The study concludes that social media has the potential to serve as a supporting medium for learning and strengthening students’ understanding of Islamic teachings when used selectively, critically, and responsibly.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.56114/kitabah.v4i3.13779

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