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45 ISLAMIC ETHICS AND PEACEBUILDING IN A DIGITALLY INTERCONNECTED WORLD By: Dr. Kartini Kamaruzzaman, Dr. Norsimaa Mustaffa, Prof. Madya Dr. Khairunneezam Mohd Noor, & Dr. Safiyyah Ahmad Sabri kartinikamaruzzaman@usim.edu.my The first author is a senior lecturer in the New Media Communications programme, Faculty of Leadership and Management. She was awarded with Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom (UK) in Media, Communication and Sociology. Her research focuses on digital activism, digital campaign as well as Islam and new media. ABSTRACT This article discusses peace-building in digital spaces through an Islamic ethical lens, highlighting how global communication enables peace and coalition-building, trust formation, and shared narratives. It argues that ethical communication, grounded in justice and compassion, allows diverse actors to collaborate across differences and cultivate peace in an interconnected world. Introduction Peace is rarely forged through grand declarations alone. More often, it emerges through sustained interaction, ethical communication, and the gradual formation of trust among individuals and communities. In today’s interconnected world, these processes increasingly take place within digital environments. Social media platforms, online networks, and communication technologies have reshaped how people express values, negotiate differences, and mobilise around shared concerns. Within this evolving landscape, Islam