Islamic Communication Values based on Hadith: An Analysis of Daily Life Practices

Abstract

Communication in Islam is not only seen as an activity of conveying messages, but also as a form of worship that must be based on noble moral values. The hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad SAW contain various ethical principles of communication, such as speaking truthfully, speaking politely, avoiding gossip, and fostering empathy and open dialogue. This study aims to explore Islamic communication values based on hadith and examine how these principles are reflected in the daily lives of Muslims. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach using library research methods. Data is analysed from major hadith collections such as Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, and Riyāḍuṣ Ṣāliḥīn, and is supplemented by contemporary Islamic communication literature. The focus of the study is directed towards identifying Islamic communication values and their application in social relations within the family, community, and public spaces. The results of the study reveal five main values: i) ṣidq (honesty) in speech; ii) ḥilm and rifq (courtesy and gentleness); iii) iḥtirām (respect and appreciation); iv) taʿāwun (cooperation in social dialogue); and v) tawāḍu‘ (humility in conveying the truth). These values contribute significantly to building dignified, harmonious communication rooted in Islamic spirituality. The implications of this research underscore the importance of Islamic communication education based on hadith in the fields of education, media, and da'wah, so that a society that is emotionally intelligent and noble in communication can be created.