The presence of online dakwah movements can be regarded as a reaction against both trends: cyber-porn and terrorist propaganda, including hate propaganda. The most extreme Muslim groups also employ the Internet to appeal for jihad against non-believers. The Internet has, in turn, contributed to spreading diverse interpretations of Islam, including exclusive, conservative understandings of Islam (see BrГ¤uchler 2003, 2). In contrast, the Internet has also been used by practising Muslims in Indonesia to enhance their religious practices and conduct dakwah (prosleytisation). Parents, for example, continuously raise concerns relating to the possibility of their children gaining exposure to inappropriate websites and associated unsuitable materials. The online world is frequently associated with decadence, consumerism, and loose morals. In Indonesia, media technologies, particularly online media, are often the subject of significant concerns. ODOJ has painted new colour onto the contemporary Islamic public and its presence is imperative to understanding the transformation of the religious media-scape in Indonesia. It demonstrates the capacity of technology in generating and crafting this new semi-virtual socio-religious movement. Unlike well established Islamic movements in Indonesia that harness global computer networks to strengthen their influence, ODOJ has been dependant on technology since its inception. It argues that WhatsApp has enabled the birth of a semi-virtual QurвЂ™anic movement, which is rooted in the Tarbiyah movement. Given that ODOJ has successfully recruited more than 140,000 followers in Indonesia and abroad, this article investigates the key actors of ODOJ and the extent to which it has mobilised religious sentiments among Muslims from diverse affiliations. This article focuses on the use of social media in dakwah by One Day One Juz (ODOJ), which endeavours to encourage Muslims to revive the spirit of reading the QurвЂ™an through the mobile application WhatsApp. However, little has been discussed regarding the use of media in dakwah (Islamic proselytising) performed by Muslim activists who are not inclined to participate in radical activities. The Indonesian democratic transition, which occurred after the collapse of the New Order, was a significant moment that enabled diverse Islamic groups to use media for their own interests.

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