The Phenomenon of Julid Fi Sabilillah on Instagram as a Form of Rejection of Israel's Genocide against Palestine: A Critical Discourse Analysis

  • Syahda Fadliani Khoerunisa Department of Arabic Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia
  • Nadia Maelani Ulfah Department of Arabic Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia
  • Windy Yanti Department of Indonesian Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia
  • Ridha Ridha Department of Indonesian Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia
  • Fahmy Lukman Department of Indonesian Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47076/jkpis.v8i2.355
Keywords: Critical Discourse Analysis, Genocide, Israel, Julid Fi Sabilillah, Palestine

Abstract

Julid Fi Sabilillah emerged as a response to the massive genocide by Israel that began on October 7, 2023. This research aims to unveil the phenomenon of Julid Fi Sabilillah on Instagram using a critical discourse analysis approach and to explain its role and influence regarding the genocide committed by Israel against Palestine. The methodology employed in this study is qualitative, utilizing Norman Fairclough's critical discourse analysis model. The findings indicate that the phenomenon of Julid Fi Sabilillah on Instagram represents an effort by pro-Palestinian Indonesian citizens to resist Israel, triggered by the genocide that started on October 7, 2023. This is manifested through comments and posts laden with protests against Israel and calls for public participation. Julid Fi Sabilillah plays a role in undermining the morale of IDF (Israel Defense Forces) soldiers and countering their propaganda on social media, causing stress and disruption that leads them to lock and limit their Instagram accounts.

 

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Published
2025-10-18
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Khoerunisa, S., Ulfah, N., Yanti, W., Ridha, R., & Lukman, F. (2025). The Phenomenon of Julid Fi Sabilillah on Instagram as a Form of Rejection of Israel’s Genocide against Palestine: A Critical Discourse Analysis. Jurnal Kajian Peradaban Islam, 8(2), 161-168. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.47076/jkpis.v8i2.355
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Islamic Education, Culture, and Social Interaction
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