Muhammad, Muhd. Rosydi (2026) Digital Adab: transposing classical Adab to the digital age. KICT Newsletter: SPECTRUM, July 2026 (5). pp. 7-12. E-ISSN 3083-9904
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Abstract
The pervasive integration of digital technologies into everyday life has introduced complex ethical challenges concerning communication, privacy, boundaries, self-presentation, and responsible engagement. This article examines the concept of digital adab as an Islamic ethical framework for navigating these challenges by transposing the principles of classical adab into contemporary digital environments. It argues that the distinctive characteristics of digital spaces—including anonymity, persistence, scalability, and algorithmic mediation—do not diminish moral accountability but necessitate a more deliberate application of ethical principles. Drawing upon selected Qur’anic injunctions, particularly those concerning permission, privacy, respect for boundaries, lowering the gaze, and haya’ (modesty), the article demonstrates their applicability to contemporary digital practices, including unsolicited communication, online surveillance, oversharing, algorithmically driven content consumption, and curated self-presentation. The article further proposes a four-dimensional practice model comprising reflection, purification, boundary-setting, and consistency. It concludes that digital adab provides a principled framework for cultivating ethically responsible digital conduct grounded in moral consciousness, self-restraint, and accountability before Allah.
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