Abstract
Communication is the core element to humanity which cannot survive without a healthy communication channels. Islam is a communication based religion, then like any religion, is facing many challenges to evolve and adjust to modernity and in particular to the economic and cultural power of a dominant West. On the other hand, there is a growing interest in Islam and the followers’ numbers have been increased everywhere. The objective of this chapter is to disseminate the idea that Islam is a communicative religion, and Allah is communicative God who takes keen interest in the affairs of His creatures. In addition, to inform and develop awareness of Western scholars and even public about the principles, rules and regulations of communication among human being as it was mentioned in Holy Qur’an and Sunnah of prophet Mohammed (PBUO. Therefore, this chapter presents first, the origin of language in Islam and the theoretical perspective of communication model and theory in early and current Islamic arena. Second, the Holy Qur’an as a communication miracle and Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) styles and principles that guide Muslims’ moral and ethical communication behaviors with all humans regardless their race, color and religion. Third, the levels of Islamic communication and social relationship moreover, the relationship between culture and Islamic communication pattern, and how the Muslim family communicates with their children. Finally, in a modern globalized world, what issues are confronting Muslims in the current era? In addition, what is the impact of the communication technologies in the Islamic renaissance? It is concluded that, the ability to communicate effectively is necessary to carry out thoughts and visions to people. Moreover, the Islamic culture is further affected by globalization and communication technology despite the both negative and positive effect, Islam is not against the globalization or the anti-globalization phenomenon of interpersonal communication.
Source: Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture
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