Embodied Qur’anic Ethics in Interfaith Dialogue on the ‘Login’ YouTube Podcast

Abstract

In digitally networked societies, interfaith discourse increasingly unfolds in informal, algorithm-driven platforms such as YouTube, reshaping traditional modes of religious engagement. This study explores how Qur’anic ethical values ta’aruf (mutual recognition), tasamuh (tolerance), rahmah (compassion), and ‘adl (justice) are embodied in the Login YouTube podcast, a widely viewed Indonesian talk show featuring cross-religious dialogue. Using a qualitative content analysis approach, the research draws on one representative episode where six religious leaders (Muslim, Catholic, Protestant, Buddhist, Hindu, and Confucian) engage in dialogical conversations about faith, identity, and pluralism. Transcripts were thematically coded, and verbal as well as non-verbal cues were analyzed to assess emotional tone, inclusivity, and ethical coherence. Findings indicate that the discourse was marked by emotional resonance, reciprocal listening, and the absence of provocation or doctrinal contestation. Each speaker expressed faith-based values in ways that affirmed plural coexistence and shared humanity. The study contributes to both Qur’anic ethics and digital media scholarship by demonstrating how lived theology can emerge within popular culture formats. It argues that platforms like Login do not merely reflect religious tolerance but actively perform it, offering a model for ethical, inclusive digital da‘wah.