Developing an Islamic digital literacy framework for Muslim youth: A Nominal Group Technique Approach

Abstract

This study develops an Islamic Digital Literacy Framework specifically designed for Muslim youth using the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) approach. The research engaged seven subject-matter experts in Islamic studies and education to evaluate and validate the framework components through online NGT sessions. The framework comprises five essential components: Technical Competency, Islamic Knowledge Authentication, Digital Ethics & Adab, Content Creation & Da'wah, and Critical Thinking. The NGT evaluation revealed high expert consensus across all components, with Digital Ethics & Adab, Content Creation & Da'wah, and Critical Thinking achieving perfect scores (100%), while Technical Competency (95.24%) and Islamic Knowledge Authentication (90.48%) also received strong validation. The findings demonstrate the framework's comprehensive integration of technical proficiency with Islamic principles, providing a structured approach for developing digital literacy skills among Muslim youth while maintaining religious values. This research contributes to the field of Islamic digital education by offering a validated framework that addresses the unique challenges faced by Muslim youth in the digital age, ensuring both technical competency and spiritual authenticity in their digital engagement.