The Communication Style of Anies Baswedan from an Islamic Perspective, Journal For Islamic Studies, UIN Yogyakarta

By M. Arif Alkhawwash, Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University (UIN Sunan Kalijaga), Yogyakarta April 4, 2025

Abstract

This study explores Anies Baswedan’s communication style from an Islamic perspective, focusing on aspects such as politeness, honesty, fairness and equality. In Islam, effective communication is emphasized through high moral and ethical principles. Through analysis of speeches, public interactions, and responses to contemporary issues, this study highlights how Anies Baswedan applies Islamic values in his communication style.

Method

The research method used in this research uses literature review, using data collection techniques in this research, namely observation, literature study and documentation.

Results

The results of the study show that there are six things in Anies Baswedan’s communication, which include politeness and politeness, respect for the person he is speaking to, openness and transparency, avoiding slander and backbiting, consistency between words and deeds, and social awareness.

Implications

The implications of these findings is the importance of understanding how public figures such as Anies Baswedan can strengthen moral and ethical values in their public communication, in accordance with Islamic principles. Further research is needed to deepen understanding of the relationship between public communication and religious values in a broader context.

Download the whole article here.

This post is based on M. Arif Alkhawwash (2025) “The Communication Style of Anies Baswedan from an Islamic Perspective”, al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies, 8(1), pp. 1794–1801. doi: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v8i1.1374. Featured image credit: Instagram.com/mutiarabaswedan via 9 Momen Kebersamaan Anies Baswedan dan Anaknya, Ayah Panutan!

In related news:

• Where Does Anies Baswedan Stand on Indonesia’s Foreign Policy? Of the three Indonesian presidential candidates, the former Jakarta governor has promised the largest break with President Joko Widodo’s approach, Noto Suoneto https://thediplomat.com/2024/01/where-does-anies-baswedan-stand-on-indonesias-foreign-policy/
• Reassessing Anies Baswedan’s Legacy in Jakarta: Institutionalising Collaboration to Address Urban Challenges, Najwa Abdullah https://fulcrum.sg/tag/anies-baswedan/
• Jakarta in Indonesia’s 2024 Election: Going Against the Electoral Grain, 12 Mar 2024, Ian Wilson https://fulcrum.sg/jakarta-in-indonesias-2024-election-going-against-the-electoral-grain/
• Anies Has Become a Symbol of Opposition Through His Criticism, Ahmad Alfian, 16 March 2025 https://rmol.id/politik/read/2025/03/16/659936/anies-jadi-simbol-oposisi-lewat-kritikan
• Anies Disagrees With (VP) Gibran: Is the Demographic Bonus Really a Blessing? https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2025/04/22/13194041/anies-beda-dengan-gibran-benarkah-bonus-demografi-jadi-berkah