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Senior expert in pure mathematics, servant of the holy shrine of Hazrat-e Ahmad ibn Musa al-Kazim (peace be upon them)
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Senior scientometrics expert, servant of Razavi and servant of the holy shrine of Hazrat-e Ahmad ibn Musa al-Kazim (peace be upon them),
Abstract
Nowadays, deepening religious beliefs and institutionalizing the practice of prayer among the younger generation, as a pillar of Islam and a vital factor in the spiritual health of individuals and society, face new challenges arising from changes in lifestyle and communication patterns. This study aims to examine the role of information and communication technology in deepening religious beliefs and institutionalizing the culture of prayer among the youth, using a descriptive-analytical method and through library research and qualitative content analysis.
The findings indicate that information and communication technology, by providing opportunities such as creating engaging multimedia content, interactive worship software and digital programs, and meaningful social networks, can be effective in deepening and popularizing religious concepts. On the other hand, challenges such as the influx of doubts, superficiality of concepts, and generational gaps are also identified as threats. Achieving this requires a balance between the authenticity of content and media appeal, and the production of rich and creative content. As a result, information and communication technology has become an essential infrastructure for influencing the younger generation, and its role is to facilitate and deepen the spiritual experience through the integration of 'authentic religious knowledge, creativity in content production, and technological insight.' This also requires intelligent management, media literacy education, and providing appropriate consumption models to maximize opportunities and reduce the threats of the digital space.
Maghsoudi,Z. and moosavi,L. (2024). The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Deepening Religious Beliefs and Prayer among the Youth. Religious culture approach, 7(New Course Number 7), 6-28.
MLA
Maghsoudi,Z. , and moosavi,L. . "The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Deepening Religious Beliefs and Prayer among the Youth", Religious culture approach, 7, New Course Number 7, 2024, 6-28.
HARVARD
Maghsoudi Z., moosavi L. (2024). 'The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Deepening Religious Beliefs and Prayer among the Youth', Religious culture approach, 7(New Course Number 7), pp. 6-28.
CHICAGO
Z. Maghsoudi and L. moosavi, "The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Deepening Religious Beliefs and Prayer among the Youth," Religious culture approach, 7 New Course Number 7 (2024): 6-28,
VANCOUVER
Maghsoudi Z., moosavi L. The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Deepening Religious Beliefs and Prayer among the Youth. Religious culture approach, 2024; 7(New Course Number 7): 6-28.