The Role of Islamic Values in Social Media Ethics of Medan Railway Women's Foundation Vocational School Teenagers

Abstract

Social media has become an integral part of adolescents' lives, including in the context of Islamic education. While digital platforms offer easy communication and access to information, their unwise use has the potential to have negative impacts, such as the spread of hate speech, hoaxes, and the influence of lifestyles that conflict with religious and cultural values. This study highlights the role of Islamic Religious Education teachers in guiding students to understand Islamic etiquette and ethics in the digital world, emphasizing the importance of politeness, polite speech, and selective information filtering. Teachers use a practical approach with real-life case studies, providing examples of positive and negative behavior on social media, so students can understand the consequences of every digital action. Furthermore, collaboration between teachers and parents is a key factor in shaping moderate Islamic character, fostering self-confidence, responsibility, and motivation to learn. Interactive use of social media, such as through videos, quizzes, discussion forums, and tutorials, also encourages students to learn creatively, critically, and participatively. With the right approach, social media can become not only a means of entertainment or communication, but also a strategic tool for instilling religious values, building digital literacy, and strengthening Islamic character that is noble, responsible, and moderate in the digital era.