Islamic Studies Research Articles

Ways for Female Students at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University to Acquire Skills through the Use of Learning Strategies. An Applied Study on the Islamic Studies Program and Communication and Media Technology Program From August to June 2023

Ways for Female Students at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University to Acquire Skills through the Use of Learning Strategies. An Applied Study on the Islamic Studies Program and Communication and Media Technology Program From August to June 2023

Training on Reference Manager Tool (Mendeley) for Students of Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu

Reference Manager Tool (Mendeley) training for students at the Faculty of Islamic Religion, Muhammadiyah University was carried out with the aim of assisting students in creating bibliographies automatically and searching for references from leading international and national journals that have accreditation, especially in writing quotations. Training is carried out through lecture methods, practice and question and answer sessions led by the team. This activity was held at campus IV, Muhammadiyah University on Wednesday, December 6 2023, with the participation of 95 students from the Faculty of Islamic Religion, Muhammadiyah University, Bengkulu. The implementation of this service uses several techniques, namely lectures, discussions and demonstrations. The implementation stages of this service consist of several opening and introduction sessions, introduction to Mendeley installation and initial preparation, Mendeley account creation, main feature training, reference organization, use of citation tools, making a bibliography, question and answer sessions and practice. This service concludes that 80% of students understand well how to insert citations and create a bibliography using Mendeley. This service provides significant benefits and makes a positive contribution in preparing students at the Faculty of Islamic Religion, Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu to face academic challenges, as well as assisting in producing more structured written work. Some suggestions that should be considered for better implementation of service include conducting initial surveys to identify student knowledge and needs, providing complete and easily accessible training materials in various formats, conducting evaluations and collecting feedback from training participants to improve and adjust the program in the future.

STUDENT PERCEPTION OF THE NEW PARADIGM INDEPENDENT CURRICULUM AT PIAUD

This research aims to determine the perceptions of PIAUD undergraduate students regarding the new paradigm of an independent curriculum at the Early Childhood Education level. Data collection used an open questionnaire using purposive sampling techniques. The Method uses a descriptive qualitative with a case study. The location used is in the Early Childhood Islamic Education Study Program (PIAUD) Muhammadiyah Probolinggo Islamic College. The research subjects were all students of the 4th semester Islamic Early Childhood Education study program, totaling 19 people who took the Early Childhood Learning Design course. The result shows that the content and structure of the independent curriculum are substantively more simple and deeper, because it is focuses on the self-development of students, students have diverse opinions regarding the independent curriculum where in learning the Independent curriculum students are trained to express opinions with more critical, creative, and motivated in solving every learning challenge they face, and teachers are required to be more creative in determining and designing learning activities by adjusting the conditions and needs of each class.

Design And Development of Arabic Language Camp For Postgraduate Islamic Studies

The Design and Development Research (DDR) approach is an increasingly employed research method by education researchers, as it aims to produce a product through specific stages. Therefore, this study aims to explain and detail the design and development aspects of an Arabic language camp called the Academic Arabic Language Camp (KeMBAA), which utilizes the Design and Development Research approach (DDR). This language camp targets the participation of new postgraduate students in the religious studies department at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, National University of Malaysia. Developing and implementing KeMBAA is an effort to design, develop, and execute a product that incorporates DDR elements such as multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches, mixed methodologies, cycles, and various other components. KeMBAA aims to provide an Arabic language learning experience in an interactive and enjoyable environment for students who are accustomed to traditional Arabic language teaching methods, which require a new touch through more impactful innovation. This study employs the DDR approach, executed through three main phases: the needs analysis phase, the design and development phase, and concluding with the assessment phase. The study's findings present the key features of KeMBAA, alongside the foundational design principles, as an innovation in Arabic language learning for Islamic Studies students. The framework for developing KeMBAA is expected to serve as a reference for Arabic language teaching innovation, particularly for researchers in Arabic and foreign languages.

Penerapan Langchain Retriever dengan Model Chat Openai dalam Pengembangan Sistem Chatbot Hadis Berbasis Telegram

In Islamic studies, the Hadiths of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) hold significant value as guides for behavior and faith. However, access to understanding Hadiths often presents challenges, espe-cially for those who are not Hadith experts. The digitalization of Hadiths is still limited, making it time-consuming to find answers by sifting through the vast amount of available information. This research aims to create an efficient chatbot that provides answers related to Hadiths, including the original sources, quickly. The proposed solution is a technology-based approach through the development of a Hadith chatbot on Telegram, integrated with the LangChain Retriever and the GPT-4-1106-preview chat model from OpenAI. Using LangChain Retriever helps the chatbot find accurate answers by matching user questions with relevant Hadith databases, enhancing the ac-curacy of the chatbot's responses. The GPT-4-1106-preview chat model enables the chatbot to generate natural and context-appropriate responses, improving user interaction. The Rapid Ap-plication Development (RAD) method is applied in system development, through stages of Re-quirement Planning, User Design, Construction, and Cut-Over, including data analysis of Hadiths from the Nine Imam Hadith Books, totaling 62,169 Hadiths. The chatbot's performance evaluation uses the Scoring Evaluator framework with an average evaluation score of 0.97 and quality answer evaluation testing by five Hadith experts with an accuracy percentage of 90%. The Scoring Eval-uator test results indicate that the responses are highly accurate and aligned with Hadith refer-ences, and the quality answer evaluation test on a Likert scale shows respondents strongly agree with the system's answers. This research contributes to laypersons wanting to learn Hadiths by utilizing the chatbot as an interactive and innovative learning medium. Further research can expand the focus to complex interpretations of Musykil al-Hadith and asbab al-wurud to address deeper questions about Hadith interpretation.

Community Perceptions on Environmental Impact Assessments in the Construction of the Toll Road between Solo and New Yogyakarta International Airport, in Indonesia

Background and Objective: The development of toll roads between Solo and New Yogyakarta International Airport of Indonesia is part of the government's endeavor to improve the accessibility, connectivity, and capacity of inter-regional transportation networks in order to considerably boost economic growth through increased regional links. The research will analyze at the socio-cultural circumstances, social conflict, public health, and community views and attitudes about toll road building. Research Methods: This study employs a qualitative and quantitative technique, which involves in-depth interview observation processes. The data analysis comprises the identification, categorization, and interpretation of community opinions as perceived by 200 respondents from impacted communities. Results: The majority of respondents were male, 106 (53%), with the highest degree of education being senior high school a total of 118 respondents (59.50%). The majority of their jobs were as private employees number 84 respondents (42%), with an average salary of Rp. 3,195,000. The surrounding community is religious, with 106 respondents (84%) actively engaged in Islamic studies in a mutually beneficial atmosphere, and 171 respondents (88.5%). Conflicts in society are always addressed pleasantly, according to 198 respondents (99%). Theoretical and Practical Implications: The community does not oppose toll road building, according to 188 respondents (94%) since they feel it would serve regional interests. Environmental impact analysis is carried out in a proportionate manner by incorporating the community through public engagement. Implementation of public consultation throughout ten time periods. The outcomes of public consultations are utilized to provide supporting and critical comments. 42 community figures were chosen as members of the Environmental effect Assessment technical team, which was in charge of overseeing the execution of environmental effect management and monitoring. Changes in public views and attitudes about toll road development must be regulated and monitored to ensure that the public impression of toll roads remains favorable throughout construction. Recommendations: Project implementers are responsible for the impacts caused and comply with all detailed provisions in accordance with management and monitoring plan documents that have been approved by the Ministry of Environment.

Perception and Implementation of the Islamic Community Development Study Program in Indonesia

Perception and Implementation of the Islamic Community Development Study Program in Indonesia

WOMEN'S TESTIMONY IN THE QUR'AN IN ASGHAR ALI ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE

Discussions about gender issues in contemporary times are never-ending topics, including in the realm of Islamic studies. This study examines women's testimonies in Asghar Ali Engineer's thoughts, which are analyzed using Paul Ricoeur's hermeneutical phenomenological framework. Engineer's thoughts regarding women's testimony are important to discuss because of the dismantling of the discourse he carried out regarding verses with gender connotations in the Al-Qur'an, which often do not follow the mainstream interpretation. This research is library research with qualitative research methods. The primary source for this research is Asghar Ali Engineer's interpretation of verses from women's testimonies, while the secondary sources used are other literature sources that are relevant to the research, both in the form of books and journal articles. This research aims to track and explore Asghar Ali Engineer's thoughts regarding the verses in women's testimonies. The author uses Paul Ricoeur's hermeneutic phenomenology theory in analyzing Asghar Ali's thoughts. The results of this research were the engineer's re-reading of the verse about women's testimony, namely QS. Al-Baqarah/2: 282. In Paul Ricoer's concept of hermeneutical phenomenology, engineers go through a process of decontextualization-recontextualization in order to obtain new meanings that are relevant to the current context. In the decontextualization process, Engineer explained the socio-cultural conditions at the time the verse was revealed, which implied that women lacked knowledge and experience regarding business, so that one additional female witness was needed as a reminder, and it did not fully mean that women's status was half that of men. The recontextualization process includes three stages, namely semantic, reflexive, and existential. In the modern context where women are more educated about financial matters, even more so than men, there is nothing to prevent a woman's position as a witness from being equal to that of a man.

Antinomianism as a way to God in nineteenth-century Java: the Suluk Lonthang between Islamic and pre-Islamic religious discourse

Abstract This article presents the first complete critical edition and annotated English translation of the nineteenth-century Javanese mystical poem Suluk Lonthang. Combining different disciplinary expertise in old and modern Javanese philology, Tantric Studies, and Islamic Studies, it interprets the protagonist of the poem as an expression of the multifaceted and multivocal Javanese religious landscape of the time, whose historical—and translocal—roots can be discerned in Sufi traditions from the Islamicate and Persianate worlds, as well as Tantric traditions from both pre-Islamic Java and the Indian subcontinent.

The Phenomenon of Divorce during the Election Period in the Perspective of Islamic Law

This article delved into the perspectives of Islamic law about the divorce phenomena as it pertains to the election period. This phenomenon has been the subject of very little research about Islamic law. Legal anthropology brings an Islamic and conceptual studies perspective to this study technique. Consequently, this study aims to provide an Islamic perspective on these events and analyze them from a legal Islamic perspective. This article explained that ikhtilaf happened throughout the Islamic culture. During the election period, societal shifts inside the family led to the dissolution of the marriage. Since political opinions do not constitute nusyuz against the spouse, Muslims are free to have differing views on this matter. Only in religious issues is a woman bound to obey her husband. Thus, divorce is forbidden in Islam because of disparities in personal decisions. This study is expected to provide the groundwork for Islamic law and help families work through disagreements over political candidates during election period.

“Determinan Kinerja Karyawan Muslim Pada Lembaga Keuangan Syariah”

Realizing the importance of improving the performance of employees who are members of sharia financial institutions, it is necessary to identify the factors that can influence it. According to studies from previous research, innovative ability, Islamic leadership and personality are factors that can improve the performance of Muslim employees, especially among employees of sharia financial institutions. This theoretical review aims to conduct a study on the influence of Islamic leadership, personality and innovative abilities on the performance of Muslim employees in Islamic financial institutions. Apart from that, it also aims to understand several indicators of these variables which can be used as references in further research. Based on the results of Islamic leadership studies, innovative abilities and employee personality have a significant influence on employee performance in Islamic financial institutions.

Islamic Law Study on Paylater Payment System in E-Commerce in Indonesia

With the development of information technology, e-commerce transactions are increasingly used and scoped. Currently, people prefer things that are practical and do not take time, so that the development of technology and the internet is felt by people around the world. The system of purchasing goods through e-commerce by means of payment through PayLater has become a matter of discussion in the wider community, especially in Indonesia where the majority of people embrace Islam. The research used is normative, with a descriptive type of analysis. While the problem approach is a normative juridical approach. The data used include primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials which are then analyzed qualitatively. According to Islamic law, debt receivables are a form of muamalah permitted by Shari'a, but on the other hand, the implementation of muamalah must be carried out with caution so as not to contradict the provisions of Islamic Shari'a which in essence must not harm both parties to the transaction. The PayLater payment system in e-commerce in Indonesia is actually not a problem, as long as the agreed contract does not require an element of usury.

Peran Lembaga Pondok Pesantren Dalam Pendidikan Karakter Di Pondok Pesantren Al-Rahmah

This research aims to determine character education in Islamic boarding schools and the prevalence of issues of violence in Islamic boarding schools, so the researcher wants to discuss in more depth about character education and issues of violence that are currently widespread in Islamic boarding schools with the object of research being the Al-Rahmah Islamic boarding school. . The approach method used is a qualitative method with data collection techniques of observation, interviews and documentation. The data collected by researchers is more focused on several research objectives, namely: 1) describing modern Islamic boarding schools based on the times. 2) describe Islamic boarding school institutions in character education 3) analyze more deeply the issues of violence in Islamic boarding schools, Islamic boarding schools are places where education about the Islamic religion focuses on Islamic religious studies and does not eliminate contemporary elements in the current era. more modern, especially in modern-based Islamic boarding schools.

Direct Method in Islamic Religious Education: Conceptual Framework and Implementation in Indonesia

The Direct Method, characterized by a focus on oral communication and direct practice, has been widely discussed in the context of language learning. Its application in Islamic religious education, however, remains less explored. This study aims to fill this gap by examining the theoretical underpinnings of the Direct Method and its implementation in Islamic religious education in Indonesia. The primary objective of this research is to comprehensively explore the concept of the Direct Method and its application in the teaching of Islamic religious studies. This includes understanding the theoretical foundations of the method and assessing its practical application in various educational settings, such as schools and madrasahs in Indonesia. This study employs a qualitative research approach, specifically library research. Data were collected through an extensive review of literature from primary and secondary sources, including books, journal articles, and other relevant publications. Data analysis was conducted using document analysis and thematic analysis techniques. The findings reveal that the Direct Method is highly effective in enhancing students' understanding and skills in Islamic religious education. The method's emphasis on direct interaction and immediate feedback from teachers fosters a conducive and personalized learning environment. However, challenges such as limited time and resources were identified as potential barriers to its effective implementation. To maximize the benefits of the Direct Method, ongoing support and training for teachers are essential. Additionally, adequate resources and institutional support are necessary to overcome the identified challenges. Future research should continue to explore innovative strategies to enhance the effectiveness of the Direct Method in various educational contexts.

The Influence of Qira'at Variants in Interpretation Ayat-Ayat Al-Qur’an

This study examines the influence of Qira'at variations on the interpretation of Quranic verses, focusing on the potential implications for understanding and applying Islamic teachings. Qira'at refers to the various ways in which the Quran is recited, with different schools of thought and traditions offering distinct readings of the sacred text. The research aims to investigate how these variations affect the interpretation of specific Quranic verses, exploring the potential consequences for Islamic thought and practice. Through a comprehensive analysis of existing literature and primary sources, this study identifies key differences in Qira'at readings and their corresponding impacts on the interpretation of Quranic verses. The findings highlight the significance of considering Qira'at variations in the context of Islamic scholarship and the potential for these differences to shape the understanding and application of Islamic teachings. The study contributes to the ongoing discussion on the role of Qira'at in Islamic studies, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and addressing the implications of these variations on the interpretation of Quranic verses. The research also provides a framework for further exploration of the relationship between Qira'at and Islamic thought, with potential applications in fields such as Islamic studies, theology, and interfaith dialogue.

Pengaruh Promosi dan Fasilitas Terhadap Minat Kuliah di Fakultas Agama Islam Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor

The interest in pursuing higher education is influenced by various factors, including promotional activities conducted by universities and the academic facilities offered. This study aims to analyze the effects of promotions and facilities on the interest in higher education at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, Ibn Khaldun University (UIKA) Bogor, and examine whether promotions and facilities collectively influence the interest in higher education. The research employs a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression analysis. The population comprises active students of the Faculty of Islamic Studies, UIKA Bogor, with a sample of 75 respondents. The findings indicate that both promotions and facilities significantly and collectively influence the interest in higher education by 63.7%. Facilities have a greater influence, with each 1% increase in facilities leading to a 49.2% increase in the interest in higher education. Meanwhile, each 1% increase in promotions increases the interest in higher education by 29.3%.

Lacunas in the Study of Islam in Russia (based on the dictionary “Islam in the Russian Federation”)

This article is devoted to the intermediate results of the project of the series of encyclopedic dictionaries “Islam in the Russian Federation” (at the stage of publication of all regional volumes, but before the release of the consolidated edition). This project, for the first time in the history of Russian Islamic studies, set the goal of covering the entire territory of the country with the research grid. A number of difficulties and problems arose in achieving this goal. One of them was the lack of works on this subject in a number of regions of the country, and even the absence of researchers who would deal with this issue. Since the previous research and encyclopedic projects did not even aim at universal coverage, they could not describe the “white spots” (spatial and temporal lacunas). In addition, one of the reasons for this project was the involvement of about 600 specialists of different profiles, including historians, archaeologists, sociologists, source specialists, ethnologists, numismatists, local historians and others. This multidisciplinarity and the large number of specialists with different points of view created certain difficulties in the work on the project, but they also made it possible to achieve the goal of creating a holistic picture of the history of Islam in Russia. It is only now that it is possible to define and outline these very “white spots” that have been identified and “mapped” in the course of this project.

Reformation of Muslims in Ọwọ, Ondo State, Nigeria, and the Establishment of Islamic Studies Schools

Reformation of Muslims in Ọwọ, Ondo State, Nigeria, and the Establishment of Islamic Studies Schools

Tourism and the making of the modern Middle East

ABSTRACT Since its inception the Journal of Tourism History has sought to expand the interdisciplinary field of tourism history to include scholarship from and about regions such as the Middle East. This special issue on ‘Tourism and the Making of the Modern Middle East’ is based on a conference sponsored by the Southeast Regional Middle East and Islamic Studies Society (SERMEISS) and held at the University of Alabama in 2022. While mostly focused on developments in Lebanon and Iraq before they gained independence from France and Britain, the essays explore how national actors used tourism to integrate populations within the newly formed political entities of the Mandate era into viable nation-states and to position these emerging states within the international framework defined by expanding tourism economies. Together these studies show how tourism and its impacts in the Middle East are multilayered, transnational processes within and across the emerging territorial nation-states of the region.

At Home in the Arctic: The Making of Muslim Lives and Places in the Canadian North

Abstract: How do Muslims make places in arctic surroundings? How do they feel at home where Islamic ritual practices are severely complicated by extreme geographic conditions? This article takes up the case of mosque communities in the Canadian Arctic. The construction of three purpose-built mosques in northern Canada in recent years, with a fourth currently underway, reflects aspirations for rootedness, visibility, and most importantly the desire to feel at home. The mosque thereby fulfills different functions of home. It serves as a community home for gatherings, celebrations, and educational and leisure activities, a spiritual center and safe space for individuals, and a place of interaction with the local population. In exploring these themes, this study also adopts a historical lens, considering the broader context and historiography of Muslim settlement and community-building in the Canadian north. The diversity of individual members of Arctic Muslim communities today raises questions regarding religious authority and the interpretation of Islamic traditions across various ethnicities, generations, genders, and branches of Islam. This article examines religious practice at a communal level and the intricate interplay of local and transnational influences within these highly heterogenous Muslim communities. With a stress on rural and northern lived experience of Muslims, this article addresses a significant gap in the study of Islam in Canada and the Western hemisphere in general. Employing concepts of space and place alongside frameworks from Islamic and religious studies, anthropology, migration studies, and social geography, it expands the geographical scope of the study of Muslims. Empirically, this article draws on extensive mapping efforts utilizing diverse sources such as local news outlets, social media, census data, archival sources, and semi-structured interviews with community members from Yellowknife and Inuvik.