The Role of Akhlak Mahmudah in Counteracting the Moral Crisis of the Digital Age: A Review of Contemporary Islamic Literature

Abstract

The rapid development of digital technology has had a significant impact on the behavior and morality of society, especially the younger generation. In the midst of the swift flow of information and global culture, moral crises such as hedonism, individualism, hate speech, and deviations from digital ethics are increasingly prevalent. This study aims to examine the role of the values of morals mahmudah (praiseworthy morals) in facing and counteracting the moral crisis that arises in the digital era, based on a review of contemporary Islamic literature. The method used is library research with a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected from various scientific sources, including classical books, works of contemporary scholars, journal articles, and relevant digital documents. The results show that the values of morals mahmudah such as i) honesty, ii) patience, iii) trus tworthiness, iv) tawadhu', and v) self-control ('iffah) have an important contribution in shaping the character of digital users who are ethical, responsible, and have integrity. The cultivation of mahmudah morals in education, media, and social life has proven to be a spiritual and moral fortress in responding to complex digital challenges. The implication of this research is the need to revitalize moral education based on contextual and applicable Islamic values, in order to build a society that is not only digitally smart but also morally superior.