Islamic Nations Research Articles

Analyzing the Israel-Palestine Conflicts: Assessing the Impact and Effectiveness of the Involvement of Islamic Countries

With their intricate political, theological, and practical complexities, the Israel-Palestine conflicts have persisted as one of the longest-lasting and most intricate geopolitical wars. This research explores the complex dynamics of the conflicts, concentrating on the role that Islamic countries have played. In the context of an ongoing and ambiguous dispute, this investigation aims to analyze the provocations, tactics, and influence of Islamic countries in determining the trajectory of the Israel-Palestine conflicts. The study defines the necessity for a focused discourse on the role of Islamic countries and points out gaps in existing research through a thorough literature review and a detailed analysis of literal and contemporary elements. The investigation items comprise an analysis of the provocation that led Islamic countries to participate in the wars, a review of the tactics used in the military, political, and economic spheres, a study of the influence on peacekeeping efforts, and a list of the obstacles and constraints that these countries had to deal with. The theoretical framework analyzes the actions and viewpoints of Islamic nations in the context of the Israel-Palestine disputes by drawing on transnational relations theories such as constructivism, literalism, and leftism.

Islam, Modern Turkey, and a Javanese Intellectual: The Sutomo’s Visit to Turkey in 1937

The early twentieth century served as a dynamic age for various modern movement intellectuals. The steamboat discovery enabled people to rush from one place to another, allowing a more active exchange of ideas and insights. Sutomo was a Javanese intellectual playing an essential role in Indonesia’s modern history. In 1936-1937 he travelled around the world and visited several countries, one of which was Turkey. This article discussed Sutomo’s views on modernization processes taking place in Turkey. This study employed a historical method by using articles from Soeara Oemoem’s newspaper from 1936-1937. That newspaper elaborately described Sutomo’s journey while he was in Turkey. In this article, we argued that social and economic situations influenced Sutomo’s views on Turkey’s modernization in the Dutch East Indies. His experiences abroad influenced his further involvement in the discourse of Indonesian secular and Islamic nationalism.

A Study on Sending Blessing for The Prophet Pease Be Upon Him

Prayer means supplication and peace, since praying upon the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, is an important act of worship in Islam, as God Almighty mentioned it in His Noble Book and commanded His faithful servants to do it. However, heresies have made their way into this worship as well, and every sect has played its role in sticking to nonsense and nonsense. Come with it.The topic is of special importance to the Islamic nation, as God Almighty mentioned blessings upon His Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, in his Noble Book and commanded the Muslims to perform it, saying: :( إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آَمَنُوا صَلُّوا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا ) (الأحزاب: 56):(Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who have believed, bless him and grant him peace with complete peace.) (Al-Ahzab: 56). So I wanted to write an article entitled (A study on praying upon the Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him), in which I mentioned the correct way to pray upon the Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, according to a library curriculum, and in which I addressed various topics related to this worship, including: the definition of prayer and peace and its ruling. How to pray for the Prophet, may God bless him and peace be upon him.

Exploring the Nexus of Financial Technologies, Financial Inclusion, and Blockchain in Islamic Finance within Digital Transformation

Financial technology and continuous digital growth are having an influence on financial inclusion which has significant ramifications for the faith-based financial paradigm. The objective of this research is to investigate the relationships and effects of financial technologies in Islamic financing inside financial institutions within the framework of digital transformation and blockchain technology. The use of these advancements will significantly affect Sharia-compliant Islamic finance. This paper critically investigates the historical and current implications of Financial Technologies, financial inclusion, and Blockchain in Islamic Finance worldwide with a focus on banking, investing, and compliance with regulations. Using a comprehensive review of the literature, indexing journals, and empirical case studies, this research seeks to provide significant new insights on the development and status of several areas within the Islamic financial industry. In order to make Sharia compatible, it also examines how digitalization has altered the landscape. Furthermore, before they can considerably promote financial inclusion in many countries, the Islamic financial services industry and the junction of technology and Islamic finance still have a ways to go due to the scale necessary. The study's findings may serve as a guide for financial institutions, decision-makers, and other interested parties in order to maximise the potential of blockchain technology and other financial innovations in Islamic finance across a range of Islamic nations. Long-term, equitable economic growth will result from this.

Nuclear Peace in the Middle East

This paper raises and refutes a number of counterarguments against Saudi nuclearization, and through an argument centred around Waltzian conceptions of neorealism, argues that it could stabilize the Middle East whilst fulfilling KSA’s foreign policy goals in the event Tehran nuclearizes as well. It analyzes key details, such as the effect of nuclearization on the Gulf’s immediate paradigm, the possibility of a nuclear cascade amongst other prominent Islamic nations, as well as the consequences of nuclearization on Saudi-American relations.

Systematic Literature Review: Integrating Islamic Education in English Language Teaching

Islamic literature, history, and customs are common subjects and resources incorporated into effective English teaching in Islamic nations since they are relevant to the culture. The aims of this study are to explore the integration of Islamic education in English language teaching as well as how teachers can teach English by instilling Islamic values to develop good character in their students. This study involves a systematic literature review (SLR). An SLR requires significant searching across multiple article databases as well as additional journal databases such as Google Scholar to supplement and expand the main database. The next step involved obtaining and locating additional supplies manually. This step entailed reading pieces of literature for which the only information provided was the author, source, or title. The study reveals that understanding culture and society can help integrate religious teaching into ELT. It is critical to understand the cultural and theological context. Teachers who are knowledgeable of Islamic customs, values, and sensitivities should teach them in the classroom. Moreover, to provide students with a well-rounded education, Islamic principles and ethics can be integrated into English language classes. Teachers can explore issues and subjects that are in line with Islamic principles while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and intercultural understanding.

Jamalat al-Khat al-Arabi wal-Takwinat al-Khatiyah fi Kiswat al-Ka'bah al-Musharrafah: Dirasah Faniyah Tahliliyah

The covering of the Kaaba possesses aesthetic values ​​and dimensions that are embodied through the artistic composition of Arabic calligraphy, and this artistic composition is an exquisite aesthetic artistic issue that evokes admiration, appreciation, and reverence. Therefore, this study aims to reveal the aesthetic characteristics and systems with fine artistic values ​​for Arabic calligraphy and the linear formations embodied in the honorable dress of the Kaaba according to a methodological perspective and an artistic vision. The study found that the covering of the Kaaba, with its Arabic calligraphy and calligraphic formations, expresses the originality of the Islamic nation and the aesthetic dimension inherent within the scope of Islamic art. And that the Arabic calligraphy is characterized by aesthetic characteristics that make it a decorative element as it contains many artistic and aesthetic values, and in particular the complex clear third line. The study also found that the totality of the calligraphic formations was formulated in an eloquent and aesthetic artistic style that added to the beauty of the verbal meaning by the aesthetics of the linear composition, and in this, the visual rhetoric and the aesthetics of the textual structure were manifested based on the ability of Arabic letters according to a wonderful aesthetic style based on the characteristics and systems of the linear composition.

Agents of Economic Resilience and the Role of Islamic Approach Towards Financial Inclusion During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case of Pakistan

In times of hyperinflation, these days Pakistan is confronted with health financing and food crises. It is essential to decrease the likelihood of food insecurity and economic vulnerability. This study aims to investigate the Vulnerability of society to pandemic shocks and the resilience of an Islamic nation such as Pakistan, as well as to investigate and identify the agents of Economic resilience in Pakistan. This study also investigated the function of Islamic financial inclusion strategies during pandemics. This study utilizes a variety of data categories and methods. The study's conclusion was reached using both primary and secondary qualitative and quantitative data. The study found that the majority of individuals are susceptible to such disruptions in terms of health, income, and social construction. The study revealed that there are numerous economic resilience agents in Pakistan, which play a significant role in bolstering support for small households and poor families. The analysis of quantitative data sets revealed that interventions or agents of change/resilience have had a significant impact on reducing hunger risk, infant deprivation, and other societal vulnerabilities. The conclusion of the study is that both formal and informal service providers contribute to enhancing the community's resilience through financial inclusion and a transitory support system. The conclusion of the study argues that the Islamic approach to financial transactions is more dependable and satisfactory for households and community-oriented organizations.

The Ambiguity of the Quest for Mastership of the World: The Concept of Ustāḏiyyat al-ʿĀlam in the Doctrine of the Muslim Brotherhood

This article examines the idea of ustāḏiyyat al-ʿālam (mastership of the world), in the political thought of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB). Ustāḏiyyat al-ʿālam was formulated by the movements’ founder, Ḥasan al-Bannā, as the ultimate goal of the MB, the last of a gradual seven-stage plan to Islamize the individual, the family, society, the government, and the state, and restore the caliphate. In an attempt to unpack this abstract concept, this article offers a contextualized reading of its use in the foundational tracts of the MB general guides, and in pertinent commentaries on some of these tracts. We point to an inherent ambiguity in the concept, which intertwines ideational and active elements of domination, ranging between the homiletical task of propagating Islam to the world and striving to rule the world. Within the MB, ustāḏiyyat al-ʿālam is found to serve alternately as a privileged status of the Islamic nation, a duty, a mechanism of power legitimation, and as a source of motivation in times of despair, while utilized in anti-MB campaigns to discredit the MB and curb its internationalization.

مفهوم التوحيد في الموروث الفكري لسيد قطب

Sayyid Qutb was characterized by the attributes of a man who is a thinker, intellectual, literary researcher, patient, and is sincere and honest. And his thought emanating from the establishment of religion and the world on the basis of the Islamic faith had a great impact in enriching the dynamic jurisprudence of the Islamic nation. Sayyid Qutb presented to the Islamic world in particular and to the world in general the true meaning and the concept of the monotheism (Tawhid). This paper aims to present the concept of Tawhid according to what is found in the intellectual legacy of Sayyid Qutb. Furthermore, to stress on its impact on shaping Muslim’s mindset in the modern era.

The modernists between the legal term and the linguistic term, the root term, the model

This research aims at the phenomenon of interpreting the Holy Qur’an using the root term, without referring to the context of the Qur’an, the reasons for its revelation and its facts, and demonstrating the seriousness of this approach in obstructing the texts, and removing the Islamic nation from the most important sources of legislation. At the conclusion of the study, the most important results were: The study confirmed that those who called for the renewal of the Qur’anic text understand the term on the intellectual and cultural basis, not on the basis of the rules of the righteous predecessors, and as a result of that, tampering with the Sharia occurred. The role of the term is represented in understanding the legal texts and controlling its sciences by depicting the facts, and facilitating understanding what God wants from His discourse. 3. The modernists take the approach of linguistics and historicism, and rationalize the text to reproduce Islamic law, and the reason for this approach has drawbacks, including: falsifying the meaning of Islamic names and facts, depicting them in a way that is not true, and deviating from the legal meaning in the linguistic sense.

Leadership in the Modern Shīʿī Thought

The leadership of the Islamic nation is one of the concepts that SHĪʿĪ scholars have seriously theorized about, especially since the Safavid era. In Shia thought, this concept is specifically tied to the concept of occultation, and the leader who is being talked about is considered to be the deputy of the Imam of the time. Imam Khomeini put forward one of the most important and of course the latest theories in this matter. Imam Khomeini's opinion is very important because it was the basis of the opinions after him and it was practically implemented in contemporary Iran.
 This article is trying to explain the Imam's theory about the leadership of the society during the time of occultation and examine its features and elements.

Islamic Law in Brunei Darussalam: Past, Present and Future

For a conservative Islamic nation, there have been no known conflicts in Brunei’s religious affairs. While being predominantly inhabited by Muslims at 67% of the total population, the rest of the population are allowed to practice their religion in peace. As with other Islamic nations, Islam influences the government in upholding Islamic laws. Brunei has been implementing Islamic Law since the 16th century, and it was in the beginning of 20th Century with the intervention of foreign powers that Brunei had to or was rather forced to abandon it. Before the British implemented its Common Law, the main body of basic law in Brunei was Islamic law and that the law was well executed, administered and it was effective. The law was initiated by the ninth Sultan of Brunei Sultan Muhammad Hassan (1582-1598) and widely known as the Sultan Hassan’s Kanun. In 2011, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam during a meeting with members of the Brunei Islamic Religious Council (MUIB) proposed the introduction of an Islamic Criminal Act to deal with crimes while maintaining the implementation of existing civil and religious legislations. On 22nd October 2013 the Sultan announced this law, and on 1st May 2014 the Law has been enforced. This paper highlighted this fact that is Islamic law in Brunei Darussalam: past: present and future.

The Cooperation between Indonesia and UNHCR in dealing with Afghan Muslem Refugees (Case Study: Riau Province, 2021-2022).

<p>The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) plays a crucial role in safeguarding and upholding the rights of refugees worldwide. In November 2021, extensive demonstrations by Afghan refugees occurred across Indonesia, including in Pekanbaru city, Riau Province. These protests persisted on a weekly basis until November 2022. Indonesia served as a transit country for Afghan refugees enroute to their final destination, primarily Australia. The choice of Indonesia as a transit point was driven by its geographical proximity and perceived cultural similarities, particularly in terms of being predominantly Islamic nations. These similarities were expected to foster solidarity and aid in the evacuation process. However, despite these perceived similarities, they found themselves still trapped in Indonesia for an extended period, compelling them to implore UNHCR to expedite the resettlement process. It is noteworthy that Indonesia has not ratified the 1951 Convention, thereby relieving the country of technical responsibility towards international refugees. Nonetheless, given the inevitable nature of the situation, Indonesia and UNHCR must collaborate to effectively address and manage the challenges at hand.</p><p> </p>

Methods of the Qur’an in dealing with disputes among Muslims regarding Dogmas

Allah created the two weighty things to worship Him alone without partner, and He sent prophets and messengers to them to teach them how to worship Him in a correct manner that brings them closer to Him, Glory be to Him. The first thing that each of the Messengers called his people to was the unification of God Almighty and His singling out and then dealing with disagreement and discord between them by all means. Here lies the problematic of this research, as many Muslims in the contemporary reality neglected to adhere to the unity on which Islam was founded since the era of the Prophet, and the dispersal of Muslims into groups and parties that lost their strength, and weakened their strength and their word. And the disagreement among Muslims regarding beliefs in particular, as well as the methods that the Messengers adhered to in calling their people to unity and non-discrimination. The researcher will use the inductive method in writing this research by tracing the Qur’anic verses and the Prophetic hadiths that show the extent of Islam’s interest in the unity of the Islamic nation, especially in dogmas. Then the researcher brings these texts down to the contemporary reality to find out the problems and obstacles that the Islamic nation faces in this aspect, and one of the most important findings of the researcher is that Islam cares a lot about the unity of the nation so that it united all Muslims in the worship of one Lord, and the reception of one Qibla, and He revealed to them one book in one language, and sent to them one Messenger, as He commanded them to perform many of the rituals in groups, not individually, and that one of the biggest problems that leads to disunity and partisanship is the blind imitation of the leaders of the Islamic sects who fan the fire of disagreement among Muslims for special reasons. Keywords: Methods, Al-Quran, Dealing with, Disputes, Dogmas.

Islamic Financial Instruments and its Impact on the Return On Sales: Al-Hajj Savings and Investment Fund of Jordan as a Model

Purpose: This study intended to investigate and analyze the relationship between deposits, money, real estate, stocks, and other gains and the return on sales at Al-Hajj Savings and Investment Fund of Jordan. Theoretical framework: Quantitative techniques were tested by looking at the financial statements for the time period (2015 -2020). Design/methodology/approach: the unit of measurement for this study is the Jordanian Hajj Provident and Investment Fund. In this study, there are differences between Islamic financial instruments. This study will be practical in nature, and illustrative in terms of purpose, which requires the use of causal and correlative relationships for this study. Findings: Results showed that there is a significant statistical effect of deposit Profits on the return on sales, with a calculated T value of (6.765851) and a significance level less than 0.05. Additionally, the table's results indicated that (88.4%) of the change in "return on sales" can be explained by the change in the independent variable. Also, there is a significant statistical effect of finance Profits on the return on sales with a calculated T value of (2.871897) and less than 0.05. Additionally, the table's results indicated that 57.8% of the change in "return on sales" can be explained by the change in the independent variable. The results also revealed that (58.9 %) of the change in "return on sales" can be explained by the independent variable “Real State Profits” dimension. Finally, the result showed that there is a significant statistical effect of real state Profits on the return on sales with a calculated T value was (4.717416), with a significance level of less than 0.05, the table also showed that (81.6%) of the change in “return on sales” can be explained by the change in the “Stocks Profits” dimension. Research, Practical & Social implications: The research indicated that in order to regulate Islamic finance instruments, one must adhere to the requirements of Islamic Sharia and implement the prescribed controls. Additionally, work to establish the necessary legal framework in Islamic nations so that Islamic financing instruments can be regulated and controlled at all stages and that they are not restricted to just one type. Originality/value: The findings suggest several consequences forth fields of Islamic Financial Instruments and Al-Hajj Savings Investment Fund. Additionally, the Arab and Islamic country, including Jordan, have had a number of financial issues that this study helps to resolve. Al-Hajj costs of the participants are financed from their savings and profits, and if the savings exceed the costs of the Hajj, the participant can withdraw his savings and profits after performing the mandatory duty.

Entextualizing History through Archives: Representation of Muslim Identity in Post 9/11 Documentaries

Representation of Muslims in media post the Sept 11 attacks in the US largely focused on themes of terrorism and extremism. Such homogenized representation was particularly problematic in non-fiction media such as news and documentaries which use archival footage to create ‘reality’. The consequent circulation of these images across the globe is one of the many examples through which Muslim representation has been constructed through stock footage and sourced media images in media post the 9/11 attacks. In this paper, I examine stock images in documentary films in the form of archives to examine the representation of Muslim identity in the post 9/11 world. Using Malitsky’s framework of entextualization to analyze archival material in post 9/11 documentaries, I argue how stock images create a power differential between the East and the West (Said, 1979) reinstating imperial domination. Therefore, this paper intends to examine the use of archives that have been entextualized and re-present history to shape representation of Muslims across spatial and temporal differences through documentary films. To do so, I critically examine two post 9/11 documentaries – Secret Pakistan (2011) and Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror (2021) – to study how these films position the role of Pakistan as an Islamic nation in the Global War on Terror.

Seyyed Jamaluddin Afghani's views on religious life in the modern world

Seyyed Jamal al-Din Afghani, a prominent and influential figure in the Islamic world during the past two centuries, occupies a significant position in the historical narrative. Faced with the challenge of reconciling Islam with the forces of modernity, Afghani sought to reclaim the waning authority and greatness of Muslims while striving to alleviate the colonial subjugation of Islamic nations. Rejecting the dichotomy between "extreme traditionalism" and "progressive modernism" as the sole solutions to the clash between Islam and modernity, he advanced a distinctive third alternative termed "Islamic reformism." This approach aimed to harmoniously blend Islamic principles with modernity, while concurrently reevaluating the interpretation of Islamic teachings within the context of modern discourse. Afghani accentuated the inherent capacity of Islam to lead and guide humanity, establishing it as the foundational tenet of his discourse. His objective was to transcend the uncritical adherence to traditional interpretations of Islam and embrace novel interpretations supported by rational inquiry.

Seyyed Jamaluddin Afghani's views on religious life in the modern world

Seyyed Jamal al-Din Afghani, a prominent and influential figure in the Islamic world during the past two centuries, occupies a significant position in the historical narrative. Faced with the challenge of reconciling Islam with the forces of modernity, Afghani sought to reclaim the waning authority and greatness of Muslims while striving to alleviate the colonial subjugation of Islamic nations. Rejecting the dichotomy between "extreme traditionalism" and "progressive modernism" as the sole solutions to the clash between Islam and modernity, he advanced a distinctive third alternative termed "Islamic reformism." This approach aimed to harmoniously blend Islamic principles with modernity, while concurrently reevaluating the interpretation of Islamic teachings within the context of modern discourse. Afghani accentuated the inherent capacity of Islam to lead and guide humanity, establishing it as the foundational tenet of his discourse. His objective was to transcend the uncritical adherence to traditional interpretations of Islam and embrace novel interpretations supported by rational inquiry.

PROGRESIVITAS PENGELOLAAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN WAKAF UANG DI INDONESIA

In comparison to other Islamic nations, Indonesia has a very high cash waqf potential because the majority of its citizens are Muslims. Waqf is a way of goodness in Islam and has numerous virtues, hence it has a huge potential for growth. Indonesians are still competing to donate their best assets for waqf for both social and religious reasons. The large potential of the waqf must be followed by good management and development as well. This research uses descriptive analytical method with a qualitative approach. The findings of this study indicate that the potential for cash waqf will continue to increase along with the number of Indonesian Muslim population which is estimated to reach 237.56 million people, and to maximize the potential for cash waqf can be done by investing waqf funds in LKS products and/or Islamic financial instruments . Then the distribution of the profits from the cash waqf will be distributed toexcuse me This can be done with direct community development and empowerment programs managed by Nazhir waqf. or it can also be distribution of profits from cash waqf investments by carrying out community development and empowerment programs through partnerships with other empowerment institutions that meet institutional and professional eligibility criteriaKeywords : Cash Waqf, Nazhir, Development