Media Globalization and the Realization of a Unified Islamic Ummah
The complete phrase of the above title is “Media Globalization and the Realization of a Unified Islamic Ummah (A Look at Opportunities and Threats facing the Muslim World in the Process of Media Globalization)” The title is a research paper by Jamil Milani and Ali Amini in the journal of Islamic Ummah Studies, Volume 1, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2, Winter and Spring 2015, Pages 47-63. The following is an excerpt from its abstract.[1]
Communication in modern time
Globalization is a reality of our today’s world. This process has led to significant changes. The increasing development of various media ranging from satellite and digital networks to cyber space has transformed the world of communication. It is natural that this process brings with itself some opportunities and some threats.
Muslim world, current situation and unity
Besides pointing to the issue of globalization and the development of the communication era, the present study evaluated the status of the world of Islam in this process and provided strategies for making the best use of the current situation in order to achieve unity in the Muslim world and explicate Islamic standpoints.
Media as a measure
Enhancing media literacy, promoting media convergence in the Muslim world and explicating genuinely Islamic standpoints are among the measures that can be put on the agenda of media globalization.
Methodology
The present study was conducted based on a descriptive-analytical research design and through an extensive literature survey of library and internet resources.