UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AS A DAKWAH BIL-HASANAH STRATEGY IN ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOLS TO PRODUCE NAHDATUL ULAMA CADRES IN SUKABUMI, WEST JAVA

Abstract

Abstract: Islamic boarding schools have a central role in educating and producing competent ulama in Indonesia, to Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) organization. However, in the era of globalization and digitalization, Islamic boarding schools in Sukabumi face various complex challenges. One of the main problems is how to ensure that the bil hasanah da'wah method remains relevant and effective amidst rapid social, cultural and technological changes. This research aims to analyze the bil hasanah da'wah strategy implemented by one of the Islamic boarding schools in producing Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) ulama cadres in Sukabumi, West Java. This research uses a qualitative approach and data collection techniques in the form of semi-structured interviews with the administrators of one of the modern Islamic boarding schools in Sukabumi, West Java and 5 alumni of the Islamic boarding school as a form of triangulation. ‘Utilization of information technology’ is the main theme obtained from data analysis. Thus, the use of information technology is a strategic step to improve the quality of education in Islamic boarding schools to produce competent da’wah cadres.