Etika Berpolitik di Ruang Digital Dalam Perspektif Fiqih Siyasah

Abstract

The development of information and communication technology has transformed digital space into an important arena for political communication and public participation. Social media platforms provide opportunities to strengthen democracy, but they also create challenges such as hoaxes, disinformation, hate speech, and political polarization. This study examines political ethics in digital spaces from the perspective of fiqh siyasah using a normative legal method with conceptual and Islamic normative approaches. Data were collected through library research and analyzed descriptively and qualitatively. The study finds that the principles of fiqh siyasah justice (al-'adl), trustworthiness (amanah), consultation (shura), verification of information (tabayyun), and public welfare (maṣlaḥah 'ammah) are highly relevant in guiding ethical political behavior in the digital era. The implementation of these values can help prevent misinformation, promote responsible communication, and support a healthy and ethical democratic environment.