Da’i (Muslim Preachers) Idols, Fatwas, and Political Constellations: Empirical Study of Millennial Generation Perspective

This study aims to track the phenomenon of da'i (Muslim Preachers) idols among millennial generation and its impact on dynamics accepting contemporary fatwas constellation leader elections in Indonesia. The da'wah transformation from traditional methods digital media is increasingly adding changing youth's perspective responding life's problems, such as religious political constellations. uses mixed research. data collection technique used google Forms by taking 95 respondents, semi-structured interviews with five informants using random sampling criteria enjoy listening da'wah. Data analysis applies theory Miles Huberman following steps: collection, display, reduction, conclusion. research results show several essential points, including; 1) There an urgency need for studies filling pressure problems faced generation, 2) Communication style material substance are more important than intellectuality a preacher, 3) In context certain fatwas, Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) preferred be reference their idol, 4) choosing leader, they prefer individual ijtihad public figure or institutional ijtihad, 5) Digital contributes significantly character strengthening, 6) Da'wah themes vary according needs listeners, 7) characteristics idol including polite, wise, humble, broad-minded, moderate, good communication, akhlakul karimah