Tribakti: Jurnal Pemikiran Keislaman is a peer-reviewed journal that offers a platform for scholars and researchers to exchange ideas and present research on a broad range of topics related to issues in Islamic studies, ritual and traditions, particularly in Indonesia and other Muslim-majority countries. The journal embraces diverse theoretical and practical approaches, aiming to present original research and explore current topics within the field. It welcomes contributions from scholars and researchers across various disciplines, including Qur'anic and Hadith studies, Islamic law, theology (kalam), philosophy, Islamic thought, mysticism (tasawwuf), Islamic education, communication and propagation (dakwah), Islamic economic and Islamic politics. This journal was published by Tribakti Islamic University of Lirboyo Kediri with frequency published online biannually in January and July. Tribakti: Jurnal Pemikiran Keislaman has been accredited [Rank 2/Sinta 2] by The Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia as an academic journal [SK Dirjen DIKTI No. 177/E/KPT/2024]. situs slot toto toto slot gacor slot server thailand super gacor slot77 mpo500 slot mahjong slot situs slot gacor situs slot slot toto slot apk slot slot gacor hari ini sbobet slot gacor watitoto slot gacor ratutogel nanastoto slot gacor solo333 slot gacor slot online toto situs slot gacor myhoneybeebook.com situs toto https://shiftedtimes.com/ toto 4d slot deposit 1000 slot depo 5k link slot batmantoto wiltoto toto slot toto togel situs toto togel resmi situs togel togel online togel 88 slot toto slot 10k situs toto login limameja goltogel jonitogel https://pcpisb.gov.pk/ hadiah138 bola slot OLXGG laetoto Toto slot toto slot slot gacor Data macau slot Slot Gacor bola slot bola slot slot dana Judi bola slot gacor slot777 toto90 slot toto slot rusuntogel situs toto Idoslot slot toto slot toto slot toto togel situs toto togel online situs togel toto slot situs toto slot88 toto slot toto slot toto slot toto slot toto slot https://www.mass2020.org/elt-initiative naruto88 jepangbet
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The Islamic Legal Construction on Global Peace: An Integrative Study of Maqāṣid al-Syarī'ah and the United Nations Charter
In a world that is constantly being shaped by armed conflicts and geopolitical instability, there is an increasingly urgent need for a legal framework that can support global peace. The United Nations (UN) Charter has long formed the basis of international law, promoting peace and preventing aggression. However, its effectiveness is often hindered by various structural limitations, such as power imbalances and weak enforcement of sanctions. Against this backdrop, maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah, the core of Islamic legal theory, can make a significant contribution as both an ethical-religious instrument for Muslims and a universal paradigm to reinforce the spirit and structure of the UN Charter. This article aims to construct an Islamic legal framework for global peace by taking an integrative approach to maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah and the principles of international law set out in the UN Charter. It will be compared with classical and contemporary fiqh siyasah. A normative-comparative methodology is employed, analysing primary sources such as the works of Ali Haidar and Yusuf al-Qaradawi, alongside case studies of global conflicts in various regions, including Palestine–Israel, Syria, Ukraine, and Yemen. The results of the study show that maqāṣid al-sharīʿah, with its core values of hifẓ al-nafs (protection of life), al-ʿadl (justice), and al-silm (peace), aligns with the principles of the UN Charter and can provide an ethical and spiritual dimension largely absent from modern international law. Unlike fiqh siyasah, the UN Charter prioritizes formal legality, whereas Islamic law emphasizes moral legitimacy and substantive justice. The article concludes that integrating maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah into global peace law discourse could enrich global civilisation with a more humane, inclusive and transnational approach.
Copyright (c) 2026 Fahrur Razi, Ananda Prayogi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
From Mystical Unveiling to Spiritual Therapy: Kasyf and the Reconstruction of Sufi Healing in the Syadziliyah
This article seeks to discuss of kasyf—the unveiling of inner truths—in the Syadziliyah Sufi healing practices of Tulungagung, Indonesia, focusing on santri experiences. Employing a phenomenological approach, data were gathered through observations and in-depth interviews with santri who have undergone kasyf. This article argues that kasyf significantly supports tazkiyatun nafs (self-purification) and enhances spiritual well-being. Notably, santri display differing levels of kasyf despite following the same zikir practices, highlighting its nature as a divinely bestowed experience rather than a structured objective. This sets Syadziliyah healing apart from other Sufi traditions, which often emphasize more systematic spiritual and psychological frameworks. The study also critiques Karim Mitha’s notion of “self-knowledge,” proposing “soul-knowledge”—an integrative framework combining self-knowledge and tazkiyatun nafs—to guide salik toward discovering the “true soul.” The research presents a novel model of transformative Sufi healing in the Syadziliyah tradition, emphasizing individualized spiritual experiences and the central role of divine grace in personal spiritual development.
Copyright (c) 2026 Achmad Sauqi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Deconstruction of Local Culture: Misbah Musthofa's Critique in Tafsir Al-Iklīl Fī Ma'āni Al-Tanzīl on the Traditions of Javanese Islamic Societies
The interaction between Islam and Javanese culture has not only produced a dynamic dialectic but has also often generated tension when local traditions intersect with the normative values of the Qur’an. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the Qur’an and local culture through the deconstruction of Javanese religious traditions as represented in Tafsir Al-Iklīl fī Ma‘ānī al-Tanzīl by Misbah Musthofa. Employing a qualitative method with a sociological approach to Qur’anic exegesis, this study examines how interpretation is shaped through the interrelation between the exegete and the socio-cultural context of his community. The primary data are drawn from the text of Tafsir Al-Iklīl fī Ma‘ānī al-Tanzīl, while supporting data are obtained from relevant secondary literature. The findings reveal that Tafsir Al-Iklīl represents a contextual model of Qur’anic interpretation grounded in the social reality of Javanese Muslim society. Through his critique of traditions such as tahlilan, excessive grave visitation, teacher veneration, ruwatan, and tumpengan, Misbah Musthofa emphasizes the Qur’an’s role as both a means of purifying faith and a vehicle for cultural transformation. His interpretive structure displays a deconstructive pattern in which the Qur’anic text is not merely explained literally but projected as a form of social critique against religious practices influenced by pre-Islamic elements. Misbah Musthofa establishes a hermeneutical relationship between the divine text and cultural context, producing a progressive and emancipatory model of exegesis. Although rooted in the pesantren (Islamic boarding school) tradition, his interpretation demonstrates a strong rational and moral orientation, positioning the Qur’an as a “living text” that continuously dialogues with contemporary realities. These findings indicate that the deconstruction of local culture in Tafsir Al-Iklīl constitutes a reformulation of Javanese pesantren exegesis toward a critical, reflective, and transformative socio-cultural mode of interpretation.
Copyright (c) 2026 Nehru Millat Ahmad, Saichul Anam, Wan Khairul Aiman Wan Mokhtar, Muhammad Ali Gunawan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Decolonization of Domestic Violence Interpretation in Contemporary Indonesia: Challenging Misogynistic Interpretations in QS. An-Nisa: 34
Domestic violence remains a persistent crisis in Indonesia, sustained not only by socio-economic pressures and gender inequality but also by religious discourses that normalize male authority within marriage. This article examines how Qur’anic interpretation, especially Surah An-Nisa verse 34, has been repeatedly used to justify gender hierarchy and, in some contexts, to legitimate coercion and violence against wives. The study employs a qualitative literature-based design that integrates critical hermeneutics, discourse analysis, and comparative exegesis, informed by feminist hermeneutics and decolonial theory. The findings show that dominant classical tafsir constructs qawwamun as inherent male leadership, reduces nushuz to a wife’s disobedience, and accepts daraba as regulated but permissible physical discipline. Together, these interpretations create an epistemic framework that renders domestic violence morally intelligible and socially governable through patriarchal household norms. In contrast, contemporary Indonesian reinterpretations advanced by Musdah Mulia and Faqihuddin Abdul Kodir reframe the verse through justice, reciprocity, and the protection of life and dignity, thereby rejecting violence as ethically incompatible with Qur’anic objectives. This article argues that such progressive tafsir constitutes a project of epistemic decolonization because it challenges the universalization of historically contingent patriarchal exegesis and repositions interpretive authority within context-sensitive ethical reasoning grounded in women’s lived realities. Theoretically, the study contributes to Qur’anic studies and gender justice scholarship by conceptualizing feminist tafsir as a decolonial intervention rather than a simple alternative reading, while also offering a faith-based epistemic foundation that strengthens legal advocacy and supports the implementation of Indonesia’s Domestic Violence Law.
Copyright (c) 2026 Agus Handoko, Zakaria Abdiwali Mohamed https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Decolonization of Islamic Studies from Fazlur Rahman's Perspective: Integrating Qur'anic Ethics and Artificial Intelligence in Liberating Islamic Reasoning
This study aims to analyze Fazlur Rahman's ideas within the framework of decolonizing Islamic studies by highlighting the relevance of Qur'anic ethics to the development of Artificial Intelligence. Through a qualitative approach based on text analysis and literature study, this research explores how Fazlur Rahman's dual method, specifically the dual movement from text to context, can be utilized as an epistemological instrument in liberating Islamic studies from the hegemony of secular and fragmented Western rationality. Decolonization in this context does not only mean liberation from Western methodological influence, but also the reconstruction of the Islamic scientific paradigm rooted in revelation and universal ethical values summarized in the terms Iman, Islam, and Taqwa. The integration of Qur'anic ethics with Artificial Intelligence is interpreted as an effort to bring moral awareness, social responsibility, and prophetic spirituality into the development of modern technology. The results of the study show that the values of faith, justice, trustworthiness, and benefit, as formulated by Fazlur Rahman, can be an ethical framework in responding to the moral challenges of using Artificial Intelligence. This research contributes to strengthening an autonomous, contextual, and human-oriented Islamic scientific paradigm, while also emphasizing the importance of liberating Islamic reasoning from the dominance of colonial epistemology in facing the digital era and the Artificial Intelligence revolution.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ahmad Syukron, Muhamad Riyadi Lubis https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Constructing Postcolonial Muslim Identity: A Dual-Theory Framework of Qur'anic Learning in Indonesia
This research examines the construction of religious identity through decolonization in Qur'anic learning in postcolonial Indonesia by integrating Berger and Luckmann's Social Construction Theory and Tajfel and Turner's Social Identity Theory within a decolonial framework. Through a systematic literature review of 53 peer-reviewed academic publications (2014-2025) selected through purposive sampling based on relevance to Qur'an pedagogy, identity formation, and decolonial discourse in Indonesia, this study employs thematic analysis within an interpretive, qualitative, and postcolonial approach. Identity formation operates through three mechanisms: externalization of religious values, objectivation in Islamic institutions, and transformative internalization. Decolonization strategies emerge through epistemological reintegration and pedagogical contextualization that bridge Qur'an teachings with the contemporary reality of Indonesia. The multidimensional model conceptualizes identity formation as a process unfolding across three dialectical axes: temporal (deconstruction, reconstruction, co-construction), social (individual, communal, national), and cultural (universality, locality, globality). The synthesized literature findings challenge Western-centered theoretical assumptions: Indonesian Muslims demonstrate multi-layered and intersecting categorizations, culturally meaningful identifications, and reflective comparisons that are contributory rather than competitive. This study advances decolonial Islamic thought by positioning Qur'an learning as an emancipatory epistemological praxis that transcends the anti-Western or pro-Western dichotomy. The Indonesian model shows how decolonization manifests in daily pedagogical practices rather than in abstract discourse, offering a replicable framework for global Muslim communities that negotiate authentic identity within postcolonial modernity without reproducing Western hegemony or reactive fundamentalism.
Copyright (c) 2026 Agus Sriyanto, Ahmad Rafiq, Suyadi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
State Policies on Religious Freedom in Indonesia: Decolonial Perspectives, Historical Contexts, and Contemporary Challenges
This study examines state policies on religious freedom in Indonesia through decolonial perspectives, analyzing how colonial legacies continue to shape contemporary religious governance despite constitutional guarantees of pluralism. Using qualitative methods through extensive literature review, this research traces the evolution of religious policies from pre-independence through the Sukarno and Suharto periods to the post-Reformasi decentralization era, revealing how postcolonial nationalism has reproduced rather than transcended colonial patterns of categorizing, surveilling, and controlling religious diversity. The findings demonstrate that systematic discrimination against minority groups, particularly Ahmadiyah and Shia communities, represents not merely policy implementation failures but structural continuities with colonial governmentality that renders certain religious expressions illegitimate. Through case studies of violence in Cikeusik and Sampang, regional discriminatory regulations, and the closure of houses of worship, this research illuminates how decentralization has paradoxically enabled both local accommodations and new forms of majoritarian control. While Indonesia's historical, political, and cultural contexts have shaped its approach to religious diversity and tolerance, the practical implementation of constitutional rights often faces significant challenges rooted in colonial epistemologies. The study argues that achieving genuine religious freedom requires comprehensive decolonization—transforming epistemological frameworks, dismantling discriminatory legal structures, reforming religious education, and supporting civil society resistance—rather than merely technical policy adjustments within inherited colonial-postcolonial frameworks, thereby addressing persistent issues of pluralism and intolerance that continue to affect religious minorities.
Copyright (c) 2026 Fauzan Aziz Maulana, Ding Changchun https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Waqf Literacy, Trust, and Public Interest in Cash Waqf Postcolonial: A Study of Urban Muslims in Jakarta
This study examines the determinants of public interest in participating in cash waqf in Jakarta by focusing on the roles of waqf literacy, trust in waqf management institutions, and religiosity within a postcolonial urban context. Employing a quantitative approach, data were collected from 350 respondents and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression. The results show that public interest in cash waqf is relatively high (Mean = 3.50; SD = 0.75), while waqf literacy remains at a moderate level (Mean = 3.20; SD = 0.85) and trust in waqf management institutions is comparatively lower (Mean = 2.90; SD = 0.95), indicating a significant but underutilized participation potential. The regression model demonstrates strong explanatory power, accounting for 55% of the variance in public interest (R² = 0.550; Adjusted R² = 0.540; F = 58.320; p < 0.001). Waqf literacy has a positive and significant effect on public interest (B = 0.350; β = 0.280; p < 0.001), while trust in waqf management institutions emerges as the most dominant determinant (B = 0.450; β = 0.390; p < 0.001). Religiosity also exerts a significant but weaker influence (B = 0.200; β = 0.180; p = 0.008), whereas income and education show moderate effects, and age and gender are not statistically significant. The findings suggest that cash waqf participation in Jakarta is shaped less by demographic factors and more by epistemic capacity and institutional legitimacy. Theoretically, this study contributes to contemporary waqf scholarship by demonstrating that Islamic piety in postcolonial urban societies is not diminished but renegotiated through literacy and trust. It argues that normative–theological explanations of waqf must be complemented by epistemic and governance perspectives to understand modern Islamic philanthropic practices adequately.
Copyright (c) 2026 Hendra Kholid, Ade Suherlan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Epistemological Tensions between Qur’anic Revisionism and Decolonial Thought: A New Concept Integrative-Critical Tafsir
This study examines the epistemological tension between devisionism and decolonial thought in contemporary Qur’anic studies. Revisionism emphasizes the historical-critical examination of the Qur’an as a human artifact, while decolonialism highlights the importance of epistemic autonomy grounded in both spiritual authority and rationality. The study employs a qualitative-descriptive approach with a comparative analysis of key scholars such as Patricia Crone, Michael Cook, and Joseph Lumbard, etc. The findings reveal a significant gap in the previous literature, as both paradigms have often been studied separately without efforts toward synthesis. Through theoretical analysis, this article proposes an integrative-critical tafsir model that combines the methodological precision of Western philology with the spiritual and ethical awareness of Islamic epistemology. By restoring Muslim epistemic agency while maintaining academic rigor, this framework provides a transformative middle ground for relevant Islamic scholarship. The case study of surah Al-Baqarah verse 144, concerning the change of the qiblah, is used to demonstrate how historical accuracy can coexist with spiritual meaning. This research affirms that integrative-critical interpretation offers a new epistemological framework for Qur’anic studies one that is both scientifically grounded and spiritually rooted bridging Western rationality and Islamic revelation, while guiding scholars to navigate the intersection of history, revelation, and wisdom through a more epistemically comprehensive interpretive methodology.
Copyright (c) 2026 Alif Hibatullah, Abdul Kadir Riyadi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Innovative Agriculture Based on Islamic Economics in the Development of Farmer Groups Towards a Green Economy
This research aims to examine Islamic economics as a driver of creativity among farming groups in response to the green economy era. This is because the link between the agricultural sector and the green economy is relevant to achieving the balance of nature and the environment, which are fundamental values of Islamic economics. Islamic economics is intended to guide every policy and activity in the economic sector. Furthermore, the relationship between the economic sector and agriculture is inextricable when the agricultural sector's primary objective is to generate profit. This research uses a qualitative approach, drawing on primary and secondary data collected from farmer groups in the districts of Tulungagung, Trenggalek and Blitar, to examine their efforts to be creative. The collected data is presented descriptively and analysed using the concept of content analysis through the lens of Islamic economics. The findings of this study indicate that: (1) Strategies to increase the creativity of farmer groups in the Tulungagung, Trenggalek and Blitar regencies when facing green economy policies include implementing various innovative sustainable agricultural practices. (2) Implementing Islamic economic concepts to strengthen the creativity of farmer groups in these districts in the face of green economy policies has led to a significant transformation in agricultural practices. This research suggests the potential integration of Islamic economic principles as a normative basis for formulating sustainable agricultural policies, particularly in enhancing the creative capacity of farming communities to adapt to the challenges of the green economy era.
Copyright (c) 2025 Muhamad Aqim Adlan Muhamad Aqim Adlan, Reza Ahmad Zahid, Labib Muzaki Shobir https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
An Analysis of the Impact of Project-Based Learning on Students’ Creative Thinking in Islamic Education Classrooms
The objective of this research is to ascertain the efficacy of PjBL (Project-Based Learning) in enhancing the creative thinking skills of students in Islamic Religious Education at SMP Negeri 1 Indramayu. The present study employed a quasi-experimental methodology, whereby a control group was tested before and after the implementation of the intervention. A sample of 25 grade eight students was utilised for this purpose. The present study employed an experimental method, incorporating a group pre-test and post-test design. The subjects of this study comprised students in Year 8E, with a total of 25 students participating. The data were collected through the administration of tests, the distribution of questionnaires, and the review of documentation. The test data were analysed using paired-sample t-tests and N-Gain tests in IBM SPSS Statistics software, version 26. The findings indicate that project-based learning methodologies enhance students' creative thinking skills at SMP Negeri 1 Indramayu with considerable efficacy, as evidenced by the students' response questionnaire scores, which equated to 83.00% of the total possible score. The N-gain test revealed an enhancement in students' creative thinking skills following the implementation of a project-based learning model, with an N-gain value of 0.59 in the medium category. The implementation of project-based learning is contingent on several factors, including the role of the teacher, the availability of facilities and infrastructure, and the level of student interest in learning. Conversely, the inhibiting factors of project-based learning are the relatively high costs, the relatively long time required, and passive students. The present study indicates that curriculum designers and educators in Islamic schools should consider adopting innovative, student-centred learning models to support the development of 21^(st)-century competencies.
Copyright (c) 2025 Abdul Rifa'i, Siti Maryam Munjiat https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Friday Free Lunch, Muslim Middle-Class Piety and Non-Secular Sociality in Yogyakarta Mosque
This paper aims to explain the formation of piety among the urban Muslim middle class, which seeks to achieve a non-secular social life. The practice of providing free lunch on Fridays is widespread among the middle class, especially in residential mosques. This phenomenon appears as a new form of piety that not only shapes religious class formations but also serves as an effort to achieve social class ethics. To achieve this objective, this study relies on qualitative data collected through observations at Bunda Mosque in Yogyakarta, a mosque located in a middle-class residential area. This research finds; First, the Muslim middle class constructs collective piety through rituals, wealth distribution and charity for those performing Friday rituals. The Friday free lunch practice is a direct interpretation of the Sunnah and an act of benefiting others. Second, this practice has an orientation toward achieving a non-secular life, which is not merely about the circulation of economic commodities but also involves the purification of wealth and religio-sociological ethics within the Muslim middle class. This study holds significance for the formation of class-based piety through the redistribution of welfare and offers a religious-sociological ethic that critically challenges the dominance of secular norms in urban space.
Decolonizing Zakat Discourse: Rethinking the Transformation from Consumptive to Productive Zakat through Ibn ‘Āshūr’s Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah in the Indonesian and Malaysian Contexts
This article critically analyzes the transformation of zakat (Islamic almsgiving) in Indonesia and Malaysia through the ethical framework of Ibn ‘Āshūr’s Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah (Higher Objectives of Islamic Law), focusing on the key values of public good (maṣlaḥah), social justice (ʿadl), economic freedom (ḥurriyyah), and solidarity (taʿāwun). The discourse on shifting zakat distribution from consumptive to productive models has become central in contemporary Islamic social finance, particularly in debates surrounding sustainable poverty alleviation and the empowerment of zakat beneficiaries (mustaḥik). While consumptive zakat is often criticized for fostering dependency, productive zakat offers the promise of long-term socio-economic inclusion. Employing a qualitative-comparative method, this study draws on both classical and contemporary literature as well as field data from official reports of zakat institutions in Indonesia and Malaysia. The findings reveal varied degrees of alignment with the four ethical foundations. The public good (maṣlaḥah) is partially realized through measurable improvements in beneficiary income and skill development, though these outcomes often remain localized and lack integration into broader economic planning. Regarding social justice (ʿadl), the selective nature of program access and weak accountability raise concerns about fairness. Economic freedom (ḥurriyyah) remains hindered by limited capital access, inadequate institutional support, and bureaucratic rigidity, impeding beneficiaries' long-term financial independence. Solidarity (taʿāwun) is the least developed principle, as current zakat programs tend to rely on top-down implementation models that limit community participation and mutual cooperation. Theoretically, this study contributes to a decolonial rethinking of Islamic social finance by challenging charity-centric paradigms inherited from colonial frameworks. It proposes a maqāṣid-oriented vision of zakat as an emancipatory instrument of social transformation. The article advocates for participatory governance, integration with micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) policies, and ethical institutional reform to ensure zakat functions as a sustainable driver of socio-economic justice in Muslim-majority societies.
Copyright (c) 2025 Intan Nurrachmi, Yudiyanto Tri Kurniawan, Mudrikatul Arafah, Muhammad Hanif, Taufiqurrachman, Azri Bhari
Decolonization of Islamic Education and Efforts to Achieve Academic Independence: A Case Study of Ma'had Aly Lirboyo Kediri
This study aims to examine how Ma’had Aly Lirboyo implements epistemological decolonization in Islamic education through the preservation of pesantren traditions and their integration into the formal higher education system. The background of this research is rooted in the dominance of Western epistemology within national education systems, which often marginalize the Islamic intellectual heritage. This is a field research study using a qualitative approach, employing techniques such as direct observation, in-depth interviews with Ma’had Aly administrators and educators, and documentation analysis of institutional policies and curricula. The findings reveal that Ma’had Aly Lirboyo successfully preserves traditional pesantren methods—such as bandongan, sorogan, wetonan, and daurah ilmiah—while adapting them to a structured academic system through the Fiqh Kebangsaan curriculum. This strategy has enabled the development of an Islamic education model that not only maintains sanad (chains of knowledge transmission) and scholarly authority but also responds effectively to national and global challenges. Theoretically, these findings reinforce the discourse of knowledge decolonization by demonstrating that local systems of knowledge—rooted in tradition, spirituality, and social context—can form legitimate, autonomous, and globally relevant educational frameworks.
Copyright (c) 2025 Syafik Ubaidila, Mubaidi Sulaeman,Khamim https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
Reclaiming Zakat as an Emancipatory Praxis: A Maqāṣid al-Sharī'ah-Based Reflection on Agricultural Justice and Farmer Welfare in Postcolonial Indonesia
This study aims to reposition zakat not merely as a philanthropic tool within the framework of modern economic rationality, but as an emancipatory praxis rooted in the ethical and spiritual values of Islam. In the context of Indonesia's postcolonial agrarian economy-still marked by structural inequality, marginalization of small farmers, and market domination-zakat is conceptually explored as a means of economic decolonization. Guided by the framework of maqāṣid al-sharī'ah and analyzed through the Analytical Network Process (ANP) method, the research examines how zakat-based agricultural programs conducted by several Lembaga Amil Zakat (LAZ), such as Daqu Agrotechno Daarul Qur'an, Dompet Dhuafa, and LAZ Al-Azhar, embody transformative potential in supporting farmer welfare (falah). The central research question asks: to what extent can zakat, through the principles of maqāṣid al-sharī'ah, function as a strategic tool for agrarian justice in postcolonial Indonesia? The study reveals that each LAZ prioritizes different maqāṣid principles, reflecting their respective philosophical orientations-spirituality (ad-dīn) for Daqu Agrotechno, intellectual empowerment (al-'aql) for Dompet Dhuafa, and economic independence (al-māl) for LAZ Al-Azhar. Nonetheless, when all respondent preferences are synthesized, the protection of family and lineage (an-nasl) emerges as the most important dimension (23.10%), followed by economic well-being (22.30%) and religious values (21.60%). The ANP model used in this research recorded high consistency across all decision inputs (inconsistency range: 0.00000 to 0.07103), reinforcing the validity of the findings. Overall, the research demonstrates that zakat, when reclaimed through a maqāṣid-based epistemology, can serve as a critical Islamic response to structural agrarian injustices, redefining development.
Copyright (c) 2025 Muhammad Anwar Sani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
Language, Power, and Pluralism: Decolonizing Islamic Discourse through Abu Zayd’s Hermeneutics
This study aims to investigate how Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd employs language as a site of power and resistance in the reinterpretation of Islamic texts and the promotion of religious pluralism. It focuses on how his linguistic-hermeneutical approach challenges dominant literalist paradigms and contributes to the development of inclusive Islamic theology. The research adopts a qualitative methodology through textual analysis of Abu Zayd’s major works, complemented by a critical discourse analysis (CDA) framework. Key concepts such as language, power, and authority in interpretation are examined to understand how Abu Zayd reconstructs religious meaning within the context of sociopolitical realities. The findings reveal that Abu Zayd’s philosophy of language subverts literalist and hegemonic interpretations by promoting a dynamic, context-sensitive, and pluralistic reading of Islamic texts rooted in lived human experience. His hermeneutics exposes the embedded power relations in religious discourse and offers a critical lens for deconstructing interpretative authority. By foregrounding the role of language in shaping theological narratives, this study contributes to the decolonization of Islamic discourse and highlights Abu Zayd’s hermeneutics as a foundation for developing an emancipatory and pluralist Islamic theology, particularly relevant for Muslim communities beyond the dominant Arab-Western paradigms. This research contributes to the decolonization of Islamic studies by demonstrating how linguistic awareness and interpretive plurality can challenge hegemonic discourses, reclaim interpretative agency, and open new spaces for contextual and inclusive Islamic thought, especially within postcolonial Muslim societies.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ahmadi Ahmadi, A. Jauhar Fuad, Hamed A. Ead Fahri Hidayat https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
Decolonizing Constitutional Democracy: Reconfiguring Indonesia's Presidential Election System from the Perspective of Siyasah Syar'iyyah
This study aims to reassess the Indonesian presidential electoral system within the context of postcolonial liberal democracy and to propose an alternative democratic framework rooted in the values of siyasah syar'iyyah (Islamic political governance) as part of the decolonization of Islamic politics. The main issues addressed include presidential conflicts of interest during election campaigns, weak electoral oversight institutions, and regulatory ambiguities that allow ethical distortions in democratic practices. The research adopts a normative-juridical approach combined with a conceptual analysis of siyasah shar'iyyah. Data were collected through the examination of electoral laws, academic literature, and classical Islamic political thought such as Al-Ahkam al-Sultaniyyah, Siyasah Syar'iyyah, and Al-Muwafaqat. A qualitative juridical analysis was employed to evaluate the alignment between positive legal norms and the principles of Islamic governance. The findings reveal a fundamental misalignment between Indonesia's electoral practices and the core Islamic political values of justice ('adl), integrity (amanah), and public welfare (maslahah). The phenomenon of presidential intervention in campaigns (cawe-cawe) signifies an ethical leadership crisis, legitimized by vague regulations and weak institutional checks. The study recommends the reconfiguration of Articles 281, 282, and 299 of Law No. 7/2017 as a normative measure to enforce political neutrality and prevent abuse of power. Theoretically, this research contributes to the discourse on decolonization in Islamic political studies and constitutional law. The siyasah syar'iyyah framework provides a more substantive and contextually grounded ethical paradigm than liberal democratic proceduralism and offers a pathway for integrating Islamic values into modern Indonesian political systems.
Copyright (c) 2025 Any Ihsany Nasution, Mustafa Lutfi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
Decentering Islamic Authority in The Digital Sphere: Gus Baha’s Al-Hikam and The Reconfiguration of Vernacular Sufism in Indonesia
This study aims to address the lack of scholarly attention to the dominance of Western colonial knowledge and the strategies for restoring local Islamic epistemic authenticity in Indonesia’s digital public sphere. Specifically, it examines the digital preaching strategies of Gus Baha in his online Al-Hikam studies, focusing on how local religious elites rearticulate vernacular Islamic authority through digital media while maintaining harmony with their followers. The research employs a qualitative approach using digital ethnography and interpretive content analysis of four YouTube channels that regularly disseminate Gus Baha’s Al-Hikam lectures. The findings reveal three central strategies in Gus Baha’s digital da‘wa: re-centering pesantren authority through online kitab kuning recitations, emphasizing sanad (chain of knowledge transmission) as a marker of epistemic authenticity, and adapting Sufi teachings into accessible audiovisual formats without losing their intellectual and spiritual depth. These strategies demonstrate how pesantren-based scholarship, classical Sufi teachings, and Javanese cultural values are revitalized within the contemporary digital ecosystem, providing an alternative to dominant globalized and textualist Islamic discourses. Theoretically, this study contributes to the discourse on digital religion and Islamic authority by showing how vernacular Sufism, mediated through online platforms, enables local scholars to resist Western epistemic dominance. It affirms the continuity of traditional Islamic scholarship while opening possibilities for plural epistemologies in understanding Islam in the digital age.
Copyright (c) 2025 Muhammad Sulthon, Mahmud Yunus Mustofa , Mishbah Khoiruddin Zuhri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
Hellenistic Rationality and the Formation of Sunni Legal Epistemology (800–1100 CE): A Postcolonial Methodological Inquiry
This study argues that the formation of Sunni Islamic legal epistemology between the eighth and eleventh centuries CE cannot be adequately understood as a passive reception of Greco-Hellenistic rational traditions. Instead, it emerged through a complex process of internal methodological negotiation within the Islamic intellectual tradition. Rather than wholesale adoption of Aristotelian or Neoplatonic modes of reasoning, Muslim jurists selectively appropriated and critically reconfigured rational tools within the normative and epistemic framework of uṣūl al-fiqh, thereby generating a distinct form of legal rationality grounded in revelation, linguistic analysis, and juristic practice. Employing a postcolonial methodological inquiry, this study challenges earlier Orientalist interpretations that reduced Islamic jurisprudence to Roman or Hellenistic precedents, arguing that such accounts overlook the autonomy and internal dynamics of Islamic legal thought. The findings highlight the active epistemic agency of Muslim scholars who, through concepts such as qiyās and ʿillah, constructed a coherent system of legal reasoning while negotiating sociopolitical contexts, textual authority, and intellectual power structures. This study concludes that Sunni legal rationality developed through creative transformation rather than derivative reception, reaffirming the methodological autonomy and intellectual originality of Islamic law within the broader history of global legal traditions.
Copyright (c) 2026 Sumarjoko Sumarjoko, Mohammad Abdul Karim, Nurul Hak https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Vernacular Qur'anic Interpretation in Gorontalo: Local Wisdom and Linguistic Strategies
This study investigates the process of vernacularization in the Gorontalo language translation of the Qur’an published by the Gorontalo Regional Government. Situated within the broader academic debate on postcolonial and decolonial Islamic hermeneutics, the research addresses how local languages and cultural frameworks participate in shaping religious meaning and resisting Arab-centric epistemic authority. Employing a qualitative methodology with a library research approach, the study utilizes descriptive analysis to examine textual elements in the translation. The findings reveal three major categories of local cultural integration: (1) lexical absorption—Arabic-derived terms adapted into Gorontalo, such as na'ale, aba/baaba, helidu, and sap; (2) linguistic politeness—refined expressions like waatia, yo'i, ti, and te that reflect local norms of respect; and (3) cultural expressions—idioms and metaphors such as Tabia, Ta ilahula, and Dulahu momooli, which encode Gorontalo cosmology and spiritual values. Theoretically, this research contributes to the discourse on vernacular Qur’anic interpretation by demonstrating that translation is a culturally embedded and ideologically charged act. It affirms the significance of local hermeneutics in constructing religious knowledge and challenges epistemic centralization by legitimizing vernacular voices within Islamic interpretive traditions.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ade Nailul Huda, Muhammad Azizan Fitriana, Muhammad Riyadi Lubis https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
The Implementation of Islamic Character Education in Overcoming Bullying Behavior in Islamic Primary Schools
The phenomenon of bullying in schools destroys the learning atmosphere and harms students' mental and emotional development. Even though Islamic character education has been implemented as part of the curriculum, cases of bullying still arise. This research aims to explore the implementation of Islamic character education in overcoming bullying behavior at SDIT Lampu Iman. Using qualitative methods and a case study approach, this research reveals that Islamic character education integrated into the curriculum and daily activities effectively reduces bullying incidents. This program involves important elements such as special training for teachers to recognize and handle bullying behavior and parental involvement in supporting Islamic character values at home. In addition, the school implements a safe and confidential reporting system for students who are victims or witnesses of bullying, so that they feel comfortable reporting incidents that occur. The research results showed a significant reduction in bullying incidents and positive changes in student behavior, such as increased empathy, solidarity, and cooperation. Hopefully, this research can significantly contribute to the development of Islamic character education programs in Integrated Islamic schools, creating a safe, supportive, and conducive learning environment for students' optimal development.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ahmadi Ahmadi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Qur’anic Studies in the Global Academic Sphere: Bibliometric Mapping of Research Themes, Collaborations, and Emerging Directions
The study of Qur’anic Sciences has long been a central focus within Islamic scholarship, yet comprehensive mapping of its global trajectories, collaborations, and emerging themes remains insufficiently addressed. This study aims to critically analyze the dynamics of Qur’anic Studies in the global academic sphere by identifying dominant themes, evaluating patterns of scholarly collaboration, and exploring the extent to which the field is diversifying into new disciplinary domains. Bibliometric analysis was employed as the primary method, using bibliographic data indexed in Scopus between 2001 and 2025. Harzing’s Publish or Perish (PoP) facilitated quantitative analysis, while VOSviewer was utilized for visualizing co-authorship networks, institutional clusters, and thematic density. The findings reveal that Qur’anic Studies continues to be shaped by individualistic scholarship, with a low co-authorship rate averaging one author per publication and moderate citation performance, reflected in an h-index of 7 and a g-index of 9. Thematic mapping highlights the persistent dominance of research on tafsir, hermeneutics, and contextual approaches, but also shows emerging directions connecting the Qur’an with education, public health, digital technology, and interfaith dialogue. Geographically, Southeast Asia—particularly Indonesia and Malaysia—emerges as the most productive hub, while Middle Eastern and Western institutions remain influential yet less collaborative across regions. Theoretically, this study underscores a critical paradox: while the field is experiencing thematic diversification, its fragmented networks and limited methodological innovations risk confining Qur’anic Studies to regional silos rather than advancing it as a globally dialogical discipline. Strengthening transnational collaboration, fostering interdisciplinary approaches, and promoting embodied engagement with contemporary issues are necessary steps to reposition Qur’anic Studies as a central node in broader academic and intellectual discourses.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ahmad Jamil, Nashwan Abdo Khaled https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
Rahn Contract at Sharia Pawnshop in Madura: Analysis of Maqasid al-Shariah, Socio-Cultural Dynamics, and Socio-Economic Impacts
This study examines the implementation of the Rahn contract at Sharia Pawnshops in Madura, focusing on its alignment with the principles of Maqasid al-Shariah, the socio-cultural and religious dynamics influencing perceptions and implementation, as well as the resulting socio-economic impacts. The study is motivated by academic debates regarding the effectiveness of Islamic financial instruments in achieving societal welfare goals. Using a qualitative approach and a case study method, the research gathers data through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis. The findings indicate that, in general, the Rahn contract at Sharia Pawnshops in Madura has fulfilled the objectives of Maqasid al-Shariah, particularly in terms of asset protection (hifz al-mal) and social welfare. However, its implementation still faces challenges, especially regarding transparency and financial literacy among the public. Furthermore, the socio-cultural and religious dynamics in Madura play a significant role in shaping public perceptions of Rahn, where local wisdom values and religious norms influence the use of Sharia pawnshop services. From a socio-economic impact perspective, the study finds that Sharia Pawnshops contribute to increased financial inclusion, better access to capital for small businesses, and a reduction in reliance on the conventional interest-based pawn system. However, there are some challenges, such as administrative fees that are still perceived as high by some members of the community and limited access in remote areas. These findings provide valuable insights for developing a more inclusive Rahn system that aligns with local community needs. Policy recommendations include enhancing Sharia financial education, optimizing Rahn-based financing schemes, and strengthening regulations to ensure transparency and sustainability for Sharia Pawnshops in Madura.
Copyright (c) 2025 Humaidi, Nur Fauzi, Mohamamad Mahbubi Ali
Sharia-Based Digital Economic Policies: A Maqasid Shariah Approach to Achieving Sustainable Development
The emergence of the digital economy as a form of technological advancement has created opportunities to support sustainable development. To achieve sustainable development and reduce economic disparities, guidance through economic policies becomes essential. This study aims to explore the potential of Sharia-based digital economic policies in supporting sustainable development by addressing economic inequality. Using a normative jurisprudence approach, this research examines Islamic norms, principles, and evolving doctrines within the digital economy context. The research method applied is normative legal analysis with a conceptual approach. Digital economic policies grounded in Maqasid Shariah are expected to positively impact sustainable development, as they emphasize principles of justice, balance, and collective welfare. Therefore, implementing Sharia-based digital economic policies should be a primary focus within sustainable development efforts. Such policies should encompass the five dimensions of Maqasid Shariah—preserving religion, life, intellect, lineage, and property—and include essential aspects such as digital infrastructure development, comprehensive quality enhancement, strengthening Sharia-based financial systems, and adherence to good governance principles. Thus, Sharia-based digital economic policies hold significant potential to contribute to achieving sustainable development goals.
Copyright (c) 2025 Erry Fitrya Primadhany, Tekun Suttikornpadee, Muhammad Amin; Rabiatul Adawiyah
Integrating Hadratussyaikh Hasyim Asy'ari's Moral Values in Contemporary Education: Addressing the Challenges of the Digital Age
This research explores the relevance and application of Hadratussyaikh KH. M. Hasyim Asy'ari's moral education philosophy addresses the modern challenges of globalization and digitalization. The problem of moral degradation among young people, exacerbated by these contemporary pressures, highlights the urgent need for character-based education. Using a qualitative research approach with document analysis as the primary method, this study examines the integration of moral and intellectual development in Hadratussyaikh’s teachings. Key findings reveal that his philosophy balances cognitive growth and ethical behavior, emphasizing the practical application of moral virtues. The results also show that his principles can be adapted for broader educational contexts, both religious and secular. This research contributes to the ongoing discussion on character education and provides a framework for future empirical studies to assess the practical implications of his teachings in modern education systems.
Copyright (c) 2025 Muh Barid Nizarudin Wajdi, Siti Marpuah, Yuli Marlina
The Muslim Dress Codes Reception Among Minangkabau Youth in West Sumatra: A Socio-legal Analysis
This research attempts to describe the young Minangkabau generation's reception of Muslim dress codes in the public sphere and to reflect on an attempt to reconstruct the local identity of West Sumatra. Although the Muslim dress code has become a common sight and has been uniformly implemented in all educational institutions and government agencies, the reception of the younger Minangkabau generation towards these rules is not always directly proportional to the phenomenon. Using a qualitative approach and interviews with young people in Agam district, Lima Puluh Kota, and Tanah Datar, the research found that most of the sources contacted were unaware of the exact scope and legal enforcement of the regulation. But as Moslem, they agreed with the codes, although the critical notes about the implementation. Besides, only a small percentage opposed it. Considering the further discussion about the contents, the codes should also be implemented proportionately, without binding and forcing another religious follower to avoid the intolerant and discriminatory labels attached to the people of West Sumatra. Further, the reception must also be considered to regulate legal products that are close to Minangkabau community traditions to reconstruct the local identity of West Sumatra.
Copyright (c) 2025 Alex Medani, Mairul, Fadilah Diana Putri, Marzeko Yosa Putra
The Ritual Tradition of Esoteric Scientific Practices in Islamic Boarding Schools: A Study of Khizib Kubro Ismul Haq’s Practical Book
This paper examines the ritual tradition of esoteric scientific practices in Islamic boarding schools (pesantren), with a focus on the practical teachings outlined in the Kitab Amalan Khizib Kubro Ismul Haq. The study employs a qualitative research approach, utilizing library research methods. The primary data source is the Kitab Amalan Khizib Kubro Ismul Haq, along with supporting literature such as books, academic articles, and journals relevant to the research topic. Data collection is carried out through documentation, and content analysis is used for data analysis, incorporating techniques of data condensation, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The research findings reveal three main points. First, Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) are key institutions in preserving and developing Islamic traditions, including esoteric scientific practices. Second, esoteric practices are often misunderstood or negatively stigmatized due to a lack of comprehensive understanding, where the outward forms of the practices are emphasized over their deeper meanings. Third, the esoteric practices within pesantren share common ground with Sufism, as both emphasize inner spiritual transformation and the unveiling of hidden truths, with the ultimate aim of attracting benefits and avoiding harm for the practitioner. This paper aims to offer a fresh perspective on the esoteric ritual traditions in Islamic boarding schools and contribute to a deeper understanding of their role in Islamic spiritual practices.
Copyright (c) 2025 Faizin, Hendro Kartika Juniawan, Doli Witro, Moh. Nailul Muna, Imaro Sidqi
Sarong and Peci in Santri Tradition: Frithjof Schuon's Perennial Philosophy Perspective
In the context of Indonesia and several regions in Asia, including Africa, the sarung and peci play a significant role as cultural artifacts with both material and non-material value. This research explores the correlation between the sarung and peci with forming individual and collective identities, particularly within religious communities, such as the santri. Through a perennial philosophy approach, we analyze the role of religion in the cultural acculturation process among the santri. The study results indicate that the sarung and peci are symbols of religious expression and shape a collective identity that encompasses both esoteric and exoteric aspects. Additionally, there is a dualism in the symbolic structure built through the cultural acculturation of the santri, where the sarung and peci become symbolic representations of moral transcendence that distinguish them from the general populace
Copyright (c) 2025 Farid, Annisa Ghina Savira, Shinta Nurani
Muslim Minorities in the Context of Citizenship in Western Countries According to Fiqh al-Aqalliyat; Challenges and Obligations
In reality, the Muslim population in Western countries is increasing significantly every year. By 2030, it is projected that the world's Muslim population will reach 2.2 billion with a growth rate of 24.9%. Muslims living in Western countries live their lives as a minority group, they are faced with various complex challenges, ranging from worship issues, and muamalah, to marriage issues. This paper aims to examine the development, challenges, and problems faced by Muslim minorities living in Western countries, and how fiqh responds in providing solutions to all issues faced by Muslim minorities living in non-Muslim majority areas. This research method uses normative legal research, namely legal research that focuses on analyzing the text of laws and regulations, legal decisions, or other legal sources. The primary data is taken from classical and contemporary books, books, and reputable journals that discuss the problems of Muslim minorities in non-Muslim majority countries. The results of this study show that the presence of Muslims in Western countries poses a major challenge, namely changing the negative views of Western countries towards Islam which is considered an extreme and terrorist religion. Four serious issues are often faced by Muslim minorities: eating food slaughtered by non-Muslims, receiving inheritance from non-Muslims, marital relations between people of different religions, and wishing non-Muslims happy holidays. Although there is still debate among scholars regarding the issue of 'food from non-Muslim slaughter', they choose not to allow consuming food from non-Muslims based on the rule of shad al-zari'ah (closing opportunities). Apart from this, in the context of citizenship, Muslim minorities have six obligations towards the state, namely preaching, implementing basic religious laws, maintaining Islamic law, assisting the development of the state, establishing good relations between communities, and not rebelling against the state.
Copyright (c) 2025 Khoirul Anwar, Hilmi Ridho, Muhammad Sibawaihi, Muhamad Sofi Mubarok, Aizat Khairi
Assessing the Role of Product and Halal Label in Shaping Consumer Behavior: A Study of Purchasing Decisions in East Java
This study aims to analyse the influence of halal products and halal labels on Generation Z's purchasing decisions, considering product quality, brand perception, and price as mediating variables. The trend of increasing awareness of halal products among young consumers, this study focuses on the role of these factors in shaping purchasing decisions. The research method used is quantitative with a survey approach, involving 523 respondents from five districts and cities in East Java (Jombang, Kediri City, Kediri Regency, Tulungagung, and Trenggalek) selected through purposive sampling. The results showed that halal products affect product quality, which in turn affects purchasing decisions through price. Halal labelling, although it has an effect on brand perception, does not show a direct effect on price or purchasing decisions through brand perception and price. This study provides new insights into how halal, quality and price factors are interrelated in influencing Generation Z's purchasing behaviour, as well as the importance of product quality as a key factor in halal value-oriented purchasing decisions.
Copyright (c) 2025 Imam Sopingi, Irham Zaki, Peni Haryanti, Rohmad Prio Santoso, Muhammad Rizal Asri