Indonesian Muslim Scholars Research Articles

Intellectual Ethnography of Indonesian Muslims

Even though science is considered neutral, the struggle to Islamize science continues to be carried out by Muslim intellectuals. Al Attas is one of the critical intellectuals in this field whose influence has significantly impacted a group of Indonesian Muslim scholars within the INSISTS community. One of the INSISTS figures concerned about the Islamization of knowledge is Hamid Fahmy Zarkasyi. This study attempts to discuss why and how this Islamization was carried out by Indonesian intellectual Muslim. This study uses ethnographic methods in the INSISTS community with literature studies. This research shows that the involvement of Muslim intellectuals in islamization is related to the intention of da’wah, the implementation of the Islamic Worldview, and is made possible by the socio-cultural situation of a democratic Indonesia. The strategy of Islamization of knowledge is carried out by focusing on young intellectual regeneration, writing, and the presence of charisma that supports this vision. Theoretically, this study strengthens Sherry Ortner’s opinion that agency is formed by three components of intention and socio-cultural construction and adds a charisma component as the fourth component that includes agency.

Deciphering QS. al-Maidah: 51 in Qur'an, Liberation & Pluralism: Analyzing the Interpretation of the Word Auliya' through Farid Esack's Perspective

The interpretation of the term "leader" in reference to "auliya'" mentioned in Qs. al-Maidah: 51 has been a topic of debate among Indonesian Muslim scholars. In contrast to Farid Esack, who appears to lack understanding regarding the definition of leadership as it pertains to this verse, his focus remains firmly fixed on issues more relevant to the South African context. This study endeavors to propose Farid Esack's interpretation of the term auliya' in Qs. al-Maidah: 51, as it pertains to the South African context. Specifically, it examines his exploration of the word's meaning and delves into the implications of his unique perspective. This goal can be used as an alternative to other interpretations related to the word auliya' in Qs. al-Maidah. 51: 51. The research is a qualitative research with literature data which is analysed descriptively. The main data in this research is the meaning of the word auliya' in the book Qur'an Liberation & Pluralism by Farid Esack. The analysis of Esack's meaning presentation is conducted by examining the literature by revisionist mufassirs. The findings of this investigation conclude that Farid Esack, based on his liberation hermeneutics, interprets the term auliya to connote collaboration and solidarity. The implication of Esack's interpretation is that it is impermissible for a Muslim to collaborate with non-Muslims unless he does not forsake Muslims, intends to safeguard believers, has entered into a peace treaty with believers, and refrains from fighting against them. When contextualized within South Africa, Esack contends that a believer can cooperate with non-Muslims if it promotes the well-being of Muslims and combats racist conduct, oppression and injustice. However, to ascertain the pertinence of utilizing these interpretations within the Indonesian context, additional research is imperative. This study solely focuses on scrutinizing the outcomes and consequences of Esack's interpretation.

The Workshop on Cattle Breeding and Fattening in an Effort to Increase the Human Development Index in Sijunjung Regency

The Human Development Index (HDI) is an important indicator to measure a country's progress in improving the welfare of its people. Compared to other Southeast Asian countries, Indonesia's HDI is still low. To improve Indonesia's HDI, the livestock sector, especially cattle breeding and fattening, can contribute significantly. ICMI (Indonesian Muslim Scholars Association) in collaboration with the Department of Agroindustry developed a high-quality and sustainable cattle breeding and fattening program. The goal of this collaboration is to improve cattle breeding and raising skills and support sustainable agricultural development. The solution of this collaboration is the improvement of participants' knowledge and skills on better livestock technology so as to increase the productivity and quality of beef cattle especially in Sijunjung Regency.

Strengthening Digitalization of Msmes through the Ciamik Application for Alisa Khadija Diy

The Khadija Muslim Women Entrepreneurs Association (ALISA) is a community of Muslim women entrepreneurs under the Indonesian Muslim Scholars Association (ICMI). This community service activity (PKM) aims to produce output through a simple accounting system called the "CIAMIK" application. This application will make it easier for ALISA Khadijah ICMI DIY members in the process of preparing financial reports, as well as providing accurate information in business development. This PKM program collaborates with the Khadija DIY Muslim Women Entrepreneurs Association (ALISA). This PKM activity is carried out through regular training and mentoring regarding the operation of accounting applications, financial report analysis, and financial management for MSMEs. Implementing this mentoring activity provides an understanding for ALISA Khadijah ICMI DIY members to be able to operate and apply the CIAMIK application to help business processes.

Fasilitasi Musyawarah Daerah VII Ikatan Cendekiawan Muslim se-Indonesia (ICMI) Organisasi Daerah Kabupaten Wonosobo

The Indonesian Muslim Scholars Association (ICMI) is a community organization that is Islamic, Indonesian, cultural, scientific, and intellectual. ICMI aspires to realize a moral and competitive civil society life order, so that it is prosperous outwardly and mentally. This research was motivated by the curiosity of researchers to find out the contribution of ICMI Wonosobo Regency to the lives of Muslims in Wonosobo. This paper is a qualitative field research, and is analyzed excitively. Conducted on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in Wonosobo Regency, with the object of research ICMI Regional Deliberation VII Wonosobo Regency Regional Organization, and the research subjects consisted of the activity committee, ICMI Wonosobo regency administrators, and several organizations, which involved 27 responses. The results of this activity show that the existence of the Indonesian Muslim Scholars Association (ICMI) in Wonosobo Regency implicitly has an impact on the community through inspiration. The idea emerged from the Indonesian Muslim Scholars Association in Wonosobo Regency to be able to advance Muslims themselves. The real impact can be proven by the large number of cadres of the Association of Scholars who enter the government bureaucracy with expertise in their respective fields. The conclusion focuses on the importance of the Indonesian Association of Muslim Scholars and its contribution and implications for the expansion of community empowerment in the social domain of the community. This research contributes to more specific future research directions and their contribution to sustainable human resource development.

The Paradigm of Islamic Prophetic Thought Perspective of Kuntowijoyo and Musa Asy'arie

Abstract
 In Islam, a very well-known adage appears that the Qur'an will always be relevant to be applied at any time and place, shalih li kulli zaman wa makan. Departing from this adage, Muslim scientists from the classical era to today's contemporary era, always try to make contextual interpretation of the verses of the Qur'an so that the messages remain relevant in addressing every societal need according to their respective space and time. respectively. This was done by two Indonesian Muslim scholars, namely Kuntowijoyo and Musa Asy'arie. Both Kuntowijoyo and Musa Asy'arie share the same scientific commitment, namely responding to the challenges of the times by returning to the fundamental Islamic doctrines contained in the Qur'an. The two scholars carry a re-reading of the Islamic religion, especially the Qur'an, with a prophetic spirit or paradigm. This article discusses the prophetic thoughts of Islam Kuntowijoyo and Musa Asy'arie as well as the similarities and differences between the two by using contextualist, historical, and philosophical critical approaches.

Preaching Moderate Islam in Contemporary Indonesia Through The Concept of Islam Rahmatan Li al ‘Alamin : A Study of Kia Hasyim Muzadi’s Thought

<p>This article attempts to analyze how Indonesian Muslim scholars, such as Kiai Hasyim Muzadiwith his Nahdlatul Ulama background, not only profoundly understand the term of Moderate Islam but also implement this term within the Indonesian context. Data were obtained from interviews with Kiai Hasyim’s friends, family and documents on his unpublished textual speeches, notes, and comments on media. This study showed that moderate Islam is a term that has different meanings and has raised an intense debate among Muslim scholars. For instance, some Muslim scholars and activists in the United States even try to avoid using this term, and some use it with high caution. Unlike their colleagues in other countries, Indonesian scholars use this term as an icon of their activism and to label their respected organizations appropriated with this term. Using the Qur’anic term of Islam Rahmatan lil Alamin, Kiai Hasyim Muzadi introduces and promotes the moderate Islamic teachings to Indonesian Muslim and global societies. He believes that the core of Islamic teaching is in its moderate teachings and values. He argues that only with this moderate values and teaching, Islam will respond to the contextual problem faced by Muslims in the World.</p>

Religious Dialogue and Astronomy from the Perspective of Indonesian Muslim Scholars

Dialogue between religion and science is a necessity, because both of them can mutually reinforce the sources of Islamic law. The astronomical approach in the study of hadith makes a significant contribution to the development of astronomy. This article aims to examine the thoughts of an Indonesian Muslim scholar, namely Syamsul Anwar, who offers the concept of the interconnection of astronomy with hadith (especially astronomical hadith). This type of research is a literature by conducting a descriptive analysis of Syamsul Anwar's thoughts. The results of the study show that his contribution to the study of astronomy through an astronomical approach is able to strengthen understanding of the position of a hadith not only from a shari'ah perspective but at the same time being able to explain the meaning of a text using scientific principles (science). The study shows the importance of contextualization and interconnection between Islamic scholarship and other scientific fields. Thus, the efforts that have been made by Syamsul Anwar further strengthen the importance of dialogue between religion and science

The Art of Logic in Muslim Scholarship: A Study of Mantiq Transmission and Reception in Indonesia

Although the Islamic art of logic (mantiq) has circulated for more than two centuries in Indonesia, the mantiq works and their functions obtain little academic attention. In this regard, the article aims to study how the mantiq works entered and spread in Indonesia and what functions they play in Islamic educational and scholarship settings. This writing employs a qualitative-historical approach by reading critically primary and secondary works of literature related to the study of logics in the Muslim world, especially in Indonesia, in order to analyze how those logical concepts and scholarship spread and are used in Islamic scholarly works in Indonesia. In the end, the article finds that the spread and development of mantiq works in Indonesia primarily stem from the international learning networks of Indonesian Muslim scholars (ʿulama’), centered in Mecca, Madina, and Cairo. The Indonesian ʿulama, who used to study in the Middle East, brought the mantiq to Indonesia. It is instrumental and required knowledge for understanding scientific and scholarly traditions in Islam, such as Islamic law (fiqh) and theology (kalam). Furthermore, mantiq plays a crucial role as an instrument for academic debates among scholars from different religious affiliations on whether religious or non-religious topics.

HERMENEUTIKA DOUBLE MOVEMENT FAZLUR RAHMAN DAN SIGNIFIKANSINYA TERHADAP PENAFSIRAN KONTEKSTUAL AL-QUR’AN

Using hermeneutics as a method of contextual interpretation has begun to be massive in Indonesia, although its compatibility is still debatable. The double movement hermeneutics initiated by Fazlur Rahman is one of the methods widely adopted by Indonesian Muslim scholars in their research. This study tries to investigate the extent to which Fazlur Rahman's theory of double movement influences the development of contextual interpretation theory in Indonesia. This article uses the library research method by operationalizing the historical theory of Kuntowijoyo's thought in order to understand the development of thought more comprehensively. This study concludes that Rahman's double movement hermeneutics provides the basis for the emergence of contextual interpretation theories in Indonesia, such as The Ma'nā cum Maghzā theory and The Tafsīr Maqāshidī theory. The last two theories combine hermeneutics with the Ulūmul Qur'ān and Maqāsid Syarī’ah to formulate a contextual interpretation in Indonesia.

Etic and politic implications in 99 Cahaya di Langit Eropa as a travel literature

This study aims to show the hidden agenda in the 99 Cahaya di Langit Eropa as a travel literature. The method used is divided into two, namely data collection methods and data analysis methods. The data in this study are in the form of statements about the content, nature, characteristics, condition of something or symptoms, or statements about the relationships between something and something else. Data analysis methods used in this study are historical methods, comparisons, and logical inference. This research shows that the 99 Cahaya di Langit Eropa has ethical and political implications which are the fundamental agenda in travel stories. The ethical implications of this novel are first, by demeaning Indonesia, this novel follows the ethical violations committed by Western orientalism. Second, by demeaning the West, this novel also commits the same ethical violation, namely demeaning other nations. The political implication of this novel is an attempt to free oneself from the hegemony of colonial orientalism, to elevate the dignity of the colonized nation. The answer to liberation offered to Indonesia is a typical answer given by Indonesian Muslim scholars, namely by making Indonesia an Islamic country that is Western and Islamic West. Indonesia is understood as a nation that still must be westernized and at the same time Muslimized.Keywords: ethical implications, political implications, travel literature, West, Islam

Yahudi di Indonesia: Analisis Interpretasi Nawawi al-Bantani dalam Kitab Marāḥ Labīd

Jews in Indonesia: An Analyst of the Interpretation of Jewish Verses in the Book of Marāḥ Labīh by Nawawi al-Bantani The work of interpretation of the Qur'an is one of the writings that has had a major influence on the formation of the ideology of the world's Muslims. Indonesia with a Muslim majority community also experiences this. Indonesia has many credible Muslim scholars in various fields, one of which is in the interpretation of the Qur'an. Nawawi al-Bantani is one of the Indonesian Muslim scholars who is engaged in the study of the interpretation of the Qur'an. The book of Marāḥ Labīh is a concrete proof. This article aims to examine Nawawi's interpretation when dealing with Jewish verses in the Qur'an. The descriptive-analytic method is used as a step to solve the existing problems. The results of this study indicate that Nawawi al-Bantani's interpretation of Marāḥ Labīh is anti-Semitic even though Nawawi did not contextualize his interpretation of the Jews of his time. The character and character of the Jews are expressed clearly and with determination, only a few Jews realize their mistakes

Pengembangan Model Buku Ajar Fikih Moderat di Madrasah

The efforts of PAI teachers in realizing interesting, contextual and effective fiqh learning towards strengthening the character of moderate Muslims for madrasa students encountered obstacles, including the existence of textbooks that tended to be puritanical. In addition, most of the books used are only printed books with unattractive designs. For this reason, it is necessary to develop the process through development research (R&D) whose procedure uses the Plomp design (2010) with 5 stages, namely: 1) investigation, 2) design, 3) construction, 4) evaluation, 5) implementation. Meanwhile, so that the resulting textbooks can be more contextual and effective in strengthening the character of moderate Muslims for students, the textbooks are prepared by internalizing Indonesian Fiqh thinking with 2 choices of methods, namely: 1) the existing teaching materials are not changed, the content remains the same. with the discussion of classical Islamic books (books), but given additional contextualization explanations that are in accordance with Islamic moderation thinking, or b) teaching materials are changed in content according to the latest ijtihad of contemporary scholars and the creative traditions of Indonesian Muslim scholars who present law - Islamic law according to the situation and conditions of contemporary Muslim society.

TATA KERJA PEMBENTUKAN FATWA-FATWA MUI: Melacak Karakteristik Ushul Fiqh MUI dalam Memutuskan Hukum

Abstract: The Indonesian Ulama Council is a forum or assembly that brings together scholars, zu'ama> and Indonesian Muslim scholars to unite the movements and steps of Indonesian Muslims in realizing common goals. The Indonesian Ulema Council was established on July 26, 1975 in Jakarta. The presence of MUI as a place of reference for Muslims in Indonesia in dealing with and resolving and deciding a law that occurs in Indonesian society is a necessity. Therefore, there have been many legal fatwas born from this organization since the beginning until this modern era. Be it in matters of religious practice, social, economics, science, medicine and even the political realm. The development of Islamic legal thought in Indonesia faces complex dynamics due to the unique socio-political system that exists. Thus, the MUI fatwa itself is not uncommon or often counter-productive both externally and internally by Muslims themselves. The author in this study intends to critically describe the MUI fatwa itself, both in terms of its existence and its manhaj. Key word: Indonesian Ulema Council, Fatwa, Us{u>l Fiqh, Ijtiha>d

Saudi Arabia and Indonesian Networks: On Islamic and Muslim Scholars

This article studies Saudi Arabia–trained Indonesian Islamic scholars, both past and present. It also discusses Saudi Arabia’s non-Islamic studies Indonesian Muslim scholars. Since past centuries, Muslims on the Malay–Indonesian archipelago has journeyed to the Arabian Peninsula, especially Hijaz, either for pilgrimage or learning. This legacy continues nowadays. While many alumni of Saudi Arabia’s Islamic educational institutions–formal and informal–have contributed significantly to the development of Islamic and Muslim cultures and education in Indonesia, some chose to stay, teach, and pass away in Makkah. The study shows that, unlike popular beliefs and opinions, Saudi Arabia-trained Indonesian Islamic scholars vary in terms of religious orientations, political affiliations, social networks, and academic backgrounds. For example, some scholars tend to be ultraconservative and militant, while others are inclined to be progressive and moderate. While the presence of Indonesian Islamic scholars has declined significantly in Saudi Arabia since the last four decades, new tiny Indonesian Muslim scholars specializing in non-Islamic studies began to emerge and teach in some universities in the Kingdom. This article, among others, aims at examining the plurality, complexity, and shifting dynamics of Saudi Arabia’s Indonesian Islamic and Muslim scholars as well as their major roles and contributions in the spread and development of Indonesia’s Islam and society.

The Islamic Studies and the Study of Religions by the Early Indonesian Muslim Scholars

This research is an effort to raise the development of religious studies (Islamic Studies) and the study of religions that already emerged and developed in the archipelago before twentieth century. This can be known through the figures of previous Muslim scholars and their works on these topics. The research process uses qualitative methods on a literature review which will be delivered descriptively. While the aim of research is to find out how the Muslim scholars of Indonesian Archipelago have contributed in various aspects particularly in the field of knowledge and intellectual supported by their extraordinary works in the form of books, poem, etc. As a manifestation of their role in da'wah in addition to enrich the scientific treasures. So it can be concluded in a broad outline that additionally to the Nine Saints (Wali Sanga), the archipelago has Muslim scholars who have taken part in Islamic preaching and furthermore they explored their teachings into wonderful works, both on Islamic (religious) studies as well as the study of religions.Keywords: Islamic Studies, Study of Religions, Indonesian Muslim Scholar AbstrakPenelitian ini adalah upaya untuk mengangkat tentang perkembangan kajian keagamaan (Islam) maupun studi tentang agama-agama yang telah lama muncul dan berkembang di Nusantara sebelum abad 20. Hal tersebut dapat diketahui melalui tokoh-tokoh ulama muslim terdahulu beserta karya-karya mereka yang mengkaji tema-tema tersebut. Proses penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dan juga merupakan kajian pustaka yang akan disampaikan secara deskriptif. Adapun tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui bagaimana ulama muslim Nusantara telah berkontribusi dalam berbagai aspek dan salah satu nya adalah secara intelektual mereka melahirkan karya-karya luar biasa baik berupa buku, puisi, dsb sebagai wujud dari peran dakwah sekaligus memperkaya khazanah keilmuan. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan secara garis besar bahwa selain para Wali Sembilan (Wali Sanga), Nusantara memiliki ulama-ulama muslim yang telah banyak berkiprah dalam berdakwah serta menuliskan pokok-pokok ajarannya dalam karya-karya mereka, baik tentang kajian keislaman juga kajian agama-agama.Kata Kunci: Kajian Islam, Kajian Agama-Agama, Ulama Muslim Nusantara

Madzhab Tafsir Nusantara: Analisis Tafsir Al Quran Al Majid Al Nur Karya M. hasbi Ash-Shiddieqy

When discussing the development of interpretations in Indonesia, there will be many figures included in it, including Muhammad Hasbi ash-Shiddiqie who is one of the Indonesian Muslim scholars who mastered many branches of Islamic knowledge including jurisprudence, hadith, and the Qur'an . This article describes M Hasbi Ash-Shiddieqy's thinking in interpreting the Qur'an. This study was analyzed descriptively and analytically by focusing on An-Nur's Tafsir al-Qur'anul Majid which was his interpretation. The interesting thing about this study is that the writer tries to uncover the interpretative schools in this interpretation, by looking at two aspects, namely internal and external. The internal aspects include methods and techniques of interpretation, while the external aspects cover Hasbi's life background including the social conditions of the Indonesian people which then greatly influence the model of interpretation, especially the verses related to the law. The results of this study indicate that the school of thought or style in this interpretation is a style of fiqhi. In interpreting the verses of the law Hasbi always try to present and explain the various opinions of the scholars or history that are in harmony with the verses interpreted, then relate it to the living conditions of the Indonesian people who are so pluralistic. He does not simply accept a law textually or in accordance with a particular school of fiqh, either Hanafi, Hambali, Maliki, or the school he has followed, namely the Shafi'i school.

Islamic Renewal Project: Ḥassan Ḥanafī and Indonesian Intellectual Muslims

<span class="fontstyle0">This article aims to examine the Islamic reform project through the reconstruction of theology and thought carried out by Ḥassan Ḥanafī and Indonesian Muslim intellectuals. Ḥassan Ḥanafī considered the need to reconstruct classical theology, which is regarded as too abstract in describing theological terms and does not have a strong practical basis as a value for the action. In criticizing classical theology, Ḥassan Ḥanafī offers two theocentric theories, namely language analysis, and social reality analysis. Conducting library research that relies on written materials and analyzed with content analysis techniques, the present study shows that Ḥassan Ḥanafī’s theoanthropocentric theological ideas have intersections with the development of Islamic thought in Indonesia. This can be proven by the translation of Ḥassan Ḥanafī’s books and examining his thoughts in Indonesia. Apart from that, Ḥassan Ḥanafī’s thoughts find relevance in Indonesia because Indonesian Muslim scholars carry out similar reform projects.</span> <br /><br />

Shaykh Waliyullah al-Dihlawi dan Konsep-Konsep Kunci dalam Penafsiran Alquran

This article attempts to explore the thought of Shaykh Waliyullah al-Dihlawi on the Qur’an and key concepts of the Qur’anic science. By using historical approach and content analysis method, I argue that al-Dihlawi is a Muslim reformist whose thought on understanding the Qur’an is rarely discussed by Indonesian Muslim scholars. He is expert not only in the field of Islamic law, mysticism, and thought, but also in the field of Qur’anic exegesis. His thought and ideas have been referred to and followed by Muslims of Bahrevi and Deoband and has inspired the ideas of neo-Mu’tazilah in India. Through his rational way of thinking, he offers a new light of understanding the Qur’an through historical perspective with regard to the concept of asbab al-nuzul, al-naskh, and the Israelite tales of previous community. Beside the historical consciousness, al-Dihlawi requires also a necessity for understanding the universal message behind the text. These were among the reformist thoughts of al-Dihlawi which arose in the desert of the Muslim traditional conviction.

Karakteristik Historiografi Sirah Nabawiyyah Muhammad Quraish Shihab

Sirah Nabawiyyah has an important position in the viewpoint of Indonesian Muslim scholars, unfortunately specific works of the Prophet biography are rarely found in Indonesia. As a well-known interpreter of the Qur'an, M. Quraish Shihab has a historiographical work entitled Membaca Sirah Nabi Muhammad Saw dalam Sorotan al-Qur’an dan Hadis-Hadis Shahih that discusses critically about the figure of the Prophet. This library research with historical method analyzes the background of writing, sources of writing, and historical explanations contained in his work. Finally it was concluded that the book was written in accordance with the need of Indonesian Muslims to discuss the history of the Prophet Muhammad critically. The references consist of the Qur'an, the Prophet traditions, the books of Sirah Nabawiyyah, and other relevant books. Because it was written by a commentator of the Qur'an, the verses of the Qur'an are not only quoted with textual translations, but are accompanied by in-depth explanations so that its historical explanations are almost similar to interpretations of the Qur'an. It is able to explain in detail the life of the Prophet with critical analysis and illustrative pictures. In addition, its explanations greatly emphasize the humanity of the Holy Prophet. Therefore this work is not excessive in displaying the Prophet miracles or extraordinary things.