Islamic Community Research Articles

Perception and Implementation of the Islamic Community Development Study Program in Indonesia

Perception and Implementation of the Islamic Community Development Study Program in Indonesia

Tren Budaya Kontemporer: Interaksi Antara Islam dan Fenomena K-Pop di Kalangan Remaja SMAN 5 Kota Tangerang Selatan

In the context of cultural globalization, the views of Muslims in Indonesia on the influx of foreign cultures, especially K-Pop from South Korea, is an interesting topic to discuss. With respect to K-Pop, the interaction between Islam and the K-Pop phenomenon has become a modern cultural trend that is interesting to study in an era of increasingly connected cultural globalization, while still considering the existence and importance of existing local cultures. Both phenomena have a significant influence on the identity, lifestyle and worldview of today's youth. It is through this study that we can investigate how adolescents at SMAN 5 South Tangerang City who are Muslims respond to and interact with the K-Pop phenomenon, including how K-Pop culture affects their perceptions of social relationships, self-identity, and religious values. The focus of this study is to discuss how the phenomenon of the interaction dynamics between Islam and K-Pop culture among teenagers at SMAN 5 South Tangerang City, including the factors that influence their preference for K-Pop content, how they act on content that contradicts religious values, and how the Islamic community at the school handles the challenges and opportunities that arise from this interaction. The purpose of this study is to provide better information on how Muslim teenagers in schools cope with the challenges and opportunities that arise from these interactions. The rise of this culture, known as the “Korean Wave”, has been growing from the early 2000s to the present. Most people view K-Pop as a cultural threat that will weaken the local values found in Indonesia and undermine the quality of the existing culture. In the end, K-Pop spread because its fans came from all walks of life. It is also spreading not only because of the pop culture factor, but because of the movies, fashion, lifestyle, and culinary that are increasingly favored by Indonesians, especially Muslim teenagers. As a result, ordinary people are noticing the increasing threat of foreign K-Pop culture entering Indonesia.

The acceptance of biogas in Islamic Boarding School Surakarta

The rapid population growth in Indonesia is leading to increased energy demands and the depletion of global energy sources. One promising to meet these escalating energy needs in the adoption of renewable energy sources like biogas. This study employs qualitative research methods to measure the response of the Islamic boarding school community in Central Java towards biogas utilization. Data analysis was conducted interactively, narratively describing insights gleaned from questionnaires completed by respondents. The findings reveal a varied response within Central Java Islamic Boarding School Community towards embracing biogas as part of efforts to enhance the national renewable energy mix. However, there is a consensus on certain aspects: respondents generally support biogas utilization as long as it is safe, sourced from clean materials, and developed in suitable locations. The exploration among ten boarding schools suggests that the government’s renewable energy initiatives require further optimization in terms of socialization and engagement with Islamic boarding schools.

Prophethood of Muhammad SAW in the Orientalist Perspective: A Critical Analysis

The urgency to reassess the Western Orientalism concept is currently recognized by the Islamic community. Orientalism, with its aim to investigate the East and its entire civilization, is a movement with a relatively long history. Originating from concerns about the diminishing role of the church in Western society post-Renaissance, Orientalist thinking stems from a perspective seeking to emphasize studies on the civilizations of the Eastern world. Orientalist thought not only addresses the Eastern world in general but tends to be highly critical of Islam and the civilization developed within it. Therefore, this paper attempts to examine the aspect of Western Orientalist diabolism in scrutinizing and developing criticisms regarding the Prophethood of Muhammad SAW. This represents a thought model synonymous with the Orientalist movement. In its analysis, the researcher presents some unfounded accusations of Orientalism, also providing critiques to address these accusations.

Exploring the factors affecting political education in Iran

The transmission of political values and norms through education is crucial for global political systems. It enhances citizens' engagement in politics and society. This paper explores influential factors in the political education of Iranian citizens within an Islamic community society. Focusing on Islamic political education values and objectives, it elaborates on principles impacting Iranian citizens' education. It examines the conceptual framework, nature, goals, applications, and dimensions, while scrutinizing components' role in educating committed citizens. This article employs the qualitative document analysis method. The findings highlight the crucial role of Iranian political culture in developing political education. The political culture of Iranians is a combination of participant and subject political cultures. Iranian political culture significantly influences political education, driven by factors like family, media, education institutions, government, political and religious rituals, and religion. These factors play a critical role in shaping the perspectives, values, and political identities of individuals.

The Model of Social Responsibility of Islamic Banks

Islamic banks, in addition to their "specialized duties", also have "social responsibilities". In economic and managerial literature, this is interpreted as "Corporate Social Responsibility" (CSR), which is a set of benevolent duties arising from the divine and voluntary will that has been determined in the structure of serving the Islamic and human community for Islamic banks. In the Islamic perspective, the responsibility of banks goes beyond the level of shareholder profitability and encompasses the realm of public interest and welfare. Welfare includes both worldly interests and salvation in the hereafter. The origin of these "social responsibilities" is the will of God, from which only wise matters arise. This research aims to present a "model of social responsibility" for Islamic banks. The proposed model consists of structures and variables: the "independent variable" such as governance of ethical and religious values, institutional factors, and economic motivations; the "moderating variable" such as education and awareness of Islamic bank managers, technological and technical factors, compliance with regulations and laws of the Islamic government, the proximity of Islamic banks' location, and convenience for customers; and the "mediating variable" such as market factors (banking products and services), media coverage (advertising), economic-political factors (economic institutions), cultural-social factors (effective cultural-social institutions), international factors (civil society institutions). The "dependent variable" is the social responsibility of Islamic banks. Data analysis was performed using both quantitative and qualitative methods, and the study population is Afghan banks. For fitting the conceptual model of research and investigating the main hypotheses of the research, the structural equation modeling (SEM) method by software (SMART PLS3) has been used, and the research findings indicate that there is a significant relationship between all research variables.

Religious Moderation Realizes Harmonization of The Malay Islamic Community in South Sumatra

This study aims to examine the perspective of the Malay Islamic community on religious moderation in South Sumatra. In the context of increasing globalization, religious moderation is becoming an important and relevant issue, especially in the South Sumatra region which has a significant Malay Islamic population. This research uses quantitative methods with survey methods with stakeholders from various walks of life, including religious leaders, youth, and Malay communities. The results of the study show First, that there is general agreement that religious moderation in South Sumatra is expected to increase tolerance and unity among religious communities. However, there are also different perceptions, where some feel that religious moderation can threaten their traditional values and cultural identity. Second, the results of this study also found that the understanding of religious moderation in South Sumatra is strongly influenced by the local social, economic, and political context. The contribution of this research lies in a deeper understanding of the Malay Islamic community's perspective on religious moderation in South Sumatra. Third, the results of this study show the importance of strengthening strong local identities to support community participation in stable democratic processes and efforts to create a harmonious and inclusive environment in the region. Fourth, the results of this study also show that dialogue between religious communities and religious groups, can build better understanding between each other, reduce tensions, and create more solid conditions for democratic stability.

Persepsi dan Implementasi Program Studi Pengembangan Masyarakat Islam di Indonesia

The development of community development science has been studied by Western countries since 1925, with a focus on social development and community welfare. In 1995, Indonesia underwent a knowledge transformation by introducing the applied science of Islamic Community Development, which combines social science and Islamic values. The Islamic Community Development program has been popular in Indonesia until 2023 but remains unknown internationally. The aim of this research is to analyze the perception of the program and the implementation of Islamic community development theories on society as the focal point of community development studies in Indonesia. This research is a qualitative analysis with a phenomenological approach and a holistic perspective. Data collection was conducted through focus group discussions, observations, interviews, and document studies. The results of this research analyze that: (1) The perception of the Islamic community development program, in terms of concepts, scope, and goals, still varies among individuals, thus requiring a comprehensive concept to align perceptions regarding the Islamic community development program.

Analysis of the Role of Zakat, Sadaqah, and Infaq in the Community Economy for Poverty Alleviation in Indonesia

This qualitative study delves into the role of Zakat, Sadaqah, and Infaq (ZSI) within the Indonesian community economy for poverty alleviation. Through interviews with diverse stakeholders, including representatives from Islamic charitable organizations, government officials, community leaders, and beneficiaries, as well as document analysis, the research explores perceptions, practices, impacts, challenges, and opportunities associated with ZSI initiatives. The findings reveal that ZSI plays a crucial role in providing social safety nets, fostering sustainable livelihoods, and promoting social cohesion within Indonesian communities. Despite governance issues and logistical challenges, collaborative partnerships, technology integration, and capacity building offer promising avenues for enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of ZSI initiatives. Overall, this research underscores the significance of ZSI as a tool for promoting social justice, economic empowerment, and community resilience in Indonesia.

An Imaginary Byzantium in Early Islam: Byzantium as Viewed through the Sīra Literature

This article examines the emergence of new representations of Byzantium in early Arabic literature, with a focus on the Sīra, the biography of the Prophet Muḥammad. This historical investigation leads to a dual conclusions that the Arab perception of Byzantium not only forged an “imaginary Byzantium” but also marked the emergence of Arab self-consciousness. This process significantly influenced the Arab historical and cultural narratives, framing them within the context of the Arabic identity that emerged in late antiquity. Nevertheless, this relationship between the early Islamic community and Byzantium does little to confirm accurate knowledge about Byzantium, rendering the emerging representations as not truly reflective of “reality”, but rather presenting us with an “imaginary Byzantium”. This applies whether related to events in the 1st/7th century or the transition from oral to written texts during the 2nd/8th and 3rd/9th centuries. Furthermore, these representations reveal more about the creators of this imaginary than the other itself, shedding light on the motives of early Muslim writers who used the Sīra as a vehicle for these imaginaries. Ultimately, the article identifies, through the textual analysis and historical contextualization of Sīra, two narrative layers therein that are related to the imaginary Byzantium. The first layer reflected a pervasive fear of Byzantium, while the second layer represented an attitude of challenge and rivalry.

Exploring the Impact of Podcasts on Millennial Engagement with Islamic Teachings

This research explores the impact of podcasts on millennial engagement with Islamic teachings, investigating how this digital medium influences religious education, community-building, and identity formation. Through interviews, surveys, and content analysis, the study reveals that podcasts play a significant role in enhancing accessibility to Islamic knowledge, offering millennials a flexible and personalized avenue for learning and exploration. Diverse content preferences among millennials highlight the importance of tailoring podcast content to meet the varied needs of the audience, ranging from theological discussions to practical advice on applying Islamic principles. Moreover, Islamic podcasts foster online communities where millennials connect, seek guidance, and engage in religious discourse, strengthening their commitment to faith and promoting social connection. Trust in podcast hosts and content creators emerges as a key factor influencing millennials' engagement and shaping their religious beliefs. Furthermore, podcasts featuring global perspectives contribute to intercultural understanding and appreciation for the diversity within the Muslim community. While podcasts offer numerous benefits for millennial engagement with Islamic teachings, challenges such as content quality and misinformation underscore the importance of addressing these issues to maximize the educational value and impact of Islamic podcasts in the digital age.

The struggle for the construction of places of worship of minority religions in Indonesia

The literature on the construction of places of worship has predominantly shown difficulties, rejection and disharmony among religious communities. This study aims to describe and analyzed the success story of the construction of the Santa Monica church in Tangerang. This is a qualitative study conducted over a month-long period using primary and secondary data. Primary data were obtained through observation and interviews, while secondary data were obtained through formal and informal policy reviews available online. The informants involved in this study amounted to eight people consisting of church leaders and administrators, local leaders, religious leaders, religious organizations and the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Data were analyzed using content analysis methods. The results of the study show that the ability of church leaders and administrators to build good social and cultural relations with the community was a key element in their success in obtaining permission to build the church. This was achieved through effective communication, dialogue and cooperation between the Catholic community, leaders and the predominantly Islamic local community. Active involvement in daily activities had a positive impact, fostering mutual trust and peaceful coexistence, ultimately resulting in the local community’s support and approval for the establishment of the place of worship. Thus, the church construction committee was able to meet all administrative requirements as stipulated by government regulations. This study recommends the importance of good social and cultural relations as the fundamental basis and determinant of success for religious communities seeking to construct places of worship.Contribution: This article contributes to the goal of HTS Theological Studies in promoting the transdisciplinary aspect of religious studies in the international theological arena, particularly in the study of religious harmony among communities in Indonesia.

Sociology of Totems, Myths, and Tawhid: Exploring the Interplay Between Symbolism and Theology with Critical Analysis of Theological or Mythical Stage of August Comte’s Law of Three Stages

Introduction: Totems and myths, integral components of social, cultural, and religious expression, carry profound symbolic meanings within diverse societies. This paper investigates the interplay between these symbolic elements and Islamic theology, exploring how Islamic communities respond to the presence of symbols and symbolism. The paper presents a critical analysis of theological stage of August Comte’s law of three stages. Objectives: The research objectives of the present paper aim to examine the prevalence of totems and myths in various societies and their negative impact in terms of theology, sociology, and identity formation. It will investigate the theological responses of Islam to the incorporation of totems and myths with a critical analysis of theological stage of August Comte’s law of three stages philosophically known as Positive Philosophy. Explore the implications of the interplay between totems, myths and Islamic theology on religious identity and belief system. Methods: The present work is qualitative in nature and hence uses qualitative methodology. Results and Conclusion: The findings of the paper suggest that Totemic and Mythical thinking must be dealt with a serious and sensitive approach to protect the fabric of Muslim society under the core teachings of Tawhid. Understanding the sociological implications of the symbolic systems, advocated by Islam, provides valuable insights into the intricate diversity of human culture, belief systems, and social organization. As societies continue to evolve, it becomes imperative to navigate the delicate balance between preserving cultural heritage, acknowledging diversity, and upholding the principles of justice and equality. Originality/Value: the research presents a unique and original perspective on the intersection of sociology, symbolism, and theology. In essence, it delves into the intricate relationship between cultural symbols, religious beliefs, and social structures. What sets this paper apart is its innovative approach to studying the role of totems and myths within the framework of Tawhid, the Islamic concept of the oneness of God. By examining how totems and myths function within different cultural contexts and their implications for theological understanding, the paper offers fresh insights into the dynamics of religious symbolism.

The protection of the Islamic minority beyond religious freedom: legal pluralism and reasonable accommodation in Europe

ABSTRACT: In Europe's diverse societal landscape, the Islamic minority, or a significant portion thereof, seeks to navigate life under Sharia law, especially concerning family matters. Despite the fact that the application of Sharia law, where permitted, has demonstrated its ability to adapt to the legal context, as in the case of Islamic arbitration, in the case of family law, the perception of an irreducible contrast with the values of Western countries appears particularly strong producing an inevitable paradox in relation with freedom of religion that may be restricted by the legal system. The core paradox lies in the potential infringement on religious freedom if Muslims were asked to forsake religious tenets or practices that align with the foundational principles of the legal system. Modern legal frameworks are thus challenged to find methods to harmonize the identity assertions of Islamic communities with the safeguarding of individual rights within these communities. With no specific safeguards for religious minorities, this study scrutinizes jurisprudence on family law from selected European courts. The objective is to unearth effective legal tools that respect the Islamic community's minority religious identity while upholding the essential tenets of the legal system, fostering a balance between collective religious identity and individual rights protection in a multicultural Europe. SUMMARY: 1 - Religious minorities between cultural identity and religious freedom: preliminary remarks - 2. Legal Pluralism and Religious Pluralism: Protection tools for religious minorities - 3. Muslims of Europe - 4.- The Interaction Between Sharia and the Legal System of the State: Techniques of Reasonable Accommodation and Islamic Family Law - 5. The protection of the Islamic minority beyond religious freedom: concluding remarks.

Sinar Djati Foundation and Empowerment of Islamic Communities Through Client Service Programs Drug Abuse in Bandar Lampung

This article deals with the issue of drug usage, narcotics, and psychotropic substances. The Sinar Djati Kemiling Lampung Foundation is one of the institutions where the drug victim service and rehabilitation program is implemented which uses alternative treatment methods in the form of physical, mental, religious, and skills. Sufism therapy is used in overcoming anxiety in clients with drug abuse. It is about how to implement fasting therapy to overcome the anxiety of drug abuse clients, what are the effects of the therapy, and the barriers to it. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method. Data collection methods used are observation, interviews, and documentation. The source person in a study is determined with the use of snowball sampling technique. The fasting therapy is carried out systematically and regularly to overcome anxiety. Apart from the fasting therapy, there are also several activities carried out by clients such as praying, reading the Koran, and praying. Second effect of fasting therapy is to overcome the anxiety of drug clients, it can be said to have succeeded in reducing the level of anxiety in drug clients because the results of interviews with informants were proven to have reduced anxiety among the drug clients. Third, obstacles experienced by researchers when implementing fasting therapy to overcome anxiety i.e., clients find it difficult to manage fasting such as sahur and breaking the fast.
 Keywords: therapy sufism, anxiety, and drugs

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

Kecerdasan Religius Umat Islam di Desa Betteng Deata, Kec. Gandangbatu Sillanan, Kab. Tana Toraja, Sulawesi Selatan

Religious intelligence is an intelligence that can be used to face and solve problems of meaning and value. It can be interpreted that this intelligence can place a person's behavior and life in a broader meaning. The diversity of Muslims is characterized by the ability of the Muslim minority community to carry out social activities with non-Muslim communities, such as the inauguration of traditional houses and other social activities in Betteng Deata village. The aim of this research is to determine religious intelligence, forms of religious intelligence and factors that influence religious intelligence in Islamic communities in Betteng Deata Village, Kec. Gandangbatu Sillanan, Kab. Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi. In this research, a qualitative descriptive research method was used by selecting the problem under study, namely the religious intelligence of Muslims in Betteng Deata Village, Kec. Gandangbatu Sillanan District. Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi. The results of this research found religious intelligence in the form of the ability of Muslims to provide a good example to the general public, such as in selecting village leaders, the ability to respect differences in beliefs, such as during the celebration of religious holidays, the ability to resolve problems, such as differences of opinion between groups, the ability to create religious harmony, such as in social activities. Apart from that, several forms of religious intelligence among Muslims were found, such as eradicating illiteracy in the Koran (Dirosa), opening Kindergartens/TPAs, as well as monthly recitations from house to house. As well as various factors that influence religious intelligence, namely environmental factors and congenital factors.

Understanding lived experiences and perceptions of resilience in black and South Asian Muslim children living in East London: a qualitative study protocol

IntroductionIt is important to promote resilience in preadolescence; however, there is limited research on children’s understandings and experiences of resilience. Quantitative approaches may not capture dynamic and context-specific aspects of...

RITUAL CHENG BENG DALAM MASYARAKAT KHONGHUCU DAN KETERLIBATAN MASYARAKAT ISLAM DI KELURAHAN TEBING TINGGI

This study discusses the Cheng Beng Ritual in the Confucian Society and the invention of the Islamic Society in Tebing Tinggi Village. Ritual is a habit of religious ceremonial procedures that are owned by various religions and have differences in each religion or tribe, in this discussion we take the Cheng Beng Ritual which uses the Theory of Religious Rituals from Emile Durkheim. In this study the authors used qualitative research methods by observing, documenting, and interviewing the research locations directly. Durkheim said in his book The Elementary from on the Agamauos life, which reviews social phenomena in depth, including the practice of religious rituals which Durkheim divides into two parts: 1. Negative ritual practices, which aim to form prohibitions in a religious ritual. 2. Positive ritual practices, aiming to manifest oneself with solemn faith. Durkeim also said that the rituals also make the relationship between families close again. Likewise with the cheng ben ritual which makes families gather to visit their ancestors. Meanwhile the Cheng Beng that occurred in the city of Tebing Tinggi did not only show harmonious relations in the Confucian society, but this Cheng Beng also became harmonious because the Islamic community of Tebing Tinggi Village participated in this Cheng beng event, there were several forms of harmony and involvement of the Islamic community in Cheng Beng, among others, assisting Cheng Beng ceremonies such as cleaning meals, giving circles to burn offering papers, selling around the tomb, joining the Cheng Beng YASOBAS Committee. With the aim of gaining profit and increasing the economic income of the Islamic community around the Chinese Cemetery and also for everyday life and making inter-religious relations harmonious.

Pengingkaran Umat Islam terhadap Kewajiban Zakat Mal dan Analisis Pandangan Al-Qur’an Q.S. At-Taubah:60

The aim of this research is to study the phenomenon of Muslims' denial of their zakat mal obligations and analyze the perspective found in the Al-Qur'an in surah At-Taubah: 60 regarding this matter. Studies show that many Muslims ignore zakat mal, even though Islamic teachings explain it clearly. Factors such as lack of religious understanding, economic difficulties, and lack of socialization about the social and economic benefits of implementing zakat can cause this neglect. Analysis of verses from the Koran, searching related literature, and collecting data from respondents representing various levels of Islamic society are qualitative research methods. The focus of the analysis is Verse 60 of Surah At-Taubah in the Qur'an, which determines who is entitled to receive zakat mal and how it is carried out. The research results show that zakat mal plays an important role in building social justice, reducing poverty, and supporting various aspects of life in Islamic communities. Even though the Qur'an clearly determines who is entitled to receive zakat mal, actual practice often deviates from these provisions. Therefore, to overcome the rejection of zakat malls, education, use of technology, legal supervision, and increasing mass media awareness are solutions. To conclude, a deep understanding of Islamic teachings, especially zakat mal, is very important so that Muslims can carry out this obligation correctly. In accordance with its teachings, Islamic society can produce a more just and prosperous society with shared awareness and commitment