In recent years, Korean entertainment—most notably K-dramas, K-pop, and highly immersive online fandom cultures—has emerged as a powerful global force shaping the emotional lives and imaginative landscapes of young people. What was once peripheral is now central: mainstream, algorithmically promoted, and designed for deep emotional engagement rather than casual consumption. Within many Muslim families and…
Contemporary Issues
Reactionary Da‘wah and the Prophetic Method: An Islamic Evaluation of Contemporary Media Practices
In recent years, Islamic da‘wah has increasingly migrated to digital platforms, particularly YouTube and social media. Alongside this shift has emerged a dominant style of content: reaction-based commentary on public controversies, viral incidents, and trending moral debates. Prominent Muslim figures have popularised formats resembling tabloid journalism—rapid responses to story after story within the public domain….