Resonansi Teknologi, Pengetahuan, dan Nilai Keagamaan: Analisis Etnografi Virtual Platform kitabisa.com

Abstract

The development of digital technology has brought significant changes in various aspects of life, including religious practice and philanthropy. This phenomenon raises questions about how technology, knowledge, and religious values interact and resonate in the context of a dynamic Indonesian society. This research aims to analyze the resonance between technology, knowledge, and religious values through a case study of the crowdfunding platform kitabisa.com. Using a virtual ethnography method, this research collected data through online observation and content analysis of the kitabisa.com platform. The data were analyzed using a thematic approach to identify patterns of interaction between elements of technology, knowledge, and religious values. The results showed that kitabisa.com successfully integrated sharia principles into its operational system, facilitating the transformation of charity and zakat practices in a digital context. There is an increase in digital literacy in Islamic philanthropy, where users not only learn to use technology to donate, but also understand religious concepts related to philanthropy in a digital context. Significant socio-religious implications are seen through changes in donation patterns that are more efficient and the strengthening of community solidarity that transcends geographical boundaries. In conclusion, the resonance between technology, knowledge and religious values in the kitabisa.com platform illustrates a model of integration and and the successful interconnection between science and religion. This phenomenon confirms the important role of technology in strengthening and expanding religious practices, while still maintaining the essence of the fundamental values of religious teachings in the digital age.