Revitalisasi Akhlak Tasawuf dalam Membangun Etika Bermedia Sosial di Kalangan Milenial

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the revitalization of tasawuf akhlaq (Sufi ethics) as an effective solution for building social media ethics among millennials. The digital era presents new ethical challenges, such as the spread of hoaxes, cyberbullying, and a culture of showing off, which contribute to a moral and spiritual crisis among the younger generation. While social media offers the convenience of connectivity, its unmanaged negative impacts threaten social cohesion and mental health. In this context, the teachings of tasawuf akhlaq offer a relevant spiritual and moral foundation to address these problems. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with a literature review approach to analyze the application of Sufi values in the context of social media. Core concepts such as takhalli (purifying oneself from blameworthy traits like riya or showing off and ghibah or backbiting) and tahalli (adorning oneself with praiseworthy traits such as sincerity and patience) are the main focus. In addition, the principle of tabayyun (verification) is highly relevant for combating hoaxes, while muraqabah (feeling watched by God) serves as an internal controller in every digital interaction. The results of the study show that the revitalization of tasawuf akhlaq can serve as a practical guide for millennials to engage in social media wisely and responsibly. The application of Sufi principles helps millennials control their digital desires, cultivate empathy, and spread positive and beneficial content. Thus, tasawuf akhlaq is not only relevant as a spiritual tradition but also as a moral compass that guides behavior in the digital realm.