A study on the Role of the media and its effect on the identity of Muslims (Part 5)
Education through Virtual Space and the Internet
Education through the establishment of websites and blogs that attract various social groups such as women, youth, teenagers, students, engineers, and others should target diverse audiences based on their preferences. Although these groups are diverse, they should converge on the principles and values of Muslim life, with the family at the center. The goal is to engage them in continuous, meaningful, and influential communication.
Education through the Preparation and Distribution of Cultural and Religious Products
If possible, the preparation and distribution of cultural packages containing features of the Islamic lifestyle should be conducted on a monthly or seasonal basis, with house-to-house delivery to all families. These packages should also introduce role models using strong and modern artistic techniques.
Face-to-Face Education
This can be achieved through the organization of conferences, educational workshops, discussions, Q&A sessions, competitions, festivals, and more.
Education through Mosque Associations, Islamic Centers, and Quranic Institutions
Scholars and preachers should initiate programs connected to families and use these opportunities to demonstrate the Islamic way of life, actively engaging in this important field.
Other Potential Programs and Suggestions Include: 1. Helping individuals transition from a distracting worldly life to a spiritually enriching virtual environment. 2. Legitimizing, validating, and promoting religious ethics in society. 3. Establishing the foundations for living a life in the shadow of piety.
In addition, upon reviewing the content of national and local media in the Islamic world, we must conclude that those responsible have performed poorly in this area, indicating significant room for improvement. This field requires strong leadership to address the following issues:
1. The weakness of media in promoting and introducing Islamic culture and lifestyle.
2. The lack of organized programs and cultural strategies to counter the Western lifestyle.
3. The absence of deep-rooted religious beliefs in some social and governmental institutions, as well as shallow and ineffective cultural programs.
4. The failure to pass foundational religious beliefs to future generations effectively.
5. A complete submission to and acceptance of Western cultural and ideological foundations.
6. The displacement of values.
7. Insufficient family management skills and a lack of related educational opportunities.
These represent some shortcomings of the media in the Islamic world, particularly in response to the Western media’s challenge to the Islamic lifestyle.
Thus, it is essential for skilled and committed teams, under government and leadership supervision, to collaborate with a practical and targeted approach. They should develop executable plans to confront any individual or institution attempting to cause damage using their tools and language to alter the cultural landscape in their favor.
