Masyarakat Informasi dalam Perspektif Islam

Abstract

This article examines the concept of information society from an Islamic perspective. This article aims to reveal how Muslim thinkers view the concept of information society, compared to the Islamic concept of society. This article uses a library research approach by exploring relevant literature and sources. The concept of information society was introduced in the mid-20th century as a continuation of the previous concept of "industrial society". The information society describes a new society characterized by high intellectual creativity based on the use of new information and communication technologies (ICTs). The information society is a society that is highly dependent on information, where the production, distribution, and consumption of information values is the main force in the formation and change of society. Without denying all the conveniences provided by the information society, some Muslim scholars are wary of the presence of the idea of an information society as part of a new model of imperialism from developed countries. Imperialism is a continuation of the previous model of imperialism, namely agrarian and industrial imperialism. However, they argue that the presence of an information society cannot be denied or denied. Therefore, what Muslims must do is implement the ideal values of Islamic society in the form of the concept of ummah, which has the principles of monotheism, justice, egalitarianism, and ethics.