OFFSTONE JAN EDITION 2026

48 responsibility. When translated into digital communication, these elements support peace- building by fostering shared understanding and reinforcing ethical commitments. Closing Peace-building in the digital age is a continuous and often understated process. It unfolds through communication, cooperation, and the gradual formation of trust among diverse actors. Digital platforms, while frequently associated with conflict and polarisation, also offer unprecedented opportunities for ethical engagement and coalition-building. Islam provides a moral framework that aligns closely with these practices. Its emphasis on justice, trust, compassion, and responsible communication offers guidance for navigating digital spaces without reproducing division or hostility. By grounding global communication in ethical principles, peace-building becomes not an abstract ideal but a lived practice. Ultimately, peace in a globalised world is sustained not by silence or uniformity, but by principled communication and collective effort. Through thoughtful coalition-building and ethical engagement, digital spaces can become sites where peace is not only discussed but actively cultivated. BIBLIOGRAPHY Abdulrohim E-sor, Mahmudulhassan, Muhammad Abuzar, Elias Ahmed, Saif Uddin Ahmed Khondoker, Shikdar Mohammad Riazul, & Obydur Rahman. (2025). Islamic Communication In The 21st Century: Principles, Methods, Practices, Digital Transformation And Contemporary Applications . Bulletin of Islamic Research, 3 (4). https://doi.org/10.69526/bir.v3i4.354 Hirblinger, A. T., Hansen, J. M., Hoelscher, K., Kolås, Å., Lidén, K., & Oliveira Martins, B. (2023). Digital peacebuilding: A framework for critical - reflexive engagement . International Studies Perspectives, 24 (3), 265–284. https://doi.org/10.1093/isp/ekac015 John, S. F. (2025). Digital peacebuilding in other worlds: the local-digital nexus in Kenya and Nigeria. Peacebuilding , 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/21647259.2025.2583899 Schmidt, G. B., & Simha, A. (2025). Storytelling through social media: How organizations and leaders can support peacebuilding efforts. Business Horizons, 68 (4), 491–500. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bushor.2025.04.003