Hermeneutics Research Articles

Ramadhan Momentum Transformasi Dakwah Digital sebagai Upaya Membangun Kedigdayaan Islam

Digital transformation has affected various aspects of human life, including da'wah in the Islamic context. This article explores the impact and implications of the digitalization transformation in da'wah practice from the conventional way of da'wah that is limited in reach and thus lacks audience engagement, to through the use of information and communication technology, da'wah becomes more accessible, disseminated, and understood by the wider community. Digital approaches also allow for new opportunities to interact with audiences globally and expand the reach of religious messages. However, along with these opportunities, some challenges need to be addressed, such as content accuracy, data security, and the diversity of religious interpretations. This article is written using the Literature Study method, which hopes to produce scientific research related to Digital Da'wah. So that with a deep understanding of this, digital da'wah can be an effective tool for Islamic Empowered to strengthen religious communication, promote tolerance, and build cross-cultural understanding within today's global diversity framework. An emphasis on collaboration, quality research, and a sustainable visionary direction is needed to optimize the transformative potential of digitalization in future da'wah activities.

Motorcycles, minarets, and mullahs: a multimodal critical discourse analysis on Pakistan’s journey to rebrand Islam

Abstract This study addresses the issue of how religious authority is negotiated and redefined in the age of digital media, focusing on the case of Raja Zia ul Haq, a Pakistani Muslim cleric. Utilizing Multimodal Critical Discourse Analysis, the study posits that Zia ul Haq’s strategic semiotic choices in attire and symbolism serve as calculated maneuvers to navigate complex dialogues of power, identity, and cultural capital. The findings reveal that his appropriation of biker club symbolism disrupts traditional paradigms of Islamic clerical authority in Pakistan. These choices resonate with a younger, digitally savvy audience and function as a form of religious rebranding. The study argues that Zia ul Haq’s semiotic choices challenge monolithic interpretations of Islamic authority, thereby opening new avenues for religious engagement and interpretation. The significance of this work lies in its transnational implications, offering a counter-narrative that challenges prevailing stereotypes about Islamic scholars and suggests new paradigms for understanding religious authority in a globalized world.

The Interrelation of Dialectic and Hermeneutics in Paul Ricœur’s Early Philosophy of the Self

While Ricœur's œuvre is commonly known as hermeneutic philosophy, it is evident that he also deals with major problems dialectically - a discipline often put in opposition to hermeneutics. In this paper, I offer an interpretation of the relationship between dialectic and hermeneutic regarding Ricœur's early theory of the self, which he developed in the 1960s, beginning with the second volume of his Philosophie de la volonté, Finitude et Culpabilité. I argue that hermeneutic and dialectic refer to each other by combining a structural model of reflexive self-consciousness and a mediation of consciousness with a transcendent other. Only their interrelation allows for a sufficient theory of concrete reflexion.

Understanding Spontaneous Symbolism in Psychotherapy Using Embodied Thought.

Spontaneous, unwilled subjective imagery and symbols (including dreams) often emerge in psychotherapy that can appear baffling and confound interpretation. Early psychoanalytic theories seemed to diverge as often as they agreed on the meaning of such content. Nevertheless, after reviewing key findings in the empirical science of spontaneous thought as well as insights gleaned from neuroscience and especially embodied cognition, it is now possible to construct a more coherent theory of interpretation that is clinically useful. Given that thought is so thoroughly embodied, it is possible to demonstrate that universalities in human physiology yield universalities in thought. Such universalities can then be demonstrated to form a kind of biologically directed universal "code" for understanding spontaneous symbolic expressions that emerge in psychotherapy. An example is given that illustrates how this can be applied to clinical encounters.

Is Generative AI Ready to Join the Conversation That We Are?

In this article, I use the dialogical ideas of Hans-Georg Gadamer to evaluate whether generative AI is ready to join the ontological conversation that he considers humanity to be. Despite the technical advances of generative AI, Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics reveals that it cannot function as a proxy human dialogue partner in pursuit of understanding. Even when free from anthropomorphic projections and reimagined as the “other”, generative AI is found to have a weak epistemology, lack of moral awareness, and no emotions. Even so, it evokes a response in some users that places it on the threshold of being. The most promising dialogical role identified for generative AI is as a digital form of Gadamerian “text” currently constrained by copyright and technical design. Generative AI’s shortcomings risk inhibiting hermeneutical understanding through greater access to summarised knowledge. Nonetheless, the new technology is on the brink of joining the ontological conversation of humanity.

End-of-life care at home: Dignity of family caregivers.

Healthcare services are increasingly being shifted to home settings for patients nearing end-of-life. Consequently, the burden on family caregivers is significant. Their vulnerable situation remains poorly understood and there is little information available regarding their experiences of dignity. This study seeks to understand the experiences of family caregivers related to dignity and loss of dignity, aiming to provide a deeper insight into their situation when caring for a home-dwelling family member nearing end-of-life. This exploratory study consists of a second analysis combining data from two primary studies, including 24 family caregivers of a family member nearing end-of-life, and is founded upon Gadamer's philosophical hermeneutics. Approval was obtained from the Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research and was based on voluntary participation, informed consent, and confidentiality. The following three main themes were identified: Having a meaningful existence within the living environment, being seen and valued as a family caregiver in relation with others and suffering in a space of loneliness. These contextual, relational, and existential perspectives were found to be closely interrelated. The dignity of family caregivers was closely tied to being seen as unique individuals, not merely caregivers, thereby requiring healthcare professionals (HCPs) to understand their personal needs. This study highlights the emotional distress and loneliness family caregivers feel in their dual role within the healthcare system, thereby calling for HCPs to adopt an attitude of gentleness and recognition to impart dignity-preserving care in homecare practices.

Literacy Culture About Sociology of Contemporary Religious Texts: A Study of Interpretation of The Quran in Indonesia

Quraish Shihab’s role in modern Quranic interpretation in Indonesia is the backdrop explanation for the choice of this article’s major object of research. His work was often studied in academics in the field of Quranic interpretation and Indonesian Islam in the early stages of the development of theme interpretation in this country. This article aims to provide a solution to the research question: is the substance orientation of the thematic interpretation in books by Quraish Shihab regarding sociologists, in accordance with the theory of thematic interpretation? Content analysis and comparative methodologies are employed. Al-lawn wa al-ittijâh, the style or approach and direction of interpretation, serve as the foundation for content analysis. According to the research presented in this article, Quraish Shihab’s theme interpretation analysis in the field of sociology may be divided into three categories: internal analysis, extrinsic analysis, and study of the findings of earlier researchers. There are 18 types of analysis, with the following details: 12 of them (67%) include internal analysis, 2 (11%) extrinsic analysis, and 4 (22%) analysis based on the opinions of prior researchers. Quraish Shihab prioritizes interpretations that are implications of the themes discussed in order to be a workable solution in the contemporary context, based on the spirit of the Quran, while Dawam Rahardjo and Nur Kholis Setiawan prioritize interpretations that are implications of the themes discussed. Quraish Shihab also explains more about the ontological aspects of the themes he discusses and relates them to various internal aspects of the themes. The sociological interpretation of the Qur’an represents a method of fusing scientific and religious literature. The concern with the process of the relationship between the Qur’an and science, according to a number of experts in the field of science integration in the Indonesian Islamic community, is that science is justified by verses from the Quran even though scientists were the ones who discovered it. Even “possibly” a scientific theory cannot “read” the text of the Quran. Even if science and the Qur’an were on equal footing, neither could adequately explain how the Qur’an and nature are comprehended. In light of this, it is unnecessary to emphasize that the Quran is a source of knowledge.
 Keywords: contextualization of comparative interpretation in a holistic manner, implications of thematic interpretation

Mapping Quranic Exegesis in West Java: Influential Figures and Linguistic Insights

This article delves into an exploration of Tafsir Al-Quran works by influential scholars from the West of Java. Unlike traditional geographic delineations, this study does not restrict its focus to the administrative boundaries of West Java as a province but extends to broader regions in the western part of the island. The investigation employs a qualitative research methodology, primarily engaging in library research which involves the comprehensive collection and analysis of data from authoritative books on the subject. Moreover, the study is enriched by a manuscript study approach, where ancient and contemporary Tafsir texts authored by scholars from this region are examined in detail. Through this meticulous research, the study has uncovered numerous Tafsir works, each bearing the unique interpretative style of its author. The findings highlight the intellectual and theological contributions of these scholars, emphasizing the diversity and richness of Islamic scholarship in western Java. One of the distinctive features of these Tafsir works is their linguistic variety. The texts are found in Arabic, which is widely used in Islamic scholarly writings, as well as in Sundanese and Indonesian, which reflects the local linguistic and cultural integration into Islamic scholarship.The study not only sheds light on the specific Tafsir works and the scholars behind them but also paints a broader picture of the religious and cultural landscape in western Java. This approach provides valuable insights into how regional characteristics influence religious interpretation and contribute to the broader discourse in Islamic studies. The research is pivotal for scholars interested in regional Islamic studies, comparative religion, and the interplay between language, culture, and religious scholarship.

Rola analizy semantycznej języka ogólnego w analizie normatywnej

Almost every lawyer has the intuition that, in order to get an initial idea of the meaning of a legal article, it is necessary to ascertain the meanings of the words adopted in it. This prompts the question: How do we determine these meanings? The paper focuses on a problem related to interpretation theory, namely the definition of the role of the semantic analysis of general language in normative analysis. The article opens with considerations which characterise semantic analysis and which demonstrate how it is inextricably linked to normative analysis. It then explores a concretisation of the notion of semantic analysis carried out with respect to general language. Finally, the paper demonstrates the necessity and value of adopting a semantic analysis of general language as a step in normative analysis. Arguments in favour of this include the primacy of general language in relation to legal language and the flexibility of the first. The findings of the study contribute to the discussion of the role of arguments from the meaning of general language in normative analysis, as well as the role of linguistic interpretation.

부정한 목적으로 주거에 들어간 경우와 주거침입죄의 성부

Recently, the Supreme Court made an en banc decision that changes a previous precedent in regards to the crime of intrusion upon habitation. Based on the foregoing, en banc decision has been made consecutively. For the reason, interpretation over crime of intrusion upon habitation has become more complicated. Especially, change of precedent affects particularly how we should understand entry into another's habitation with unjustifiable purposes, habitant's intent and benefits and protections of laws. In terms of a theoretical discussion, establishment of the crime of intrusion upon habitation varies depending on how we understand contents of benefits and protections of laws while asserting it. In case of entering with a purpose of extramarital intercourse, for example, those who asserts residential rights have a different view of establishment of the crime of intrusion upon habitation, and the ones who assert de facto peace and tranquility or separation also look establishment of the crime of intrusion upon habitation differently. In addition to this, a variety of new assertions are being raised. At this point in time, the necessity to arrange crime of intrusion upon habitation의 theory of interpretation has been raised. To conclude, behavior constituting the crime of intrusion upon habitation is intrusion, so decision of intrusion that excludes habitant's intent is irrational. Interpretation of intrusion is subject to habitant's intent. Although de facto peace and tranquility is considered reasonable against crime of intrusion upon habitation in terms of benefits and protections of laws, each case has no big difference in separation. And crime of intrusion upon habitation is not established in case of entering a habitation with the consent of cohabitant. And it is also considered that crime of intrusion upon habitation is not established basically in case of entry by deception unless there are special reasons.

How do law and religion influence child marriage? A qualitative study using content analysis

AbstractObjectiveThis study was conducted to investigate the effects of religion and law on child marriage in Sanandaj, Iran.BackgroundThe prevalence of child marriage is 16.65% in Iran and 11% in the Kurdish city of Sanandaj. This study considers the legality and legitimacy of this practice in Iran.MethodEligible participants were selected through purposive sampling. Participants included three groups: parents of a married child (n = 7), women who were child brides (n = 19), and experts (sociologists, marriage concluders, and marriage counselors; n = 7). The research question was “What impact do religious and legal factors have on the decision of families in child marriage?” The data were gathered using semistructured in‐depth interviews and analyzed by conventional content analysis method.ResultsThe findings were generally categorized into four main themes including law–religion issues (subthemes: marriageable age in civil law, Sharia principles), predisposed religious interpretations (subthemes: religious interpretations confirming child marriage, interpretations rejecting child marriage), institutional factors (subthemes: official agencies, religious factors), and religious viewpoint of families toward child marriage (subthemes: avoidance of sin, reference of parents/children to religious rules).ConclusionsThe intersection of law, religion, and family institutions, with their interconnected rules, encourage child marriage (particularly for girls) in Sanandaj, Iran. Any change in these factors (mostly civil law and Sharia) may influence the demands of families for child marriage.

Nilai –Nilai Kemanusiaan Dalam Novel Sang Saudagar Karya Sultan Ali Bumi (Kajian Struktural Genetik)

Values of Humanity in the novel “Sang Saudagar” (Genetic Structural Research). Thesis. Jakarta: Master Study Program of Indonesian Education, Post Graduate Study of Muhammadiyah University of Prof. Dr. Hamka Jakarta, 2015. This study aims to find the human values contained in the novel “Sang Saudagar”. To achieve these objectives, this study used theory of text interpretation by the method of content analysis. The technique used in this study is a technique based on the theory of genetic. Research disclosure humanitarian values using qualitative research, the formal text of novel “Sang Saudagar” of Sultan Ali Bumi in the form of words, sentences, and discourse. The results showed that the novel “Sang Saudagar” contains many human values that exemplary by the readers. Human values are: 1) policy, 2) perseverance, 3) compassion, 4) justice, 5) self-control, and 6) quality. Medium of developing human values in the story is through the background story, view of life figuress, the character's mind, character dialogue, action figures and events of the story..

Research on the System of Beneficiary Ratification of Negotiorum Gestio: Reconstruction of Interpretative Theory of Article 984 of the Civil Code

Article 984 of the Civil Code stipulates the beneficiary ratification system, but the terms are relatively broad, leaving a large room for interpretation. In order to give full play to the system utility of the Civil Code, realize the integration of norms before and after, and reduce the difficulty of judicial application, it is necessary to clarify the contents of the system with the theory of interpretation. There are many modes of beneficiary ratification system in comparative law and different theoretical explanations. The analysis of this Article by the interpretive theory should be based on the balance of interests between the administrator and the beneficiary, and on the basis of clarifying the nature and object of ratification, the specific application of entrustment provisions in the beneficiary ratification system should be explored.

US Human Rights Concept

The article examines the main stages in the development of the concept of human rights in the United States of America. The evolution of the traditional concept of human rights is traced, starting with the positions of the «Founding Fathers» of the United States. A classification of decisions of the US Supreme Court made on the basis of the natural law theory of constitutional interpretation is presented. The significant influence of the theory of natural law on the formation of American constitutionalism and, especially, judicial practice is noted. The features of the modernist concept of human rights in the United States, which is based on the idea of protecting private property as the foundation of individual freedom, are analyzed. The conclusion is formulated about the absence in the modern US constitutional doctrine of recognition of the fundamental importance of rights of a social, economic and cultural nature. The features of the official «progressive agenda», mandatory for the whole world, are revealed, which consists of the following provisions: desovereignization, antinatalism, and a negative attitude towards the family, in the traditional sense. The article presents a general description of the American concept of human rights.

Interpretation of Nushuz in the Qur'an: Comparative Study of Tafsir al-Jami' Li Ahkam al-Qur'an and Tafsir al-Munir

This research aims to explore the understanding of Imam al-Qurtuby and Wahbah al-Zuhaili in interpreting the verses of the Qur'an regarding nushuz, as well as studying its relevance in preventing domestic violence. The research method used is qualitative with a comparative approach between tafsir al-Jami' Li Ahkam al-Qur'an by Imam al-Qurtuby and tafsir al-Munir by Prof. Dr. Wahbah al-Zuhaili. The results of the research show that both of them provide views on the resolution of nushuz in accordance with the principles of Sharia, with an emphasis on avoiding domestic violence. Husbands are reminded not to use abusive words or do actions that can damage the wife's honor, and the importance of a wise solution without involving violence is emphasized. This research also relates the findings to the Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 23 of 2004 about PDKRT, highlights the need for harmony between religious interpretation and applicable legal provisions. It is hoped that the results of this research can provide a holistic view in dealing with the problem of nushuz and encourage a solution that upholds the values of humanity and justice in the household context.

‘Emigration is Luck’: Destiny, Witchcraft and Uncertainty in Migratory Journeys from the Gambia and Guinea-Bissau

ABSTRACT This text analyses religious interpretations of the uncertainty of migratory journeys – documented and clandestine – from West Africa to Europe, based on beliefs in Islamic destiny, ‘luck’, witchcraft and sorcery in the Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. The notion of ‘luck’ is understood here as an inherent quality of destiny, which is – paradoxically – pre-determined but contingent at the same time. Destiny is pre-set by God but requires human action and is also vulnerable to occult attacks. Such metaphysical interpretations produce (as well as express) specific attitudes to migration – hope and optimism on the one hand, fear and anxiety on the other. They also lead to certain strategies meant to avoid occult threats, which may be understood as ways of navigating uncertainty. I argue that it is the religious lens of destiny, ‘luck’ and, in a different way, witchcraft that is vital in dealing with the uncertainty of migration to the global North.

Natural Language Processing and Fiction Text: Basis for Corpus Research

The study deals with NLP procedures on the material of the fiction texts in German and in English, which are considered as strong cultural texts. The aim of the study is to develop a model of such a technical device to process, analyze and interpret a fiction text, which would reveal the full potential of popular NLP tools within the corpus approach. The general methods used in the study are analysis and synthesis. Special methods are additionally used to solve certain specific issues: descriptive method, modelling and qualitative and quantitative analysis. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that the authors apply the crucial principles of the classical theories of text interpretation according to the latest methods and tools of the applied linguistics. As a practical result, special software has been developed, which is able to process SQL based linguistic corpora, automatically built with spaCy NLP library and Python programming language. This software can be used for a fiction text interpretation, as well as for compiling learning materials in Home Reading. It is assumed that the development of special software for strong cultural texts stimulates the search for scientific solutions and at the same time allows one to understand the essential differences that exist between natural and artificial intelligence.

Li Shang-yin’s ‘The Ornamented Zither’ as a Test Case for Analytic Theories of Interpretation

Li Shang-yin’s ‘The Ornamented Zither’ as a Test Case for Analytic Theories of Interpretation

Perspectives of healthcare workers on integrated management of childhood illness in Pakistan: A phenomenological approach.

In 2019, an estimated 5.2 million deaths were reported among children less than 5years of age. At primary healthcare level, healthcare workers (HCWs) mostly rely on history and clinical findings and less on inadequate diagnostic facilities. To enhance case management skills of HCWs, World Health Organization devised an integrated management of childhood illnesses (IMCI) strategy in 1995, modified to distance learning IMCI in 2014. A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted to explore perceptions of HCWs about standard and distance IMCI. Four focus group discussions were conducted with purposively selected 26 HCWs (IMCI trained) from 26 basic health units of Abbottabad district in Pakistan. Gadamer's philosophical hermeneutics were adopted during the inductive thematic analysis. Five themes that emerged are inexorable health seeking behaviors, IMCI being a comprehensive algorithm for consultation, a tedious protocol, scaling up protocol to specialists and private practitioners, and administrative insufficiency by the department of health. Improvement in case management skills of HCWs was reported as a result of IMCI trainings. It needs administrative support, regulations to control poly-pharmacy and provision of drugs without prescription, and a curb on political and bureaucratic interference.

Navigating in Insecure Territory: Attitudes among Islamic Movement Female Activists toward the Israeli Authorities and Culture

This article deals with female activists of the Islamic movement in Israel and their attitudes toward the Israeli authorities and culture. It looks at the complex Muslim existence in Israel, leading to such questions as: What is their opinion about the Israeli space and how do they live as Muslims in a non-Islamic space? And what strategies do they use to bridge the gap between their religious and civic identities? The article presents three main positions of the women activists in relation to the Israeli space: the majority who want to integrate into Israeli society, the minority who reject Israeli society and want to seclude themselves in a community of an Islamic nature, and a group which takes the humanistic position where the emphasis is on the person and not their religious identity, i.e., they prefer not to emphasize their religious identity in the Israeli space, partly because they fear expressing criticism towards Israeli society, assuming that it will lead to persecution and conflicts. Female Muslim activists give a religious interpretation and act according to Fiqh al-waqi’a (a religious interpretation according to the understanding of reality) in a subjective, personal way, without any top-down guidance from the (male) leaders of the movement.