Abdullah Syafi'ie Innovation in The Use of Radio As A Media of Da'wah Among The Betawi Society

Abstract

This article aims to find out the privileges of Abdullah Syafi'ie as a preacher of the 20th century. In addition, this research will explore the contribution of Abdullah Syafi'ie's preaching, especially in the aspect of using radio in preaching. The methodology used in this research is literature and empirical research. The source of the data library is obtained from autobiographies, historical documents and also video cassette archives. While the empirical research data is obtained through observation, historical studies and interviews. The results of the study identified that Abdullah Syafi'ie was a Betawi da'wah figure who had many features. This study also identifies that Abdullah Syafi'ie has great innovation in aspects of da'wah-media ; especially the use of radio in spreading Islamic teachings.

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“…Before the widespread use of digital media, radio was one of the preferred platforms for Islamic preaching among the Muslim community in Indonesia, particularly the Betawi community. This was exemplified by Abdullah Syafi'ie, who established radio channels for preaching, which during his time became an effective medium for dakwah and contributed to its advancement in Jakarta (Choirin, 2023). With the progression of time, radio enthusiasts have declined, shifting to other digital media platforms that are more adaptive to the changing times.…”