The 9th International Da'wah Conference (IDACON) 2025

2025-06-20

Call for Abstracts

International Da’wah Conference (IDACON) 2025

Shaping the Future of Da’wah: Addressing Inequality, Advancing Inclusive Societies, and Driving Sustainable Development

Date: 2 October 2025

The Faculty of Da’wah and Communication (FDK) at Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga (UIN SUKA) warmly invites scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students to submit abstracts for the International Da’wah Conference (IDACON) 2025.

The conference highlights the expanding role of Da'wah in addressing persistent inequalities and social injustice. In an increasingly stratified world—characterized by economic disparity, social exclusion, political polarization, and environmental challenges—there is a growing need to reconceptualize Da'wah as a powerful and strategic force for social change. Inequality—whether in education, health, economic opportunity, or digital access—continues to shape the conditions of Indonesian communities and deepen cycles of poverty and vulnerability. These disparities are likely to influence mental health, migration, civic participation, and community cohesion. Within this complex landscape, Da'wah—through its applications in Islamic communication, management, counselling, community development, and social work—offers a contextually grounded and values-based framework to empower vulnerable groups and advocate for systemic change.

Despite the longstanding tradition of Da’wah, significant research gaps remain in understanding in the effectiveness, adaptability, and role of Da’wah practices in addressing inequalities and promoting sustainable development. Key questions include: How and in what way Da’wah practices address inequality and media manipulation in the digital age? What models of Da’wah practices can effectively address rising mental health needs among marginalized groups? How and in what ways faith-based or Da’wah institutions contribute to sustainable urban and rural development, especially in post-conflict or disaster-affected settings? How can Islamic values influence participatory governance, environmental action, and inclusive policy reform?

We welcome submissions from a wide range of disciplines and perspectives, including but not limited to:

  • Islamic Communication and Broadcasting (KPI):
    Da'wah and New Media Society: Islamic media and Muslim Gen-Z; Da'wah, Pesantren and social media engagement; and new trends in urban Muslim societies.
  • Islamic Counselling (BKI):

The Transformation of Da'wah in Islamic Counselling: Realizing Psychosocial Well-being and Family Resilience

  • Islamic Community Development (PMI):
    Caring Society in Muslim Communities: Advancing agenda for sustainable development and social cohesion.
  • Da’wah Management (MD):
    Managing Da'wah with Wisdom: Sustainable management approaches integrating Islamic values, local traditions, and global trends.
  • Social Work (IKS):
    Social Work in Times of Disruption: Addressing inequality, displacement, and the climate crisis through faith-based social work and community engagement.

Selected papers will be published in the IDACON proceedings and in Sinta-indexed journals affiliated with the Faculty of Da'wah and Communication:

  1. Kalijaga Journal of Communication (Sinta 3)
  2. Hisbah: Jurnal Bimbingan dan Dakwah Islam (Sinta 3)
  3. Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Islam (Sinta 2)
  4. Jurnal Manajemen Dakwah (Sinta 3)
  5. Welfare: Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial (Sinta 4)
  6. Jurnal Dakwah.
  7. The IDACON Proceedings

Submission Guidelines and Key Dates:

  • Abstract Length: 200–300 words
  • Language: English
  • Submission Deadline: 12 September 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: 15 September 2025
  • Full Paper Submission Deadline: 24 September 2025
  • Submission Portal/Email: https://bit.ly/Registration_9thIDACON

Conference Fee:

Presenter         : Rp. 500.000

Participant       : Rp: 100.000

 

The conference fee includes:  attendance of conference sessions, coffee breaks, lunch, and certificates.

Venue
Grand Rohan Jogja Hotel,
Jl. Raya Janti No.336, Modalan, Banguntapan, Kec. Banguntapan, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55198

Contact and Further Information:

For full details and updates, please visit: https://conference.uin-suka.ac.id/index.php/idacon/announcement/view/29

For inquiries, contact: Ulil (087887991412) atau Fendha (085743451414)