Al-Zahra : Journal for Islamic and Arabic Studies
Al-Zahra: Journal for Islamic and Arabic Studies published twice a year (June and December) as a medium for distributing scientific research in the field of Islamic Studies and Arabic in the Muslim community. Al-Zahra is published by the Faculty of Islamic Studies (FDI) UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta in partnership with IMLA (Association of Arabic Lecturers). Click Here to see the MoU. Al-Zahra has been accredited SINTA 2 by The Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education, the Republic of Indonesia, under Decree No. 295/C/C3/KPT/2026 and has been indexed in DOAJ, Almandumah, Google Scholar, Moraref, Indonesia One Search-National Library of Indonesia, and Portal Garuda.
Fakultas Dirasat Islamiyah, Univitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta
Tamaththulāt al-Waʿy al-Bīʾī fī al-Adab al-ʿArabī al-Mubakkir: Muqārabah Īkūnaqdiyyah Muqāranah bayna al-Jāhiliyyah wa-Ṣadr al-Islām
This study examines the manifestations of ecological consciousness in Arabic literature during the Pre-Islamic (Jāhiliyyah) and Early Islamic periods, focusing on the continuities and transformations in representations of the human–nature relationship. Using a comparative descriptive-analytical approach within the framework of ecocriticism, the research analyzes selected poetic texts through library-based study of relevant primary and secondary sources. The findings show that ecological consciousness in Pre-Islamic poetry was closely connected to the realities of desert life and survival. Natural elements such as deserts, mountains, rain, water, and animals were depicted as integral to human existence, cultural identity, and collective memory. In Early Islamic poetry, these ecological elements underwent a significant reinterpretation under the influence of the Islamic worldview of tawḥīd. Nature was no longer viewed solely as a physical environment but also as a manifestation of divine signs that reveal God’s power, wisdom, and providence. Consequently, elements such as water, mountains, the sky, light, and dawn acquired spiritual and ethical meanings that emphasized the interconnected relationship between humans, nature, and the Creator. The study concludes that Arabic poetry evolved from an adaptive-existential ecological consciousness in the Pre-Islamic era to a theo-ecological consciousness in the Early Islamic period while preserving a profound sensitivity to the natural environment.
Copyright (c) 2026 Saepul Anwar, Lukman Sumarna, Rismawati https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Dawr al-Insān fī al-Ḥuffāẓ ʻalá al-Insijām al-Bīʼī ʻinda Sayyid Ḥusayn Naṣr
This research aims to analyze the role of human beings in preserving environmental harmony within the thought of Seyyed Hossein Nasr. The study arises from the worsening environmental crisis in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, the widening gap between technical solutions and the spiritual roots of the crisis, as well as the need to present an integrated Islamic philosophical perspective in contemporary environmental discourse. The research is based on the assumption that the contemporary environmental crisis is not merely technical, but fundamentally a spiritual crisis resulting from humanity’s separation from the metaphysical dimension of nature. This study is distinguished from previous studies by its specific focus on human existence and humanity’s innate role as khalifah (vicegerent) on earth, and connecting Nasr’s intellectual framework with relevant Sustainable Development Goals. The research employs library research and a qualitative descriptive-analytical method through textual content analysis of primary sources, supported by secondary sources including Qur’anic exegeses, works on Islamic philosophy, and contemporary environmental studies. The study concludes that the roots of the environmental crisis lie in the desacralization of nature and the dominance of a materialistic worldview, which have led to cosmic imbalance. It also demonstrates that, in the Islamic worldview, nature is regarded as a divine manifestation, and that human beings are responsible for preserving it as vicegerents on earth. The research emphasizes that addressing the environmental crisis requires reconstruction of spiritual consciousness, revival of the tawhidic worldview, and integration of science with ethical values in order to achieve harmony between humanity and nature.
Copyright (c) 2026 Muhammad Mufti Faiq Kamal, Usman Syihab https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Al-Balāghah fī al-Duʿāʾ wa-al-Dhakāʾ al-ʿĀṭifī fī Kitāb Bulūgh al-Marām li-Ibn Ḥajar al-ʿAsqalānī
This study aims to analyze the asalib al-balaghah (rhetorical styles) found in selected prayers from Kitāb Bulūgh al-Marām by Ibn Ḥajar al-‘Asqalānī, focusing on three main branches of balāghah: al-bayān (figurative semantics), al-ma‘ānī (contextual semantics), and al-badī‘ (aesthetic language). This research also seeks to answer how the uslūb al-du‘ā (style of supplication) in Bulūgh al-Marām can influence emotional intelligence. This research uses descriptive-qualitative method and stylistic approach of balaghiyyah and generative transformative with the help of emotional intelligence theory. This research is a library research that searches for information through books, articles, and scientific journals. The primary source of this research is the book Bulugh al-Maram by Ibn Hajar al-‘Asqalani. The secondary sources are books and articles related to the theme of uslub al-balaghah and emotional intelligence. Data obtained from these two sources were analyzed using content analysis and comparative methods. The results show that the prayers are composed with a beautiful and rhetorical Arabic style, this beauty is seen in three elements of al-balaghah. First, the al-bayan element appears in the use of metaphors and parables that are able to evoke inner feelings. Second, the al-ma‘ani is seen from the sentence structure and word choice that is in harmony with the condition of the soul and feelings. Third, the al-badi'‘ element is present through the play of sound and the beauty of language styles that add emotional appeal. These three elements combine to create a prayer style that touches the heart and strengthens the spiritual connection between humans and God. This research also proves that asalib al-balaghah in these prayers such as al-tashbih, al-isti‘arah, al-kinayah, al- majaz, al- itnab, al-jinas, al-tibaq, al-saja’ are also factors in building emotional intelligence. The language style in these beautiful prayers is proven to instill the values of self-awareness (al-wa‘y al-dhati), self-control (dabt al-nafsi), self-motivation (al-tahfiz al-dhati), empathy (al-ta‘atuf) and social skills (al-maharat al-ijtima‘iyyah) which are fundamental aspects of emotional intelligence. Through field studies, this research also proves empirically that asa>li>b al-balaghah contained in prayers affects the psychology of its readers and the practitioners.
Copyright (c) 2026 daud alyamin, Sukron Kamil, Bambang Suryadi, Siti Amsariah, R. Yaniah Wardani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Takāmul al-ʿAqīdah wa-al-Akhlāq li-al-Wiqāyah min al-ʿUnf: "al-Nār ʿalā Adnā al-Ẓulm" fī al-ʿAṣr al-Raqmī
This study is motivated by the increasing phenomenon of moral decline and violence in both social and digital spaces, amid the limitations of aqidah and akhlaq education that remains general in responding to subtle forms of deviant behavior. The study aims to offer an integrative concept between aqidah and akhlaq through a partial approach based on the concept of “Hell for the slightest injustice” as a foundation for preventive anti-violence education. This study employed a qualitative method using library research, complemented by a philosophical approach to examine the ontological, epistemological, and axiological foundations of the relationship between aqidah and akhlaq. Data were collected from the Qur’an, Prophetic traditions, classical Islamic texts, and relevant contemporary academic literature. The data were analyzed through a conceptual approach and content analysis using descriptive-analytical methods to examine the relationship between aqidah, akhlaq, and violence prevention. The findings indicate that this concept has a strong normative basis in Islamic teachings and emphasizes that every form of injustice, no matter how small, carries moral and eschatological consequences. In addition, belief in the Day of Judgment functions as a mechanism of self-control in preventing deviant behavior. The study also proposes the concept of “micro-injustice” as a development of Islamic ethical studies in addressing contemporary issues such as cyberbullying. It concludes that the integration of aqidah and akhlaq based on awareness of God's supervision and fear of Him represents a promising model for moral education in the digital era.
Copyright (c) 2026 Habibi Hamzah, M Kholid Muslih , Jarman Arroisi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Qāʿidah Darʾ al-Mafāsid Muqaddam ʿalā Jalb al-Maṣāliḥ wa-Taṭbīquhā fī Qaḍāyā al-Aḥwāl al-Shakhṣiyyah
This study examines the application of the jurisprudential maxim “darʾ al-mafāsid muqaddam ʿalā jalb al-maṣāliḥ” (Averting harm takes precedence over procuring benefit) in the domain of personal status law, with particular reference to early marriage, polygamy without spousal consent, and marital dissolution on the grounds of infertility. These issues simultaneously encompass both potential benefits and harms. The objective of this research is to elucidate the manner in which legal maxims function as analytical tools for engaging with contemporary legal challenges, particularly within the framework of Islamic family law. Methodologically, this research adopts a descriptive-analytical approach. The study first explicates the maxim and the three focal issues, followed by an assessment of how the maxim may be applied to each case. The findings demonstrate that the maxim is applicable across the three contexts under consideration, underscoring the primacy of preventing harm even at the expense of relinquishing certain benefits. The analysis reveals that both early marriage and polygamy without spousal consent generate harms that outweigh their purported benefits, and should therefore be eschewed in light of the maxim. With respect to marital dissolution on the grounds of infertility, the applicability of the maxim is contingent upon the specific circumstances of the spouses. Where the marriage remains harmonious notwithstanding the absence of offspring, the prevention of dissolution is prioritized. Conversely, where infertility constitutes a persistent source of marital discord, dissolution may serve as a viable recourse to avert greater harm.
Dar’u al-Mafāsid Muqaddam ‘alā Jalbi al-Maṣāliḥ
Copyright (c) 2026 Fadilla, Yuli Yasin, Aeshah Ahmed Salim Hasan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Sulṭat al-Ijmāʿ: Jadaliyyat al-Shukūkiyyah wa-Ḥasm al-Juwaynī
This study examines the authority of ijmāʿ as a definitive principle in Islamic legal theory within the framework of the dialectics of skepticism that emerged in the classical period—most notably in the thought of certain theologians such as al-Naẓẓām al-Muʿtazilī—and has been revived in contemporary approaches that question either the possibility of ijmāʿ or its methodological binding force. The study aims to analyze the epistemological and theological roots of such skepticism and to elucidate how Imam al-Juwaynī (d. 478 AH) provided a decisive methodological resolution by constructing a coherent uṣūlī framework for the authority of ijmāʿ, as articulated in his works al-Burhān and al-Talkhīṣ. Employing a descriptive-analytical methodology grounded in a critical uṣūlī approach, the study analyzes al-Juwaynī’s texts and compares his arguments with those of classical and contemporary skeptics. The findings demonstrate that modern skepticism does not constitute an epistemic rupture but rather represents a direct extension of earlier uṣūlī objections. The study further shows that al-Juwaynī’s key contribution lies in establishing the definitive nature (qaṭʿiyyah) of ijmāʿ through the principle of “consistency of customary practice” (iṭrād al-ʿādah) as an epistemological intermediary that elevates ijmāʿ from a conjectural textual proof to methodological certainty. The novelty of this study resides in demonstrating that al-Juwaynī’s approach offers a systematic and conclusive uṣūlī model capable of addressing all forms of skepticism, both classical and contemporary.
Copyright (c) 2026 Zuhratul Aini Mansur, Ali Mahrus Fuad, Ghilmanul Wasath https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Qirāʾah Tafsīriyyah li-Āyāt al-Jilbāb: Dirāsah Muqāranah bayna Aminah Wadud wa-Muhammad Quraish Shihab
This study examines the Qur’anic interpretation of the verses on jilbab through a comparative analysis of Amina Wadud and M. Quraish Shihab, employing a qualitative and comparative approach. Moving beyond previous studies that primarily focus on methodological differences between modern and traditional tafsir, this research explores how these differences shape distinct understandings of the function of jilbab and the authority of the Qur’anic text. The findings reveal three main points. First, both scholars share a substantive common ground in considering the socio-historical context and ethical objectives of the jilbab verses rather than adhering to a purely literal reading. Second, their principal divergence lies in the conceptualization of jilbab: Amina Wadud views it primarily as a form of social-ethical guidance that is not necessarily legally binding, whereas M. Quraish Shihab understands it as a normative sharīʿah ruling with legal implications, while still allowing contextual considerations in its application. Third, this divergence reflects differing conceptions of textual authority, with Amina Wadud emphasizing the Qur’an’s universal values, and M. Quraish Shihab grounding authority in the normative structure of the text and established exegetical principles. The study concludes that differences in interpreting the jilbab verses are not merely methodological, but also epistemological.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ahmad Rifai Rohman https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
al-Taʿlīm wa-al-Thaqāfah Wasīlatān li-al-Daʿwah al-Islāmiyyah: Musāhamāt Anregurutta Ambo Dalle al-Ḥaḍāriyyah
This study examines the transformative agency of Anregurutta Ambo Dalle (c. 1896–1996) in constructing a resilient architecture of moderate Islamic education in Eastern Indonesia. Moving beyond conventional biographical accounts, it analyzes his leadership strategies through a multidisciplinary framework integrating diffusion of innovations theory, communication accommodation theory, and cultural hegemony. Employing a qualitative historical case study based on primary and secondary sources, the study identifies three interdependent strategies. First, Ambo Dalle enabled institutional diffusion through the hybridization of traditional and modern pedagogies within the Darud Da’wah wal Irsyad (DDI) network. Second, he pursued deliberate cultural accommodation by employing Bugis linguistic codes and the local authoritative title anregurutta, fostering voluntary value internalization while reducing social resistance. Third, the study highlights his pragmatic yet controversial political alignment with Golongan Karya (Golkar) in 1977. Rather than political opportunism, this affiliation is interpreted as a survival strategy that safeguarded DDI’s institutional continuity under the New Order regime and helped normalize Islamic moderation (wasathiyah) as cultural common sense. Overall, the findings demonstrate that intellectual actors can sustainably institutionalize religious moderation through context-sensitive strategies combining educational reform, cultural translation, and tactical political engagement, as evidenced by the enduring DDI network in pluralistic postcolonial contexts of the Global South.
Copyright (c) 2026 Hilmi Muhammadiyah, Zainal Abidin Husain https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Mā Madā Iltizām al-Qiyādāt al-Nisāʾiyyah bi-Mabādiʾ al-Qiyādah al-Islāmiyyah fī Madāris al-Taʿlīm al-ʿĀmm bi-Ṣanaʿāʾ: Dirāsah Waṣfiyyah Taḥlīliyyah
This study examines the extent to which female educational leaders in public schools in the Capital Secretariat of Sana’a adhere to the principles of Islamic leadership, the factors motivating their commitment, and the impact of these principles on leadership practices. The study addresses a notable research gap caused by the scarcity of applied studies on female leadership in Yemen from an Islamic leadership perspective, despite women’s expanding roles in school administration. Using a descriptive-analytical approach, data were collected through a questionnaire administered to a sample of female school leaders. Statistical analysis relied on means and standard deviations, with findings interpreted in light of Islamic leadership principles derived from classical religious sources and supported by contemporary educational literature. The results indicate a high overall level of commitment, particularly to personal, faith-based values such as sincerity, reliance on God, and ethical role modeling. In contrast, interactive and organizational principles—especially consultation (shūrā) and participatory decision-making—were applied at relatively lower levels. The study contributes original field-based insights by integrating an Islamic leadership framework into the analysis of female educational leadership in Yemen.
Copyright (c) 2026 Eman Ahmed Mohammed abdulatef Alshameri, Masyitoh, Saiful Bahri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Musāhamat Ta‘allum al-Lughah al-‘Arabiyyah fī Tanmiyat al-Dhakā’ al-‘Aqlī
Arabic is often perceived merely as a tool for religious communication; however, its rich semantic structure, systematic grammatical logic, and demanding usage require precision of thought and sharp analytical skills. This study aims to explain the role of Arabic language learning in enhancing intellectual intelligence, focusing on learning processes that strengthen cognitive aspects and activities that foster such development. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach through literature analysis and in-depth interviews, the data were interpretively examined to reveal the relationship between language-learning activities and students’ cognitive growth. The findings indicate that problem-solving abilities improve through activities such as developing instructional media, participating in Qira’atul Kutub competitions, and undertaking TOAFL training, all of which demand accuracy and rapid analysis. Practical intelligence develops through Muhadatsah Yaumiyah, reading exercises (Qira’ah), and mastery of word inflection (Tashrif), which cultivate cognitive flexibility. Verbal integration is reinforced through Arabic debates (Munazarah), speech training (Khitobah), and news reading (Qira’atul Akhbar), requiring precise diction and coherent argumentation. This study highlights the holistic contribution of Arabic to three key components of intellectual intelligence by integrating theoretical analysis with field-based evidence.
Copyright (c) 2026 Wardah Nailah El-izzah Atulolon, Safira Budiaty Nafi'a, Ade Irvan, Khoirun Nisa, Amanda Putri, Syaiful Mustofa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
al-Qaḍāyā al-Ijtimāʿiyyah fī Qiṣṣah Qaṣīrah “Ṭabaq al-Aṣl” li-ʿAlī al-Ṭanṭāwī (Dirāsat al-Wāqiʿiyyah al-Ishtirākiyyah)
The short story “Ṭabaqu al-Aṣl” by ʿAlī al-Ṭanṭāwī portrays a variety of social problems that reflect the conditions of Arab society at the time of its writing. This study aims to identify and analyze the social issues represented in the text. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method, drawing upon written data contained within the work. Data collection was carried out through close reading, note-taking, and library research. Analytical procedures include identification, interpretation, critical analysis, and the formulation of conclusions. The study adopts Georg Lukács’s Socialist Realism theory as its theoretical framework, examining the ways in which the short story reflects social reality from Lukács’s perspective. The findings indicate several major social issues, including socioeconomic inequality, social hypocrisy in the moral judgment of women, gender inequality within a patriarchal structure, slander, and the tragic consequences of delayed truth recognition.
Copyright (c) 2026 Putri Mauna Al-ghina, Syarifuddin, Sumardi, Rasyad, Ivan Aulia Trisnady https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Al-Jughrāfiyyah wa-Tawẓīfuhā fī al-Aḥādīth al-Nabawiyyah (Dirāsah Taṭbīqiyyah)
This paper examines the application of geography in the Prophetic traditions (ḥadīth) and the attempt to identify an appropriate methodology for understanding ḥadīths related to geographical issues. The study employs a descriptive-analytical and inductive (istiqrāʾī) approach by collecting ḥadīths that hold significant relevance to geographical matters from both primary and secondary sources. The collected data are then analyzed with reference to works of ḥadīth commentary (sharḥ al-ḥadīth), fiqh literature, works on gharīb al-ḥadīth, and other supporting references. The findings of this research demonstrate an advantage over previous studies that have addressed similar topics. The study concludes that mastering geographical aspects in the interpretation of the Prophetic traditions yields several essential contributions: first, it enables a more accurate understanding of the ḥadīth; second, it contributes to uncovering the legal reasoning (‘illah) contained in the ḥadīth; and beyond that, geographical knowledge can serve as a tool to distinguish authentic ḥadīths truly attributed to the Prophet from those that are not.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ahmad Syahru Ramadhan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Al-Tamadhhub al-Fiqhī wa-Ḥifẓ al-Ḍarūriyyāt al-Khams bayna al-Waḥdah wa-al-Taʿaddud: Dirāsah fī Ikhtilāfāt al-Fuqahāʾ
This study examines adherence to juridical madhhab and its role in preserving the five essential objectives (al-ḍarūriyyāt al-khams) of Islamic law between unity and plurality, through an analytical study of juristic disagreement. It addresses the prevailing assumption that madhhab-based reasoning constitutes an obstacle to legal reform and promotes doctrinal rigidity. The study argues instead that madhhabism represents a disciplined methodological framework that historically regulated legal disagreement, structured juristic reasoning, and safeguarded the higher objectives (maqāṣid) of the Sharīʿa from fragmentation and arbitrary interpretation. Employing an inductive-analytical method combined with comparative analysis across the four Sunni legal schools, the study draws on classical works of fiqh, uṣūl al-fiqh, and maqāṣid al-sharīʿa. Selected cases related to the preservation of religion, life, intellect, lineage, and property demonstrate that juristic plurality does not signify divergence in legal objectives or a violation of foundational principles. Rather, it reflects diverse interpretive mechanisms aimed at realizing shared higher goals within varying historical and social contexts. The study concludes that adherence to madhhab remains a normative and practical mechanism for balancing unity at the level of objectives with plurality at the level of legal interpretation, reaffirming its relevance in contemporary Islamic legal discourse.
Copyright (c) 2026 Yusuf Usman, Bishir Salis Idris https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Al-Taṣnīf bayna ʿUlamāʾ al-Sawāḥil al-Sharqiyyah wa-Sumāṭrah al-Gharbiyyah: Dirāsah Muqāranah fī al-Bawāʿith wa-al-Ahdāf
This paper examines the objectives and motivations behind scholarly classification and authorship among scholars of the eastern coastal regions and West Sumatra. The study reaches three main conclusions. First, not all scholars engaged in writing, nor did they share the same level of scholarly achievement, as shown through a comparative analysis of the two regions. Second, the intellectual climate of West Sumatra appears more vibrant, with a higher status of knowledge and learning. This does not suggest the absence of scholars in the eastern coastal areas, but rather that their number and scholarly output were not comparable to those in West Sumatra. Third, West Sumatra’s scholarly and intellectual centers significantly surpassed those of the eastern coasts. Scholars in the eastern regions tended to emphasize practical and behavioral Sufism, establishing numerous suluk-based institutions and lodges affiliated with Sufi orders, yet they did not develop systematic traditions of authorship to the same extent. Although Islam and Sufi orders entered both regions at roughly the same time through Sufi scholars, their trajectories diverged: the eastern coasts prioritized devotional practice, while West Sumatra combined spiritual discipline with sustained scholarly production.
Copyright (c) 2026 Muhammad Sahni Arja https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
al-Tawḥīd ʿinda Ismāʿīl Rājī al-Fārūqī wa-Ishhāmātuhu fī Taṭwīr ʿIlm al-Kalām al-Jadīd
This article discusses the concept of tawḥīd (the oneness of God) according to Ismail Raji al-Faruqi and his contribution to the development of the new Islamic theology. This study forms part of the foundational research in Islamic studies within the broader effort toward reform and renewal, aimed at strengthening the Islamic worldview in the face of globalization and modernity. The type of this study is qualitative research using a descriptive-analytical method. The findings of the study conclude that tawḥīd, for al-Faruqi, is not merely a doctrinal concept meaning the acknowledgment of the centrality of the Creator in worship but rather, it constitutes a comprehensive system of belief that defines a person’s overall worldview regarding existence and life. Accordingly, al-Faruqi believed that tawḥīd, that is, the testimony "lā ilāha illā Allāh", though expressed in a brief and negative formulation, carries the richest and most profound meanings in Islam. In fact, an entire culture, civilization, or history can be encapsulated in this single phrase. Therefore, the researcher concluded that al-Faruqi’s concept of tawḥīd contributes not only as a new approach within Islamic theology but also as a methodology of integration signifying unity and harmony while rejecting all forms of division, contradiction, and dichotomy.
Copyright (c) 2025 Firda Inayah, Neneng Uswatun Khasanah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Sulūk wa-Iḥyā’ al-Ḥadīth fī al-Ḥaram al-Jāmi‘ī al-Akhḍar fī Bī’at Jāmi‘at Sharīf Hidāyatullāh Jākartā
This study examines the Green Campus practices of academics at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta by exploring the underlying motives that drive their environmental attitudes and actions. Unlike earlier Living Hadith studies that documented eco-friendly behavior as acts of worship, this research adopts a qualitative phenomenological approach using observation, documentation, and interviews to uncover the meaning behind such practices. The findings show that the academic community actively supports sustainability through energy conservation, waste reduction, recycling initiatives, the use of eco-friendly transportation, and the promotion of responsible lifestyle choices, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to environmental stewardship. Notably, their motivation is rooted more in rational and modern ecological awareness than in strict textual adherence to religious teachings. In this context, hadith functions not as a primary normative source, but as a reinforcement of universal values aligned with environmental ethics. Cleanliness, for example, has become an internalized social norm, practiced not out of command, but out of logical necessity. This reflects a selective and contextual engagement with religious texts, where Islamic teachings are harmonized with global sustainability values. Environmental motivation is thus multidimensional: religious, social, and ecological.
Copyright (c) 2025 Hasan Basri Salim, Alvian Iqbal Zahasfan, Muhammad Hidayatulloh, Fatihunnada Fatihunnada, Mawritsa Kamaliah, Sayidatul Ummah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
al-Tanāsub al-Qaṣaṣī fī Tafsīr al-Taḥrīr wa-al-Tanwīr: Taḥlīl Qiṣṣat Banī Isrā'īl fī Al-Qur'ān
This study explores narrative coherence in al-Taḥrīr wa al-Tanwīr through an analysis of the Qur’anic accounts of the Children of Israel. It addresses a central problem: how Ibn ‘Āshūr employs ‘ilm al-munāsabah to construct a cohesive narrative unity within these stories. The scope is limited to verses recounting the stories of the Children of Israel in the first half of the Qur’an. Methodologically, it adopts a qualitative analytical-comparative approach, utilizing textual analysis, contextual examination, and comparative exegesis between al-Taḥrīr wa al-Tanwīr and selected classical tafsīr works. Secondary sources were selected for their direct relevance to ‘ilm al-munāsabah and Qur’anic narrative studies. The findings reveal a consistent narrative structure in the stories of the Children of Israel, dispersed across approximately 870 verses in 31 chapters. The study also uncovers Ibn ‘Āshūr’s methodological approach in linking narratives to their surah-level contexts through precise rhetorical, pedagogical, and thematic tools. The results demonstrate the distinctiveness of Ibn ‘Āshūr’s approach compared to classical exegesis in articulating the contextual architecture of Qur’anic stories, making this research a significant contribution to the development of narrative and munāsabah studies in contemporary Qur’anic exegesis.
Copyright (c) 2026 Habib Abdillah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Taṭbīq al-Wasīlah al-Raqmiyyah "Klāss Dūjū" bi Istikhdām Namūżaj "Flībīd Klāsrūm" li Taʿlīm al-Lughah al-ʿArabiyyah
Educational technology is a crucial tool for advancing the teaching-learning process, prompting researchers to explore supportive digital media. This study examined the impact of implementing the digital tool ClassDojo with the Flipped Classroom model in teaching Arabic to ninth-grade students at two schools in Medan. The research responded to the rising need to improve students’ Arabic skills and foster greater engagement in the learning process, especially amid shifts to technology-based models that support self-directed learning. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method to explore the experiences and perceptions of students and teachers regarding the implementation of ClassDojo using the Flipped Classroom model. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, as well as primary sources such as students and teachers and secondary sources such as previous studies and relevant literature. The researchers analyzed the data using statistical analysis tools and examined interview data to understand the impact of the Flipped Classroom model with ClassDojo on student learning. Results show that using ClassDojo in the Flipped Classroom model significantly improves students’ engagement and comprehension compared to traditional methods. This study highlights the value of integrating educational technology with innovative models like Flipped Classroom to enhance learning effectiveness and provide an interactive learning environment.
Juhūd al-Fuqahāʾ fī Taʾṣīl al-Manhaj al-Naqlī wa Ibtikār al-Manhaj al-ʿAqlī: Ibn Rushd al-Ḥafīd min Khilāl Kitābih "Bidāyat al-Mujtahid" Namūdhaj
This research aims to clarify Ibn Rushd's approach to establishing the transmitted approach and innovating the rational approach through his book Bidayat al-Mujtahid wa Nihayat al-Muqtasid. The study employs an inductive and analytical descriptive approach, utilizing library research to analyze relevant books and articles concerning the transmitted and rational methods. The findings reveal that Ibn Rushd integrated textual reasoning and rationality in his legal methodology. He recognized that reason is the foundation of obligation and a key tool for understanding. He understood that reason enables the comprehension of texts and transmitted knowledge and facilitates understanding of the Sharia. Consequently, Ibn Rushd employed reason as a tool in conducting ijtihad on controversial issues, utilizing it to achieve goodness and happiness. This paper concludes that Ibn Rushd's approach involved collecting transmitted knowledge and applying rational reasoning in matters of ijtihad. He utilized reason as a critical tool in addressing controversial issues, aiming to achieve goodness and happiness.
Al-Alʿāb al-Iliktrūniyyah wa Ḥukm Mumārasatihā fī Manẓūr al-Fatāwā al-Islāmiyyah
Islamic law permits Muslims to engage in activities that bring them enjoyment, such as playing online games. However, this is subject to the rules and regulations established by Sharia, which aim to ensure that all aspects of a Muslim's life adhere to Islamic principles and do not violate them. This research aims to analyze the ruling on playing electronic games according to Islamic fatwas, taking into account the impact of technological developments on Islamic societies. The study addresses scholars' opinions on the legal aspects of online games, including conditions for permissibility and prohibitions, as well as potential risks and benefits. An analytical approach was used, wherein research describes the ruling on gaming in Islam and analyzes data from jurisprudential sources, the Quran, and Hadith literature. The findings indicate that the basic ruling on playing online games is permissibility, provided it is not associated with any legal violations and does not lead to any harmful consequences. This permissibility may extend to other legal rulings based on the relevant context; however, it pertains to two matters: the contents of the game and its outcomes, such as player behavior and the resulting effects.
Copyright (c) 2025 Aida Humaira, Alfi Laela Hidayati, Fudhail Rahman
Al-Ḥabīb Sālim Ibn Jindān wa Ḥujjatuhu fī Istiḥbāb al-Qunūt: Dirāsah wa Taḥqīq li Makhṭūṭ Iʿlām al-Nashr fī Bayān Aḥkām Qunūt al-Fajr
This research aims to study and critically edit the manuscript I‘lam al-Nashr fī Bayān Aḥkām Qunūt al-Fajr by Al-Ḥabīb Sālim bin Jindan (d. 1969 CE) and to introduce him as a prominent scholar in hadith and history from 20th-century Indonesia. The research methodology includes a comparative analysis of two manuscript copies of this book obtained from the Al-Fakhriyah Library. The study documents the differences between the two manuscripts, conducts takhrij (critical analysis) of Qur'anic verses and hadiths, and provides explanations for uncommon words and terms. Additionally, this study employs a descriptive approach by gathering relevant references from various libraries to validate the information contained in this book. The findings reveal that the critical edition of I‘lam al-Nashr fī Bayān Aḥkām Qunūt al-Fajr has been completed, establishing the authenticity of the book's title and its attribution to Al-Ḥabīb Sālim bin Jindan. This book was composed as a rebuttal to the work of Shaykh Aḥmad Ḥasan al-Hindī, who denied the Sunnah of performing Qunūt during the Fajr prayer. In his book, Al-Ḥabīb Sālim addresses these objections with strong evidence, robust arguments, and a detailed and scholarly writing style.
Taḥqīq Mafhūm al-Istiṭā‘ah al-Ṣiḥḥiyyah li al-Ḥujjāj al-Ṭābūrīn fī Indūnīsiyā al-Mu‘āṣirah
Hajj is a pillar of Islam, obligatory for every Muslim who is financially and physically capable. This research focuses on the health condition as a key requirement for performing Hajj in Indonesia, particularly for pilgrims in long queues. Ensuring health and safety before, during, and after Hajj has become a critical aspect, mandated by Islamic law and Indonesian regulations. The condition of health and the ability to provide food and equipment, constitutes a fundamental part of the "ability" (istita'ah) required for Hajj and Umrah. This research presents some important questions about the concept of ability in Islamic jurisprudence and Indonesian law, to what extent which the meaning of ability can be applied to reality due to the large number of pilgrims queuing up for many years. This research used library studies by quoting opinions and ideas from major jurisprudential books and contemporary research as well as Indonesian law concerned with this issue. This research concludes that it is possible to reconcile Islamic jurisprudence in obligating the condition of ability for anyone who wants to perform the Hajj obligation, especially for the queues pilgrims that could not fulfill this kind of requirement, where someone can act on his behalf, as happened during the era of the prophet Muhammad PBUH.
Copyright (c) 2024 Muhammad Suhaili Sufyan, Husni Mubarrak, Badrul Munir, Saifullah Yunus
Fiqh Nusantara: al-Qawmiyyah al-Muʿāṣirah wa Taḥawwulāt Makānat al-ʿUrf fī al-Fiqh al-Islāmī
The discourse of ‘urf in Islamic fiqh has been a topic of discussion and attention in recent years. One of the related discourses is the emergence of Fiqh Nusantara as part of the Islam Nusantara discourse that was established and promoted by Nahdlatul Ulama in its Congress held in Jombang in 2015. This discourse is an effort to renew Islamic fiqh by paying more attention to local customs, the prevailing ‘urf, as well as the diverse cultures in Indonesia. Fiqh Nusantara uses the theory of ‘urf as the main method to understand shar‘i texts and formulate Islamic laws. This research also compares the theory of ‘urf in Fiqh Nusantara with the discussion of classical scholars in the treasures of Islamic fiqh and examines how Orientalists study this theory. This research highlights how the concept of ‘urf underwent a transformation, from being considered as an independent argument, following other valid arguments, to an independent argument equal to the Qur’an, Hadith, Ijma‘, and Qiyas. In addition, this research also examines how Orientalist and modernist studies influenced this change in concept, as well as how modern nation-states transformed ‘urf from a mere source of shar‘i law in Islamic fiqh to a symbol of national identity that every country should build and be proud of. This transformation is even used as a differentiator between one country and another around the world.
Copyright (c) 2025 Hasan Rusydi, Muhammad Rifat
Ẓāhirah Ribu Waikāsān fī Qaryah Wūnukrūmū, Bantūl, Yūjyākārtā fī Ḍawʾ al-ʿAqīdah wa al-Syarīʿah al-Islāmiyyah
This research examines the Rebo Wekasan tradition carried out in Wonokromo Village, Pleret, Bantul, Yogyakarta from the perspective of Islamic Aqidah and Shariah. Rebo Wekasan is an annual ritual held on the last Wednesday of the month of Safar in the Hijri calendar. The aim of this research is to analyze the conformity of Rebo Wekasan practices with the principles of Islamic Aqidah and Shariah. The research method used was qualitative by collecting data through in-depth interviews with religious figures, government officials, ritual practitioners and Wonokromo residents, as well as through literature studies related to Aqidah and Shariah. The research reveals that although Rebo Wekasan is rooted in pre-Islamic traditions, the Wonokromo people have made various modifications to align it with Islamic teachings. This research concludes that Rebo Wekasan in Wonokromo reflects the dynamics of acculturation between Javanese and Islamic culture. The community seeks to maintain their cultural identity while adhering to the principles of Tauhid
Istirātījiyyah Murshidī al-Dīn fī Manʿ al-Zawāj al-Mubakkir bi Sabab al-Ḥaml Khārij Iṭār al-Zawāj fī Jākartā al-Sharqiyyah
Early marriage due to premarital pregnancy is a pressing social issue in East Jakarta, negatively impacting the health and well-being of children and families. This study aims to explore the strategies employed by religious counselors to prevent this phenomenon. Utilizing a qualitative approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with 7 religious counselors, with thematic analysis used to identify the strategies and challenges encountered. The findings indicate that religious counselors implement educational strategies through school outreach, parenting training, and social media campaigns targeting adolescents. They also collaborate with community organizations to reinforce prevention messages. However, challenges include a lack of community support, social stigma surrounding discussions of reproductive health, and limited resources for counseling programs. In conclusion, while the strategies employed by religious counselors are effective in raising awareness about the impacts of early marriage, stronger collaboration between the government, educational institutions, and the community is still needed to address this issue comprehensively. This study recommends strengthening outreach programs and increasing community engagement in the prevention of early marriage, in order to create a more conducive environment for the health and well-being of the younger generation.
Naqd Abī Ḥayyān al-Naḥwī li Ibn Mālik: Dirāsah Muqāranah bayna al-Fikr al-Naḥwī li Abī Ḥayyān wa al-Fikr al-Naḥwī li Ibn Mālik
The Alfiyyah by Ibn Malik is highly renowned in the Islamic world, including Indonesia, particularly in traditional pesantren, as a primary reference for Arabic grammar. However, this monumental work is not without criticism. One of its critics is Abu Hayyan al-Nahwi, an Andalusian linguist, who expressed his critique in his book Manhaj al-Salik fi al-Kalam ‘ala Alfiyyah Ibn Malik. Abu Hayyan highlighted various issues in Alfiyyah, particularly regarding anomalous data, which he believed were often based on weak opinions or rarely transmitted sources. In his preface, Abu Hayyan stated that Ibn Malik “chose what is unfamiliar and abandoned the majority of grammarians' views.” This study aims to explore Abu Hayyan's critique of the anomalous data in Alfiyyah through a qualitative descriptive approach based on library research. The findings reveal six main reasons behind Abu Hayyan's critique: Ibn Malik’s interpretations were speculative, his claims of anomaly involved data that were actually eloquent, deviations from the principle of relying on authoritative linguistic sources, analogies drawn from data outside their context, a tendency to favor minority opinions, and inconsistencies in grammatical rules. This critique reflects Abu Hayyan’s effort to establish a more accurate and reliable framework for deriving grammatical rulings.
Manhaj al-Salik fi al-Kalam ‘ala Alfiyyah Ibn Malik
Taysīr al-Qirāʾāt al-Qurʾāniyyah fī Sulṭanat Brunāy Dār al-Salām
In the current era, many students encounter challenges in understanding the science of Qur'anic readings due to the complexity of its terms, symbols, methods, and narrations. This has led to a noticeable preoccupation with the subject, impacting both the discipline and its teaching institutions. Recognizing this issue, the study explores the reasons behind these difficulties and proposes mechanisms to simplify and enhance accessibility for learners. Focusing on the context of the Sultanate of Brunei, the study aims to assess the current state of Qur'anic readings and offer practical solutions to improve teaching and learning. Using a descriptive, analytical, and field-based approach, the researchers collected and categorized data through dialogues with students and specialists. The data were analyzed to develop recommendations aligned with the study’s objectives. The findings highlight that facilitating the science of Qur'anic readings remains an open field, requiring further innovation and research. Suggestions include using mind maps, teaching students to write the Qur'an with the ten canonical narrations, and other strategies detailed in the study. These efforts aim to advance the study of this noble science and make it more accessible to learners.
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Masā’il Da‘wiyyah fī Ẓāhirat Sabb al-Rabb wa al-Dīn fī al-Duwal al-‘Arabiyyah (Dirāsah Waṣfiyyah Taḥlīliyyah Muqāranah)
Cursing God and religion is a phenomenon that continues to spread in twelve Arab countries and urged to be resolved. This research aims to strengthen and improve the way to combat this phenomenon from the side of da'wah by outlining several issues, such as; the widespread confusion that hampers efforts to resolve this phenomenon in terms of da'wah, sharia law related to vigilantism to perpetrators of blasphemy of God and religion acted upon unemphatically by positive law, the reasons that cause people to gradually insult God and religion, and a comparison of the efforts of the two most prominent media outlets in each Arab country to find out whether they are carrying out their journalistic responsibilities. Using descriptive, analytical, and inductive methods, this study concludes that vigilante actions against perpetrators of blasphemy of God are prohibited because this is part of the verse that prohibits blasphemy. In addition, most popular media channels have played a less important role in resolving this phenomenon.
Istikshāf al-Takfīr wa Uṣūluhu wa Istikhdāmātuhu: Muqāranat Kufr al-Ta’wīl bayna al-Ashā‘irah wa al-Salafiyyah al-Wahhābiyyah
This article seeks to analyze and focus on institutional Salafism, also referred to as Wahhabism. The term "Salafism" was not associated with Wahhabi doctrine until the 1970s. It is said that in the early 20th century, Wahhabis began calling themselves Salafis. In contemporary academic discussions, the terms "Salafism" and "Wahhabism" are sometimes used interchangeably. Using a library-based research method, this article concludes that not all Salafis hastily declare others as infidels, including the Wahhabis. They distinguish between apparent issues and hidden issues in the matter of individual takfir (excommunication). They hold that anyone who falls into acts of apparent polytheism, after the evidence from the Quran and Sunnah has been presented to them, is individually excommunicated. However, in hidden matters, a person is not declared an infidel unless their doubts have been entirely dispelled.
Copyright (c) 2024 Waskito Wibowo, Ahmed Abd Raziq Ali Madi, Nurul Aisyah Fadillah
Al-Qalaq fī Ḍaw’ al-Qur’ān al-Karīm wa ‘Ilm al-Nafs al-Ḥadīth
The study aimed to explore anxiety as a psychological phenomenon, including its types, causes, and treatment methods in light of the Holy Quran and modern psychology. The research employed a descriptive-analytical approach by collecting relevant Quranic verses and comparing these concepts with those found in psychology books, as well as examining the insights of Muslim scholars and modern psychology regarding anxiety, its types, causes, and treatment. The study found that anxiety is a modern psychological concept that affects individuals due to fear, stress, or excessive thinking about certain life issues, often of unknown origin, and is a source of psychological pressure. It also revealed that the verses in the Quran addressing doubt and suspicion refer to anxiety in its modern sense. Additionally, the study showed that Quranic stories illustrate the levels and types of anxiety experienced by the prophets in different situations, including psychological anxiety, social anxiety, and objective anxiety related to their prophetic missions. Furthermore, the Quranic verses focused on the anxiety of specific groups, such as hypocrites and disbelievers, particularly concerning their doubt and suspicion in receiving the divine message and opposing the prophets. The study recommends incorporating psychological studies rooted in Islamic heritage into university curricula and encourages researchers to conduct in-depth studies on such topics. It also advocates for integrating psychological studies from the Quran and Sunnah with modern psychology.
Copyright (c) 2024 Suheir Sulieman Sabbah, Nadia Al-Shwike