Field Of Islamic Studies Research Articles

Absattar Haji Derbisali and the Importance of His Works for the Development of Islamic Studies in Kazakhstan

Religion is an essential element in the existence of society and the culture of the people. It embodies universal human values and principles for the realisation of public relations. From the beginning of Kazakhstan’s independence to the present day, the issue of the spread of different religions in Kazakhstan, including Islam, remains relevant. The research aims to study the activity and creativity of Absattar Haji Derbisali in the context of the development of Islamic studies in Kazakh society. General scientific methods, the method of analysis and synthesis, as well as special historical methods: ideographic, historical-genetic, problem-chronological and comparative-historical, were used. As a result, it was possible to describe the main stages in the biography of the scholar Absattar Haji Derbisali. The significance of his works and achievements in the field of Islamic studies and its dissemination in Kazakhstan were described. The study established that it was Absattar Haji Derbisali who was the founder of the Kazakh School of Arabic Studies. This indicates that the spread of Islam in the territory of Kazakhstan took place based on the approaches and methods of this scholar. It has been established that Islamology was little explored and did not develop in Kazakh society. Based on this it was proved that the role of Absattar Haji Derbisali in the development of Islamic studies was extremely high, which had a positive impact on the development of the independent state. It has been established that his approaches to the management and organization of society are a priority since they provide for the interests of various religious cells. The practical value of the study lies in the fact that its results can be used in the development of training programmes for Islamic studies or in the deepening of knowledge about the peculiarities of the development of Islam in the culture of Kazakhstan.

The Current State and Ways of Improving Islamic Education in the Republic of Kazakhstan

The active development of modern information and digital society activates the issues of prospects and the search for ways of high-quality training of applicants for higher education in the speciality “Islamic Studies” in Kazakhstan and the creation of a modern system of methodological tools for such training as a guarantee of success and competitiveness of specialists in the field of Islamic studies in modern conditions on the labour market. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the need to improve the system of methodological tools used in the process of preparing applicants for higher education in Kazakhstan. In the course of a study conducted at the Egyptian University of Islamic Culture Nur Mubarak (Almaty) and the College of the Astana Madrassa, a methodological system for training applicants for technical and professional, post-secondary, and higher education in the speciality “Islamic Studies” is developed. In the course of the study, a survey is conducted among students and teachers to examine the level of Islamic education in the Republic of Kazakhstan for the following components of the survey: motivation for learning, development of professional competencies, use of innovative technologies and techniques, ways to improve Islamic education, problems of Islamic education, social interest of the population regarding Islamic education. Recommendations for improving the quality of Islamic education are formulated. This research identifies potential advancements in the methodology for educating candidates at technical, vocational, post-secondary, and tertiary levels, with a focus on incorporating aspects of preparedness for Islamic education. The study's practical contribution lies in its development of an enhanced methodological framework. This framework aims to elevate the education of candidates pursuing technical and professional, post-secondary, and higher education, particularly in shaping future experts during their academic journey in Kazakhstan's specialized higher education institutions.

Epilogue: Asia as a Privileged Space of Inquiry in the Field of Islamic Studies

Epilogue: Asia as a Privileged Space of Inquiry in the Field of Islamic Studies

Strategi Peningkatan Mutu Pembalajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam

The purpose of this study is to identify the following: (1) Strategies for Enhancing the Quality of Islamic Religious Education at the Qon Gresik Islamic Vocational School; and (2) Factors That May Help or Hinder the Improvement of Islamic Religious Education at the Qon Gresik Islamic Vocational School. It is intended that this research will help the Qon Gresik Islamic Vocational School provide higher-quality Islamic religious instruction. This study employs a descriptive qualitative methodology. Interviews, observations, and documentation are methods used in data collection. The researcher is the tool used in the research. Descriptive analysis techniques are used in data analysis, which is the preparation of data for processing, justification, and analysis that happens concurrently with data collection. According to the research findings, there are a number of ways to raise the standard of Islamic religious education instruction, including through methodologies, learning procedures, habituation, and extracurricular activities. According to the fundamental principles of learning that educators generally apply, students at the Qon Gresik Islamic Vocational School participate in the learning process with high enthusiasm in the general knowledge learning process, especially more knowledge of the Islamic religion. This approach helps the school improve the quality of learning in the field of Islamic studies. Numerous tactics are employed, including placing a strong emphasis on assignments, enhancing the caliber of human resources—teachers—through training and education, and building up the infrastructure that supports education.

The Transformation of Islamic Studies: An Ethical and Methodological Analysis

The field of Islamic Studies, like any other discipline, necessitates ongoing research and refinement. However, the nature of this research- whether theoretical, empirical, or a combination of both- remains a critical question. This inquiry prompts a reconsideration of Islamic Studies, prompting a re-evaluation of its scope and methodological foundations. Historically rooted in a limited perspective that framed Islam solely as a religious phenomenon, this paper contends that such a narrow conception fails to capture the comprehensive essence of Islam, as portrayed in the Qur’an. Islam, according to the Qur’an, is a holistic worldview encompassing a way of life, a source of values, morals, laws, and universal principles crucial for cultural and civilisational development. The argument presented herein posits that the scope of Islamic Studies must transcend the confines of traditional religious studies. Instead, it advocates for a paradigm shift towards a more comprehensive examination that includes issues related to worldview, way of life, culture, and civilisation. This paper asserts the imperative need for a transformative approach in Islamic Studies, advocating for a broader research program that addresses the multifaceted dimensions of Islam. Utilising a qualitative method of content analysis, this paper aims to explore and analyse the scope and objectives of Islamic Studies, identifying research problems that extend beyond conventional religious frameworks. Ultimately, the paper seeks to situate Islamic Studies within a broader cultural and civilisational context, emphasising its role in fostering human and social development.

Difficulties in the Selection of Subjects in Islamic Sciences and their Solutions

All mega-level inventions are the result of research, and in the contemporary developed world, the research process continues in every field. In those countries by the start of school, the finding of the field of interest of the child is carried and he is put on the path of his interest. Due to this, he gets his education happily according to his aptitude and becomes expert of his field.
 In opposite to this, in our societies, students have to face different types of difficulties in the field of education. Fortunately, if anyone reaches a university-level education then the biggest difficulty he has to face in the BS, MS and even PhD level education is the selection of the topic for himself. Students face huge difficulties in the selection of their theses topic and seems very anxious in that situation. In the contemporary era, students have deficient in study. In our country there are few high quality libraries. If few libraries of high standard are present then there are few studying people at there. The high-standard libraries of the well repudiated universities of our country have a lesser number of students for studying purposes. The situation of the students of the Islamic department is alarming because most of the students in Islamic studies are not know the different fields of Islamic studies. Islamic studies have different fields which have been discussed in this article. If students become familiar with these fields and improve themselves then their difficulties will be overcome. This article will be helpful in this regard.

المنهجية التي اعتمدها الشيخ الشنقيطي في بيان الاعتضاد للأحاديث في تفسيره "أضواء البيان" دراسة تحليلية

Shaikh Shanqīṭī has been well known for his Encyclopedic, versatile, and scholarly personality. He has contributed in almost every field of Islamic studies, from Tafsīr, ʾUṣūl al-Tafsīr, Ḥadīth, Muṣṭalah al-Ḥadīth, Fiqh and ʾUṣūl al-Fiqh to ʿIlm al-Kalām. He has been famously known for His commentary on Quran named: “ʾAḍwāʿ al-Bayān fī Tafsīr al-Quran bi al-Quran” which is considered one of the best commentaries on the interpretation of Quran with the Quran. Although, this aspect has been considered by other commentators, interpreting every ʾāyah being restricted within the Quranic context, is the salient feature of this commentary. Another aspect that needs to be highlighted from this Tafsīr is the approach of Shaikh Shanqīṭī to consider a Ḥadīth reliable. He is the unique in applying this method in a way that he considers many things to strengthen a Ḍaʿīf Ḥadīth (weak) so be reliable. by doing this, he considers other branches of Islamic Studies playing their role in the process of Ḥadīth authentication. In fact, this approach is different from Muḥaddithīn (Ḥadīth scholars), who usually consider only ʾIsnād (chain of transmitters) to strengthen a Ḍaʿīf Ḥadīth. In this article, we will be trying to explore this aspect and highlight all those standards that can be considered to strengthen a Ḍaʿīf Ḥadīth from the perspective of Shaikh Shanqīṭī.

"منهجية البحث العلمي: تحليل نقدي لمنهجية العلوم الإسلامية المعاصرة في جنوب شرق آسيا"

This paper examines the importance of research techniques and methodologies within an Islamic framework of knowledge, the merits of both traditional and Western research methodological techniques, as well as proposes various recommendations for overcoming the limitations of the two approaches. In Southeast Asia, as well as other parts of the Muslim world, academic institutions often ignore the importance of research methodology as an instrument for determining solutions to particular problems. This is especially evident in the field of Islamic Studies. Generally speaking, many institutions of higher learning in Southeast Asia conduct research in the Islamic disciplines using traditional approaches and techniques. Although such approaches do have some merits, they have a number of disadvantages. Consequently, many scholars and students in the Islamic disciplines often face difficulties and challenges when conducting research due to the use of methodologies which lack innovativeness, efficiency and overall effectiveness. Hopefully, these efforts will lead towards the development of a new model which will be able to combine the strengths of both techniques, while at the same time minimizing their weaknesses.

Impact of brand equity and service quality on the reputation of universities and students’ intention to choose them: The case of IIUM and UIN

Background:Numerous studies have been carried out on the impacts of brand equity and service quality of higher education institutions (HEIs) on their reputation and students’ satisfaction. This research aimed to compare the impact of brand equity and service quality on universities’ reputations, namely Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) in Indonesia and International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in Malaysia, and Indonesian students’ intention to choose the universities, which is moderated by study expense (price). UIN and IIUM are HEIs with a similar university concept, and Indonesian students have recently shown a high interest in them. The two universities have faculties not only in the field of Islamic studies but in general fields of studies as well, which are usually held by non-Islamic Universities. Therefore, their competitiveness against non-Islamic universities, especially the University of Indonesia (UI) has increased.Methods:The statistical measurement tool used was structural equation modeling (SEM). The number of items stated in the questionnaire was 45. Therefore, minimum data to be collected were 5 × 45 or 225 which rounded up to 228 from Indonesian students at UIN and IIUM (114 UIN students, and 114 Indonesian student respondents from IIUM).Results:The study results show that the universities’ reputations are strongly affected by their brand equity and service quality, which then affect students’ intention to choose the universities. Students had a higher intention to choose IIUM than UIN. The limitation of this research is that the effect of study expense on the intention of Indonesian students to study at UIN or IIUM has not yet been conducted. It will be conducted in the next study.Conclusions:These results are expected to be useful to UIN, IIUM, and especially Politeknik Negeri Jakarta (PNJ) in determining a strategy to enhance their reputations and the intention of Indonesian students to study there.

Research Methodology Mastery for Conducting an Islamic Studies Undergraduate Final-Year Project at UiTM Shah Alam

The acquisition of research methodology is a crucial competency typically attained by seasoned scholars in academia. However, it is necessary to assess the level of research methodology proficiency among undergraduate students to adequately prepare them for the completion of their final year project, which is a mandatory component for graduation. This study aimed to examine the mastery level of research methodology in preparation for conducting an undergraduate final-year project. The study included a sample of respondents (n=228) who were final-year students in Islamic studies at UiTM Shah Alam. An online questionnaire was employed as a tool for data collection, while IBM SPSS Statistics was used for data analysis. The data underwent analysis using descriptive statistics and the Friedman test. The descriptive statistics indicates “information management” (Good: 53.9 percent, Excellent: 32 percent) as the highest frequency of mastery level compared to “instrumentation procedure”, and “sampling technique” mastery level. The Friedman test indicates a significant difference in “information management” (mean rank: 2.56) which is better than “sampling technique” (mean rank: 1.66) and “instrumentation procedure” (mean rank: 1.77) with χ2(2)137.1, ρ<.05. This study suggests that there is a need for improvement in the aspects of research methodology, specifically in “sampling techniques” and “instrumentation procedures”, particularly among undergraduate students in the field of Islamic studies. This study proposes the implementation of effective pedagogical strategies and a comprehensive curriculum to enhance proficiency in research methodology for future academic pursuits.

Impact of brand equity and service quality on the reputation of universities and students' intention to choose them: The case of IIUM and UIN.

Background: Numerous studies have been carried out on the impacts of brand equity and service quality of higher education institutions (HEIs) on their reputation and students' satisfaction. This research aimed to compare the impact of brand equity and service quality on universities' reputations, namely Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) in Indonesia and International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in Malaysia, and Indonesian students' intention to choose the universities, which is moderated by study expense (price). UIN and IIUM are HEIs with a similar university concept, and Indonesian students have recently shown a high interest in them. The two universities have faculties not only in the field of Islamic studies but in general fields of studies as well, which are usually held by non-Islamic Universities. Therefore, their competitiveness against non-Islamic universities, especially the University of Indonesia (UI) has increased. Methods: The statistical measurement tool used was structural equation modeling (SEM). The number of items stated in the questionnaire was 45. Therefore, minimum data to be collected were 5 × 45 or 225 which rounded up to 228 from Indonesian students at UIN and IIUM (114 UIN students, and 114 Indonesian student respondents from IIUM). Results: The study results show that the universities' reputations are strongly affected by their brand equity and service quality, which then affect students' intention to choose the universities. Students had a higher intention to choose IIUM than UIN. The limitation of this research is that the effect of study expense on the intention of Indonesian students to study at UIN or IIUM has not yet been conducted. It will be conducted in the next study. Conclusions: These results are expected to be useful to UIN, IIUM, and especially Politeknik Negeri Jakarta (PNJ) in determining a strategy to enhance their reputations and the intention of Indonesian students to study there.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENTS' ATTENTION AND INTEREST IN LEARNING ON STUDENTS' PAI LEARNING OUTCOMES IN THE FIRST MIDDLE SCHOOL OF DARUSSALAM MEDAN LABUHAN

Parental attention has a great relationship with children's learning activities. With the attention of parents, children will be more active and more enthusiastic in learning. The background of this research problem is that ideally a child can have a good Islamic education learning achievement if the child gets high or sufficient attention from his parents. Because, a child, especially in the period of development, certainly needs a trusted figure who can guide, direct and be a role model.This study aims to determine: (1) the quality of parental attention to children's learning in the field of Islamic education at Junior high school Darussalam Medan Labuhan, (2) student interest in learning in the field of Islamic education at Junior high school Darussalam Medan Labuhan, and (3) the relationship between parental attention and interest learning on student achievement in the field of Islamic Studies at Junior high school Darussalam Medan Labuhan.This research is a quantitative research. The analysis used in this research is correlation. This technique is used to connect the measurement results between two different variables in order to determine and obtain information about the degree of relationship that occurs between the two variables. The correlation technique used in this study is serial correlation.

Peningkatan Akreditasi Jurnal Nasional bidang Studi Islam

The purpose of this activity is to describe the implementation of the preparation of the Ulumuddin Journal: Journal of Islamic Studies or UJII from FAI UCY to become an Islamic studies journal that has increased its level of accreditation. In it there are several activities that are summarized in the UJII National Journal Accreditation Improvement Program which are based on the findings in the self-evaluation of the journal in the field of Islamic studies itself. A number of Journal activities based on the Open Journal System (OJS) version 3 have had an impact on journals and faculties that oversee their management.

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Analisis Kritis Pasal 156 (C) KHI Mengenai Pemindahan Hak Asuh Anak dalam Konteks Penelantaran oleh Ibu: Perspektif Maqāshid Al-Syarī’ah

Purpose – This study aimed to perform a critical analysis of Article 156 (c) of the Indonesian Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI), which exhibited a legal loophole. The article failed to clearly and unequivocally address the situation where the mother might be capable of caring for the child but the father, despite having the means, refused to provide support. Consequently, in cases where the mother lacked sufficient income, the child could be left abandoned.
 Methods – This research falls under the category of literature review within the field of Islamic studies, employing a qualitative normative approach. The methodology utilized for data processing and drawing conclusions was content analysis.
 Findings – The findings of the study underscored the necessity of examining the aforementioned issues through the lens of maqāshid al-syarī'ah, as they are intricately linked to the question of whether the mother's custody should be upheld or if it is more beneficial to transfer it to the party with similar custodial rights. This perspective is crucial as it considers the overarching objectives and principles of Islamic law, guiding the decision-making process towards outcomes that align with the broader aims of justice, welfare, and protection of the child's best interests.
 Research implications –The theoretical implications encompass the potential expansion of concepts and legal thoughts in Islamic law concerning the protection of children's rights, and provide a foundation for critical reflection on existing legal frameworks. Thus, the research findings may aid in the development of a more inclusive theory of Islamic law that aligns with principles of humanity and justice.
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 Originality/value – This study addresses a notable gap in Indonesian Islamic law concerning child custody rights, specifically regarding maternal abandonment. By critically analyzing Article 156 (c) of the Indonesian Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI), the research identifies a legal loophole affecting children's welfare when mothers lack sufficient support. Unlike previous studies, this research integrates maqāshid al-syarī’ah principles, offering a comprehensive perspective.

Who Defines Islam? Critical Perspectives on Islamic Studies

This paper endeavors to answer the question of who defines Islam as an academic discipline. Firstly, it discusses the epistemic authority of producers and transmitters of knowledge about Islam. It is argued here that, despite modernization, religious scholars and learning centers in the Muslim world still define, to a certain extent, the main curriculum of texts and interpretations of the Muslim tradition within the discipline of Islamic studies. Furthermore, Western scholars of Islamic studies must navigate between the demands of politics and identity, which put pressure on the discipline. Secondly, this article maps the major models and approaches of Islamic studies at work today. In particular, this section highlights the diversity of research norms and practices in Europe. Finally, multiple critiques produced by decolonial, historicist, and theological views within the field of Islamic studies are shown to be complementary rather than exclusivist.

Integrasi Teknologi Baru dalam Meningkatkan Pendidikan Islam di Indonesia

Islamic Studies teachers face challenging challenges Based on the understanding that the duties and responsibilities of religious teachers are more than onerous, globalization which has become part of people's lives causes difficulties for teachers. Challenges for teachers today are different from the past. It is necessary that we do a lot in the form of skills and strategies to ensure that teachers are always in their best role. There is a need for a variety of instructional approaches, methods, and course materials in the field of Islamic Studies. Among these are aqidah (Islamic beliefs), sabi'ah (Islamic ethics), fiqh (Islamic law), the Koran, and Islamic history. With this in mind, it was necessary for the author to research and articulate this research in order to spend a lot of time in class using the "chalk and talk" technique to explain topics such as prayer, pilgrimage, and Islamic history. Therefore, the use of ICT in the classroom is certainly very possible, such as the use of laptops and internet connections. Many academics teaching Islamic Studies rarely use any kind of digital technology, according to previous research. This method is based on concrete field data and literature, and collects data, classifies, analyzes or processes the data, and outputs the situation objectively, taking books, magazines, newspapers, etc. as related issues, carried out by steps on these root causes.

Did Islamic Law Cause Islamic Civilization to Decline?

The question of why Islamic ‘civilization’ declined, and the theories proposed to provide an answer to that question constitute a significant topic of discussion within the field of Islamic studies. This paper focuses on one of the theories advanced to deal with this important question, a theory which claims that ‘the all-embracing Islamic law was one of the primary causes behind Islamic civilization’s decline and its inability to revive’. In an effort to scrutinize the integrity of this theory as it is presented by Saunders, the present work analyzes relevant literature. This paper finds that such a theory relies heavily on certain assumptions of 18th and 19th century Orientalists. Most importantly, it argues that such a theory is self-contradictory because if it was Islamic law that caused the decline of Islamic ‘civilization,’ it could have not allowed it to rise in the first place.

The Naquib al-Attas Educational Thought In Contemporary Islamic Education

Islamic education as one of the recognized scientific disciplines and has attracted the interest of the participants, especially for students who want to study it seriously. However, this field of study and discipline is not fast enough in its development, when compared to the number of other fields of Islamic studies. Even so, the portrait of Islamic education can actually be described in various perspectives. For example, from the educational perspective of Naquib al-Attas. This study aims to explore the educational concept of Naquib Al Attas in terms of the meaning and purpose of education, curriculum and educational methods as well as the authority and role of the teacher. The research uses a descriptive approach. This is done to be able to reveal the concept of education in Naquib Al Attas' thought based on reading related books and articles. The results of this study indicate that the thoughts of Naquib Al Attas tend to be selectively reconstructive which seeks to present an integrated Islamic education system. While in the Al Attas Curriculum seeks to integrate Science (Fardhu Ain and Fardu Kifayah), so the method used is the cultivation of Adab (Faith-Science-Charity).

Educational Tradition of Ijāzah in Islamic History with Reference to Persian Milieu

From the earliest periods of Islamic history and civilization, the educational system was originally religious in nature. It began with the mosque as its centre, from which other educational institutions such as the maktab, the bayt al-hikmah, the majālis, the dār al-‛ulūm, and the madāris gradually developed. In addition, from the vast fields of medicine, astronomy and the devotional sciences emerges the advent of hospitals, observatories, and the zāwiyah within Sūfī fraternities. In the aforementioned educational institutions, students were trained in different fields of Islamic studies that systematically includes both transmitted and applied subjects by their professors. Moreover, they were able to select their professors as they wished. When they had completed their studies, according to a certain level of proficiency to the professor’s satisfaction, they would traditionally be accorded a ‘licence to teach’, a so-called ijāzah, either by one professor or by more than one. It is this ijāzah tradition which has a long history in Muslim education, which deserved special attention where the Persian milieu were part of this tradition right from the beginning; and in some places until the present day. Ijāzah tradition played a very significant role not only among Muslims but also among other religions; therefore, this article studies this unique educational tradition with special reference to Persian milieu.
 Keywords: Education, ijāzah, Islamic civilization, Islamic history, Persian milieu