Islamic Institutions Research Articles

M Score Performance Measure for Islamic Banks in Malaysia and Indonesia: A new benchmarking performance instrument for Islamic institution

Performance measurement is vital to examine the performance of any institution. Due to the different nature of business operations, processes, and activities in Islamic banks, they have to be measured by a more focused instrument to reflect the Shariah compliance parts and their business nature compared to the conventional banks. Hence, M Score which has been developed by Abdul Rahim, Abdul Rahman and Syed AlHabshi (2016) has been adopted in this study. The findings from the computation will indicate which country gains the higher M Score in performance, and this can be used as a benchmarking exercise. This research aims to analyse and compare the M Score performance of Islamic banks in Malaysia and Indonesia. The content analysis via Annual Reports of Islamic banks has been used for this study. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The research was conducted on Islamic banks in Malaysia and Indonesia over a period of two years, from 2020-2021. This comparative research is expected to be an evaluation tool for Malaysian Islamic banks, helping them improve their performance to catch up with their counterparts in Indonesia. Thus, the purpose of this research proposal is to analyse and compare the effect of the soundness of Islamic banks based on the M Score performance of Islamic banks in Malaysia and Indonesia. The results of this study indicate that Islamic banks in Indonesia have a higher M Score ranking than those in Malaysia. There are significant differences in the performance of Islamic banks based on the Need Fulfilment and Equitable Distribution (NFED), Economic Growth (EG), and Economic Stability (ES) in Malaysia and Indonesia.

A Kingdom of Possibility

A Kingdom of Possibility

Harmonizing Local Wisdom with Islamic Values

The globalization wave has caused Indonesians to gradually lose and forget the values of local wisdom as the nation's assets and charm. The global community recognizes Indonesia as a society characterized by positive traits such as friendliness, courtesy, industriousness, altruism, openness, courage, and others. Initial observations at the State Islamic Institute of Palopo indicate that lecturers perceive that most students have lost the original character of the Indonesian nation. Implementing character education aligned with local wisdom values can address this issue. The research employed in this study is developmental research with the four D (4 D) model. Data collection techniques used include direct observation, interviews, and questionnaires. We can overcome negative student character issues using local wisdom and religious values. Every higher education institution requires character education guidelines that lecturers can use as a reference to cultivate positive student character. Higher education institutions can conduct character education through lectures, academic guidance, and real-life community service activities.

Kewirausahaan Perguruan Tinggi Islam (Analisis Pendiidkan Kewirausahaan Dalam Konteks Kampus Merdeka)

This research aims to discover the ideal concept of entrepreneurship education in higher education. The study employs a qualitative paradigm with descriptive survey techniques. The research locus is conducted at the State Islamic Institute of Lhokseumawe. The results indicate that entrepreneurship education has been implemented before the implementation of the Independent Learning policy. The Independent Campus program provides opportunities for a series of innovations in implementing entrepreneurial management. This direction aligns with the orientation of the Independent Campus in shaping self-reliance and entrepreneurial spirit. Additionally, the implementation of entrepreneurship education stimulates a sense of independence in thinking and competitiveness through the improvement of management and technology optimization. The program's manifestation is carried out in the form of activities such as business units, internship programs, integrated learning programs, and entrepreneurship expos. On the other hand, faculty members innovate teaching through cultural learning and working transformation processes with an entrepreneurial spirit. This research has implications for the theoretical development of entrepreneurship concepts in the implementation of the Independent Campus policy.

A Qualitative Analysis of Obstacles and Obstacles in Implementing the EDLINK Application at the Surakarta

This research aims to conduct a qualitative analysis of the obstacles and obstacles that arise in implementing the EDLINK application at the Mamba’ul ‘Ulum Islamic Institute, Surakarta. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with key informants, namely lecturers, administrative staff and students involved in using the EDLINK application. Other techniques used are observation and document analysis. Data were analyzed using qualitative data analysis techniques. The collected data was analyzed through a categorization process to identify the obstacles and barriers experienced by lecturers and students in using the EDLINK application. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that there are several obstacles and obstacles in implementing the EDLINK application at the Mamba’ul ‘Ulum Islamic Institute, Surakarta. Factors that cause these obstacles include limited infrastructure, lack of training and socialization, changes in work culture, and resistance factors. It is hoped that the results of this research will provide a comprehensive picture of the challenges faced in integrating technology in the higher education academic system. The findings of this research can provide valuable insight for the Mamba’ul ‘Ulum Islamic Institute to increase the effectiveness of implementing the EDLINK application and overcome obstacles that arise in the process. In addition, it is hoped that this research can contribute to the literature regarding the integration of technology in higher education academic systems.

What Do Students' Need in Learning English for Constitutional Law?

This research aims to determine the need for English in the Constitutional Law class and the students’ problems in learning English. The writers applied a narrative qualitative research method. The participants of this research were the Constitutional Law Study Program students at the State Islamic Institute of Palopo in the 2022/2023 academic year. Ninety-five students (35 males and 60 females) were involved in this research. The data collection method was the survey by distributing a questionnaire through Google Forms. The questionnaires consisted of 26 statements with choices the participants had to select. The writers used a Likert Scale. The results of data analysis were presented using quantitative and qualitative methods. The research findings identified speaking and listening as the two most crucial English skills; 35 students were at an intermediate level, and 43.5% of students struggled to construct sentences in English correctly. 71.6% of students struggled to understand the text because of the lack of vocabulary. The students answered about learning materials they need to learn. 48% of students chose the topic of introduction to Constitutional Law. They (34.7%) find it difficult to use punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. In the setting aspect, the students answered their favourite places for learning English. Most students (44.2%) like studying in the classroom.

The History of the Emergence of Islamic Institutions: Between Authenticity and Modernity

The development of administrative thought and its applications has been linked since the beginning of creation to man's need for food, drink, shelter, protection from the vagaries of nature, and defense of himself. Since people have lived in groups since ancient times, administration has been important in human life, and the administrative process has been the criterion that differentiates between what is known as organized societies and those that live a jungle life. The history of humanity confirms to us the importance of management in the emergence of human civilization and the progress it has achieved, and thus it is linked to successive human civilizations. Therefore, the emergence and development of administration from ancient times until modern history will be reviewed here, through three stages: the first is the period before Christ, the second is the period after Christ, and the last is the period of contemporary history.

Reception of the Integration of Islam and Science: A Case Study at Islamic Institute of Kediri

The enduring dichotomy between religion and science rooted in historical conflicts during the heyday of Islam and the Western Renaissance has persistently challenged efforts to reconcile the two. In Indonesia, thinkers within State Islamic Higher Education (PTKIN) have proposed the integration-interconnection perspective to bridge this gap. However, after almost two decades, this approach has remained unfamiliar to PTKIN students, including those at Kediri State Institute of Islam. This study aims to assess the reception of PTKIN academics, particularly students from the Faculty of Ushuluddin and Da'wah at Kediri State Institute of Islam, towards the integration of Islam and science, from a Quranic perspective. Conducted as a field research, this study employs a mixed-method approach that combines both quantitative and qualitative methods. This methodological choice sought to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon under investigation. This study focuses on the academic community of Kediri State Institute of Islam. The findings reveal that the majority of students in the Faculty of Ushuluddin and Da'wah at Kediri State Institute of Islam perceived a limited correlation between Islam and science. Their understanding diverges significantly from the intended goals of Islam and science integration at Kediri State Institute of Islam. The Islam and Science course offered by the faculty has emerged as a valuable platform for academics and da'wah activists to communicate the concept of integrating Islam and science to their students and broader community. Emphasizing the need for innovative learning modules related to Islam and Science, this study suggests that this approach can facilitate a deeper appreciation of the interconnection integration among PTKIN students. Ultimately, these efforts aim to overcome the persistent dichotomy between religion and science.

The Paradigm of Thinking of Pesantren Figure (Prof. KH. Tolhah Hasan) and its Impact on Islamic Education

Islamic education in Indonesia must continue to always develop to keep up with the times so as not to be left behind. The development of Islamic education was influenced by several thoughts from educational scientists and clerics in Indonesia, one of whom was Prof. KH. Tholha Hasan). In his view, education is not only limited to Islamic labels or Islamic institutions, such as Islamic boarding schools or madrasas, nor is it limited to learning Islamic religious sciences such as monotheism, hadith interpretation, fiqh, and tasawuf. However, Islamic education includes all activities, vision, mission, institutions, curriculum, methodology, teaching and learning processes, educational human resources, an educational environment that is inspired and based on Islamic teachings and values. Muhammad Tholha Hasan's thoughts on Islamic education belong to the construction of thought that has been put forward, namely ethical humanism or education that humanizes himself and other humans, all of which is carried out with a framework of moral foundations so as to give birth to a world colored by civilization

Internalization of Islamic Education Values in Establishing Student Social Characters

Students are the next generation of the nation who must be equipped with a lot of knowledge. Education in tertiary institutions should be able to motivate them to develop their potential properly. In addition, they must also be equipped with insight on how to live in society and care for the surrounding environment. However, in reality efforts to build student character are still considered not more important than other educational materials. Thus, until now it is common to find college graduates who experience social shock when they are involved in society. Character formation can be used as an alternative solution in solving these problems. In this case the values ​​of Islamic education and social character play a very dominant role in social life.
 This study uses a qualitative approach to the type of field research. The data collection process uses in-depth interviews, participatory observation and documentation.
 This study aims to find out how the strategy of instilling the values ​​of Islamic education in tertiary institutions to students and the implications for the social character of students.
 The results of this study indicate that the strategy of instilling the values of Islamic education in shaping the social character of students in the Islamic Religious Education study program at the Riyadlotul Mujahidin Ngabar Ponorogo Islamic Education Study Program is by realizing the curriculum by combining theoretical and practical aspects (daily life). Which is manifested in an integrated manner through: 1) Exemplary Method, 2) Habituation Method, 3) Giving Advice, 4) Giving Attention, and 5) Giving Sanctions. The impact of the strategy of instilling Islamic educational values in shaping the social character of students in the Islamic Religious Education study program at the Riyadlotul Mujahidin Ngabar Ponorogo Islamic Institute has a positive impact. This is evidenced by changes in behavior in the social life of students in a better direction.

Examining the impact of zakah and Islamic finance on national economic growth

Purpose – This study aims to analyze the effect of Islamic financial instruments, including social funds zakah, infak, and sadaqah (ZIS), Islamic financing, Sharia stocks, and corporate sukuk, on economic growth.Methodology – This study uses monthly data from 2013 to 2022 to examine the relationship between ZIS distribution, Islamic bank financing, Islamic stock capitalization, corporate sukuk issuance, and economic growth proxied by the production industry index (IPI). The Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) was utilized.Findings – According to the short-term estimation results, sukuk significantly hinders economic growth, whereas only the ZIS variable has a positive and significant impact. Long-term economic growth is positively impacted by the ZIS and Islamic financing variables, negatively impacted by sukuk, and not significantly impacted by Sharia stock. The Impulse Response Function and Variance Decomposition analysis results also demonstrate that the variables of the Islamic financial sector have a shock effect on Indonesia's economic growth, with ZIS funds making up the majority of the contribution and Sharia stocks the least.Implications – This study will help policymakers, industry, and academia accelerate the Islamic finance sector in Indonesia and strengthen its role in supporting and advancing Indonesia's economic recovery.Originality – Islamic finance, commonly known as Islamic banking–extends beyond Indonesian banks. Non-bank Islamic institutions, including capital markets and social finance, play a vital role in optimizing Islamic financial instruments for national economic growth.

Implementasi Profesionalisme Dosen Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Proses Pembelajaran di Fakultas Tarbiyah Institut Agama Islam (IAI) Dar Aswaja Rokan Hilir

The purpose of this study was to describe the implementation of professionalism Islamic religious education lecturer at the Faculty of Tarbiyah Islamic Institute of Dar Aswaja Rokan Hilir. This professionalism includes the ability of lecturers to develop potential and arouse student interest, have self-confidence, and can provide motivation and inspiration to students to be visionary and innovative. This field research uses a qualitative approach. At the Tarbiyah Faculty of the Islamic Institute of Dar Aswaja Rokan Hilir, various stakeholders were surveyed, interviewed, and documented to collect data. The results show that religious education at the Faculty of Tarbiyah of the Institute of Islamic religion (IAI) Dar Aswaja Rokan Hilir has not achieved satisfactory levels of success.

Business sustainability performance through sustainability awareness and business work ethics in Islamic institutions

Business sustainability performance through sustainability awareness and business work ethics in Islamic institutions

CALLIGRAPHY LEARNING CONCEPT IN PONDOK PESANTREN MODERN WALI SONGO, PONOROGO DISTRICT, EAST JAVA

The art of Islamic calligraphy developed along with the development of Islam brought by the Prophet Muhammad SAW. Until now, calligraphy has grown rapidly and become a popular work of art among the general public to various Islamic institutions. Especially in Islamic boarding schools in various regions, both traditional and modern. Researchers made the Wali Songo modern boarding school as an object of research. The purpose of conducting this research is so that researchers can find out the concept of calligraphy learning at the Wali Songo modern boarding school. Researchers used descriptive qualitative methods in conducting research, using a literature review approach to collect similar data, and conducting interviews with respondents who had a relationship with the Wali Songo modern boarding school. The results obtained from this research are that the Wali Songo modern boarding school uses modern media in the learning process such as blackboards, markers, blackboard rulers, notebooks, reference books, calligraphy special pens, and liquid ink. The students get special guidance from teachers who are competent in the field of calligraphy.

Efficiency Assessment and Determinants of Performance: A Study of Jordan’s Banks Using DEA and Tobit Regression

This comprehensive study explored the efficiency landscape of the Jordanian banking industry from 2006 to 2021, utilizing a dual-pronged approach. First, we assessed the efficiency scores of 15 commercial banks, comprising 13 conventional and 2 Islamic institutions, through data envelopment analysis (DEA). Secondly, we investigated the determinants influencing relative efficiency using the Tobit regression model. Our dataset, spanning 240 observations over 16 years, provides a nuanced examination of industry dynamics. DEA, specifically focusing on variable return to scale (VRS), unveils efficiency scores by accounting for scale inefficiencies. The research contributes insights into the operational efficacy of Jordanian banks and provides a robust methodology for understanding efficiency dynamics in the broader financial landscape. The results reveal significant relationships between return on assets, return on equity, GDP growth, and efficiency. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that Islamic banks demonstrate higher efficiency compared to conventional banks. Additionally, non-significant associations were observed with credit risk, bank size, and the ratio of loan loss provision over net income. The findings hold implications for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers aiming to bolster the resilience and competitiveness of Jordan’s banking sector.

The effect of technology on Arabic language learning in higher education

Technology is advancing and developing, and we cannot let go of our lives. One of them is in the world of education, the use of technology is often found. teachers combine technological devices in the learning process so that the learning atmosphere becomes more interesting, not only with increasingly open technological developments and the spread of information and knowledge throughout the world across the boundaries of space and time. Thus, technological developments have a positive impact on educators and students. In this study, researchers measured the extent to which the application of this technology in the learning process was highly valued. For this reason, this research aims to find out the impact of technology on Arabic language learning at the Batusangkar Institute State Islamic University. The method used in this research is a survey research method. Data collection uses observation, interviews and questionnaires. Furthermore, the expected result of this research is to find out the role or influence of technology on Arabic language learning activities in higher education. Based on the research results, it can be seen that there is an influence or influence of technology on Arabic language learning at the Batusangkar State Islamic Institute.

Penanaman 1000 Pohon Cemara Laut Untuk Mitigasi Abrasi di Pantai Larangan Tegal

Larangan Tegal Beach is located in the northern part of Central Java and is a tourist destination among other beaches such as Pulau Kodok beach, Komodo beach, and others. On the way to the beach, visitors will see ponds and mangrove trees lining the edge of the road. However, unfortunately, this beach is experiencing soil erosion which is quite worrying. Every time the sea water rises, the environment around the beach, especially the stalls that serve as resting places for tourists along the beach, will be submerged. The impact of coastal erosion is not only limited to inundation of sea water, but also has negative consequences for the environment and local communities. To overcome this abrasion problem, an activity was carried out to plant 1000 sea pine trees around the coast, especially in the areas of Kedungkelor Village, Munjungagung Village, and Bojongsana Village where the procurement of sea pine tree seeds came from the Tegal Regency National and Political Unity Agency (Kesbangpol) in collaboration with the Pancasakti Tegal University Campus and the Bhakti Negara Islamic Institute for the planting process. Through this activity, it is hoped that it can reduce the impact of land erosion on the coast and provide natural protection for coastal areas from strong winds and sea waves. It is hoped that this effort can protect the coast from damage that may arise due to storms and extreme weather

Developing Contextual Textbooks of Islamic Religious Education on Curriculum Development and Innovation Course

This research aimed to develop a textbook for the PAI (Islamic Education) Curriculum Development and Innovation course as a means of independent student learning. This is development research referring to the ADDIE development model. The subjects of this research were Islamic education Masters students at the Mamba'ul 'Ulum Islamic Institute (IIM) of Surakarta. The data were collected using textbook assessment instruments consisting of (1) tryout instruments by course content experts, (2) tryout instruments by learning design experts, (3) practitioner instruments, and (4) student assessment instruments. The data were analyzed using qualitative and quantitative descriptive methods. The research results showed that a score percentage of 89% was obtained for the expert assessment of course content, a score of 75% for the learning design expert assessment tryout, a score of 90% for the practitioner tryout results, and a score of 87.75% for the student assessment tryout. Based on the research results, it could be concluded that the textbook for the Islamic education curriculum development and innovation course belonged to the appropriate category and could be used for students taking the Islamic education curriculum development and innovation course at the IIM Surakarta Postgraduate School, especially Masters students in Islamic education.

Islamic Economic System in Practice: Beyond Merely Islamic-based Transactions

Islamic economic system is well-known for its not-so-generally accepted concept, a gap between theory and reality, and paradigm disputes. Regarding the different thoughts and the need for economic, social, and moral values; this study intends to elaborate on the Islamic economic system practice at a mezzo level in Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor (PMDG). This study presents the novelty of the Islamic economic system practice with authority protection and Islamic worldview. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and interpreted narratively. This study finds that the Islamic economic system in PMDG comprises economic agents and Islamic institutions, transactions, worldviews, and behaviors with market protection to ensure efficient resource allocation and business units’ sustainability. Economic agents consist of a foundation, the chairman as an economic and religious-related decision maker, the management of business units, and the society surrounding PMDG. PMDG allocates resources and regulates market protection through Islamic institutions and transactions to prevent unhealthy competition. The Islamic worldview and behaviors are shown by the integration of modern knowledge and Islamic principles with cooperation and brotherhood. Eventually, the whole process of the Islamic economic system implies the social welfare of internal PMDG and the surrounding community, as well as the achievement of the objective of Sharia. Further research can investigate the more challenged implementation of Islamic economics in a macro-level system and diverse society.
 Keywords: Islamic economic system, Islamic transactions, protection, Islamic worldview, Islamic behaviors

The Challenges of Implementing the Merdeka Curriculum in Arabic Language Learning: Perspectives from Indonesian Lecturers and Students

This research aims to identify and explain the issues or challenges faced by the Sunan Kalijogo Islamic Institute in Malang, especially the Arabic Language Education program, in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum. The focus of this research includes the learning process using the Merdeka curriculum, inhibiting factors, and solutions to overcome challenges in implementing the Merdeka curriculum in Arabic language learning. Data collection is conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation. This research is a qualitative, descriptive study, where the method used involves describing and analyzing a phenomenon by describing a number of variables related to the issues and the unit under study. The next step is to analyze qualitative data from the research results related to the challenges of Arabic language learning. Based on the research findings, it is concluded that the challenges of implementing the Merdeka curriculum in Arabic language learning at the Sunan Kalijogo Islamic Institute in Malang are divided into three aspects: institutional, student-related, and lecturer-related. The researcher also found several solutions and alternatives that can help overcome and address the challenges of implementing the Merdeka curriculum in Arabic language learning.