Islamic Studies Research Articles

An Islamic Legal Study on Conditional Marriage Contracts In A Single Pronouncement Of Ijab Qabul at the Nabire Office of Religious Affairs

Pernikahan dalam Islam dinyatakan sah apabila memenuhi rukun dan syarat yang ditetapkan, termasuk pelaksanaan ijab dan qabul. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi pelaksanaan akad nikah dengan ijab qabul bersyarat satu nafas di Kabupaten Nabire. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, dengan pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam dan observasi perilaku masyarakat terkait praktik ijab qabul. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun secara hukum Islam tidak ada kewajiban untuk mengucapkan ijab dan qabul dalam satu nafas, masyarakat Kabupaten Nabire memandang hal ini sebagai elemen penting untuk kesempurnaan akad nikah. Saksi pernikahan sering kali meminta pengulangan ijab qabul apabila tidak dilakukan dalam satu nafas, mencerminkan kuatnya pengaruh norma sosial dan budaya dalam praktik tersebut. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan sosialisasi yang lebih luas tentang fleksibilitas dalam pelaksanaan ijab dan qabul, berdasarkan pandangan ulama, untuk memberikan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam kepada masyarakat. Batasan penelitian ini adalah fokusnya yang terbatas pada satu wilayah (Kabupaten Nabire), sehingga hasilnya mungkin tidak sepenuhnya mencerminkan praktik di daerah lain. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan tentang interaksi antara hukum Islam dan norma sosial dalam konteks pernikahan di Indonesia, khususnya mengenai persepsi dan praktik akad nikah.

Pelatihan Pidato Bahasa Arab Berbasis Nilai-nilai Kepesantrenan dalam Meningkatkan Maharah Kalam untuk Mempertahankan Akreditasi Prodi Unggul

The Arabic Speech Training Based on Pesantren Values aims to enhance the speaking skills (maharah kalam) of students in the Arabic Language Education Program (PBA) at the Faculty of Islamic Studies (FAI), Universitas Nurul Jadid (UNUJA) Paiton, by integrating pesantren values into the learning process. This program was conducted over a period of three months, from May to July 2024, with two training sessions held every Thursday. The morning sessions focused on speech theory and Arabic rhetoric, while the afternoon sessions were dedicated to speech practice in front of a small audience. The planning phase included identifying participant needs, setting goals, and developing the curriculum. The implementation involved lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, while the evaluation was conducted through pretests, posttests, instructor assessments, and feedback questionnaires. The pretest results showed an average score of 60, which increased to 80 in the posttest, reflecting an improvement of 33.33%. Additionally, instructor assessments and participant feedback, with an average satisfaction score of 85%, indicated the effectiveness of the training in improving speech skills and reinforcing pesantren values. The training results were disseminated through internal seminars and journal publications, contributing to efforts to maintain the program’s excellent accreditation.

Bryan Stanley Turner's Philosophical Thoughts: Citizenship Outline Analysis

Bryan Stanley Turner is a professor of sociology and politics who was born in Birmingham, England on January 14, 1945. Bryan S Turner is also a director of the religious committee at The City University Of New York. He is also the director of the Centre for Contemporary Islamic Studies at the University of Western Sydney. Not stopping there, Brayen is also registered as a member of the American Sociological Research Association. This study uses a literature study. Literature study research is oriented to theories relevant to research problems. In this satisfaction study, it analyzes Bryan Stanley Turner's journal of philosophical thought about the analysis of the outline of citizenship published in 1990 in the British Sociological Association and several other relevant reading sources. Turner's view of the conception of citizenship is a set of rights and obligations that give a formal legal identity to individuals. These legal and formal rights have historically been united as a set of social institutions such as the jury system, parliaments and the welfare state. Bryan Turner offered a revised model of citizenship that included legal rights (or civil rights in the Marshall model), political rights, social rights and human rights.

The Future of Hadith Studies in the Digital Age: Opportunities and Challenges

In this study that we have conducted, which is concerned with the digital progress in the study of Hadith science, which is related to Islamic studies, with a focus on the social and religious opportunities and challenges that this shift from ancient studies to a new type of studies in Hadith science brings, we begin our study by providing an overview of the religious and historical importance as well as the scientific importance of one of the most important Islamic sciences, which is Hadith science in Islamic studies. This study indicates the potential of digital technology in reshaping the traditional methodology of Hadith science. In this research paper, we will discuss the benefits that digital technology offers, especially in preserving ancient manuscripts that contain Prophetic hadiths and facilitating access to comprehensive databases, i.e. facilitating the researcher’s access to a huge number of hadiths and using artificial intelligence to analyze the complex networks of narrators and classifying hadiths according to their sources. This research also addresses the challenges facing the development of Hadith science between the past and the present, i.e. between the digitization of Hadith science and the old methods used in transferring and studying Hadith science, such as preserving the accuracy of texts when converting them from the paper system to the digital system, as well as the potential challenges in designing algorithms and ethical issues related to digital interpretations of modern texts or Hadith texts. This research paper also emphasizes the need to develop standards that include guarantees for trust, authenticity and honesty, and it addresses the social impacts resulting from the spread of hadiths via social media over the Internet, which may lead to misuse of these tools or misinterpretations of hadiths or by publishing unverified hadiths. In the future vision of this research paper, we envision this study as an integration between the traditional style in the science of hadith and modern technology and digital tools used in the science of Islamic hadith. It also contributes to establishing research networks and enhancing cooperation between hadith scholars and scholars in the digital technology system. At the end of the research paper, we analyzed a comparison between traditional and digital styles, focusing on the weaknesses and strengths of each of these two approaches. In the end, the study shows the potential of digital innovation in developing the science of hadith, provided that this modern system is used with respect for scientific accuracy and ethical standards to avoid using it in unethical and unscientific ways.

A scientometric study of Maqasid al-shariah research: trending issues, hotspot research, and co-citation analysis.

This study examines research on maqāṣid al-shariī'ah in journals indexed in Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus. As maqāṣid al-shariī'ah plays a vital role in guiding Islamic legal theory and contemporary applications of Islamic law in various sectors of life, familiarity with the scholarly landscape of the field is essential for assessing its growing influence in both academic and practical contexts. Hence, this study aims to explore the trajectory of research in maqāṣid studies, identify its key focus areas, and conduct a document co-citation analysis to uncover patterns in scholarly collaboration and influence. In addition, the study examines contributing countries, organizations, and leading journals in this field. Four Hundred documents published between 2000 and 2022 were retrieved and analyzed using the metrics functionalities of both databases. In addition, advanced analytical tools including Publish or Perish, VOSviewer, and ScientoPy v1.3.5 were utilized to conduct a multifaceted examination that encompasses document co-citation, sources co-citation, and authors' keyword analyses, among others. Data were carefully filtered to include research related to maqāṣid al-shariī'ah as an area of applied Islamic thought and its applications in different disciplines. The findings of the study revealed that research outputs in maqāṣid al-shariī'ah studies span various disciplines including religion, business and economics, science and technology, and medicine among others. The development of publications between 2000 and 2022 for the two databases indicates distinct upward trends in cumulative publications and annual growth. A vibrant and diverse global research landscape exists for maqāṣid al-shariī'ah, with Malaysia and Indonesia leading in terms of productivity and impact. This article presents original findings which may be of significance to researchers in Islamic studies, applied Islamic thought, and related interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary fields. This scientometric study is limited to English journal articles that were published between 2000 and 2022 on maqasid research in Scopus and Web of Science (WoS). Given the dynamic nature of these two databases, where results can fluctuate rapidly due to the continuous addition of new papers or the retraction of existing articles, this study is limited to the datasets that were created at the time of investigation. These limitations might influence the generalizability of the findings.

New Methods in the Study of Islam and New Methodological Perspectives in Islamic Studies

New Methods in the Study of Islam and New Methodological Perspectives in Islamic Studies

Between Political Arena and the Mosque: Islamist Governance in Egypt and Tunisia after the 2011 Arab Uprisings

This article presents a comparative study of political Islam in Egypt and Tunisia after the 2011 Arab uprisings. The study offers a comparative analysis of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood’s (MB) and Tunisian Ennahda’s governance and practices in their respective countries. An insight on theoretical debates and ideological transformations across political Islam’s ideology is offered, while exploring the pathways towards political moderation. By comparatively investigating various sectors, such as politics, ideology, and social agendas, differentiated political Islam trajectories are uncovered and highlighted. Specifically, MB’s and Ennahda’s attainments, pitfalls, limitations, and the reasons behind their successes and failures, are presented. Furthermore, despite their “demise”, this article explores important strategies of survival, especially for the Egyptian MB.

Analisis Pemahaman Mahasiswa Terhadap Penerapan Akad Wadiah di Bank Syariah Indonesia (Studi Pada Mahasiswa Prodi Perbankan Syariah Angkatan 2023 IAIN METRO)

Understanding is the ability a person has to be able to understand or interpret something,for example in everyday life a person can provide an explanation of information obtained from various sources in detail using his own words according to existing concepts.Understanding of Islamic banking study program students class of 2023 about products and contracts in Islamic banks, especially on wadiah contracts. The data used are primary data and secondary data, this research is descriptive qualitative using interviews as primary data. The results we obtained from this study indicate that the level of understanding in Islamic banking study program students of class 2023 is included in the percentage of understanding about the wadiah contract.The results we obtained from this study show that the level of understanding in the 2023 class of Islamic banking study program students is included in the percentage of 85.42% so that it can be categorized as very good.

A Metamodern Paradigm for Islamic Studies Scholarship: Evaluating and Extending Shahab Ahmed's Theorization of Islam and the Islamic

This article explores the theorization of Islam developed by the late Shahab Ahmed in his major work What Is Islam? The Importance of Being Islamic, where he develops his thesis of Islam as hermeneutical engagement with the Pre-Text, Text, and Con-Text of Revelation to Muḥammad. I show how Ahmed’s approach to Islam displays many features of metamodern scholarship avant la lettre, which is evidenced by his treatment of the human and historical phenomenon of Islam as a process social kind. Further, through putting Ahmed in conversation with the ideas of Jason Ānanda Josephson Storm as developed in Metamodernism: The Future of Theory, Ahmed’s theorization of Islam can be further clarified and extended. Storm’s formulation of the anchoring processes of social kinds and his hylosemiotics are particularly instructive in this regard. Ahmed’s thinking itself may also make some constructive contributions to metamodern theorizing, particularly through his sensitivity to the dynamics of spacialization, which produce coherent contradiction in and as Islam. Through a careful reading of Ahmed’s work, and by developing and clarifying it through recourse to Storm’s ideas, one obtains a helpful example of the contours of metamodern scholarship within a particular field—here, Islamic studies.

Institutionalization of Peace And Justice in Yassawi Sufi Identity: A Value Context for Postnormal Times

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the ideas of Yassawi Sufism in the context of sustainable development of cultural identity in the Islamic World in the postnormal era, with the aim of the analysis of key aspects of Yassawi teachings that contribute contribute to the achievement of the SDGs by institutionalizing just and inclusive societies and creating an equal environment, as well as to the formation of social cohesion and mutual understanding among different cultures. Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework of the interdisciplinary study of Sufism was formed by the historical-philosophical, theological, Islamic studies, cultural-anthropological fields of knowledge. Methodology: The methodology adopted for this research comprises the method of historical reconstruction, the method of the unity of the historical and logical, the methodology of actualization, hermeneutic analysis, Islamic hermeneutics and Islamic phenomenology. Results: The results obtained revealed that Yassawi Sufism not only enriches the spiritual life of Muslims, but also serves as an important tool for preserving cultural identity during the rapid transformations of post-normality. Theoretical implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research is determined by the role that the principles of sustainable development play in the creation of sustainable communities whose cultural heritage integrates the Yasawi worldview. Study contributes: This study contributes to the literature by revealing the role of the Yasawi Sufi worldview in the preservation and development of sustainable societies with traditional cultural identity that meets the standards of the postnormal period. The problematization of the axiological norms of Sufism carries the potential for the habitualization of social equality, the formation of peaceful inclusive societies and strong institutions, which confirms the relevance and value of this study.

A Development of the Turnitin System in Improving Plagiarism Detection for Islamic Religious Education Studies

The development of the turnitin system is used to minimize the similarities of words or sentences in writing articles or scientific papers. Turnitin, a widely used plagiarism detection software, provides a solution to identify and prevent plagiarism. However, it is important to adapt it to the context and specific needs of Islamic Religious Education studies at private Islamic universities. The proposed solution includes the integration of Turnitin with Islamic literature databases as well as the adjustment of detection algorithms to recognize religious texts. The existing problems include the impact of the turnitin system, development efforts and challenges, and problems related to plagiarism detection in the study of Islamic religious education. This type of research is called field research, which is to obtain data from direct research on the development of the turnitin system for improving plagiarism detection in Islamic religious education studies. The research is included in qualitative research with data collection techniques using direct observation in university libraries and supporting documents such as books, journals, and other sources. This Turnitin functions to check the level of similarity between sentences, words, paragraphs, and word structures of a written work with a written work made by someone or a student with someone else's previously published own. The development of the Turnitin system on each campus has its own advantages, but it also faces challenges from the side of students and the academic community related to maintaining academic integrity. This is essential for building trust, honesty, and creating a culture of excellence and professionalism while maintaining Turnitin's integrity. The biggest challenge faced is the emergence of the latest features provided by Turnitin, both turnitin draft coach and conventional turnitin.

How Far Artificial Intelligence influenced Mu'allim, Murabbi, and Mudarris? Transhumanism and Diffusion of Innovation Theory's Perspective

The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has begun to change many elements of education, including Islamic religious education. Traditionally, Mu'allim, Murabbi, and Mudarris have played important roles in teaching, ethics, and spiritual guidance. However, little is known about the impact of AI on the shifting existence of these terminologies. This research delves into the impact of AI on the responsibilities and perspectives of Mu'allim, Murabbi, and Mudarris, especially through the lens of transhumanism and the diffusion of innovation theory. This study uses qualitative methods to examine data, exploring the variations in AI integration in Islamic education across diverse cultural and regional backgrounds while also recognizing the specific best practices and challenges in each setting. The research seeks to close the gap in understanding between contemporary technology and Islamic educational customs by examining the evolving responsibilities of educators in the age of artificial intelligence. The findings raise significant issues regarding the preservation of human-centered values in religious education while also highlighting the potential of AI to improve educational methods. This study bridges the gap between traditional educational philosophies and technology breakthroughs, contributing to the increasing body of literature on AI in education and providing insightful information for Islamic studies researchers.

Climate Change Issues in Saudi Elementary Schools: An Analysis and Suggestions for Islamic Studies Textbooks

Aligning with the Saudi Green Initiatives and sustainability, I analyzed elementary Islamic Studies textbooks for climate issues to inspire discussions on adding climate change to religious education. The analysis found a lack of climate change references. Five topics where climate change could be integrated were identified: the rain-invoking prayer, recognizing Almighty Allah through His signs, the blessing of water, Ehsan, and environmental stewardship. Incorporating climate change discussions and activities into these topics, along with providing comprehensive teacher training and emphasizing empathy and positive change, could help students understand how their faith’s teachings are relevant to addressing global challenges.

Exploring Bilingual Dynamics

This paper delves into the perspectives of students regarding the integration of bilingualism in Islamic Studies (IS) classrooms across English and Arabic medium international schools in Malaysia. Through the analysis of six focus group interviews, themes emerged elucidating the importance and benefits of utilizing both English and Arabic languages in IS education. Participants emphasized the significance of bilingualism for enhanced comprehension, communication, and engagement in IS learning. The findings underscore the necessity of incorporating both languages to cater to the diverse linguistic backgrounds of students and to facilitate a deeper understanding of Islamic teachings.

Pengaruh Self-Acceptance Terhadap Academic Hardiness pada Mahasiswa Non-Muslim di Kampus Islam

Non-Muslim students studying at Islamic universities often face challenges, particularly with Islamic studies courses and Muslim dress code ethics. This situation creates a need for academic hardiness, allowing non-Muslim students to endure the academic pressures they encounter in such settings. One factor believed to contribute to the development of academic hardiness is self-acceptance. This research aims to examine the effect of self-acceptance on academic hardiness among non-Muslim students at an Islamic university. The subjects in this study are 104 active non-Muslim students at Universitas Islam Riau. The sampling technique used is nonprobability sampling, specifically snowball sampling. Data was collected using academic hardiness and self-acceptance scales. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares (PLS) with SmartPLS 3.0 software. The study results show a significant and positive effect of self-acceptance on academic hardiness among non-Muslim students at an Islamic university.

For a History-Oriented Approach to Islamic Studies

For a History-Oriented Approach to Islamic Studies

Genre and Genesis: Locating Covenants in the Qurʾān and the Bible

The present article considers the intersection between genre and covenant in scripture in order to locate historical covenants and to trace their complex textual boundaries. Standing on the shoulders of Smith, Wellhausen, and Gunkel, the joint legacy left behind by Martin and Albrecht Noth is equally significant for both Biblical and Islamic studies. Nothian scholarship laid solid foundations for reconstructing the history of tribal traditions. Both of them together created a common frame of reference for studying primary and secondary themes (Themen), literary and documentary forms (Formen), introductory and concluding formulas (Formeln), and theological and political perspectives (Tendenzen), in addition to geographical, transitional, and framing devices (Schemata). In spite of this shared scholarly heritage, it appears that both Biblical and Qurʾānic studies have either been talking at cross-purposes or have reached a critical crossroads, as has happened in the case of covenant. All things considered, genre and tradition criticism allow us to move forward beyond the Methodenstreit in covenant studies.

Islam, Purity, and Modernity

From the 1930s to the 1950s, the Mzab region in the north of the Algerian Sahara, then under French rule, was shaken by controversies over the consumption and lawfulness of European goods. Historians typically analyze these debates as a form of cultural resistance to colonization or as a sign of the allegedly difficult adaptation of “Islam” to “modernity.” They single out two types of reaction: that of self-proclaimed “reformist” scholars and that of “conservatives,” caricatured as shoring up a barren tradition. Based on the case of the Mzab and on a wide range of Islamic legal documents, this article opens up a new perspective on the relations between Islam, modernity, and colonialism, demonstrating that other logics were also at work. For the Islamic scholars involved, the most important issue at stake was the purity of their community and its preservation in a context of cultural and political uncertainty. Using the tools of Islamic law, both advocates and detractors of these “innovations” shaped a particular vision of their community and its boundaries. By bringing together colonial and Islamic sources, and drawing on both colonial and Islamic studies, this article challenges a reading of the modern history of Islam based on notions such as modernity and reform, which were essentially instrumental in these debates. It also moves away from a historiography that is blind to the internal complexity of these societies, drawing attention to the multiple rationales at work in colonized North Africa.

Studying early Islam in the third millennium: a bibliometric analysis

Early Islam, spanning its nascent centuries from the early 7th century, encompasses a pivotal epoch covering the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, the establishment of Islamic principles, the codification of the Qur’ān, and the evolution of Islamic law and theological thought. This article outlines the findings of a pioneering bibliometric analysis of 764 high-value articles on early Islam from the Web of Science (WoS) database and unveils critical trends. This study, which notably highlights increased academic activities, particularly interdisciplinary expansion into archaeology and related fields, demonstrates a contemporary upsurge in scholarly engagement within humanities and social sciences. Global contributions from 60 countries, led by the USA, showcase an international landscape, and English emerges as the predominant language. (Der) Islam-Zeitschrift für Geschichte und Kultur des Islamischen Orients and Journal of Archaeological Science Reports stand out as the most prolific journals across all fields, followed by Journal of Archaeological Science. This highlights the growing significance of archaeology in the research on early Islam. The top authors with the most publications N. Schibille, I. Taxel, and G. Bar-oz and most cited authors I. C. Freestone, J. Henderson, and Y. Avni shape the field. Financial support from organizations like the European Research Council (ERC), the Spanish Government and the Israel Science Foundation signals strategic investments in Islamic studies. Lastly, a keyword analysis emphasizes prevalent themes, such as Islam, early Islam, early Islamic period, and Qur’ān, providing a concise snapshot of the field’s contemporary focus. These insights underscore the rising international importance of Islamic research. Recognizing the limitations of the present study, this bibliometric analysis offers a foundational framework for future research by inspiring further scholarly exploration of emerging trends and thematic gaps in the field.

The Role of Communication Strategies in Implementing Serious Creativity Strategies by High School Islamic Studies Teachers

This study aims to assess how effectively high school jurisprudent teachers employ serious creativity strategies and identify the obstacles they face. Furthermore, this study focused on the role of communication strategies in implementing serious creativity strategies. Using a descriptive (survey) approach, 71 female teachers were assessed with observation cards and obstacle questionnaires. Results showed a weak overall mean score of 2.29 for the use of creativity strategies. The mean score for obstacles was 3.38, indicating a moderate level. The most significant obstacles were the educational environment (3.68), teachers themselves (3.33), students (3.30), and the curriculum (3.20). No statistically significant differences were found based on teachers' experience or academic qualifications, highlighting systemic issues rather than individual shortcomings. The study provides insights and empirical evidence on current practices and challenges in employing serious creativity strategies within jurisprudent education. It suggests improvements in teacher training, teaching practices, and curriculum design. Specifically, comprehensive training programs on serious creativity strategies should be introduced to ensure teachers are well-prepared and confident. Additionally, further research is recommended to explore the long-term effects and benefits of these strategies in diverse educational settings. Collaboration among educators, policymakers, and curriculum developers is crucial to effectively addressing these challenges and enhance educational outcomes. These efforts will lead to better-prepared and more innovative teachers.