Political Coercion and its Role in the Spread of the Culture of Banality in Islamic Societies, and the Islamic Da'wah Methodology for its Treatment

This study investigates the socio-political dynamics between political coercion and the proliferation of the "culture of banality" within contemporary Islamic societies. While traditional discourses often treat cultural decline as a purely moral or individual issue, this research argues that the systematic marginalization of intellectual depth is a strategic structural byproduct of restrictive political environments. Using a conceptual-analytical approach, the paper identifies the causal link where political coercion (Independent Variable) leads to a contraction of the public sphere, forcing collective consciousness to retreat into "safe," banal interests (Dependent Variable). Furthermore, the study critiques current Da’wah methodologies for failing to address these structural roots. It proposes a revitalized, interventionist Da’wah framework grounded in "Critical Consciousness" and "Media Literacy." By shifting from normative preaching to an educational model, the proposed methodology aims to reclaim the intellectual integrity of the Muslim mind and counter the systematic spread of manufactured triviality.

Political Coercion; Culture of Banality

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