Labuhanbatu–
Digital Legal and Islamic Economic Literacy Strengthen Generation Z in Kuala
Lumpur. Community Service program conducted by a team of lecturers from
Alwashliyah University, Medan, and the Islamic University of Labuhanbatu. This
program was led by Rahmayanti, along with Zuhri Arif, Misnan Aljawi, Yurmaini,
Erliyanti, and Khairil Anshari. It was published in the Bestari Community
Service Journal (JPMB) Vol. 5 No. 2 (February 2026).
Generation
Z at Ma'had Tahfiz An-Nur Kuala Lumpur is now receiving strengthening in
digital legal literacy and sharia economics through a community service program
initiated by a team of lecturers from Alwashliyah University, Medan, and the
Islamic University of Labuhanbatu.
Digital
Natives, Limited Legal Awareness
As
digital natives, Generation Z engages intensively with social media, e-commerce
platforms, and digital financial services. However, high digital engagement
does not always translate into strong legal literacy.
According
to the study, many young users:
- View
social media as a private, consequence-free space
- Lack
awareness of cyber law and online defamation risks
- Have
limited understanding of data privacy protection
- Do
not connect Islamic economic principles with digital transactions
At
the same time, Islamic economic literacy among youth often remains
theoretical—focused mainly on riba (usury) and halal transactions—without
addressing practical digital behaviors such as online buying and selling,
digital payments, or social media-based entrepreneurship.
This
gap creates both legal vulnerabilities and potential inconsistencies with
Sharia principles.
A
Structured Empowerment Program
The
program was conducted face-to-face during the Ma’had’s academic period and
involved approximately 25 male and female students who actively use digital
media.
Using
an empowerment-based and participatory approach, the facilitators delivered:
- Interactive
lectures
- Guided
group discussions
- Case-based
learning
- Reflective
evaluations
The
materials combined two interdisciplinary domains:
1️⃣ Digital Legal Literacy
Topics
included:
- Digital
ethics
- Social
media regulation
- Cyber
law awareness
- Personal
data protection
2️⃣ Islamic Economic Literacy
Topics
included:
- Sharia
principles in online transactions
- Ethical
digital commerce
- Financial
responsibility
- Alignment
of digital behavior with Islamic values
The
goal was not merely knowledge transfer, but the development of critical
awareness and responsible digital behavior.
Visible
Impact on Participants
The
program demonstrated measurable positive impact on participants’ perspectives.
Before
the activity, many students considered social media use as unrestricted
personal expression. Through case-based discussions and legal explanations,
they began to recognize that online behavior carries legal and ethical
consequences.
As
shown in Figure 1 (page 118), the delivery of digital legal and Islamic
economic literacy materials was conducted interactively, encouraging direct
engagement between facilitators and students.
Meanwhile,
Figure 2 (page 119) illustrates active participant involvement during
discussions. Students shared personal experiences related to online
transactions, content sharing, and digital communication challenges.
Participants
showed improved understanding of:
- The
risks of improper content sharing
- Legal
implications of online defamation
- The
importance of protecting personal data
- Ethical
considerations in digital financial practices
Bridging
Law and Sharia in the Digital Sphere
One
of the program’s key strengths lies in integrating legal norms with Islamic
moral values.
Rather
than presenting digital responsibility solely as legal compliance, the
facilitators framed it as both legal and religious accountability.
Participants
began to connect:
- Legal
regulations with the Islamic value of amanah (trustworthiness)
- Digital
transactions with the concept of muamalah
- Ethical
online conduct with Islamic character formation
As
shown in Figure 3 (page 120), students actively participated in
discussions and reflection sessions. Figure 4 (page 120) documents the
collective participation of facilitators and students after completing the
program.
Several students expressed readiness to act as peer educators, sharing insights with fellow santri and applying the knowledge in daily digital practices.
A
Replicable Model for Islamic Educational Institutions
The
study concludes that interdisciplinary community engagement—combining legal
studies and Islamic economics—offers an effective model for strengthening
digital citizenship among Generation Z in religious educational settings.
The
approach contributes to shaping digital citizens who are:
- Legally
aware
- Ethically
responsible
- Economically
conscious
- Guided
by Sharia values
In
an era of rapid digital transformation, such literacy programs are increasingly
essential to ensure that young Muslims navigate online spaces responsibly while
maintaining moral and legal integrity.
Author
Profiles
- Rahmayanti- Universitas Alwashliyah Medan
- Zuhri Arif- Universitas Alwashliyah Medan
- Misnan Aljawi- Universitas Alwashliyah Medan
- Yurmaini- Universitas Alwashliyah Medan
- Erliyanti- Universitas Alwashliyah Medan
- Khairil Anshari- Universitas Islam Labuhanbatu
Research
Source
Rahmayanti, Zuhri Arif, Misnan Aljawi, Yurmaini, Erliyanti, & Khairil Anshari. (2026). Empowering Generation Z through Digital Legal Literacy and Islamic Economic Literacy at Ma’had Tahfiz An-Nur Kuala Lumpur. Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bestari (JPMB), Vol. 5 No. 2, 115–122.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55927/jpmb.v5i2.602
URL: https://nblformosapublisher.org/index.php/jpmb
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