Spiritual Integrity in the Digital Realm: Sufism and Technology Dilemmas

Authors

  • Hafizatun Najahah Binti Adnan
  • Nasiibah Ramli

Keywords:

Sufism, Human Values, and Technology

Abstract

The intricate interaction of technology growth and human values in this modern society is agitating and stirring up concerns about its ethical governance as it comes with unprecedented hurdles that gaining traction at an exponential rate. The adversity of infringement of data ownership, uncertainty on the authenticity of data, and plagiarism illustrates the problems of overreliance on digital technologies. It has been proposed that moral thinking and ethical conduct should be revamped in the face of technological advancements, nevertheless, the enlightenment of moral values from the prospect of Sufism, toward ‎technology is still limited. Thus, this study delves into one of the branches of Islamic teaching named Sufism to assess its ethical teaching toward technology. By applying the qualitative method, this study utilises contextual analysis in assessing the books, and journal articles of Islamic philosophers and scholars. The findings of this study highlighted the significance of Sufism's moral values in uplifting ethical awareness in confronting technological progress.

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Published

2024-11-28

How to Cite

Binti Adnan, H. N., & Ramli, N. (2024). Spiritual Integrity in the Digital Realm: Sufism and Technology Dilemmas. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 13(4). Retrieved from https://ijarped.com/index.php/journal/article/view/3307