Islamic Studies Research Articles

The Impact of Online Education on the Islamic Values of Female Faculty Members during the Lockdown

This research focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown-induced online education on the individual value systems within the Saudi value system embedded in Islam and Saudi culture, experienced by the faculty members of the Islamic Studies Department of a Saudi College of Education. The research reviews the pros and cons of online education, individual value systems within the broader Saudi value system, specifications of the Saudi value system and its significance in Islamic studies. The analysis of the study comprises responses from the selected female faculty members of the Saudi College of Education’s Islamic Studies Department through MAXQDA codes and their relevance to the value system of each individual, highlighting reinforced, weakened and disappeared values. The study demonstrates that whereas such phenomena reinforce certain values, they also weaken several others and cause the elimination or emergence of new values. This study also demonstrates that religious, knowledge and behavioural categories of values demonstrate the strengthening, weakening and disappearance of certain values. It shows that the Saudi system of values registers the loss of several values in these three categories, including the emergence of some negative ones. The research points to the inclusion of broader population sampling within the same and different contexts to broaden the scope of the research.

Weeb Student Self-Concept Due to Action Anime: Case Study in Syekh-Yusuf Islamic University, Tangerang

Anime is a Japanese cartoon film that is very popular among adults, teenagers, and children. As a result, many people change their self-concept to their life behavior to be the same as anime characters. This study aims to elaborate on the formation of the self-concept of a weeb or anime lover in everyday life. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach. Data collection was carried out by interviews and observations on anime lovers at Syekh-Yusuf Islamic University's 7th-semester Communication Science study program. This research focuses on how individuals or weebs find their identity and concepts in themselves after watching anime films. This research applies Sven Windahl’s theory of uses and effect. The results showed that this self-experience encouraged subjects to learn Japanese and also gave freedom to imagine and interacting with their favorite anime characters.

Madrasah Tsanawiyah Strategy Based on Islamic Boarding Schools Implementing Religious Moderation Values in Blora Regency

This research describes and analyzes the habituation of religious moderation values in the learning of Islamic Religious Education during the pandemic study of madrasah tsanawiyah based on Islamic boarding schools in Blora district with a research focus on how the forms, processes, and strategies of habituation of religious moderation values in PAI learning, and what are the implications for student. This research is a qualitative research using postpositivism paradigm. This type of research uses case studies, data collection uses three methods, namely: interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis techniques in this study used the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that: (1) the form of habituation of the moderation value of religion in PAI learning during the pandemic during the pesantren-based madrasah studies in Blora district was carried out in the form of: through Islamic learning activities in the classroom and through religious activities. The values of religious moderation that are habituated in PAI learning are the values of justice (a'dalah), balance (tawazun), and tolerance (tasamuh). (2) The habituation process of religious moderation values in PAI learning during the pandemic during the pesantren-based madrasah tsanawiyah study in Bloradi district was carried out through: the stages of value transformation, the stages of value transactions, and the stages of value transhabituation. (3) The strategy used to habituate the value of religious moderation in Islamic Religious Education learning during the pandemic during the pesantren-based madrasah tsanawiyah study in Blora district, namely: introduction, habituation, example, and practice. (4) The implications of habituation of the value of religious moderation on the social attitudes of students during the pandemic during the Islamic boarding school-based madrasah studies in Blora district, namely being accustomed to worship, respecting teachers and friends, social care, tolerance, discipline, responsiveness to the environment, and obedience to regulations

Sustainability Assessment of Malaysian Islamic Banks An Application of Content Analysis and TOPSIS

The awareness and demand for sustainable development are getting more assertive and measuring sustainability is a complex undertaking. The study has examined the current state of sustainability practices in Malaysian Islamic Banks (IBs). The study has employed a combination of three methods for sustainability measurement, including Content analysis, Simos, and TOPSIS. The sustainability assessment of Malaysian IBs over the ten years (2010-2019) revealed an increased reporting trend on the sustainability dimensions. Malaysian IBs report almost equally on all sustainability dimensions and have comprehensively documented environmental and social dimensions. Islamic banking sustainability studies are mostly conceptual and without empirical analysis. The study has measured the sustainability practices of IBs. and developed a ranking using TOPSIS identifying the benchmarks within the industry.

Prophetic leadership: Islamic psychology studies in leadership management in mobile legend games

This study aims to examine the concept of prophetic leadership in the context of the Mobile Legend Game, using an Islamic psychological approach. Prophetic leadership is a leadership model derived from the exemplary behavior of the prophets and apostles in Islam. In Mobile Legend games, effective leadership is essential to achieve common goals and optimal team performance. This study used a qualitative research method with a descriptive-analytical approach. Data were collected through participatory observation, interviews, and content analysis of leader behaviors in the Mobile Legend game that demonstrate prophetic leadership characteristics. In addition, the Islamic psychology approach was used to analyze aspects of prophetic leadership, such as justice, trust, integrity, and effective communication. The results of this study are expected to provide a deeper understanding of how prophetic leadership can be applied in the context of Mobile Legend games. The implications of this study can provide insight for players and game developers in understanding the importance of leadership based on Islamic values and exploring the potential of effective leaders in games.

Shahrastani’s Exposition of Judaism in al-Milal wa al-Nihal in the Light of Comparative Theology

This article aimed to offer a closer comprehension concerning Judaism in the work of Abū al-Fath Muhammad ibn ’Abd al-Karīm ibn Ahmad al-Shahrastānī’s (d. 1153) work in the study of religions, al-Milal wa al-Nihal. Employing content and document analysis methods, this research goes over the framework of Comparative Theology, advancing further perspectives and considerations of Islamic-Jewish relations built within medieval Islamic literature. This research concluded that the employment of Comparative Theology as a framework led to an enhancement of reading the content of al-Milal wa al-Nihal¸ involving a novel procedure to develop the dialogue between Islam and other religions through the schema of ‘Commitment’ and ‘Openness.’ With a particular reference to the research question offered, this research was able to grasp a deeper yet broader cognition of the relevance of Comparative Theology as a cutting-edge perspective concerning the discussion of Sēp̄er Yəṣīrā, Tanakh, aséret ha-dvarím, and Joshua continued leadership in Judaism about Islam, which, as such, provided an extensive discussion of the study of Islam and Other Religions, particularly on Jews-Islam theological encounters.

Al-Madrasah (Madrasah) am al-Madrasah al-’Āmmah (Sekolah): al-Mufaḍḍalah ‘inda Atbā’ Jam’iyyah al-Muḥammadiyyah wa Nahḍah al-’Ulamā fī Indūnīsiyā

This paper investigates the evolving landscape of Islamic education in Indonesia, focusing on the preferences of Muslim families affiliated with Muhammadiyah and NU towards madrasah and formal schools. Through a nuanced exploration of historical transformations, curriculum developments, and the socio-religious dynamics influencing educational choices, the study reveals a multifaceted interaction between religious identity, educational aspirations, and modernity. Utilizing unpublished 2010 survey data of PPIM UIN Jakarta, the research underscores a significant inclination towards integrating Islamic studies with general education, reflecting broader trends of Islamic education's modernization. This study not only enriches our understanding of Islamic pedagogy's role in shaping Indonesian society but also highlights the intricate interplay between religious affiliation and educational preferences in the world's largest Muslim-majority country.

JAVANESE TRANSLATION OF ANÂ ALLÂH: STUDY ON THE JAVANESE TRANSLATION IN QS. THAHA/20:9-15

The purpose of this article is to reveal the Javanese translation of the word Anâ Allâh in QS. Taha/20: 9-15. To discuss the issue the author uses a critical content analysis and comparative analysis approach. The findings in this qualitative research are: first, the translators agreed to use Ingsun to translate Anâ Allâh. Second, they use Ingsun for Anâ Allâh because they want to dwell and honor Allah above everything, the Almighty. It is related to their understanding, awareness, and implementation of Javanese culture, unggah-ungguh (honorific speech). Third, they chose Ingsun to translate Anâ Allâh: philosophically, Ingsun is the Essence and Existence of God. Culturally ethically, Ingsun is only used by high-class people. An ordinary man who pronouns Ingsun for himself, shows that he is involved in conflict or doesn’t understand unggah-ungguh. Sufistically, Ingsun is a perfect word that represents a person's spiritual experience of uniting with his God. This research significantly contributes to the body of knowledge on ethical linguistics in religious texts, especially from a Javanese perspective which is relatively understudied by scholars of Islamic studies.

Universalism of Islamic Scholarly Tradition: New Directions for Islamic Studies

<p align="left"><strong>Abstract<em></em></strong></p><p>The universalism of the Islamic scholarly tradition is seen as one of the keys in responding to some challenges and opportunities that come along with an increasingly connected modernity. This research examines the evolution of Islamic thought from a period of disintegration to integration and underscores the importance of the universalist approach in uniting different schools and views within the Islamic world. The type of research used in this study is library research using a paradigmatic philosophical-historical analysis approach. The research combines three approaches: philosophical, historical, and paradigmatic analysis. In this context, philosophical analysis explores concepts related to universalism in Islam. The data in this research were obtained through a literature study. Researchers are involved in in-depth reading several books, papers, articles, and classical texts relevant to the past understandings of universalism. These data are also used for perspective enrichment. The results of this study show the originality of tradition and modernity as historical roots and a foothold departing from the discussion of universalism of the Islamic scientific tradition. In addition, the results of this study also emphasize three methods of approach to produce universalism of the scientific tradition, namely: ideological criticism, historical analysis, and structural analysis.</p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><em>Universalisme tradisi keilmuan Islam dipandang sebagai salah satu kunci untuk menanggapi tantangan dan peluang yang datang bersama dengan modernitas yang semakin terhubung. Penelitian ini membahas tentang evolusi pemikiran Islam dari periode disintegrasi ke integrasi dan menggarisbawahi pentingnya pendekatan universalisme dalam menyatukan berbagai aliran dan pandangan di dunia Islam. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kepustakaan (library research) dengan menggunakan pendekatan analisis filosofis-historis paradigmatik. Penelitian ini menggabungkan tiga pendekatan: analisis filosofis, historis, dan paradigmatik. Dalam konteks ini, ketiga pendekatan tersebut dipergunakan untuk mengeksplorasi konsep-konsep yang berkaitan dengan universalisme dalam Islam. Data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh melalui studi pustaka, yang melibatkan pengumpulan buku, makalah, artikel, dan teks klasik yang relevan dengan topik penelitian yang mencerminkan pemahaman masa lalu tentang universalisme, juga digunakan untuk pengayaan perspektif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan orisinalitas tradisi dan modernitas sebagai akar sejarah dan pijakan berangkat dari pembahasan universalisme tradisi ilmiah Islam. Selain itu, hasil penelitian ini juga menekankan tiga metode pendekatan untuk menghasilkan universalisme tradisi ilmiah, yaitu: kritik ideologis, analisis sejarah, dan analisis struktural.</em>

The History of Orientalist Quran Translation

The orientalists' belief in the Qur'ān as a product of human intervention is one of the reasons why Western scholars of Islam study the Qur'ān. Then the crusades that took place between 1095 and 1291, also caused political and religious friction between Western Christians in Palestine and Islam, which had an impact on the spirit of Christian apologetics and their interest in translating the Qur'an in order to try to overthrow Islam with refutation and hatred of the Qur'an. The author focuses on analyzing the history of the emergence of orientalism to the process of translating the Qur'an which includes the periodisation of translation to the development of Qur'anic translation methods from time to time. This research is a type of qualitative research with a library research model using data sources in the form of books, encyclopaedias, dictionaries, and the like. The results of this research show that the study of Islam by orientalists in making translations of the Qur'an began with a Christianisation mission with the aim of insulting the Qur'an. But along with the times, the translation of the Qur'an changed its approach to become more scientific, critical and objective. So that some of the results of their research also contribute to Islam.

The Discourse of Pluralism in Islam And Hinduism

The concept of pluralism has been present in Indonesia for a long time, but it is still rejected by many. This rejection is due to the fatwa issued by the Indonesian Ulema Council that prohibits pluralism. Well-known Da'i constantly repeat and propagate this fatwa. However, from a different perspective, diversity is a necessity and unique to Indonesia. Religious pluralism in Islamic studies is based on the commitment and loyalty of each religious believer to their respective religious teachings, without sacrificing the truth of their own religion for the sake of coexistence and tolerance. Similarly, Hinduism acknowledges that pluralism is an undeniable fact in socio-religious life, recognizing the plurality of humans and other living things. Therefore, in sociological studies, individuals are often used to refer to humans due to their unique characteristics that are not shared by others.

The Needs of English for Islamic Studies (EIS) in Traditional and Modern Pesantren

This research aims to analyze the needs, English skill levels, and necessities of students in English language learning when undertaking Islamic studies. Designed as quantitative-descriptive, the researchers use survey methodology by distributing questionnaires to students. The results regarding English fluency show that their English competence needs improvement. Their ability needs to be improved in four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing). In the context of items necessary for English for Islamic Studies (EIS) courses, the results indicate that the students highlight two skills that they see as needed in EIS: speaking and reading.

Bayang-Bayang Filsafat Yunani dalam Siluet Ushul Fikih

Abstract: This paper aims to elaborate on the intersection of ushul fiqh with the logic of Greek philosophy. This study also tries to explore whether there is contact between ushul fiqh scholars and Greek philosophical theories in formulating ushul fiqh science. This research is a library research by collecting data using books, articles, and the like. The data analysis used is content analysis method. The results of the research show that the entry of Greek philosophy into the Islamic world led to reconciliation. They bring together two different views. Their efforts eventually became a tool in the spread of philosophy and its penetration into Islamic studies, including ushul fiqh. Al-Shafi'i, as the first scholar to systematically formulate the science of ushul fiqh, should be suspected of being influenced by Greek philosophy, especially the logic of Aristotle's syllogism. The examples and similes in qiyas as well as the logic of Aristotle's syllogism show this influence. Qiyas, which originally meant dynamic free thought, changed in the post-Shafi'i era to become thought governed by important premises originating from the holy texts of the Qur'an and al-Hadith. As a result, qiyas becomes less productive because there are no truly new legal discoveries. The change was allegedly due to the inclusion of Aristotle's syllogistic logic.Keywords: Uhsul Fiqh, al-Syafi’i’s Qiyas’, Greek Philosophy, Aristotle's Syllogistic Logic

STUDI ISLAM MELALUI PENDEKATAN FENOMENOLOGI (TELAAH PEMIKIRAN ANNEMARIE SCHIMMEL)

The approach to studying Islam by Charles J. Adams is divided into two main things, namely the normative or religious approach and the descriptive approach. The normative approach is an approach that is based on religious commitment, and still includes the subjective objectives of the reviewer and of course the results of the study will tend to be more subjective. The phenomenological approach that Schimmel applies in Islamic studies is a phenomenological approach that he knew from Friedrich Heiler. Implementation of this approach through systematic steps (techniques), namely examining first the phenomenon (the world of external manifestations of Islam) and then the deeper and deeper layers of human responses to God (the world of religious imagination and experience), to reach the deepest sacred essence of each religion, the center, the God, the Deus Absconditus (objective world of religion) and Schimmel has implemented it well through the intended steps.

Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Masyarakat Melalui Pembuatan Deterjen di Gampong Mideun Jok Samalanga Kabupaten Bireuen

This community service initiative aims to create a sustainable positive impact on the economic development and empowerment of women in Gampong Mideun Jok, particularly through the production of detergent. The method employed involves providing understanding or socialization, practical application of acquired knowledge, and motivating partners regarding productive economic ventures. This activity yields positive outcomes in enhancing the skills and knowledge of young women and empowering the local community economically. The training on detergent production has successfully increased their capacity in micro-enterprises, providing a sustainable economic alternative. The involvement of the Al-Aziziyah Samalanga Institute of Islamic Studies (IAI) has significantly contributed to the implementation of the project, fostering a positive synergy between higher education institutions and the community. This program encourages economic inclusion and promotes women's participation in local economic development.

Sect, Sectarian, Sectarianism: The Birth, Death, and Resurrection of an Analytical Category in the Study of Western Religions

Abstract This article charts the changing uses of the interconnected terms sect, sectarian, sectarianist, and sectarianism in the academic study of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Following a review of the term sect’s early roots in Greco-Roman antiquity and its distinctly Christian transformation, three main steps are analyzed in the genealogy of the category in modern scholarship: (1) deployments by Weber and his early followers; (2) an influential sociological turn in the latter half of the twentieth century; and (3) a sharp decline in the years around the turn of the century in the popularity of sect as a category, followed by a redefinition of its derivative terms (sectarian, etc.) in recent years. Toward the end of the article, lessons are drawn from this genealogy for the future use of the category within scholarship.

Recycling in Islamic Perspective Case Study of Architectural Works Using Waste Building Materials

Waste is a serious environmental problem worldwide. Waste can refer to various types of materials or substances resulting from human, industrial, agricultural and other activities. The waste problem covers aspects such as management, environmental impact and human health. In this paper, an Islamic perspective on waste recycling in building architecture is discussed. Case studies involving architectural works with the use of building waste reflect the principle of recycling in practice. Waste buildings are materials or structures which have been retired for their original purpose but which still have the potential to be reused with little or no major alterations. Architectural works such as households, community facilities, or even commercial buildings can use used materials that are still usable to reduce demand for new resources. However, in implementing the recycling concept in architecture, it is necessary to pay attention to several aspects, such as structural safety, quality of used materials, and compatibility with the surrounding environment. Islam encourages the use of resources wisely and in moderation, as well as minimizing negative impacts on the environment. This is the responsibility of humans as caliphs on earth to preserve the environment and to maintain the balance of the ecosystem. as well as compatibility with the surrounding environment. Islam encourages the use of resources wisely and in moderation, as well as minimizing negative impacts on the environment. This is the responsibility of humans as caliphs on earth to preserve the environment and to maintain the balance of the ecosystem. as well as compatibility with the surrounding environment. Islam encourages the use of resources wisely and in moderation, as well as minimizing negative impacts on the environment. This is the responsibility of humans as caliphs on earth to preserve the environment and to maintain the balance of the ecosystem.
 Keywords: Islamic Perspective; Architecture; Recycle; Building material; Environmental Conservation

The Influence of Teacher's Personality on Students' Learning Interest in the Field of Islamic Religious Education Studies

The Influence of Teacher's Personality on Students' Learning Interest in the Field of Islamic Religious Education Studies

Ulama and Knowledge in Modern Aceh: Abu Teupin Raya on Religious Sciences

Abstract: This article examines the intellectual tradition of Abu Teupin Raya in Aceh. The researcher utilizes the theories of Martin van Bruinessen, Zamaksyari Dhofier, and Azyumardi Azra on pesantren and the tradition of yellow books (kitab kuning), as well as the theory of Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas on the classification of knowledge. This study is a literature review with a historical approach. Primary data, including the writings of Abu Teupin Raya and various biographical notes, are analysed using content analysis methods. The study argues that Abu Teupin Raya is an Acehnese scholar who successfully transmitted traditional Islam as found in yellow books written by several scholars of the Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamā‘ah and Shāfi‘i schools. Additionally, he expanded the treasury of traditional Islam by composing his own books, some of which were written in Malay using Arabic script. Abu Teupin Raya is a traditionalist scholar who preserved elements of traditional Islam and actively safeguarded religious knowledge through teaching and writing yellow books during the Aceh conflict. This study contributes to the study of Islam in Aceh. Keywords: ulama, Aceh, religious sciences, dayah, intellectual networks

East Sumatra and South Tapanuli Ulama on Religious Sciences at the Turn of the 20th Century

Abstract: This paper aims to discuss the scientific orientation of Mandailing ulama (Islamic Scholars) at the beginning of the 20th century. This study was conducted through library research with a historical approach. Kuntowijoyo’s historical research model was applied in this study. The data were obtained from documents related to the great works of Mandailing Islamic scholars. This study found that Mandailing Islamic scholars in both Tapanuli and East Sumatra Residency produced written works in various Islamic fields, especially in the field of the Qur’an/tafsir, hadith, theology, morals and spirituality (tashawwuf), jurisprudence, social culture and politics, Arabic, and history. The scholarly works were written in Indonesian, Arabic, and Malay (Jawi script). The findings of this study indicate that the theoretical orientation of Mandailing Ulama is in the Islamic sciences. Unfortunately, most of their works have not been republished, yet they are all part of the intellectual heritage of Islam in the modern Malay world. Thus, this study is expected to enrich local Islamic studies in Indonesia. Keywords: Islamic religious science, classification of Islamic sciences, Mandailing Islamic scholars, Indonesia