Islam In Indonesia Research Articles

Perkembangan Agama Islam di Indonesia Pasca Kemerdekaan

This study aims to determine the development of Islam in Indonesia after independence shows significant dynamics. Since Indonesia's independence in 1945, Islam has undergone transformation in social, political, and cultural aspects. According to data from the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia, the number of Muslims in Indonesia is estimated to reach 227 million in 2021, making it the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. One important finding is the strengthening of the role of Islamic organizations in social and political life. Organizations such as Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah play a key role in spreading moderate and tolerant Islamic values. NU, for example, has contributed to the development of education and social in various regions, while Muhammadiyah is active in the fields of health and education. Statistics show that more than 30 million NU members and around 29 million Muhammadiyah members are involved in various social and humanitarian activities.

How Aware is Generation Z of Waqf? A Quantitative Study on Maqashid among Indonesian Muslim Students

This study aims to measure the influence of waqf literacy, relative advantage, religiosity, and attitude on waqf intention among Generation Z, specifically Muslim university students in Indonesia. The respondents were 505 Gen-Z students, specifically Muslim students born between 1996 and 2012 in Indonesia who have ever donated to waqf, with primary data collected through questionnaires and analyzed using the Structural Equation Modelling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) technique. In addition, the data were also analyzed using maqashid sharia theory to see the impact of waqf benefits on individuals and society in general. The results show that waqf literacy, perceived benefits of waqf activities, and religiosity level positively contribute to individuals' attitudes towards waqf, influencing Generation Z's intention to participate in waqf activities. As a form of charity derived from the Prophet Muhammad's sunnah, waqf is essential in achieving the maqashid, particularly in protecting wealth (hifz al-mal) and improving social welfare. Therefore, increasing waqf literacy through programs such as the Indonesian Waqf Awareness Movement (GISWAF), as well as improving convenience, accessibility, and regulatory clarity in waqf practices, are proposed to strengthen positive attitudes towards waqf and encourage greater participation of Generation Z in waqf activities.

Resilience and Robustness Analysis of Enterprise Network with Edge Sensors

The robustness and resilience of enterprise networks are critical in ensuring consistent performance, even in the face of unexpected disruptions. This study addresses the significant challenges faced in maintaining network stability by introducing edge sensors using Raspberry Pi 4, Prometheus, and Grafana. The primary objective is to assess the impact of edge sensors on enhancing the robustness and resilience of campus wireless networks, with a particular focus on Universitas Islam Indonesia. The system effectively monitors critical metrics such as packet loss and ping in real-time, enabling early detection and alerts for declining network performance. The findings highlight that this approach significantly improves network stability, providing a cost-effective and scalable solution for continual network management. Furthermore, the study recommends the integration of machine learning algorithms to enhance anomaly detection accuracy.

Relationship Of Islam, China and Indonesia: The Study of Socio-Historical Perspective

The global community lacks awareness of the association between Muslims and Chinese society, although numerous historical records disclose the bond between them, as evidenced by the propagation of Islam in China and Indonesia. This research holds significance in unlocking the socio-historical aspects. In particular, the hierarchy of Islamic and Chinese societies and their potential for cooperation in various political, economic, and cultural missions are explored in this research. This research adopted a literature review approach with an integrative type of literature to identify the characteristics, social interactions, and political dynamics of Islam and China. The findings of this research deviate from prior studies, which uncovered various factors contributing to the diffusion of Islam in China and the emergence of Chinese Muslims in other countries. Our analysis result highlights parallels between Chinese culture and Muslim beliefs, specifically in their emphases on inclusivity, egalitarianism, and adaptability. Further, cultural assimilation plays a role in the collaboration between China and Islam.

Global Jihad and Local Sentiment: The Impact of the Hamas-Israel Conflict on Radicalization in Indonesia

The prolonged conflict between Hamas and Israel has significant impacts on the social and political dynamics in various countries, including Indonesia. This study aims to analyze how this conflict affects radicalization and the development of terrorism ideology in Indonesia. The methodology employed is a qualitative approach based on narrative analysis through document studies and secondary data. This research applies the Relative Deprivation Theory to explain the dissatisfaction felt by Indonesian Muslims regarding the conditions in Palestine, and the Framing Theory to understand how the conflict narrative is framed by radical groups. The findings indicate that the narrative of Palestinian suffering and the legitimacy of jihad are used by extremist groups to recruit new members and garner support. Additionally, this phenomenon contributes to an increase in anti-Israel sentiment among Indonesian society. The findings reveal the complex relationship between international conflicts and local radicalization, which calls for more serious attention from the government in addressing potential terrorism threats arising from these sentiments.

Influence of spin-off decision on financing risk: Empirical insight from Indonesian Islamic banks

Background Spin-offs play a significant role in organizational development strategies, particularly in Islamic banking, by fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and Shariah-compliant management practices. Indonesia stands as a pioneer in implementing the dual banking system and has established a spin-off policy to foster the growth of Islamic banking. This study investigates whether the spin-off decision has a significant impact on financing risk in Indonesian Islamic banks. Methods Financing risk is measured by the non-performing financing ratio, while the spin-off decision is represented by a dummy variable equal to 1 for the post-spin-off period and 0 for the pre-spin-off period. This study utilizes data from semi-annual reports of 35 Indonesian Islamic banks and analyzes it using a dynamic panel model with the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM). Results The findings reveal that spin-offs significantly reduce financing risk, thereby enhancing the financial resilience and boosting investor appeal. Notably, this implies that Islamic banks operating as Islamic windows exhibit a higher level of financing risk compared to fully-fledged Islamic banks. Furthermore, a noteworthy pattern emerges that spin-off Islamic banks with substantial assets demonstrate greater risk in comparison to their counterparts with more modest assets. System GMM also confirmed the result. Conclusions Islamic banks can significantly reduce their financing risks by establishing independent Islamic banks, or spin-offs. Unlike Islamic windows, which are typically integrated within conventional banks and face higher risk levels, standalone Islamic banks offer greater flexibility and control over their operations.

Dialektika Pernikahan Anak Perspektif Fiqh dan Undang Undang No. 1 Tahun 1974

The institution of marriage is God's grace in order to maintain the dignity, dignity and dignity of human beings in order to ensure the continuity of human regeneration as a caliph on earth, and in Islamic studies, that a marriage that is the shari'a of God, then in its implementation must be in accordance with the provisions of Islamic teachings, namely it must be in accordance with the terms of marriage, and in the context of social life of the community, the state is present to ensure public order and order social, therefore a law was drafted that discussed marriage, and in the context of Indonesia, there is Law No. 1 of 1974. The existence of marriage rules in the review of shari'i, following the drafting of the Marriage Law, naturally there are differences in some rules that often cause controversy in the midst of social life, for example in the case of early marriage, therefore in this research, we will explore what exactly is the terminology of marriage and early marriage. This research also questions the law of early marriage from the perspective of Islamic fiqh, and also questions the results of the dialectic of al-Islam fiqh and law. No. 1 of 1974 as rules that are present in the midst of the Indonesian Muslim community.This study is a literature research using content analysis techniques to get answers from several references relevant to the title of this study, either references classified from primary sources or from secondary sources

Social Problems of Islam in Modern Indonesia in Muslim Academic Periodicals

The purpose of the article is to analyse the modern Muslim intellectual tradition in Indonesia in the context of analysing the social problems of Islam. The novelty of the study lies in a comprehensive and comparative analysis of the main trends and directions in the development of Muslim social thought in modern Indonesia. Methodologically, the article is based on the principles proposed in intellectual and social history, which allows us to perceive Muslim intellectuals involved in the study of the social problems of the Ummah as an imagined community, and their ideas as invented traditions. The article analyses 1) the theoretical and methodological foundations of modern Indonesian sociology of Islam, 2) national specifics and regional features of the development of Islam in Indonesia in modern Muslim thought, 3) the problems of transformation and contradictions of the radicalization of Islam through the prism of understanding and interpreting this dimension of the modern social history of Islam. It is assumed that Muslim intellectuals make a significant contribution to the consolidation of modern identity by analysing both the social characteristics and characteristics of the Ummah, as well as the threats faced by the Indonesian model of Islam in a secular society in the context of the actualization of the ideas of radical Islam. The author's main conclusions include several points: 1) professional Muslim intellectuals make a major contribution to the development of modern Muslim sociology, 2) specialised journals published by Islamic universities play a leading role in the production and relaying of social knowledge based on Islam, 3) modern Muslim intellectual tradition is the subject to fragmentation, but, in general, the scientific tradition of the Ummah actualizes moderate trends in Islamic Sociology, based on the principles of interdisciplinarity.

DETERMINANTS OF HALAL MEAT CONSUMPTION AMONG INDONESIAN GENERATION Z MUSLIMS: USING THE EXTENDED THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR

This study aims to examine the factors that influence halal meat consumption intention in generation Z Indonesian Muslims, using the Theory of Planned Behavior. This research is a quantitative study using primary data, obtained through distributing questionnaires. The sample used was 1182 people who belonged to generation Z Muslims, namely the age group with the criteria: born after 1996, aged at least 15 years, had consumed certified halal meat and lived in the territory of Indonesia. This study uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS), to test the relationship between variables in the model. The results showed that there are 5 variables that directly affect Halal Meat Consumption Intent (IKDH), namely: attitude (Att), Trust (Kep), Moral Obligation (KM), Subjective Norm (SN), and Perceive Behavioral Control (PBC). Meanwhile, there are 6 interactions that affect indirectly.

Multilingualism, Technology, and Religious Moderation in Indonesian Islamic Boarding Schools

Communities that can speak more than one language as a daily habit are not only happening in the present era but have long existed in the pesantren environment. However, multilingualism in pesantren is often only seen as a capacity enhancement of the santri's knowledge. On the other hand, the multilingual ability of the Santri is an asset in forming an attitude of religious moderation. This article then presents the results of qualitative research using the concept of additive multilingualism which focuses on pesantren students in Indonesia. Through observations, interviews, and literature review, this research can describe the reality of multilingualism in pesantren and its impact on the religious attitudes of its santri. It turns out that the religious moderation attitude of the students is closely related to the multilingual learning process in pesantren that takes place with technological restrictions. The application of additive multilingualism is aligned with the pillars of religious moderation in four ways. First, respect for locality is reflected in the Santri's habit of using local languages. Second, multilingualism is an expression of anti-violence, this is reflected in Santri's acceptance of linguistic and ethnic diversity as a brotherhood base. This is what manifests in the Third pillar by making santri a tolerant community as a result of learning from the reality of ethnic and linguistic diversity in their environment. Fourth, the introduction of santri to foreign languages is directed to reaffirm their national commitment through the use of foreign languages in flag ceremonies. The limitation of technology in multilingual learning is also intended to keep students from the bad influence of technology and to maintain the discipline of students in maintaining a pesantren culture that is friendly to locality and sensitive to the times

Praktek Terbaik dalam Model Kurikulum dan Pembelajaran Pendidikan Islam Tradisional

Traditional Islamic education, particularly through pesantren, has a rich and important history in the development of Islam in Indonesia since the 7th century AD. Its role is significant in preserving religious identity, advancing knowledge, maintaining the Arabic language, strengthening morality, and perpetuating Islamic culture. The main principles of traditional Islamic education curriculum include monotheism (tauhid), the Quran and Sunnah, religious knowledge, character formation, practical skills, contextualization, and personality development. This research employs literature method and qualitative approach by gathering data from various sources such as books, journals, and digital sources. This allows for a deeper understanding of effective teaching methods including student-centered approaches, experiential learning, technology utilization, and collaboration. The integration of spiritual and intellectual development creates balanced and conscious individuals. Adapting traditional practices into modern education combines cultural values with relevant technology. Preserving the essence of traditional Islamic education in the present era requires deep understanding, integration with modern science, engaged learning, character education, cultural preservation, and teacher development. Thus, traditional Islamic education remains relevant and beneficial for the development of better individuals and society.

Liberation Theology in Indonesia: The Role of Cak Nun and Maiyah Community in Social Transformation

This article aims to examine the application of liberation theology in Indonesian Islam, focusing on the efforts of Muhammad Ainun Nadjib (Cak Nun) and the Maiyah Community Assembly, analyzed through Ali Shari’ati's concept of rausyanfikr. The study aims to explore how Cak Nun contextualizes Islam to address contemporary issues of injustice, oppression, and social alienation. Utilizing qualitative library research methods, it investigates various literary sources to evaluate the role of Islamic teachings in cultural and social emancipation. Findings indicate that Cak Nun and the Maiyah Community Assembly have played crucial roles in heightening community awareness about prevalent oppression, employing the Quran and Islamic thought as tools for liberation. The study concludes that Islam, as interpreted by Cak Nun, serves as an effective means for societal change, promoting a comprehensive application of Islamic teachings to address modern societal challenges. This research holds significant implications for scholars and practitioners interested in the intersections of religion and social transformation.

The Influence of Good Corporate Governance on Financial Performance in Indonesian Islamic Banking

This study examines the impact of Good Corporate Governance (GCG) on the financial performance of Sharia banking in Indonesia Tbk. Analyzed GCG variables include the Board of Commissioners, Board of Directors, Independent Commissioners, Sharia Supervisory Board, and Audit Committee. Using a quantitative method with multiple linear regression analysis, the study employs secondary data from annual reports of Sharia banking in Indonesia Tbk. Normality tests were conducted using the One-Sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, while heteroscedasticity tests were performed using a scatterplot of residuals against standardized predicted values.Results indicate that none of the independent variables significantly impact financial performance, with p-values well above 0.05. Additionally, the F-test (ANOVA) shows that the independent variables collectively do not significantly impact financial performance, with an F value of 0.243 and a p-value of 0.939. The very low coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.048 suggests that the regression model explains only 4.8% of the variation in financial performance.The implementation of GCG principles at Bank Muamalat Syariah Tbk has not effectively improved financial performance. Therefore, evaluation and improvement of GCG implementation are needed, along with consideration of other factors potentially influencing financial performance. Recommended measures include enhancing the capacity of the Board of Commissioners and Board of Directors, optimizing the role of Independent Commissioners, and increasing the effectiveness of the Sharia Supervisory Board and Audit Committee to improve the bank's financial performance.

Bibliometric insights into sustainable educational management practices in Indonesian Islamic universities

Bibliometric insights into sustainable educational management practices in Indonesian Islamic universities

Implementation of Islamic Organizational Culture in Indonesian Islamic Rural Bank

Implementation of Islamic Organizational Culture in Indonesian Islamic Rural Bank

Balancing faith and identity: language policies and practices in Indonesian Muslim families

ABSTRACT This study investigates the complex interplay between language policies, religious beliefs, and cultural identity within two Indonesian Muslim families, residing in urban and rural contexts. Given Indonesia’s diverse linguistic landscape, with over 700 languages spoken, this research examines how religious beliefs and cultural identity shape their language ideology and their utilisation of the Indonesian language, local languages, and Arabic within Indonesian Muslim families. This research fills a gap, as there is limited literature on this topic in Indonesia. Through a case study design, including semi-structured interviews with two families in different contexts, the study explores language use for daily communication, cultural preservation, and religious practices. Findings reveal that the urban family members prioritise the Indonesian language for broader communication, while the rural family members maintain stronger ties to local languages to preserve their cultural identity. Their religious convictions place Arabic as a language designated for religious purposes rather than for daily communication. The study underscores the significance of religious beliefs in shaping language choices and highlights the challenges and strategies to preserve cultural identity and religious devotion. This research contributes to the understanding of how faith and cultural identity influence language ideology and practices in Indonesia’s multilingual society.

Examining the moderating role of travel motivation in the process of negotiating travel constraints to travel alone of Indonesian muslim female travelers

Examining the moderating role of travel motivation in the process of negotiating travel constraints to travel alone of Indonesian muslim female travelers

Indonesian Islamic Banks’ Post-Pandemic Profitability Alignment with Sustainability Goals

Purpose — The Islamic banking sector in Indonesia has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the sector’s resilience to the crisis, Islamic banks have lower levels of profitability than their conventional counterparts. They therefore need to optimise profitability as well as implement sustainability practices due to their high reliance on income from intermediary functions and their core principle of protecting life and preventing harm. This study aims to optimise the post-pandemic profitability of Indonesian Islamic banks while seeking to align profitability with sustainable development goals (SDGs). Design/Methodology/Approach — The model is developed based on the combination of linear programming and financial analysis, with constraints considering banking regulations and practices. The model highlights financing product types, financing fields of business, and types of deposit products that contribute to higher profits and support sustainability practices. Findings — The recommended financing product types, financing fields of business, and deposit product types lead to profitability growth of up to 85 per cent, even better than the pre-pandemic performance of Islamic banking and the overall Indonesian banking industry. This research also finds that Islamic banks’ strategy for profit optimisation is consistent with the increasing support for SDGs. Originality/Value — There is a lack of literature discussing the alignment of Islamic banks’ profit optimisation with the SDGs. This study contributes to the literature by aligning the Islamic banks’ profitability strategy with sustainable financing. Research Limitations/Implications — The study is expected to promote the implementation of sustainability practices as well as increase the profitability of Islamic banks, drawing from evidence in Indonesia.

The Importance Level of Islamic Tourism Attributes: Will Religiosity Distinguish?

Research Originality: How Islamic attribute fulfilment may influence Muslim tourists' preferences has been widely known. Yet, the way the model is examined the other way around is relatively scarce in halal tourism literature. The originality of this research lies in the model use in testing the effect of companion type and destination choice, moderated by different levels of religiosity, on Muslim tourists’ assessment of the importance of Islamic attributes in halal tourism.Research Objectives: This study aims to examine the effect of Muslim tourists’ preferences in terms of companion type and destination choice, moderated by their level of religiosity, on their assessment of the importance of Islamic attributes in halal tourism. Research Methods: Friedman and Cochran's Q non-parametric tests were conducted on 189 data collected online to examine the direct effects of companion type, destination choice, and religiosity on Muslim tourists’ assessment of the importance of Islamic attributes. Model 1 of the Hayes Process Macro with binary logistic was employed to examine the moderating effect of religiosity.Empirical Results: The results showed that companion type, religiosity, and destination choice significantly affected Indonesian Muslim travellers' assessment of the importance of Islamic attributes. However, the moderating role of religiosity was not observed.Implications: The findings have implications for Muslim travellers' decision-making literature and may offer better strategies for tourism businesses to attract and retain more Muslim tourists.JEL Classification: C14, C83, Z12, Z32How to Cite:Suci, A., Wiyati, R., Siregar, I. F., & Nanda, S. T. (2024). The Importance Level of Islamic Tourism Attributes: Will Religiosity Distinguish? Etikonomi, 23(2), 433 – 448. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v23i1.34369.

Does the Merger of the Indonesian Islamic Bank Matter for Its Social Mission of Economic Empowerment?

Research Originality: Economic empowerment through financing Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is one dimension of the social mission of sharia banking in Indonesia. The merger action of Bank of Sharia Indonesia (BSI) raises the question of whetherthe performance of economic empowerment has changed.Research Objectives: This research aims to analyse the differences in the BSI’s performance of economic empowerment during preand post-merger periods and analyse the issues and strategies for improving BSI's post-merger economic empowerment performance.Research Methods: It is a research using mixed method combining a quantitative explorative analysis approach using Wilcoxon Test, and a qualitative one using Analytic Network Process.Empirical Results: This research finds that BSI's economic empowerment performance has increased in terms of the quantity but decreased in terms of proportion in the post-merger period. ANP research demonstrates that risk management is a priority issue for the BSI post-merger period. The social mission of economic empowerment indicates several priority issues, namely, the relatively higher rate of profit margin than interest, the inadequate supervision model, the low rate of risk management literacy, and the relatively higher risk of profit loss sharing (PLS)-based financing. The strategy analysis indicates that policy intervention for BSI’s MSMEs financing is a top priority in improving the performance of its economic empowerment.Implications: This research recommends some recommendations for sharia banks’ MSMEs financing equivalent to the one of conventional banks. Economic digitalization as technological means to widen accessibility of economic empowerment and distribution segmentation focusing more on the halal sector.JEL Classification: A13, G21, G34How to Cite:Isman, A. F., & Hidayah, N. (2024). Does the Merger of the Indonesian Islamic Bank Matter for Its Social Mission of Economic Empowerment? Etikonomi, 23(2), 333 – 352. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v23i2.39810.