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Dakwah communication within the hearing-impaired community in Gorontalo is conducted intensively, gradually fostering a good understanding of religion. This study aims to answer three questions: 1) How does dakwah communication affect the knowledge of the hearing-impaired community in Gorontalo? 2) What forms of dakwah communication are used within the hearing-impaired community in Gorontalo? This research is qualitative, employing a sociological-phenomenological approach. The data sources include instructors and religious leaders in the hearing-impaired community, deaf children, government officials, and community leaders. Data collection methods involve observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis follows three stages: data condensation, presentation, and verification. The findings highlight the importance of dakwah for the deaf and hard of hearing, focusing on two key aspects: internal aspects that include understanding monotheism, religious law, and ethical values, and external aspects that encompass justice, equality, humanity, societal obligations, personality development, social inclusion, and community development. The forms of dakwah communication utilized include sign language, written media, videos, multimedia, training workshops, online communities, and community activities.