ANALISIS PESAN KOMUNIKASI ISL AM DALAM KITAB MUKHTASOR IHYA' ULUMUDDIN KARYA IMAM AL-GHAZALI

Abstract

This study analyzes the Islamic communication messages contained in the book
Mukhtasor Ihya' Ulumuddin by Imam al-Ghazali. This book is a summary of Ihya'
Ulumuddin and encapsulates the essence of comprehensive Islamic teachings, covering
aspects such as aqidah (creed), sharia (Islamic law), and akhlaq (ethics). The primary focus
of this research is to identify and understand how al-Ghazali formulates and conveys
religious messages through his use of language, argumentative structure, and narrative style.
The study aims to conceptualize the Islamic communication messages found within
Mukhtasor Ihya' Ulumuddin. A qualitative content analysis method was employed, utilizing
a descriptive-analytical approach to the text. The findings indicate that the Islamic
communication messages in Mukhtasor Ihya' Ulumuddin are characterized by the use of
persuasive and profound language and an emphasis on the correlation between knowledge
and action.