Islamic Society Research Articles

Navigating Intellectual Crossroads: Intersections of Modern Western Thought and Islamic Reformism

Introduction: The article begins by outlining the historical and intellectual context of the interaction between Modern Western Thought and Islamic Reformism. It highlights the challenges and opportunities arising from the convergence of these two intellectual traditions, noting the significant impact of Western secularism, scientific inquiry, and rationality on global discourse, including Islamic societies. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the exclusivist and inclusivist movements and their implications for Islamic societies. Objectives: The primary objective of this article is to examine the intellectual challenges and opportunities presented by the interaction between Modern Western Thought and Islamic Reformism. It aims to provide insights into the diverse perspectives within Islamic societies, the clash between tradition and modernity, and the potential for reconciling religious faith with reason. The article also seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural contexts that shape these debates and to promote respectful dialogue and critical inquiry. Conclusion: The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of fostering mutual understanding and respectful dialogue between Eastern and Western philosophies. It underscores the need for a nuanced approach that considers historical and cultural contexts to bridge the epistemological gap between these two intellectual traditions. By promoting critical inquiry and embracing pluralism, the article suggests that both Islamic and Western societies can engage in a productive exchange of ideas, ultimately contributing to intellectual advancement and societal progress.

The Impact of Islamic Laws on Food Security and Agricultural Development Using Quranic Verses and Hadiths of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (PBUH)

This article examines the impact of Islamic laws on food security and agricultural development through the use of Quranic verses and the hadiths of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (PBUH). Food security and agricultural development are critical issues in Islamic societies, where Islamic laws and rulings play a significant role in their improvement. In this study, the concept of food security is first reviewed from the perspectives of international organizations and Islam, followed by an explanation of the importance of agriculture in Islamic teachings, with an emphasis on Quranic verses and the hadiths of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (PBUH). Additionally, Islamic jurisprudential laws related to agriculture, such as the revival of barren lands and the role of zakat and khums in agricultural development, are discussed. The practical effects of Islamic laws on food security and agriculture are further analyzed by examining successful examples in Islamic countries and reviewing successful policies in this area. Finally, the challenges faced by Islamic societies in the fields of agriculture and food security, as well as practical solutions to improve the current situation, are presented. The findings of this study demonstrate that Islamic laws can play an important role in improving food security and agricultural development, and continued research in this field can contribute to the formulation of more comprehensive and effective policies.

دالة الزكاة في الاقتصاد الإسلامي: دراسة تحليلية

The paper focuses on the significant role of Zakat in the Islamic economic system and how it can be effective in solving various economic issues, particularly poverty eradication. The priority of Islamic Sharia is to ensure everyone has a dignified life by using Zakat funds to their fullest potential. The key aspects discussed are defining Zakat, its conditions, and its economic impact, as well as addressing economic problems like recession, inflation, and unemployment. The objective of the study is to transform these economic challenges into positive aspects that contribute to economic development and foster a robust Islamic society with a minimal presence of poverty and unemployment. Zakat's significance lies in its contribution to achieving economic equilibrium, just wealth distribution, and enhancing the overall welfare of society. The effective collection and distribution of Zakat funds for investment projects stimulates consumption, boosts production, generates employment, and balances societal aspects, particularly in the economic realm. The study's problem statement focuses on comprehending the importance of Zakat in Islamic economics and its role in fostering a highly efficient economy. The aim is to clarify the nature of Zakat, its obligatory status in Islam, its effect on demand and consumption, and its contribution to solving economic issues and ensuring equitable economic development. The study's value lies in pointing out the importance of Zakat in the creation of a prosperous and successful economy. By redistributing wealth in a fair way, eliminating poverty and unemployment, and providing everyone with a dignified life, we can foster growth and progress within a solid foundation. The study's methodology is based on a descriptive-analytical approach that relies on religious sources (Quran and Hadith) in addition to the previous studies to emphasize Zakat's importance and its role in achieving effective economic development within an Islamic framework.

Shaped by the pantheistic ideology of the founders, Türkiye has used its national education curriculum as an instrument of social engineering

Despite centuries of conservative ideology inspired by Islam, the rapid economic development and consecutive millitary victories of the West had caused within the ranks of the Ottoman elite an inferiority complex generating a wave of admiration resulting in the emulation of European values. Emerging with reinforced positivist doctrines after being deeply influenced by the French revolution, this admiration turned into an irreligious political ideology creating a decentralizing effect on the ruling sultanate of the Ottoman state. After the Republic was founded in 1923, the Kemalist state ideology was imposed onto Turkish society in the form of an aggregation of materialism, social Darwinism, positivism, secularism, and Turkish nationalism. To socially engineer a modern, secular, temporal and materially prosperous nation, this ideology would in most ways carry manifestations of the very character and lifestyles of the Republic’s founders. To maintain this ideology, assertive secularism was adopted as a security measure to prevent both the re-emergence of Islamic conservatism and any other nationalist or political ideology. While the visual aspects of Islamic society were transformed into a uniform Western society through mandatory reforms, the intellectual shift from East to West was realised by means of social engineering and religious inculturation through the education curriculum. This article will portray how the founders’ belligerent belief towards Eastern-Islamic tradition motivated them towards a new Western looking secular order and how these ideas have been imposed through school textbooks.

Individual Liberties in Islamic Society: A Sociological Analysis of the Relationship between Moroccan Youth to Body and Sexuality

This paper aims to contribute to the scientific debate on the course and destiny of individual liberties in Morocco-Islamic contexts. By liberties, it is understood here to mean cultural attitudes and relationship represented by how the young relate to their bodies, and how they engage in sexual practices. This research is a sociological study on the relationship between symbols of individual liberties and how those representations get articulated in individual practices among a sample of Moroccan youths. Through close reading and reflection on some of the findings of a field study on Morocco’s individual liberties, it was found that some issues related to individual liberties, such as body relations and sexual practices before and/or outside marriage, posed many controversies. The findings establish a research problem that begs the central question: To what extent does the way young Moroccans treat their bodies and gender practices get expressed reflect their individual freedom in Moroccan society as an Islamic society? To answer this problematic question, we relied on the analytical descriptive approach. The data on which the analysis was based formed from the results of a quantitative field research based on the form’s technique in which the authors of the paper participated. This quantitative research was also supported by Keffi's achievement through interviews in March 2022 with women and men in Casablanca as Morocco's largest city.

اسلامی معاشروں پر سوشل میڈیا کے اثرات کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ An Analytical Study of the Impact of Social-Media on Islamic Societies

Social media has connected people having various cultures with each other at the global level. It is an exquisite source of social interaction and instant information. The significant role of social media in the contemporary world cannot be denied. It has connected people having various cultures with each other at the global level. It is an exquisite source of social interaction and instant information. The significant role of social media in the contemporary world cannot be denied. It has emerged as a transformative force in the modern age, reshaping various aspects of society, communication, interconnection, and individual behaviour. It can play a key role in the development of any society in the contemporary world. Many benefits can be achieved in a short period by proper and positive use of it. But, on the other side, social media is also a source of false information, character assassination and propaganda. If it is used correctly and positively, a lot of benefits can be obtained in a very short time, but it has become an easy and instant source of misinformation, character assassination, obscenity and nudity, social evils, Islamophobia, Atheism and Western culture in societies. It has brought about radical changes in the patterns of social interactions in Islamic societies. Nowadays, the negative impact of social media on Islamic societies has become a challenge for the Muslim Ummah. The negative impact of social media on the Muslim young generation is a major issue in Muslim society. A new generation of our society is misusing social media. Character assassination of any person has become common by sharing edited pictures and videos on social media in recent times. Islam provides a code of conduct for the excessive use of social media and prevents its negative use. This research article presents a comprehensive analysis of the impact of social media on Muslim societies.

Examining Gender Roles and Professional Realities: Stereotypes Against Women in Islamic Societies

Women have long been a topic of discussion throughout history. There are numerous questions and issues surrounding women's existence, particularly their rights and roles as members of society. Discussions frequently revolve around women's professional careers. In this paper, we will examine women's roles in the workplace, as well as their positions in various religions prior to the emergence of Islam. This study aims to determine Islamic perspectives on the career woman stereotype. This study utilized a literature review, citing primary sources such as the Qur'an, Hadis, fiqh books, scientific journals, and relevant social works. Women are allowed to work in Islam as long as they follow sharia. Women are categorized as God's servants and may contribute to society in a variety of ways. In practice, many women decide to work to help their husbands with family responsibilities. The Qur'an teaches that all believers, men and women, are equal before Allah. As a result, they should have equal standing in regards to God, and they have both been declared equal in their ability to receive His grace. As a result, women face no barriers to employment as long as the work is done in a respectful and polite environment, and they can practice their religion without negatively impacting themselves or the environment. Abstrak Sepanjang sejarah perdaban Islam, perempuan telah menjadi subjek perdebatan. Keberadaan wanita menimbulkan banyak pertanyaan dan masalah, terutama hak dan peran mereka sebagai anggota masyarakat. Dunia kerja perempuan sering menjadi subjek diskusi. Kami akan membahas peran perempuan sebelum kedatangan Islam di tempat kerja dan dalam berbagai agama. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pandangan Islam tentang stereotip yang dimiliki wanita karir. Sumber-sumber penting seperti Al-Qur'an, Hadis, kitab-kitab fikih, jurnal ilmiah, dan karya-karya sosial yang relevan dikutip dalam penelitian ini. Tinjauan literatur juga digunakan. Dalam Islam, perempuan yang mengikuti syariah dapat bekerja. Perempuan adalah hamba Allah dan dapat membantu masyarakat dengan berbagai cara. Pada kenyataannya, banyak perempuan yang memilih untuk bekerja untuk membantu suami mereka menyelesaikan tugas keluarga. Al-Qur'an menyatakan bahwa semua orang beriman adalah setara di hadapan Allah, jadi mereka berdua harus memiliki kedudukan yang sama di hadapan-Nya dan memiliki kemampuan untuk menerima anugerah-Nya. Akibatnya, perempuan tidak menghadapi kesulitan untuk bekerja selama pekerjaan itu dilakukan dalam lingkungan yang sopan dan terhormat, dan mereka dapat mempraktikkan agama mereka tanpa berdampak negatif terhadap diri mereka sendiri atau lingkungan

Islamic Civilization and Theological Causes of the Social Underdevelopment: A Traditionalist Reading of Modernist Theses

This paper analyzes the theory of Islam as a religion that could have formed a rationalistic civilization, based on scientific progress, individualism and democracy. One of the representative studies on this topic is the work of Mustafa Akyol Reopening of Muslim Minds, in which the author uses the method of counterfactual analysis, posing the fundamental question: what would Islamic civilization look like if in the Sunni majority had not prevailed Ash’ari theology, but rationalistic, Mu’tazili theology? Although it could be said that the author of this study does not err when he concludes that Ash’ari occasionalism stopped the development of science in Islam, he nevertheless errs when he claims that the doctrines of voluntarism, predestination, and uncreatedness of the Qur’an, were generators of injustice in Islamic society. In this paper we tried to analyze the metaphysical foundations of these doctrines, re-examine the validity of the hypothesis about their harmfulness, and re-examine whether the observed harmful effects come from Islamic tradition or from the more recent attempts of modernization of Islam.

Endowment Sukuk (Shares) to Finance Scientific Services in Universities (A Comparative law Study)

The endowment was one of the most important means of scientific, intellectual and cultural progress for the Islamic countries throughout the years of our civilization; as it contributed to building the edifices of science and culture, and publishing them through mosques, schools, institutes and libraries. A large group of scholars, innovators, and researchers graduated from these endowment scientific institutions in various branches of human and cultural knowledge. Today, the endowment plays a prominent leading role in the scientific renaissance and knowledge advancement in the Islamic society. Also, many universities in Islamic and non-Islamic countries rely on the endowment to finance their scientific and research activities, and to raise the level of their research, researchers, and graduates. This study aims to clarify the importance of endowment Sukuk to provide cash liquidity for educational services, and to provide the necessary tools for these services, and the possibility of providing scientific competencies specialized in the various fields of teaching and scientific research, to contribute to scientific and social progress. This research study also combines the deductive and inductive approaches, in addition to following the comparative jurisprudential research methodology, by studying, analyzing and deducing in the light of the writings of scholars and researchers.

A Behaviour of Religious Moderation among Salafi in Ambon

Salafi community in Ambon have developed since the arrival of Laskar Jihad during the 1999 Ambon Conflict. Social dan religious competition has divided them, which is not only triggered by their interpretation of Islam but also by their efforts to gain religious influence and socio-religious dominance within the Islamic society. The research method used in this research is qualitative phenomenology. The research results found that for the Salafis, love for their homeland was proven during the COVID-19 pandemic; Salafi groups in Ambon also implement all policies issued by the Indonesian government without exception. Religious moderation is a fair and balanced attitude that does not exaggerate or belittle religion. Another characteristic of the moderation attitude shown is constantly repairing and avoiding damage. Salafi community in Ambon continue try to protect their faith, soul, reason, honor, lineage, and property. They respect fellow religious people, regardless their religious background and beliefs.

The Relationship of Zakat Management Organization (ZMO) to the Effectiveness of Higher Education Management

This research aims to analyze the transformation of zakat management as a construct for the development model of independence in higher education institutions in Indonesia. Identifying zakat management includes differences in religious interpretations, regulatory ambiguity, and management ineffectiveness . The research adopts a qualitative descriptive survey method conducted at the Islamic University in Medan, North Sumatra. The study highlights the symbiotic relationship between zakat management organizations and educational institutions, emphasizing the important role of zakat in supporting financially disadvantaged students. Through collaboration, universities can actively identify deserving recipients and promote social responsibility. Zakat institutions emerge as financial entities and development partners, empowering beneficiaries towards economic independence. The research findings also indicate the effectiveness of zakat distribution through several means, including providing scholarships, improving educational infrastructure, enhancing education quality, and promoting equal opportunities in higher education. This study advocates for integrating justice, transparency, and sustainability in zakat operations, positioning these institutions as pillars supporting economic and social development in Islamic society. This research identifies current challenges in the zakat management system and proposes solutions to enhance its effectiveness in Indonesia, a Muslim majority country.

The Pattern of Rebellion in the Poetry of Ibn al-Hajjaj al-Baghdadi (d. 391 AH): Occasional Poetry as a Model

This research attempts to study the pattern of rebellion in occasion poetry by Ibn al-Hajjaj al-Baghdadi. There are patterns that the poet attempted to convey through his poetry. The poet rebelled against everything that contradicted norms and exceeded all boundaries, using language that bordered on absurdity and satire. In fact, through this rebellious breach, he challenged authority and the significant transformations that the Islamic society underwent, considering it an external exploiter. With this rebellious movement, he aimed to reject reality and stood alone in working across political, social, and religious domains in which he lived. Essentially, his rebellion constituted a continuous confrontation against the aspects of decay in politics, religion, and society as a whole, targeting both the ruling authority and the masses, as they represent the hierarchical structure of power in all its manifestations. However, the elements of Arab authenticity in the revolutionary nature fuel the values for countering this reality and critiquing it poetically.

The Conceptual Framework of International Law in the Historical Establishment of Islamic Law

The legal enactment in the Makkah phase which lasted for approximately 13 years focused on cultivating the faith, strengthening its roots, and maintaining its purity. Islam makes the two sentences of the shahada as the realization of the aqidah as the door to a person's entry into the embrace of Islam which then applies Islamic laws to him. In efforts to adhere to the Islamic creed, it relies on logical arguments. The way to do this is by inviting humans to think about the universe, observing the signs of Allah's power and the beauty of His creation, and thinking about how all of this creation works in an orderly pattern. According to Sheikh Manna, the letters and verses that were included in the Makkah phase describe the orientation of faith by inviting humans to think and see the universe along with the heavens and the earth, witnessing the secrets that Allah keeps behind it all, and accuracy and perfection. in the universe itself, which is neatly arranged without any defects or doubts in it. Determination of Medina Law, The hijrah event was a separation between two societies in Islamic history. While in Mecca, the Islamic faith had been firmly ingrained in the souls of the Muhajirin and, like the Ansar, had taken the oath of allegiance. It was there that the seeds began to form which became the embryo of the founding of an Islamic society. Then they made Medina a place to settle in order to develop these seeds. "It is at this stage that da'wah begins to enter the stage of implementation in an organized manner," he said. Sheikh Manna said that the establishment of laws in Medina led to the formation of society and the establishment of rules in social matters. And the first step taken by Rasulullah SAW in building society was to bring brotherhood between the Muhajirin and the Ansar, whereby the Ansar people prioritized their brothers from among the Muhajirin over themselves.

THE ROLE OF MOSQUES AS CENTERS FOR EDUCATION AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT IN ISLAMIC COMMUNITIES

The review identifies innovations and best practices that mosques can adopt in fulfilling their role in a changing Islamic Society. This study uses a literature study with integrative and comprehensive literature analysis in collecting, reviewing, and analyzing various literature sources relevant to the topic of study. The study results revealed that the mosque is not only a place of worship but an integral center of empowerment in strengthening the Islamic community's educational, social, and spiritual dimensions. The educational function within mosques provides a strong foundation in religious understanding, ethics, and practical skills. In contrast, the role of mosques in social services creates social solidarity and a deep sense of social responsibility. Mosques also play an essential role in developing individuals' religious identities, strengthening ties with the larger Muslim community, and motivating them to create positive change in society actively.

CABARAN MUSLIMAT DALAM PENGIMARAHAN MASJID DI BANDAR ILMU PUTRA MAHKOTA

The mosque serves as the center of activities for the Muslim community. The concept of a balanced and holistic mosque plays a critical role in shaping a harmonious, ethical, and competitive Islamic society in the modern world. The significant role of this mosque requires the energy and commitment of both men and women in its planning. However, the involvement of Muslim women in mosque development is minimal compared to men, even though the contributions of Muslim women are also essential in mosque development. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the challenges faced by Muslim women in mosque development. The study was conducted using a qualitative approach with a case study design. Three mosques and three suraus in the Bandar Ilmu Putra Mahkota area were selected as the study's samples. Study informants were chosen from among the mosque women's committee members to ensure that the study objectives were achieved. This study used a focus group discussion protocol as the interview instrument. The discussion data were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis with the Atlas.ti software. The study's results indicate that Muslim women face challenges in terms of self, knowledge, and time management when it comes to mosque development involvement. From this, it is hoped that this study can provide guidance to stakeholders in providing support to Muslim women in mosque development.

Some Results on the Positions and Attitudes of Christian Poets in the Islamic Society in the Umayyad Period

Gayr-i müslimler, Müslüman yönetimle ilişkileri bağlamında genel olarak üç sınıfa ayrılmaktadırlar: Müslümanların savaş durumunda olduğu bir devletin vatandaşı durumundaki gayr-i müslimler, başka bir devletin vatandaşı olmakla birlikte, emân yoluyla bir süreliğine İslâm toplumunda bulunan gayr-i müslimler, Müslüman bir devletin vatandaşı olarak yaşayan ve zimmî olarak adlandırılan gayr-i müslimler. Hz. Peygamber ve Hulefâ-yi Râşidîn dönemindeki uygulamalar istikametinde gayr-i müslimlerle ilişkiler hususunda ortaya çıkan ilkeyi, İslâm’ın yüceliği ve dünya barışı şeklinde özetlemek mümkündür. Buna göre Müslüman bir yönetimin toplumsal ilişkilerde takip edeceği yöntem, İslâm’ın saygınlığından ödün vermemekle, dünyada barış ve huzurun sağlanmasına yönelik faaliyetleri dengeli şekilde yürütmek olmalıdır. Nitekim Hz. Peygamber, ibadet alanında Hıristiyanların özgürlüğüne dikkat etmekle birlikte onların, İslâmî ilkelere aykırı ve sosyal düzeni bozmaya yönelik faaliyetler yürütmelerine tolerans göstermemiştir. Hulefâ-yi Râşidîn de Hz. Peygamber’in uygulamalarına sıkı sıkıya bağlı kalmıştır. Emevîler dönemi, zimmîlerle ilişkiler anlamında bir kırılma noktası olmuştur. Zira Hz. Ali’ye karşı giriştiği hilafet mücadelesinin ardından gelişen süreçte meşruiyet ve toplumsal destek noktasında büyük sorun yaşayan Emevî idaresi, muhalefet karşısında destek sadedinde Hıristiyan unsurlardan da istifade etme yoluna gitmiştir. Ancak İslâmî ilkelerde hassasiyet gösteren Ömer b. Abdülazîz’i bundan hariç tutmak gerekmektedir. Genel itibariyle Emevîler döneminde İslâm toplumunda zimmî statüsünde yaşayan gayr-i müslimler hayatın birçok alanında olduğu gibi edebiyat alanında da önemli bir varlık göstermişlerdir. Emevîler dönemi şairleri, orijin olarak Arap kabilelerine mensupturlar. Bunlar arasında özellikle Hıristiyan-Arap şairlerin siyaset alanında daha etkin oldukları ve Emevî hanedanının propaganda görevlisi gibi çalıştıkları görülmektedir. Emevî dönemi şiiri ağırlıklı olarak, asabiyete dayalı hizip siyaseti üzerine olmuştur. Bu bağlamda siyasî şiir, Emevî hanedanı aleyhtarı olan grupların şairleri ile rakipleri arasındaki çekişmeleri ifade etmektedir. Emevîler, baskı sistemi yürüttüklerinden dolayı kendilerini öven Hıristiyan şairlerin propagandalarına ihtiyaç duymuşlar ve onları gözetmişlerdir. Dolayısıyla Emevî halifeleri, muhalif kesimleri kendilerine meylettirmek ve bazen de kendi adlarına onlara cevap verdirtmek için şairlere aşırı değer vermişler ve ikramda bulunmuşlardır. Hıristiyan şairler her zaman siyasî amaçlı şiir söylememekteydi. Zira menfaat ve makam hırsı da şiir söyleme gerekçelerinden biriydi. Hıristiyan şairlerden üçüncü bir grup ise sadece duygularını ifade etmek amacıyla şiir söylemiştir. Onların şiirlerinin teması genellikle içki olmuştur. Emevîler döneminde farklı kabilelere mensup Hıristiyan şairler bulunmakla birlikte Benî Tağlib kabilesinin bu hususta ön planda olduğu dikkat çekmektedir. Zira Hıristiyan şairlerin çoğunluğu bu kabileye mensuptur. Benî Tağlib kabilesinin ve Emevîler’in en meşhur şairi Ahtal’dır. Ahtal, Emevîlerin resmî devlet şairidir. Benî Tağlib kabilesine mensup önde gelen diğer şairler ise Aʻşâ Tağlibî ve Şemʻal et-Tağlibî’dir. Ayrıca Emevîler döneminin diğer kabilelere mensup Hıristiyan şairleri arasında; Ebû Zübeyd et-Taî, Ebû Kâbûs, Huneyn el-Hîrî, Ebû Kâbûs, el-Kâsım b. et-Tavîl el-İbâdî ve Cevvâs b. Kaʻtal gibi isimler de bulunmaktadır. Emevîler dönemindeki Hıristiyan olup olmadığı konusunda tereddüt edilen şairler de bulunmaktadır. Bu şairlerin önde gelenleri ise; Mûsâ b. Câbir, Kutâmî, Kâʻb b. Cuayl, Nâbiğa Benî Şeybân, Accâc b. Ruʻbe, Üdeyl b. el-Ferh ve Hüdbe b. el-Haşram’dır. Ancak bu şairlerin genellikle önceleri Hıristiyan iken sonradan Müslüman oldukları kanaati ağır basmaktadır. Sonuç itibariyle; Emevîler dönemindeki Hıristiyan şairleri, maksatları bakımından üç grupta özetlemek mümkündür: Emevî hanedanının menfaatleri doğrultusunda siyasî temalı şiirler söyleyerek onların propagandasını yapanlar, şahsî menfaatler elde etmek amacıyla Emevî hanedanının hoşnutluğunu elde etmek için şiir söyleyenler, edebî zevk olarak yalnızca hislerini ifade etmek gayesiyle şiir söyleyenler.

ISLAMIC AND WESTERN HYBRID SYMBOLS IN CONTEMPORARY MOSQUE ARCHITECTURE IN INDONESIA'S REFORM ERA

In Indonesia, there is an ongoing trend toward a rise in modern mosque architecture without domes and traditional identity. Although contemporary mosque architecture is increasing in Indonesia and the world, the concept still generates debate among Islamic society and intellectuals. This study aims to analyze how the conception of symbols and meaning, the architectural style of contemporary mosques in the Indonesian Reformation Era can be accepted by society. The study method is qualitative, by applying library and research field studies. Procedure data collection using method interview, observation, and documentation. The objects of his research are the Assamawaat Mosque-Tangerang, Muhammadiyah PP A-Tanrim Mosque-Central Jakarta, Jami' Darussalam Mosque-Central Jakarta, Al Azhar Bekasi Mosque, Asmaul Husna Bekasi Mosque, Al Safar KM88 Mosque-Cipularang, Merapi Mosque-Jogyakarta, Al Ikhlas Mosque /Honeycomb-Sidoarjo's. This research applied the theory of Roland Bartes semiotic approach; the sacred and profane meaning, Charles Jenks theory to obtain the Symbol Theory of contemporary mosque architectural styles in the Indonesian reform era, and Sayyed H Nasr for Philosophy of Islamic architecture. The findings and results of the study are Contemporary Mosque Architecture in Indonesia, Symbolizing the Hybrid of Islam, and the West. So, Islamic and Western cultures live and develop well in Indonesia. I recommend the results of this research to architectural practitioners, academics, and the public to be applied to contemporary mosque designs.

Konsep Pendidikan Al-Qur’an Dalam Membentuk Masyarakat Islami (Al-Mujtama’ Al-Islami)

Indonesia as a country with the largest Muslim population in the world does not necessarily make it an Islamic society (Al-Mujtama' al Islami). This is because the living system that oversees it is not an Islamic system or rule. Secularism and capitalism are still the spirit in making various laws and regulations. So that the feelings and thoughts that are born and appear are liberal feelings and thoughts. The purpose of this study is to find the concept of Al-Quran education Surah An-Nahl verse 112 in shaping Islamic society. With the literature study method, researchers found the foundation of this education is Islam. The goal is to form a society that obeys, hastens and accepts Islamic law in total. So that the security and prosperity of Islam are bestowed by Allah for them. This goal must be supported by the application of Islamic law by the state, unity based on Islamic aqidah, enforcement of amar ma'ruf nahyi munkar and legal sanctions that make deterrent and atone for sins.

Islam dan Modernitas: Analisa Dialog Kemanusiaan Perspektif Ali Hassan Zaidi

This paper seeks to build a paradigm of social science approach that is relevant to Islam in the modern era. Modernization in Indonesia is currently towards the 5.0 era, which in the author's opinion is still essentially debatable. Meanwhile, the dialogue referred in this paper is an offer thats enable accepted by Muslim and non-Islamic communities. According to Ali Hassan Zaidi, dialogue has the universal quality, which can be used to appreciate each other even though distance separates both of them. In the first part, the author tries to explain the problems of modernity, as well as its influence on humans in general, and specifically on Islamic society. The second part, seeking the common ground between these problems with the theory of dialogue developed by Ali Hassan Zaidi. This type of research is qualitative-descriptive research using data collection methods, namely library research. By explaning these two problems, the author hopes to build a clear and more relevant paradigm. It is strengthened by the analysis of the sociological theory of dialogue developed by Ali Hassan Zaidi. Then with the conclusion that humanitarian dialogue is a solution to solve the social problems of Islamic society.

“MALLAPPESSANG OLOK-KOLOK”: PERJUMPAAN ISLAM DAN TRADISI LOKAL DALAM MEMORI KOLEKTIF MASYARAKAT BUGIS

This article presents the findings of a qualitative research study that delves into the collective memory of the Bugis community concerning the intersection of Islam and local traditions. Collecting data through observation, interviews, and document analysis, this study shows that the Mallappessang olok-kolok (Releasing animals) tradition has sparked controversy in the community. The study analyzed the oral storytelling-based community’s tradition narratively. Mallappessang olok-kolok constitutes a “tolok bala” tradition, a local ritual designed for averting disasters. The Bugis society practices it by releasing animals into the forest to hope for healing from an illness. Some view the practice as contrary to Islam’s continuity from animism and dynamism and its implementation as unreasonable. On the other hand, others consider the tradition adheres to Islamic teachings. Releasing animals into the forest to feed wild animals expresses human harmony with nature. The act is also viewed as bonding with ancestors, following ancestral guidelines, and fostering community unity as families, relatives, and neighbors actively participate in the ritual. The narrative of this different perspective then rolls into a discussion or dialogue between Islam and local culture, which then impacts the existence of respect for the presence of these traditions. The conversation between Islam and local culture is a sign of progress in the thought of Islamic society that accepts traditions as heritage and science impacting on strengthening human relations with nature.