Islamic Doctrine Research Articles

Love thinketh no evil: mediation role of brand love on consumer religiosity and consumer forgiveness in Tanzanian Islamic banking

PurposeThis study aims to develop and test a research model that explores the empirical relationship between consumer religiosity, brand love and consumer forgiveness. Its objective was to enhance our understanding of the mechanisms that can influence consumers to extend forgiveness to brands in the context of Islamic banking in Tanzania.Design/methodology/approachThe study used a quantitative cross-sectional survey design to gather data from 399 respondents in the Dodoma and Dar-es-salaam regions of Tanzania. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data, which were subsequently analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with AMOS 21.FindingsThe study’s findings revealed that consumer forgiveness is influenced by the level of brand love at an individual level. Additionally, the findings indicate that in the context of Islamic banking, brand love is an emotional behavior that is influenced by the strength of religious beliefs, that is, consumer religiosity. Consequently, the findings highlighted the mediating role of brand love in the proposed relationship between consumer religiosity and consumer forgiveness.Practical implicationsThe fact that Islamic banking is guided by Islamic laws (Sharia) and Islamic values means that competitiveness in this sector can be established by serving consumers who are well-versed in Islamic teachings and doctrines. Furthermore, customers who possess a strong understanding of Islamic teachings and doctrines can be an asset to Islamic banks, as they are less likely to switch banks due to service delivery issues.Originality/valueThis empirical study is one of the few attempts to explore the relationship between consumer religiosity, consumer forgiveness and brand love. It expands our understanding of consumer forgiveness by examining the influence of deontological norms (applying norms to assess Islamic banking practices) and teleological evaluation (evaluating Islamic banking practices based on the overall balance of right and wrong expected to occur).

Las Huelgas: Arabic inscriptions for Christian liturgy

AbstractThis article analyses the little-studied thirteenth-century Arabic inscriptions of the monastery of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Burgos, Spain. Despite their creation during an intensifying Christian–Muslim conflict, they were part of a decorative programme that relied on shared religious ideas and iconography. Their incorporation reinforced daily, funerary and commemorative monastic liturgies. While the article explores the Islamic provenance of these inscriptions, it also reveals the overlooked Arabic New Testament as a source. The inscriptions’ provenance, however, was deliberately obscured first and foremost by the nature of their visual display. Examining the relationship of the Latin to the Arabic inscriptions illustrates an unusual symbiosis between the meaning of the inscriptions, the iconography and the monastery's ritual. This symbiosis was formulated through a highly selective editorial process on the part of the Christian patrons, and predicated on their knowledge of the finer points of Islamic doctrine and cultural practices.

Analysis on Zakat Knowledge Awareness among the Bangsamoro People of Southern Philippines

This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of Zakat knowledge awareness among the Bangsamoro people in the Southern Philippines. Zakat, a fundamental tenet in Islam, mandates the contribution of a portion of one's wealth to specified organizations as outlined in the Holy Quran. Despite the pivotal role of Zakat in Islamic doctrine, uncertainties persist regarding the depth of awareness, particularly in less developed economies. This research systematically evaluates three dimensions of Zakat awareness—recognition of Zakat as an Islamic obligation, understanding of its diverse forms, and awareness of recipients—among the Bangsamoro population. Through a meticulously organized survey involving 226 participants, the study reveals unexpectedly high levels of Zakat awareness in the region. These finding challenges preconceptions rooted in widespread poverty and low education levels. The study concludes by proposing that the newly established administration in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) can leverage this heightened awareness for transformative societal benefits by instituting structured mechanisms for Zakat collection and distribution. The research contributes valuable insights into Zakat awareness in less developed economies and underscores the potential for strategic policy interventions to unleash the transformative power of Zakat in fostering societal development.

Analyzing John H. Hick’s Religious Pluralism and Its Implications from Islamic Ethical Perspectives

This paper underscores religious pluralism postulated by John Hick (1922–2012) to (re)solve various perceived conflicts of religious diversity and inter-religious relationships in the modern times. To embark on the religious implications of Hick’s postulation from an Islamic standpoint with an emphasis on the ethical perspectives, this study discusses all the relevant conflicts arising due to the misrepresentation of certain issues in a religious context. Additionally, this research is eloquent as it highlights certain moral principles provided by Islam to address the real and potential conflicts of religious diversity and inter-religious issues without any apologetic view of Islamic core doctrines; this contrasts with Hick’s approach that implies a fundamental revision in the foundational doctrines of Islamic belief system. Therefore, to focus on the doctrinal, theological, and epistemic implications; concerning any attempt by the Muslims to adopt Hick’s view with special attention on Islamic ethics as the better alternative, this research analyzed various Qur’ānic verses. Furthermore, the study uses a qualitative method of interpretive and critical analysis approaches and the relevant Qur’ānic verses and previous studies to originate its sources of data from related research. Moreover, the paper concludes that an ethical approach to religious diversity and interreligious issues and conflicts is more pragmatic and effective based on Islamic perspectives other than Hick’s religious pluralism, which necessarily implies religious relativism, agnosticism, and skepticism that are antithetical to the Islamic worldview.

Influence Of Cultural Context On Qur’ānic Translation: Analyzing Social Justice Interpretations In Sura An-Nisā’ Verse 58

This paper presents a detailed comparative analysis of Sura An-Nisā’, Verse 58 in the Qur’ān, as interpreted by Marmaduke Pickthall, Muhammad Abdel Haleem, and T.B. Irving. It explores how cultural contexts shape their translations and the consequent interpretations of 'Adl (justice) within Islamic doctrine. Employing translational paradigms such as equivalence, Skopos theory, and the cultural turn, the research reveals significant nuances in each translator’s approach, reflecting their distinct cultural backgrounds. The findings illustrate the complexity of translating Qur’ānic verses and underscore the impact of cultural influences on interpreting key Islamic concepts. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the role of translation in shaping perceptions of social justice in Islam and highlights the need for culturally informed translations to facilitate accurate comprehension of religious texts.

Philosophy versus theology in medieval Islamic thought

The encounter of the medieval Muslims with Greek philosophy undeniably shaped the course of their philosophical and theological thought. This encounter led to the complex and contentious issue of ‘philosophy versus theology’. Medieval Muslim thinkers needed to develop a response to the issue of philosophy versus theology. The present article will first highlight the response of the Islamic theologians to their encounter with Greek philosophy in the form of three major trends in medieval Islamic theology: (1) strong opposition to the application of reason and rationalist approach to Islamic doctrines, and strict adherence to the actual text of the Qur’an and the Hadith, (2) the adoption of Greek philosophy, and the application of reason and rationalist approach to explain and defend Islamic religion and (3) acknowledging the significance of reason in exploring the matters related to the natural world but, at the same time, stressing the subordination of reason to revelation. This article will discuss Atharism, Muʿtazilism and Ashʿarism as the representatives of the first, second and third trends, respectively. The response of the medieval Islamic theologians to the issue of philosophy versus theology serves as a context in which medieval Muslim philosophers carried out their philosophy–theology debate. The article will proceed to show that some medieval Muslim philosophers, such as Abu Bakr Al-Razi, subordinated religion or revelation to philosophy or reason. Other medieval Muslim philosophers, such as Al-Ghazali, subordinated philosophy to theology. The third group of medieval Islamic philosophers represented by Alfarabi argued for the reconciliation and harmonious co-existence of philosophy and religion.Contribution: This article highlights the response of medieval Islamic theologians and philosophers to the issue of philosophy versus theology that was caused by their encounter with Greek philosophy.

The “Metaphysical Monster” and Muslim Theology

By placing Blackamerican Muslim theologian Sherman A. Jackson’s work, especially his Islam and the Problem of Black Suffering, in conversation with the work of American pragmatist William James, I explore the pragmatic dimensions of Islamic thought through an examination of Jackson’s account of classical Islamic theology put forward in response to the problem of Black suffering. In doing so, I argue that Jackson’s account both parallels and challenges a Jamesian account of religion. It parallels James in that it speaks of the “practical effectiveness” of the “web of beliefs” constituting Islamic doctrines of God in inculcating certain habits of seeing and acting in the world that best deal with the challenges of “black experience”; however, in this process, the category of “experience” itself and its role in the verification of belief is thoroughly interrogated. In his critical engagement with Black philosopher of religion William R.Jones, Jackson exposes the uncritical role played by “experience” in Jones’ thought, a charge which will be made of James as well. In making this argument about Jackson, I hope to provide an example of a Muslim theologian who makes explicit the pragmatic dimensions of religious doctrine, demonstrating that thick theological discourse can be practical. There are some people—and I am one of them—who think that the most practical and important thing about a man is still his view of the universe. —G.K. Chesterton, “Heretics”

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.

Gender Norms and Perceptions in Islamic World: A Study of the Travel Account of al-Sirafi

Religion has been a factor that greatly influences the formation and shaping of traditions. Through analyzing the Travel Account of al-Sirafi, this paper draws a correlation between Islam and the perception of foreign female figures in the view of Islamic believers. This insight sheds light on the hidden gender inequalities behind the portrayal of the seemingly harmonious gender ideas in Islamic doctrines. The intention of this article is not to criticize the plausible religious oppression of women, but to apply the nautical text to discover the cultural collision throughout the Indian Ocean maritime trade between the 9th and 10th centuries.

Persian Literati, Islam and Politics in Early Modern South Asia: Being a Muslim in ‘Abd al-Haqq Dehlawi’s Texts

In the early modern period, Persian scholars deliberated on the complexities in the Islamic doctrines in distinct ways. Several Sufis and scholars engaged in intellectual debates regarding ideal Muslim conduct. This paper focuses on ‘Abd al-Haqq Muhaddis Dehlawi (1551–1642)—a polymath with specialised training in the Ḥadīs̤ and Sufism—to situate his ideas within the larger intellectual discourse about Islam in South Asia. On account of his training and scholastic approach, an a priori label of orthodoxy and revivalism is associated with ‘Abd al-Haqq. However, his letters to Mughal courtiers and his Sufi taz̠kirāt showcase his complex pedagogy as a scholar of Islamic praxis and Sufism. This paper delineates his lucid approach in underlining Islamic tenets and the history of the Sufis in South Asia.

Epistemologi Eksistensialisme Muhammad Iqbal dan Relevansinya bagi Ilmu Pendidikan (Islam)

The epistemology of Muhammad Iqbal's existentialism is a philosophical approach that examines the sources of knowledge and the worldview presented by the great Islamic thinker, Muhammad iqbal. Merging the idea of existentialism with the doctrine of Islam to develop a deeper understanding of the truth of man, knowledge, and existence. In an era of globalization and complex challenges faced by Muslim societies, the epistemology of Muhammad Iqbal's existentialism carries an important message that Islamic education must bridge spiritual understanding with rational understanding. It will help create a spiritually strong generation, have a strong Islamic identity, and be able to contribute positively to the development of society and the world in general. In the world of education, it is hoped that there should be no man who should have a uniform mind, because man is not a thing, but a self who acquires consciousness, freedom and uniqueness. So education should be open and centered on the interests and wishes of the students.

Islamic Political Thought and the “Constitution of Medina”

Abstract The present inquiry is a contribution to the study of early Islamic political thought focusing on the earliest document of Islamic political doctrine, the so-called Constitution of Medina. What particularly distinguishes the procedure followed here is the attempt to establish a link between the source-critical approach to the study of early Islamic history and the historiography of Islamic political thought. This study will argue that the “Constitution of Medina,” whose authenticity is accepted even by the most skeptical scholars, can be a source for reconstructing a historically reliable understanding of early Islamic political thought. Without making a claim about the legitimacy of the source-critical approach, the objective here is to show how an unmediated study of this classic document made possible by the rise of the source-critical approach is a fruitful procedure. This will be shown through establishing a link between this unmediated approach and two of the classic issues in the thought of Muslim political thinkers: the questions of the relationship between Islam and citizenship and of the place of religious law in a Muslim political order.

The Central Role of Tuan Guru in the 19th Century Social Revolution Movement in Lombok

This research discusses the central role of Tuan Guru in the social revolution movement of Sasak people against colonialism in Lombok island in the 19th century. This research was combined research (blended research) in qualitative research and used social movement theory as a collective action that offers change or resistance to bring about new life. The Sasak social revolution movement was motivated by the prolonged commonality of the fate suffered by the annexation of local and global colonialism-imperialism. The central role of Tuan Guru in the social revolution movement of Sasak people in the 19th century in Lombok began with the unification of social stratification between the ruling aristocratic group and the ruling non-aristocratic group, bound by a specific fraternity, the fraternal brotherhood (shufi brotherhood). The religious fraternity which transformed into tarekat communities in Lombok, especially Tarekat Naqsyabandiyah Congregation and Qadiriyah wa Naqsyabandiyah reconstructed themselves into a religio-political system in moving social revolution against colonialism which gave birth to rebellions and tyranny which contradicted Islamic doctrine in general and the teaching of tarekat in a religious way special.

Subverting Religious Hegemony: A Psycho-Feminist Examination of Nuruddin Farah’s Hiding in Plain Sight

This paper examines how patriarchy is advanced through religion which in the context of this study refers to the way people connect with a supreme being and the way especially different genders relate with each other. Patriarchy is entrenched in culture and is one of the cultural aspects through which women, financially and socially weak men and children are subjected to domination by the hegemonic male. The study interrogates how those subjected to patriarchal domination are defying the dominating facets of religion in order to deconstruct the oppressive patriarchal structure. The study makes reference to Nuruddin Farah’s Hiding in Plain Sight (2014). Since the source of the conflict in this primary text takes place in Somalia where the majority of people are Muslims, the paper will specifically focus on the way hegemony is advanced through the Islamic religion. The study makes the assumption that defying the dictates of the Islamic religion doctrines is equivalent to challenging the hegemony that is exercised through Islam. Religion as a cultural aspect is inculcated in the minds of the characters from a tender age and thus, they grow up believing in and practising the doctrines of the religion. The study concludes that the desire to liberate themselves makes those subjected to patriarchal domination to challenge the existing patriarchal constructs domiciled in the religion. The arguments in the study are based on psycho-feminist criticism. Psycho-feminist ideology is employed by characters who wish to un-learn the religious doctrines inculcated in them and challenge patriarchal structures within the religion in order to liberate themselves

Социальная справедливость в философии ислама

Introduction. The article discusses the view on social justice through the prism of the philosophy of Islam, the problem of its study and analysis, from the perspective of explanation and interpretation of sacred texts. The theoretical social base laid down in the Koran and the Sunnah, as well as the social model built during the reign of the four “righteous caliphs” are analyzed. To illustrate the application of the basic methods of Islamic theology to questions of social philosophy, some concrete examples are given. Theoretical analysis. The conducted comparative analysis allows us to conclude that there is a carefully developed theoretical base regulating the issues of social justice in Islam, the need to use a legitimate methodology and tools based on it in deriving certain social norms in order to avoid speculative judgments. Conclusion. The result of this study is the conclusion about the universality of the principles of social justice in the philosophy of Islam, the importance of studying its social function. In this regard the original model laid down in its primary sources is taken as a standard. As an exception to the risks of transformation caused by the influence on Muslim societies of various socio-philosophical, political and other ideas that did not come out of its foundations, it is necessary to consistently apply a certain methodology for analyzing Islamic doctrines.

Islam and Space Exploration

ABSTRACT Today, the space race has resumed where it left off in the 1970s. The first race threatened Christianity. This time the race threatens Islam. The potential settlement of planets, like in the atmosphere of Venus where the “sun rises from the west” and on Mars, threatens Islam. Anti-religious forces may use space exploration and future human settlement off-Earth to undermine Islamic doctrines. For these reasons, Muslims need to settle on other planets and create an artificial Islamic habitat. The widespread opinion among Muslims is that the world is unique and that there is no concrete biology outside the world. It is possible to encounter “intelligent beings” on other planets, and anti-religious forces may use these discoveries to undermine Islamic teaching. If Islam is to thrive in the context of humans as a spacefaring species, traditional Islamic teaching needs to be moderated and be ready for new situations that differ from planet Earth.

Analisis Yuridis Normatif Terhadap Penyelesaian Sengketa Waris Di Pengadilan Negeri Kota Kediri (Studi Komparasi Jasa Advokad Dan Non Advokad)

These are designed to identify and test the differences of two groups or more. Studies are conducted to compare a variable, between different subjects and different times and find causal links. Concerning the lawyer as legal aid, or a law service to a community or a client who faces the legal problems that are sorely needed as society grows in awareness of the law and the complexity of legal matters. The purpose of this study is to know the normative juridical analysis on the settling of inheritance disputes district court at Kediri City (lawyer's service comparison study and without lawyer's service). The focus of the problem in this study is that what role uses a lawyer’s service and without the lawyer’s service in the process of ending inheritance at Kediri City district court. What are some obstacles using a lawyer’s service and without a lawyer’s service in the process of ending inheritance at Kediri City district court. The research method uses a normative juridical research. In this method, a consideration of the research specialty includes a descriptive analysis that sets out discussion of the study for obtaining legal certainty associated with a lawyer’s service and without the lawyer’s service with his clients, linked to the rules of law and civil law practice and inheritance. The country with a majority moeslem heir according to Islamic doctrine is also written in section 176-185 of KHI (compilation of Islamic law). Some important items of inheritance are listed in the chapters of this law. An advice for the community, before taking a decision to use the lawyer’s service, the client must be good at choosing the lawyer’s service whether it is according to the procedure or vice versa. If it is understandable and correct so that there are no misconceptions of perception that can hurt the society, for some mistakes of taking a decision using the lawyer’s service.

Progressive Islamic Teaching and Learning: Integrating Knowledge and Practice for Societal Advancement


 
 
 
 
 
 This conceptual study explores the paradigm of progressive Islamic teaching and learning, addressing the disconnection between traditional teachings and modern science, which hinders their societal relevance. Fueled by the "progressive Islam" paradigm initiated by Muhammadiyah, this research advocates for integrating Islamic doctrines and practices with scientific knowledge to enhance individual and societal well-being. Employing a conceptual survey, the study analyzes existing literature to propose that modern teaching methods should be employed to facilitate a deeper understanding, practical application, and reflection of Islamic teachings. The study's implications underline the significance of fostering a harmonious integration between Islamic education and modern knowledge, contributing to the advancement of both individual growth and social progress.
 Highlight:
 
 Societal Disconnection Addressed: This study explores the paradigm of progressive Islamic teaching, bridging the gap between traditional teachings and modern science, crucial for enhancing societal relevance.
 Integration for Well-being: Fueled by the "progressive Islam" paradigm, the research advocates for merging Islamic doctrines and practices with scientific knowledge to bolster individual and societal well-being.
 Modernization of Education: Through a conceptual survey, the study emphasizes the importance of utilizing contemporary teaching methods to enable a comprehensive grasp, practical implementation, and thoughtful contemplation of Islamic teachings, thereby contributing to individual growth and societal advancement.
 
 Keyword: Progressive Islamic Teaching, Modern Science, Societal Relevance, Integrating Knowledge, Teaching Methods
 
 
 
 
 

Progressive Islamic Teaching and Learning: Integrating Knowledge and Practice for Societal Advancement


 
 
 
 
 
 This conceptual study explores the paradigm of progressive Islamic teaching and learning, addressing the disconnection between traditional teachings and modern science, which hinders their societal relevance. Fueled by the "progressive Islam" paradigm initiated by Muhammadiyah, this research advocates for integrating Islamic doctrines and practices with scientific knowledge to enhance individual and societal well-being. Employing a conceptual survey, the study analyzes existing literature to propose that modern teaching methods should be employed to facilitate a deeper understanding, practical application, and reflection of Islamic teachings. The study's implications underline the significance of fostering a harmonious integration between Islamic education and modern knowledge, contributing to the advancement of both individual growth and social progress.
 Highlight:
 
 Societal Disconnection Addressed: This study explores the paradigm of progressive Islamic teaching, bridging the gap between traditional teachings and modern science, crucial for enhancing societal relevance.
 Integration for Well-being: Fueled by the "progressive Islam" paradigm, the research advocates for merging Islamic doctrines and practices with scientific knowledge to bolster individual and societal well-being.
 Modernization of Education: Through a conceptual survey, the study emphasizes the importance of utilizing contemporary teaching methods to enable a comprehensive grasp, practical implementation, and thoughtful contemplation of Islamic teachings, thereby contributing to individual growth and societal advancement.
 
 Keyword: Progressive Islamic Teaching, Modern Science, Societal Relevance, Integrating Knowledge, Teaching Methods
 
 
 
 
 

PERTIMBANGAN AGAMA CALON KEPALA DAERAH DAN ANGGOTA LEGISLATIF BAGI PEMILIH MUDA

Religion-based identity politics is often carried out in the Pilkada and General Elections to accumulate support by the people. This study focuses on exploring religion considerations in the election of regional heads and legislative members for young voters by proposing two problem formulations, namely: 1) what are the views of young voters on religion and the state, especially on aspects of the implementation of elections and leadership in both the executive and legislative branches?; 2) what are the views of young voters on candidates for legislative members and Muslim or non-Muslim regional heads in the 2024 Simultaneous General Election and Regional Head Elections? Using qualitative methods with primary and secondary data sources which were then analyzed descriptively, concluded that: first, young voters view religion as a very important and main thing in determining candidates for regional heads and candidates for legislative members based on the relationship between state and religion in Indonesia which very strong, regardless of religion. Second, the criteria for Muslim or non-Muslim leaders for most young voters are not the first and foremost, because the important factor lies in the candidate's ability to carry out their duties. However, there are still more than 26 percent of respondents who will continue to prioritize Muslim leaders for reasons of Islamic doctrine and history in the past.