Islamic Studies Research Articles

Implementing the 7P Marketing Mix in Islamic Education: Insights from Phatnawitya School, Thailand

This research provides an in-depth examination of the 7P marketing mix strategy within Phatnawitya School, an Islamic institution catering to a minority Muslim community in a predominantly Buddhist region of Southern Thailand. Utilizing a qualitative methodology with a descriptive approach, the study explores the school's application of the 7P framework, focusing on the creation of well-rounded individuals and the establishment of a strong community presence. The collected data reveal a comprehensive education offering, from early childhood to advanced Islamic studies, facilitated by a robust infrastructure and innovative programs such as the Change ILP and sports initiatives. The school's approach to market identification, segmentation, and product differentiation demonstrates a strategic alignment with the needs and expectations of its student body. The research highlights the school's adept use of both direct community engagement and social media to communicate its values and offerings. While the study is limited by its singular focus on one institution, the findings suggest that Phatnawitya School's implementation of the marketing mix can inform broader strategies for Islamic educational services in similar socio-cultural contexts. Recommendations for further research include a broader examination of marketing strategies across Islamic educational institutions with varying cultural influences.

Religiosity and electoral turnout among Muslims in Western Europe

Abstract Investigating the relationship between Islamic religiosity and electoral participation amongst Muslim citizens in Western Europe, this study combines insights from the sociology of religion and Islamic studies with political behavior literature thus creating an improved theoretical framework and a richer empirical understanding surrounding the electoral participation of religious minorities. First, we theorize about three underlying dimensions of Islamic religiosity: frequency of mosque attendance, religious identification, and frequency of prayer. Subsequently, we consider how the religiosity–voting relationship is bolstered or hindered by hostile national environments such as more exclusionary policies and practices (e.g., veil banning or exclusionary citizenship laws). Empirically, we use a unique dataset that harmonizes five European surveys, resulting in a sample size of just under 8,000 European Muslims. Using multi-level techniques, we find, contrary to research on majority religiosity, that communal religiosity is unrelated to electoral participation. However, individual religiosity bolsters voting in particular among the second generation. Opposite to our expectation, we find that hostile environments do not seem to lead to different impacts of Islamic religiosity within Western Europe. Our results support the taking of a more fine-grained approach when measuring religiosity and also highlight how the impact varies across genders and generations.

Implementation of Ishikawa Diagrams Learning Model to Enhance Learning Outcomes of Grade V Students on Islamic Education Subject at Muhammadiyyah Elementary School Kedung Gudel

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the Ishikawa Diagrams Learning Model as an alternative teaching strategy to enhance the learning outcomes of Grade V students in the Islamic Skills Study (SKI) subject at Muhammadiyyah Elementary School Kedung Gudel. This learning model is based on constructivist learning theory, which emphasizes the active role of students in learning and the use of visual aids to facilitate concept understanding. The method used is Classroom Action Research (CAR), involving student participation in the learning process that includes problem analysis and solution formulation. The results show that the implementation of the Ishikawa Diagrams Learning Model significantly improves student learning outcomes in the SKI subject. By using Ishikawa diagrams, students can identify factors influencing their understanding of the material, such as lack of understanding of basic concepts or lack of learning motivation. Additionally, through discussion and collaboration in problem-based learning, students can develop a deeper understanding of the concepts taught. The implications of this research are that the Ishikawa Diagrams Learning Model can be an effective alternative in enhancing SKI learning at the elementary school level. By utilizing a constructivist approach and visual aids, teachers can create a learning environment that stimulates critical thinking and active student participation. Moreover, this research also highlights the importance of using teaching methods that align with the characteristics of students and the subject matter being taught.

Madrasah Aliyah Students' Interest in the Islamic Counseling Study Program of the Faculty of Ushuluddin, Adab and Dakwah IAIN Curup

This study aims to observe how the interest of Madrasah Aliyah students in Rejang Lebong Regency to continue their studies at the BPI IAIN Curup Study Program. This research uses quantitative methods and descriptive approaches. The population in this study were all madrasah aliyah students who were in class XII, and the sample used a volunteer or voluntary technique where anyone who was willing to fill out a questionnaire would be the sample. The total population was 324 students and 196 people filled out the questionnaire. The results of the questionnaire are displayed in a simple frequency table. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the interest score of madrasah aliyah students to continue their studies to the BPI IAIN Curup Study Program was 49.49%. This is reinforced by the average score of 54, median of 53 and mode of 50. Motivation indicators get a moderate score (44%), perception gets a moderate score (41%), family gets a moderate score (56%), facilities get a low score ( 33%) and socialization got a moderate score (57%). Thus, the overall interest of madrasah aliyah students in continuing their studies to the BPI study program is moderate

Al-Ārā’ al-Balāghiyyah li Sheikh al-Azhar Muḥammad Sayyid Ṭanṭāwī fī Tafsīr al-Wasīṭ [Arabic Rhetorical Opinions of Sheikh al-Azhar Muhammad Sayyid Tantawi in the Tafsir al-Wasit

A linguistic interpretation appeared at the hands of the Sheikh al-Azhar, Muhammad Sayed Tantawi, whose field was in tafsir. He wrote a tafsir book of the Holy Qur'an in thirty volumes until he became famous as an interpreter, modernizer, and Islamic thinker. He formulated his interpretation with balāghah's (Arabic Rhetoric) explanation in linguistic studies. The problem was whether Sheikh al-Azhar specialized in linguistic studies. This study aims to find his scientific personality and creativity in the balāghah explanation. The researchers used inductive and analytical approaches in three sections (juz) of Tafsīr al-Wasīṭ: the first, second, and third. The finding is that Sheikh al-Azhar was a prominent figure in the balāghah aspect, as he created a single opinion when explaining the rhetorical verses of the Qur'an. In his explanation, he may transfer from the books of the former interpreters. However, he was not only satisfied with conveying their opinions but also showed the existence of scientific discussion among the interpreters, adding a new opinion, preferring an opinion, or confirming a correct opinion by relying on Arabic grammar, tafsir, and hadith. This work indicated the existence of multidisciplinary studies in linguistics and Islamic studies.

Implementation of the Contextual Teaching and Learning Model in the Al-Liqo Al-Usbuiyyah Program: Case Study in Higher Education in Indonesia

University students generally study Arabic with the aim of understanding Islamic study sources such as the Al-Qur'an and hadith, specifically as a means of verbal and written communication. However, from the results of initial observations, researchers found that the interest and motivation of students at one of the State Islamic Religious Universities (PTKIN) in Indonesia in mastering Arabic still needed to be higher. In an effort to overcome this problem, the PTKIN management created a program called al-liqo al-usbuiyyah using the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) learning model. Therefore, this research aims to explore the efforts made by PTKIN management to foster student interest and motivation in mastering Arabic. A qualitative descriptive research method with a case study approach was used in this research. The results of this research show that the al-liqo al-usbuiyyah program using the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) learning model runs well and is proven to be able to increase student interest and motivation in mastering Arabic. This research also describes several obstacles experienced in implementing this program, such as limited time, busy and varied lecture schedules, students' psychological conditions, and heterogeneous initial understanding of members.

Can Al-Faruqi’s Islamization Deals with Islamic Economics? Revisiting Al-Faruqi’s Islamization of Economics

This study attempts to examine al-Faruqi’s Islamization of knowledge concept in relation to Islamic economic studies. The paper employs a qualitative research method with the library and literature study approach. The study finds that al-Faruqi’s concept of Islamization of knowledge has put the fundamental principles of Islamization of economics. The concept covers the steps of mastery of the modern discipline, disciplinary survey, and mastery of the Islamic heritage. The study henceforth urges stakeholders of Islamic economic studies to consider al-Faruqi’s Islamization concept in their development of Islamic economic sciences. Furthermore, the paper encourages future research on exploring the application of al-Faruqi’s Islamization of knowledge concept driving the future of Islamic studies.

Psikologi Pendidikan Islam: Peran Guru dalam Menanamkan Kecerdasan

Islamic educational psychology is a scientific study that discusses the human soul innature various points of view based on Islamic studies contained in the Qur'an. Islamic educational psychology discusses and understands individual behavior in an effort to change behavior based on the values of Islamic teachings in personal, social and life through the educational process. Teachers have an important role in the psychology of Islamic education in supporting student development in accordance with Islamic teachings. The aspects of the teacher's role in Islamic education are 1) the teacher plays a role as spiritual formation, 2) the teacher becomes a model of positive behavior, 3) the teacher can relate the delivery of knowledge.

Strengthening Pemahaman Mahasiswa terhadap Pondok Pesantren sebagai Mata Kuliah di Universitas Sains Al-Qur’an Wonosobo

This research is an effort to examine the strengthening of students' understanding of Islamic boarding schools as a subject at the Wonosobo Al-Qur'an Science University. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach where data was analyzed using interviews. Research findings show that careful observation of students' understanding of Islamic boarding school studies courses increasingly shows how these courses have contributed to increasing understanding among students who have taken these courses. The right support and reference system helps students have a comprehensive understanding of Islamic boarding schools. Research implications: This understanding is in accordance with the current condition of Islamic boarding schools which are making changes according to the times, without abandoning their roots. This study recommends making Islamic boarding school studies a course in universities so that wrong understanding can be avoided.

The Religious Moderation and Decreasing Muslim Students’ Identity

This research aimed to describe the effect of religious moderation on decreasing Muslim students’ identity in Palembang. The research used a mixed method. The respondents of the research were 177 Muslim students in four state and private universities. The data were collected through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and relevant documents. The research results indicated that students’ understanding of religious moderation generally was in a very high category. Also, students’ perception on religious moderation was positively and mutually supportive for friendship, leadership, and solidarity. The diversity of regional cultures is a strong identity that is carried in interacting within the campus environment. The forms of moderation diversity are supported by the religious moderation programs in the study program, faculty, and university . The smallest symptom showed an attitude of religious moderation which was built in Islamic studies courses, especially in public universities. This research concludes that religious moderation can affect the decreasing Muslim student’s identity, but it depends on students’ perception and understanding of religious moderation itself.

Implementation of Moral Sufism in Islamic Religious Education

Sufism is a field of study in Islamic studies that has been researched from time to time and has developed rapidly, becoming a scientific discipline that is closely related to efforts to improve morals in people's lives through Islamic Religious Education (PAI). In other words, Sufism is not only an effort to purify oneself individually but also helps build a society with noble morals by drawing closer to Allah as Al-Khaliq. 'rifatullah. Moral Sufism is one method of studying Sufism. Moral Sufism is Sufism that upholds moral development. To achieve moral perfection or insan kamil, the teachings of moral Sufism really emphasize amaliyah-amaliyah or purity of soul which relies on strengthening mental attitudes and strict behavioral discipline through the practice of istiqomah (riyadhoh). Bearing in mind the current condition of modern society which is characterized by decadence and moral crisis caused by a liberal lifestyle and hedonism, the moral teachings of Sufism are very important to convey in an effort to improve social and individual order in everyday life

Biblioshiny-R Application to Map Islamic Audit Research

This research uses a qualitative bibliometric analysis approach using Biblioshiny R software, with the aim of evaluating and investigating the development of literature related to Islamic auditing. This research data was obtained from scientific publications contained in the Scopus database during the period 1997-2023. The research results show that the main journal most active in publishing articles on Islamic auditing is Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, reflecting the focus and contribution of the journal in developing literature on this topic. In particular, the most productive author in this context is Hussainey K, who has made a significant contribution in publishing articles on Islamic audits indexed in Scopus. Keyword analysis shows that “Islamic Banks” emerged as the most frequently appearing keyword related to sharia audit, highlighting the importance of sharia audit in the context of Islamic banking and financial institutions. This research also finds 5 (five) clusters of Islamic audit studies.

The Effect of Mnemonic Method with a Deductive Approach in Shorof Learning on Students Learning Outcomes

The aim of this research is to see how using a mnemonic method with a deductive approach affects in shorof learning outcomes of Interdisciplinary Islamic Studies students at Nahdhatul Ulama University Yogyakarta. Success in learning can be influenced by the selection of appropriate methods by the teacher during learning. One of the methods that can be used is the mnemonic method. This quantitative research used an experimental technique, a quasi-one-group pretest-posttest design. The acquired data were evaluated using descriptive statistical tests, a normality test with Kolmogorov-Smirnov, and a paired sample t-test. The findings of this research demonstrated that using the rhyme mnemonic method with a deductive approach to the subject of isim jamid in shorof learning, paired with the rhyme of sholawat badar, had an effect on students' learning outcomes. This was shown by an increase in the average students’ pretest score from 61.50 to the average students’ posttest score of 81.67. The results of the significant value of the paired sample t-test being 0.000 also reinforced this effect. These significant findings revealed that Sig 0.000 < 0.05, indicating a substantial difference in students’ learning outcomes before and after using the mnemonic method with a deductive approach in shorof learning. Suggestions for further research are to vary learning methods and approaches, considering that this way can affect the level of students’ understanding of the materials taught.

Trends in Islamic Education Management Studies, 2018- 2022

This article discusses the trends in Islamic education management studies at UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya and UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, as well as the factors driving these trends. After identifying the trends and their influencing factors, this research further proposes recommendations for bolstering Islamic education management studies. The analysis of these trends utilizes theses written by students of the Islamic education management study program at these two universities over five years, from 2018 to 2022. Considering that the theses are available online, the data in this study are sourced from the institutional repositories of both campuses. The data are classified into three study topics: management, leadership, and supervision. These topics are further categorized based on their study area, namely Islamic educational institutions. The data, presented in tables and graphs, are also supplemented with interviews with policy-makers. These interviews serve to delve deeper into the factors influencing the trends in studies. The research reveals a clustering of studies in certain sub-disciplinary areas, attributed to the tendencies in the supervisors' expertise and the availability of topics within the study program, which in turn shape the students' choices of thesis topics. Additionally, there is a factor of replication from previous studies conducted by former students.

Key factors of business sustainability: Strengthening leadership, psychology, and fairness aspects from an Islamic-management perspective

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between factors in HRM management development and organizational strategy using the philosophical values approach of Islamic studies. The assessment of organizational performance characteristics with strategic management values and psychological techniques in human resource management is part of the study's state-of-the-art and distinctive characteristics. 
 Design/Methodology/Approach: The method used in this study is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the selection of analysis using non-parametric Smart-PLS. We analyzed 256 samples of lecturers at several private universities within the LLDIKTI-IX, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
 Findings: 14 hypotheses are reviewed in this study. According to our findings, 13 hypotheses have a positive and significant effect on the dependent variable. The antecedents of Islamic management values, leadership style, religiosity and fairness can increase complex effects on organizational motivation, HRM engagement, performance and organizational sustainability.
 Conclusion: Our findings provide theoretical and managerial reinforcement of various long-term strategic considerations to support the effect of organizational sustainability by reviewing the HRM aspect as an intangible asset.
 Research Implications: This study contributes to broadening the theoretical understanding of strategic management studies developed with a psychological approach as well as Islamic value management.
 Practical Implications: Organisations must pay attention to various crucial variables to boost job satisfaction, motivation and employee engagement such as HR development components and work evaluations carried out and developed on a regular basis.

Between the Sovereignty, State-control and Non-interference in Religion. The Islamic Community and the Muslims of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Antithesis of the German Orientalist Carl Heinrich Becker (1876–1933)

February 2023 marks the 90th anniversary of the death of Carl Heinrich Becker (1876–1933), a famous German orientalist, founder of modern Islamic studies in Germany and the Prussian Minister of Culture and Education (1921, 1925–1930). Since his appearance on the German and European intellectual scene at the beginning of the 20th century, C. H. Becker tried to focus his various interests not only on a historical and cultural research of medieval Islam but also on Muslim contemporary issues. Based on this, his analysis of the European colonial powers regarding their Islampolitik found its main motive in the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy’s regulations on the legal position of the Bosnian Muslim’ religious and waqf-mearif institutions.
 Although some Bosnian authors, such as Ahmed Smajlović, Smail Balić, Nerkez Smailagić, Salih H. Alić, Fehim Bajraktarević and others, referred to Becker's scientific work, his notions about Bosnian Muslims remained mostly disregarded in Bosnian historiography and Islamic studies.
 Therefore, the aim of this article is to – using the literature, the press, Becker's numerous private correspondence, manuscripts and other archival sources – analyse Becker's observations about the Bosnian Muslims and their Islamic community through the practice of the Austro-Hungarian Islam policy. Thus, this paper analyses the method of his Islampolitik in the context of his antithesis of the sovereignty, state-control and non-interference in religion.

Redefining Jihad in Da’wah Against Radicalism Among Female Ulama in West Java

Objective: The objective of this study is to explore the construction of jihad through redefining jihad within the context of da’wah (religious outreach) against radicalism among female ulama (clerics) in West Java. The study aims to understand the meaning, motives, and experiences associated with this construction of jihad, particularly in the context of addressing religious radicalism affecting women in the regions of Garut, Tasikmalaya, and Tasikmalaya City.
 
 Method: The research methodology employed is constructivist qualitative, utilizing data collection techniques such as interviews, observation, and documentation. Purposive sampling was used to select informants, including female ulama, women leaders and activists, radicalism observers, and members of the Executive Board of the Indonesian Ulama Council in the specified districts. The study focuses on the religious approach taken through da'wah in women's taklim assemblies (Islamic study groups) to construct jihad as a solution to the problem of religious radicalism among women.
 
 Result: The study reveals several key aspects of the construction of jihad in da’wah against radicalism among female ulama: Meaning of Jihad: The jihad of female clerics involves preaching, contextualization within hijrah (migration), attendance at taklim assemblies, and fostering diversity. Motives for Jihad: Motives include healing women's psychological wounds, providing a dialogue space for congregations, fostering tolerance among congregations, addressing radicalism targeting women, and broadening women's understanding of moderate and humanist Islamic teachings. Experiences of Jihad: Experiences of jihad include participation in taklim assembly studies, engaging in open dialogic spaces, assisting the wives of former terrorist convicts, providing mental health therapy, critiquing da'wah on social media, strengthening national insight, and providing education on the rights and relationships of husbands and wives in the family.
 
 Conclusion: In conclusion, the study demonstrates that the construction of jihad in da’wah against radicalism among female ulama involves multifaceted meanings, motives, and experiences. The efforts of female ulama in addressing religious radicalism encompass preaching, dialogue, education, and psychological support. By redefining jihad in this manner, female ulama contribute significantly to countering radicalism, fostering tolerance, and promoting a broad, moderate understanding of Islam among congregations, particularly women, in the specified regions of West Java.

Enhancing Pedagogy in Islamic Studies Methodology: A Focus on Hadith Instruction

This study endeavors to investigate strategies for enhancing the pedagogy of Islamic Studies methodology, rendering it more efficacious and pertinent to contemporary requisites, with particular emphasis on advancing the effectiveness of instruction and the progression of hadith studies within the domain of Islamic higher education. The overarching objective is to establish a comprehensive framework governing the methodological approach to the instruction of hadith. The methodological framework adopted in this investigation is inherently descriptive and analytical in nature. Data acquisition was undertaken through the meticulous analysis of scholarly literature, encompassing documentary research, and direct observation of hadith instruction within the precincts of Islamic higher education institutions. A scrupulous evaluation of the construct of Islamic Studies Methodology in the context of hadith pedagogy has unearthed a plethora of inadequacies that necessitate immediate rectification. This study posits a compelling argument for the imperative of reform in the domain of hadith instruction within Islamic higher education. The required initiatives for the amelioration of hadith instruction encompass: (1) A concerted amplification of the focus on the scholarly study of hadith methodology, with a view to fostering an enduring culture of erudition; (2) Augmentation of accessibility to digital resources and traditional Islamic literature; (3) The empowerment of innovation and technology as pedagogical tools to engender a more immersive and captivating learning experience; (4) Advocacy for an interdisciplinary approach to hadith instruction, affording students the opportunity to scrutinize hadith from a multiplicity of disciplinary vantage points; (5) The facilitation of an environment that encourages open discourse and a profound comprehension of the contextual underpinnings of hadith; and (6) The inculcation of the imperative of integrating both normative and historical dimensions in the teaching of hadith, to ensure a more contextualized understanding. These initiatives are anticipated to contribute to the augmentation of the efficacy of hadith instruction within Islamic higher education, providing students with a deeper comprehension of the subject matter and preserving the relevance of hadith in the contemporary milieu.

English for Daily Activities: Textbook Developed for Islamic Education Study Program at STAIN Mandailing Natal

This research project aims to create teaching materials in the form of textbooks specifically designed for English courses, focusing on "English for Daily Activities" within the PAI study program at STAIN Mandailing Natal. The research methodology employed in this study is research and development, utilizing the ADDIE model (Analysis-Design-Develop-Implement-Evaluate). Data collection involves three main instruments: 1) needs analysis tools, 2) validity assessment tools, and 3) practicality evaluation tools, with the practical stage serving as the project's concluding phase. The outcomes of the research and development process yielded a positive impact on both lecturers and students during the learning process. The validation results indicate high levels of validity, with a total validation percentage of 83.85%, falling within the "very valid" category. Limited trials or practicality testing of the textbooks were conducted by gathering feedback from lecturers and students. The results show strong practicality, with its total percentage of 86.09%, classifying the developed textbook as "very practical" to use by lecturers and students within the Islamic Education Study Program at STAIN Mandailing Natal.
 Keywords: Textbook, Teaching Materials, Islamic Studies

Alfred Jules Ayer’s Logical Positivism: A Critical Examination and Its Relevance in Islamic Studies

This article delves into the philosophical ideas of Alfred Jules Ayer, specifically focusing on his contributions to logical positivism. The research methodology employed is a literature review, utilizing a descriptive-analytical qualitative approach. The study is structured around four key aspects. Firstly, it provides an overview of the historical evolution of logical positivism. Secondly, it elucidates the theoretical framework of Alfred Jules Ayer’s logical positivism. Thirdly, it explores the criticisms leveled by Karl Popper against Ayer’s logical positivism, particularly concerning induction and verification. Lastly, the article investigates the relevance of Ayer’s concept of verification to the field of Islamic studies. The study concludes by discussing the applicability of Ayer’s verification concept to Islamic studies, drawing parallels with the concept of “tabayyun” in Islamic jurisprudence. “Tabayyun” signifies the meticulous scrutiny and verification of information, particularly when it originates from an untrustworthy source (a “fasiq”). This process aligns with Ayer’s emphasis on verifying meaningful propositions, ensuring the quest for clear truths in both philosophy and Islamic jurisprudence