Islamic Foundation Research Articles

Model Penguatan Penyaluran Zakat kepada Usaha Ultra Mikro melalui Pelatihan dan Pendampingan

The distribution of zakat to ultra-micro (UMi) business actors, such as Mustahik (people entitled to receive zakat), faces the problem of limited assistance. The Community Service (P2M) aims to minimize failures in the distribution of zakat and ensure that it is used for productive, sustainable, and on-target businesses. The next goal is to increase the quantity and quality of UMi management. The methods used are training, follow-up assistance, monitoring, and evaluation. Partners are UMi actors who receive zakat from the Baitulmal Ummat Islam Foundation Bank Negara Indonesia (BAMUIS BNI). The result of P2M is that previously, there was no assistance in the zakat distribution model. The positive impact is that this assistance increases the accuracy of targeting zakat recipients from the UMi group. This is based on qualitative analysis from the results of interviews with UMi and BAMUIS BNI. The increase in targeting indicates that the Mustahik from UMi are based on recommendations from indigent letters from neighborhood and citizen associations, so they are not concentrated in just a few families, as was the case previously. Another improvement in the distribution model is the absence of brokers, which is often found, unavoidably, without assistance. Another significant impact is that Mustahik receives 100% of the zakat funds directly to the account concerned without any deductions. The mentoring model also equips UMi with various skills training and consultations needed daily to run a business in the era of digital competition. The training includes marketing management, halal production, hygiene, occupational health, and safety.

Assessing Blood Donors' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Blood Donation - A Cross-Sectional Study

<i>Introduction: </i>Blood donation is vital for saving lives in critical medical conditions, making it a global concern. Ensuring a stable blood supply is essential for emergency treatments, surgeries, and chronic disease therapies. Blood donors, including influential figures like imams, play a critical role in promoting and normalizing blood donation within communities. <i>Aim of the study: </i>The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of blood donors toward blood donation. <i>Methods: </i>This cross-sectional study at Imam Training Academy of the Islamic Foundation, Bangladesh, included 200 Imams aged 18 above. Conducted from February 2023 to January 2024, data on knowledge, attitudes, and practices were collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS Version 26, considering a P-value of <0.05 as significant. Ethical clearance was obtained from the local ethical committee. <i>Result: </i>The study findings indicate that the majority (61.5%) of participants were aged between 20-29 years, with 19.5% aged 30-39 years. Awareness about blood donation was moderate, with 45% aware of their blood group and Rh factor. Most participants (83.5%) understood that receiving infected blood can transmit diseases, and 65% correctly identified the interval for safe blood donation. Knowledge of local blood transfusion centers beyond BSMMU was low at 36%. Attitudes toward blood donation were overwhelmingly positive, with high agreement that donation saves lives (96.5%) and is a moral activity (97.5%). The preference for voluntary non-remunerated donation was unanimous (98%). However, only 35% of respondents had donated blood at least once, with 33.5% donating voluntarily. <i>Conclusion:</i> The study found that blood donors had good knowledge and a positive attitude toward blood donation. However, most individuals were not donating blood regularly as volunteers.

The Essence of Giving Food as The Spirit of Islam in The Book "الاءطعام روح الاءسلام " by Syeh Ali Bin Ali Bin Ibrahim U'dhobi

Social disparities are prevalent in our society. The imbalance in life and the terrifying contradictions among human lives continue to this day. These imbalances occur globally. We witness countries devastated by war, such as Palestine, Yemen, and Syria, where the inhabitants suffer from hunger and lack access to healthcare. Similarly, countries with high poverty rates like Cambodia, Myanmar, and Afghanistan experience hunger and poor sanitation. Conversely, there are many developed and prosperous countries with high income levels in other parts of the world. This study employs a literature review approach, examining verses from the Qur'an and hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad SAW concerning Ith’am as contained in the book "الاءطعام روح الاءسلام" by Syekh Ali bin Ali bin Ibrahim U’Dhobi. The book explains that Islam encourages people to help each other, have empathy, sympathy, and high social concern. As mentioned in Surah Adh-Dhariyat, verse 19: "And in their wealth, there is a right for those who ask and those who do not ask." Therefore, it is essential for Muslims to pay significant attention and care to convey and study the core teachings of Islam contained in Ith’am (charity by giving food). The five pillars of Islam (shahadah, prayer, fasting, zakat, and hajj) are the foundation of Islam and must be performed to be recognized as a Muslim. The pillars of Islam are closely related to Ith’am, making it a core teaching of Islam (the spirit of Islam).

The attitude of the Tatars of the Kirov region (Russia) to religious rites

In modern Russia, much attention is paid to the preservation of cultural traditions of different peoples and faiths, but at the same time many aspects remain undisclosed in research. A rich material for study exists in the multiethnic and multicultural Kirov region. Tatars occupy the second largest population in the region and have their own rich cultural traditions based on Islam and influencing the culture of the region. The purpose of the research is to study the attitude of Tatars to religious rituals on the example of the Kirov region. To achieve this goal, ethnosociological expeditions were undertaken in 2018-2023 to the Malmyzhsky and Kilmezsky districts of the Kirov region as one of the most representative areas where the Tatar population lives. Within the framework of the expeditions, methods of included observation were used, as well as interviews in the form of interviews. As a result, the attitude of the Tatars towards such religious ceremonial as the obligatory observance of prayer, marriage (nikyah), the prohibition on eating pork, as well as the special position of women was revealed. As the study showed, Tatars in the Kirov region do not have a canonical manifestation of the foundations of Islam, but a folk faith characterized by a simplified perception of these foundations: not all Tatars observe the fivefold prayer, some of them also eat pork. It remains important for the Tatar population to observe the nikyah rite at marriage, but at the same time there is a relaxation in choosing a partner – he can be of any nationality, but must be a Muslim or convert to Islam. There are certain changes in the situation of women: there are no restrictions on their rights and freedoms, and not all Muslim women adhere to a strict and closed style of dress. In addition, the Tatars' desire to combine the traditional way of life with the modern dominant culture, as well as with other national cultures of the region ("neighborly mutual assistance", holding various festivals of traditional cultures, assimilation of Tatars) was revealed. It was concluded that the attitude towards traditional confessional rituals in the Tatar community is softened and does not imply strictness in observance. The results of the study are useful for building intercultural communications between various stakeholders (government, business, non-profit organizations).

Sustainable Environment in Islam, Its Manifestations and Causes

This study aims to revise the Islamic law (sharia) and analyze the Islamic foundations of environmental and sustainability and how Islamic law shapes people's understanding of the sustainable environment. It looks at the morals, ethics, and conduct that Sharia law promotes in order to combat the escalating environmental issues. Involving religious organizations and making use of jurists' scientific knowledge, the project aims to improve the idea of social responsibility while offering answers to environmental problems. It also clarifies Islamic philosophical precepts, which place a strong emphasis on protecting and conserving the environment.The study emphasizes how critical it is to address environmental issues, change people's attitudes and behaviors regarding the environment, and find answers to the problems that it faces. It creates a link between environmental issues and Islamic beliefs in the framework of sustainable development objectives.

Promoting Islamic Value for Green Skill Development in Islamic Vocational High School

Air pollution is a critical issue in Indonesia in 2023, prompting the need to enhance green skills within Vocational High Schools to support a sustainable green economy. The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of Islamic values on the development of green skills among students. Utilizing quantitative methods, data were collected through online questionnaires distributed to 562 twelfth-grade students at the Islamic Foundation Vocational School in Bogor Regency. The results revealed that Islamic values, particularly beliefs and attitudes towards the environment, significantly impacted the acquisition of green skills. Further analysis identified that Islamic values as a source of inspiration and serenity, along with teachings on tree planting and zero-waste practices, had a partially significant effect. The study concludes that incorporating Islamic religious education into the vocational school curriculum is crucial. These findings offer valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and practitioners, providing a basis for integrating Islamic values into vocational education to enhance green skill development among students.

The Islamic foundation of the theory of human relations and its educational applications

هدف البحث الحالي إلى تأصيل نظرية العلاقات الإنسانية ومبادئها وفقاً لارتباطها بالقرآن الكريم والسنة النبوية ومقاصد الشريعة الإسلامية، والتعرف على أبرز تطبيقاتها في الميدان التربوي، واستخدم الباحث المنهج الاستقرائي، والمنهج الاستنباطي، وتوصل البحث إلى نتائج من أبرزها: أن القرآن الكريم والسنة النبوية الشريفة تُعد معيناً لا ينضب، وخير مرجع لقيم ومبادئ الإدارة الحديثة بمختلف مجالاتها، وأن تراث الامة الإسلامية حافل بالشواهد التي تدلّ على عظمة الدين الإسلامي وتنظيمه للحياة البشرية في تعاملاتها وخططها وأهدافها وغاياتها، وأن الفكر الإداري الإسلامي كان له الفضل والسبق في ترسيخ مبادئ العلاقات الإنسانية، وترسيخ أبعاد ومضامين النظريات الإدارية الحديثة بمختلف اتجاهاتها وأهدافها، وأن مبادئ نظرية العلاقات الإنسانية الحديثة انطلقت من نتائج العلوم السلوكية ومن تأملات وأفكار الفلاسفة أو نظريات غير ثابته، بينما مبادئ العلاقات الإنسانية في الفكر الإسلامي مستمدة من القرآن الكريم والسنة النبوية المطهّرة والتي تُعد أصلاً ثابتاً وصالح لكل زمان ومكان، وخرج البحث بعدد من التوصيات من أبرزها: زيادة العناية والاهتمام بالقرآن الكريم والسنة النبوية المطهّرة وما تحويه من أصول شرعية ثابتة تعتبر منهج حياة متكاملاً وصالحاً لكل زمان وكان، والعناية بتأصيل النظريات الإدارية الحديثة في ضوء أسس ومبادئ الفكر الإسلامي، و المحافظة على الإرث الإسلامي والاعتزاز والافتخار به، و الاعتزاز بإسهامات علماء المسلمين في تأسيس العلوم بمختلف أنواعها والنهوض بها قديماً وحديثاً.

Teachers’ and parents’ perspectives on citizenship education in Turkey: Consensus and disagreements

Citizenship education (CE) in Turkey holds a pivotal role in shaping the civic consciousness of forthcoming generations. This study employs Q methodology to analyze the perspectives of teachers and parents regarding CE in Turkey, examining their viewpoints in the context of the political structure. The research reveals both consensus and disagreement among teachers and parents. Despite significant differences between teachers and parents, a consensus emerges on the importance of reinforcing national identity through CE. Moreover, there is a prevalent perspective on citizenship that exhibits limited tolerance for differences. The perspectives identified in the study reflect the political polarization present in Turkey. Some perspectives adopt a nationalist understanding rooted in Islamic foundations, influenced by the political power in the country, while others adhere to a secular nationalism based on the principles of Kemalism. These findings underscore the necessity for all facets of CE to embrace a more comprehensive perspective that promotes tolerance and democratic values.

Proclamation de la loi mahométane en 114 quintils (XVIIe siècle)

Abstract The aim of this article is to examine the narrative elements of the manuscript commentary, in Castilian and Latin script, on the work of one of the few Morisco poets in exile whose name is known to us. Ibrahim de Bolfad, who was living in Algiers at the time, was the author of quintils on the foundations of Islam, the life of the Prophet, the divine attributes, and the major tenets of Islamic theology. Preserved in the National Library of Spain (BNE : 9653), the manuscript in which the commentary on his poetry was written is thought to be the work of a Morisco exiled in Tunis. This study explores the narrative dimension of the two texts, in order to highlight the construction of a metanarrative around Morisco identity in North African exile. As part of this research, we are particularly interested in the way in which this narrative activity was conducted in Castilian in seventeenth-century Algeria. Finally, we propose a French translation of the 114 quintils, collected here as a single text.

Investigating the Relationship between Transformational Leadership, Compensation, and Teacher Performance through Organizational Commitment in an Islamic Foundation Setting

Investigating the Relationship between Transformational Leadership, Compensation, and Teacher Performance through Organizational Commitment in an Islamic Foundation Setting

Islamic Foundations of Sustainable Employee Behavior: Evidence From The Noble Quranic Verses And Hadith

Islam is a comprehensive religion, and the need for its teachings increases with the increase in human problems. In this era, the need for organizations to face the challenge of sustainability increases, seeking to enable the behavior of employees to become a sustainable behavior that contributes to its sustainability. This research aims to explore the Islamic foundations in the sustainable behavior of employees. The literature attached the sustainability of behavior with environmental, psychological, and spiritual but did not relate them to the Islamic foundations that emphasize fixed pillars for establishing sustainable behavior. In this study, we follow the descriptive-analytical approach and explore these pillars through the noble Quranic verses and the authentic Hadiths. The study suggests that the establishment of sustainable behavior is based on a tripartite link between Islamic behavior in the working environment, behavior in the personal surroundings, and behavioral training. So that it creates a homogeneity of the individual's behavior, and where the same behavior is required of him is the same in the workplace and the personal surroundings, so the focus is on avoiding hypocrisy and affirming truthfulness and Reinforcing and directing behavior through training in this behavior to ensure its steadiness and sustainability. We aspire to make a systematic change in behavior management for sustainability, and this research paper contributes to developing the behavioral view of employees and addressing their problems for sustainable behavior.

Uncovering the Significance of Transformational Leadership in Islamic-Based Institutions: A Systematic Exploration

Studies on transformational leadership have shown to be beneficial for employees and organizations, particularly those with an Islamic foundation. Islamic elements present within Islamic institutions seem to have different viewpoints regarding the numerous implications of transformational leadership. To have a clear understanding of the transformational leadership presence in Islamic-based institutions, it is crucial to compile prior literature. Then will ensure the efficiency on effectiveness of transformational leadership in Islamic-based institutions for future reference. Regrettably, there has yet to be enough research that thoroughly reviews the body of knowledge on transformational leadership implications for employees in Islamic-based institutions. Therefore, a thorough literature assessment on the impact of transformational leadership on employees in Islamic-based institutions was conducted in this project. This study used the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) review approach to guarantee that the results were of high quality. Two eminent databases, Scopus and Web of Science, as well as one auxiliary database, Google Scholar, were used to retrieve the articles. Two key topics were found through thematic analysis, including 1) employee performance and effectiveness, and 2) employee ethical behavior. Six sub-themes were then created by combining these two primary themes. This research will add to the body of knowledge currently available in the fields of transformational leadership and practical application in institutions with an Islamic foundation. The following are the study's key contributions: 1) pinpointing the beneficial effects of transformational leadership towards employees in Islamic-based organizations, and 2) formulating recommendations for more research in this area.

A Kingdom of Possibility

A Kingdom of Possibility

′Symbols′ as Expression Tools of Islam and Their Usage Methods in Palace Architecture

Islamic architecture consists of religion, politics, philosophy, and aesthetics. The religious expression of symbols in Islamic architecture is also extremely important in architecture. These religious symbols, which are used in palace buildings and generally in administrative places in the Islamic world, are shaped depending on the function of the buildings. In this period, the palace complexes were considered to be the most important structures representing state politics and economy. In this study, the purposes and methods of use of religious symbols used in many palace complexes of Islamic architecture were investigated. While investigating the main source and usage rules of these symbols in palace architecture, the Quran, which is the foundation of Islam, was examined and the dependence of these symbols on numbers was tried to be revealed with examples.

Proses Pembuatan Program Ngasuh (Ngaji Bersama Pengasuh) Di Youtube Sebagai Media Penyebaran Informasi Islam

Al-Hamidiyah Depok Islamic Foundation is one of the educational institutions that uses YouTube social media as a medium for disseminating information. The NGASUH (Ngaji Bersama Pengasuh) program premiered on March 14, 2022 until this thesis was made, it has reached 49 episodes. The obstacles faced such as technical constraints and the host cannot attend live broadcasts. This research aims to find out the process of making the NGASUH program through the YouTube social media of the Al-Hamidiyah Islamic Foundation as a means of disseminating Islamic information for students, teachers, employees at the Al-Hamidiyah Islamic Foundation and to find out what obstacles were faced during the process of making the NGASUH program through the YouTube social media of the Al-Hamidiyah Islamic Foundation. The research theory in this study is production theory which consists of pre-production, production, and post-production. This research methodology uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods with data collection techniques are in-depth interviews. The pre-production of the NGASUH program is the initial stage in the event production process which involves planning, preparing, and organizing all the necessary aspects before the live broadcast is carried out. The production stage of a live program requires tight coordination, adaptability, and readiness to handle situations that may arise during the broadcast. The entire production team must work together to ensure the smooth running of the event and provide a good experience to the audience. The post-production phase of a live program is the phase after the live broadcast is completed, where the evaluation, processing, and distribution of the broadcast results are carried out. This stage is important to evaluate the quality of the broadcast, collect feedback, and conduct follow-ups based on the results of the broadcast such as storing the broadcast materials properly for future reference and archives.

Pendampingan Pengelolaan Bisnis Syariah dalam Meningkatkan Kemandirian Lembaga di Yayasan Islam Al-Lathifah Mulia Cikarang Baratlam Al-Lathifah Mulia Cikarang Barat

This community service aims to provide information to stakeholders within the scope of the Al-Lathifah Mulia Islamic Foundation about increasing the independence of their institutions by carrying out sharia business management activities in the form of marketing concepts for honey and pure milk. The method used in this community service research is a training and mentoring method provided by providing explanations via Microsoft Power Point. The results of the sharia business management assistance that has been carried out have apparently had a significant positive impact on increasing the independence of institutions at the Al-Lathifah Mulia Islamic Foundation in West Cikarang. One of the positive impacts that can be felt is improving marketing concepts in accordance with sharia business concepts. This can help institutions gain sustainable profits and reduce the risk of unwanted losses. Apart from that, assistance with sharia business management can also help in strengthening the institution's sharia identity. Through the implementation of business practices that comply with sharia principles, institutions can gain the trust of the public who need business services that are in accordance with their religious beliefs.

Legal Analysis of Non-Litigious Settlement of Waqf Land Disputes by the Land Office of Bima Regency

This study aims to analyze what factors influence the process of resolving waqf land disputes and their resolution solutions. This is empirical legal research with the approach of legislation, conceptual, case, and legal sociology. The influencing factors are the status of the land that is the object of the dispute, the land rights attached to the parties, the legal position of the land rights of the parties, and the identified maladministration carried out by the Land Office of Bima Regency. Furthermore, the solutions provided by the Head of the Land Office of Bima Regency issued a Decree to cancel the certificate of ownership of Madawau Village community members obtained from the National Agrarian Reform Program (PRONA) in 2015 because there were administrative and legal defects in the subjects and objects of land, restoring property rights to land and providing protection and legal certainty to the Bima Islamic Foundation.

The war has produced more planet-warming gases than the annual emissions of 20 countries...

Director of the Üsküdar University Environmental Ethics Forum Prof. İbrahim Özdemir evaluated the Gaza Declaration shared by the UK-based Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences (IFEES/EcoIslam).

Food safety and quality training: The use of a lateral flow immunochromatographic strip test for rapid detection of pesticide residue on leafy vegetables

Ensuring the safety and quality of leafy vegetables, especially by controlling any traces of pesticides, is crucial for maintaining human health. This international community service program was designed to expand the vocational knowledge and skills of the people of Timor-Leste in using lateral flow immunochromatographic strip tests for quickly detecting pesticide residue on leafy vegetables. The program was organized by UAD in partnership with PCIM Timor-Leste and the An-Nur Islamic Foundation. The program included several stages, including preparation, coordination, consolidation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The participants’ knowledge of food safety and food hygiene increased significantly from 52% prior to training to 96% after the training. Moreover, the ability to detect pesticide contamination in vegetables using LFI technology improved by 84%, rising from just 8% before training to 92% after training. All participants expressed interest in the UAD in Timor-Leste's future continuation of this training program.

The Baseline of Multicultural Education: An Examination from Islamic and Buddhist Standpoints

This paper examines the fundamental principles of multicultural education within the philosophical frameworks of Buddhism and Islam. The significance of this subject lies in the fact that the examination of multicultural education is mostly focused on accounts of educational reform methods and movements, with very little exploration of the theoretical underpinnings and conceptual elements, particularly in relation to the philosophical foundations of multicultural education. This report compiles data from many literary sources, employing a qualitative analysis approach. This study scrutinizes the comparative analysis of multicultural education through the lens of Buddhism and Islam, utilizing a conceptual framework that emphasizes the investigation of ontology, epistemology, and axiology as key variables for comparison. The study revealed that there exist conceptual distinctions in the context of multiculturalism when comparing Buddhism and Islam. Divergences arise due to the distinct historical foundations of Islam and Buddhism. However, it is essential to note that there exist inherent similarities in the domains of ontology, epistemology, and axiology, thus indicating a convergence between Islam and Buddhism in the context of developing a multicultural framework for education. Islamic philosophy and Buddhist philosophy offer a solid foundation for the practical application of multicultural education.