The Relevance of Surah Al-'Ashr in Overcoming Social Media Addiction: A Tafsir Analysis of Time in the Digital Age

Relevansi Surat Al-'Ashr dalam Mengatasi Kecanduan Media Sosial: Analisis Tafsir tentang Waktu di Era Digital

Abstract

Social media addiction is one of the major challenges in the digital age, affecting individuals' productivity, mental and spiritual health. This study explores the relevance of Surah Al-'Ashr in providing solutions to these problems by highlighting the Islamic concept of time. Using the literature research method, the study analyzes Qur'anic commentaries and various literatures to understand the urgency of utilizing time wisely. The results show that Surah Al-'Ashr offers guidance to avoid time loss through four main principles: faith, good deeds, advising one another in righteousness, and patience. These principles are relevant to help individuals manage time more productively, especially in the face of the challenges of excessive social media use. The surah also emphasizes that time is a blessing that cannot be replaced, so it must be utilized for things that have positive value. This research provides a theoretical foundation to raise awareness of the importance of Islamic values-based time management, which can be applied to overcome the negative impacts of social media. By understanding the value of time in the Qur'anic perspective, individuals can develop more disciplined and beneficial habits, both for this world and the hereafter.