Jurnal Indo-Islamika is an academic journal published by the Graduate School of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. The journal has been accredited as SINTA 2 and indexed in DOAJ, with the registered numbers P-ISSN: 2088-9445 and E-ISSN: 2723-1135. It is published biannually in collaboration with HIPIUS (The Association of Ushuluddin Community), supported by a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The journal aims to publish high-quality scholarly articles that focus on contextualized Islam, contributing to the advancement of Islamic thought and civilization in Indonesia and beyond. Its focus and scope include studies on Muslims’ beliefs, practices, movements, dynamics, case studies, and their social impacts. It embraces interdisciplinary approaches, particularly from Islamic studies, history, humanities, and the social sciences. Since its establishment in 2000, Jurnal Indo-Islamika has played a significant role in enriching academic discourse on Islam in Indonesia. Since 2013, it has been managed using the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, enabling authors, readers, editors, and reviewers to track manuscript status online and in real time. The journal continues to welcome submissions from academics, researchers, and practitioners for its upcoming issues through the OJS system or via email at indoislamika@uinjkt.ac.id.
Graduate School of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta
Academic or Apologetic Studies on the Qurʾan and Tafsīr: A Critical Analysis of Theses and Dissertations at the Graduate School of Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) Jakarta (2019–2023)
This study critically evaluates Majid Daneshgar’s central thesis in Studying the Qurʾan in the Muslim Academy, which posits that Qurʾānic and tafsīr scholarship within Islamic universities predominantly manifests as normative-apologetic discourse rather than rigorous academic inquiry. Through a case study analysis of 2019-2023 graduate theses and dissertations from Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) Jakarta, the research applies the methodological framework developed by Andrew Rippin, Aaron W. Hughes, and Daneshgar to distinguish between academic, normative, and apologetic studies. Findings reveal that the majority – though not entirety – of examined works demonstrate a predominantly apologetic orientation in their engagement with Qurʾanic texts and exegetical traditions. This systematic investigation contributes empirical evidence to ongoing scholarly debates about epistemological paradigms in contemporary Islamic higher education.
Academic Studies, Normative Studies, Apologetic Studies, Studies of the Qur’an and Tafsir, Islamic Studies
Copyright (c) 2025 Yusuf Rahman, Alvian Iqbal Zahasfan, Mukhamad Saifunnuha, Nuryaman Nuryaman
Siyāsah Sharʿiyyah and State Governance in Zakat Management: A Case Analysis of Judicial Review on BAZNAS Authority vis-à-vis LAZ/BAZ Institutions
Law No. 38/1999 established Indonesia’s first legal framework for zakat management, institutionalizing the National Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) and civil society-led Amil Zakat Institutions (LAZ). Revised through Law No. 23/2011 to enhance oversight and systemic integration, the amendment triggered debates over four critical issues: (1) potential criminalization of LAZ/BAZ (Articles 38-41); (2) centralization of authority under BAZNAS; (3) operational restrictions on LAZ/BAZ (Article 20); and (4) legal ambiguities and perceived inequities. This study examines state regulatory roles in zakat governance through Constitutional Court Case 97/PUU-XXII/2024, which challenges BAZNAS’s exclusive authority. Using normative juridical methods, the paper analyzes statutory frameworks and LAZ’s legal arguments against Law 23/2011. Findings reveal tensions between centralized state control and civil society autonomy, underscoring unresolved legal ambiguities in Indonesia’s zakat ecosystem. The research contributes to discourse on balancing regulatory efficiency with participatory governance in Islamic social finance systems.
Zakat Management, BAZNAS, LAZ, Constitutional Court, Legal Reform
Copyright (c) 2025 Ali Rajeh R. Zaari R. Zaari, Elmira Hasibuan, Wahyu Rifadilla, Muhammad R. Jasin
Community-Based Education: Fostering Participatory and Practical Interfaith Tolerance through the Temanggungan Bogor Case Study, Indonesia
This qualitative case study investigates community-based educational initiatives fostering interfaith tolerance in Temanggungan Village, Bogor, Indonesia. Confronting rising intolerance and social fragmentation, the research demonstrates how participatory, context-sensitive strategies enhance multicultural awareness from childhood. Utilizing in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation analysis of socio-religious activities, findings reveal that tolerance education emerges through three key mechanisms: non-formal learning frameworks, community leadership engagement, and collaborative platforms such as interfaith service projects and cultural exchange programs. Youth participation in these initiatives significantly strengthens social cohesion and intercultural understanding. The study positions this grassroots model as a viable alternative to formal education systems that inadequately incorporate multicultural principles. Policy recommendations emphasize integrating community-based approaches into national religious moderation strategies and character education curricula to address systemic gaps in value-based education. These insights contribute to global discourse on sustainable interfaith relations through localized pedagogical practices.
Community-Based Education, Interfaith Tolerance, Participatory Pedagogy, Non-Formal Curriculum, Social Cohesion
Copyright (c) 2025 Ari Pratama Putra, Sapiudin Sapiudin, Rachmat Efendi, Fitri Handayani, Armenia Septiarini, Krey Amiros, Burhan Burhan
Digital Lending Platforms and Islamic Financial Technology in Indonesia: Reconciling Regulatory Paradigms Through Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah and Consumer Protection Philosophies
Indonesia’s Islamic fintech leadership necessitates aligning digital finance with Sharia governance and compliance. This study evaluates doctrinal conformity in Indonesia’s Sharia fintech ecosystem, focusing on spiritual-financial obligations (zakat, infaq, sadaqah) and commercial transactions. Through qualitative analysis of MUI fatwas, laws, and operational frameworks, systemic gaps are identified between maqāṣid al-sharīʿah (Islamic legal objectives) and current practices. Three critical deficiencies emerge: (1) ambiguous aqd (contract) standardization for P2P lending, (2) inadequate consumer data safeguards under OJK oversight, and (3) fragmented coordination between DSN-MUI and fintech operators. The research proposes a value-driven regulatory model integrating Islamic legal philosophy—prioritizing justice (‘adl), welfare (maṣlaḥah), and ethical risk-sharing—into governance structures. Such reforms could position Indonesia as a global benchmark for harmonizing faith-based economic principles with fintech innovation, ensuring legal certainty and advancing financial inclusion. By bridging jurisprudential expectations with technological advancement, this paradigm fosters sustainable Sharia compliance while strengthening inclusive digital finance ecosystems.
Islamic Fintech, Shari'ah Compliance, Regulatory Frameworks, Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah
Copyright (c) 2025 Jantarda Mauli Hutagalung, M. Zaki As Suminar, Zara Pebrianto, M. Ijlal Shidqi Al-Kindi, Murnee Masae
Balancing Regulatory Efficiency and Halal Integrity:A Governance Analysis of Indonesia's Self-Declaration System in Halal Certification
Indonesia’s halal certification self-declaration system faces criticism for oversight and accountability gaps. This study evaluates its compliance with transparency principles under national law and Islamic jurisprudence (fatwa), employing a mixed-methods analysis of legislative texts, case studies, and interviews. Contrasting law in books and law in action, findings reveal systemic gaps between regulatory ideals and implementation. Procedural misconduct—including data falsification and lax verification by Halal Product Process (PPH) officers—undermines accountability, exposing flaws in coordination and audit mechanisms. The self-declaration model inadequately safeguards halal integrity, requiring reforms: real-time monitoring, standardized verification protocols, and collaborative governance between Indonesia’s National Ulama Council (MUI) and state agencies. Such measures are vital to aligning Indonesia’s halal assurance with global Islamic economy benchmarks while safeguarding consumer trust and principles. The study underscores bridging normative-practical divides through adaptive governance, ensuring coherence and compliance in Indonesia’s evolving halal ecosystem.
Self-Declaration, Halal Certification, Transparency, Accountability, Regulatory Governance
Copyright (c) 2025 Abdulrahman Salman A. Sahhari, Lalu Khairil Azmi, Raffy Fachrul Razi, Kafi Wsuwesta Mukti, Imam Hidayatullah
Performing Cultural Synthesis: Sendratari Kadita as Ethical Pedagogy in Islamic-Javanese Heritage Preservation and Pluralistic Coexistence
This study explores Sendratari Kadita as a synthesis of Javanese heritage and Islamic spirituality, reimagining Princess Kadita’s story to promote female agency while integrating Islamic ethics and moral education like patience (ṣabr), retreat (ʿuzlah), and self-purification (tazkiyat al-nafs). Through ethnographic fieldwork—participatory performance observation, interviews with Sanggar Sri Manik’s founder, and textual analysis—the research demonstrates how Islamic norms are embedded via green attire (symbolizing purity), sacred accessories, and minimized mysticism. Sendratari Kadita functions as both cultural preservation and moral pedagogy, merging tradition with communal spirituality. It exemplifies Islam’s adaptability in harmonizing local customs without compromising orthodoxy, offering an inclusive model for cultural sustainability in Indonesia’s pluralistic society. The performance’s aesthetic-religious negotiation fosters coexistence amid diversity, positioning it as a replicable framework for heritage-faith integration. By reframing cultural performance as ethical instruction and interfaith dialogue, this study highlights art’s transformative potential in multicultural contexts, balancing identity preservation with progressive spiritual values.
Sendratari Kadita, Cultural Sustainability, Heritage-Faith Integration, Islamic-Javanese Synthesis
Copyright (c) 2025 Fenty Sukmawaty, Yuyun Sri Wahyuni, Fu Tianqi, Arfa Gunawan, Sobareeyah Yaya
Gendered Agency in Spice Trade Histories: Female Stewardship of Islamic Gastronomic Traditions in the Nusantara Archipelago
During the Sultanate era, Banten emerged as a global spice emporium, attracting international traders through its pepper-dominated 16th-century economy. Though its prominence in the spice trade has waned, historical traces persist through preserved heritage and enduring culinary traditions rooted in spice culture. This study employs qualitative methods and a cultural-historical approach within the Islam Nusantara framework to analyze women’s pivotal role in sustaining Banten’s spice-based culinary practices. As guardians of traditional recipes, healers, and perfumers, women preserve spiritual and health values tied to spices. Findings reveal their multifaceted contributions—from agricultural cultivation and post-harvest processing to local commerce—while embedding spices into religious rituals, spiritual healing, and cultural traditions. These activities enrich the symbolic significance of spices and reinforce community identity. Women’s strategic participation not only sustains the archipelago’s spice civilization but also bolsters the local economy, demonstrating how cultural stewardship aligns with Islamic principles of community welfare. This research underscores the intersection of gender, cultural preservation, and economic resilience in maintaining Indonesia’s spice heritage.
Spice Trade History, Islam Nusantara, Culinary Heritage, Cultural Stewardship
Copyright (c) 2025 Eva Syarifah Wardah, Siti Fauziyah, Wasithotul Hujjah, Tuğçe Akosmanoğlu, Hanan Salem Masoud Belgasem, Nasri Voeut
Pre-Wedding Photography as a Semiotic Artifact in Muslim Visual Culture: Hadith Hermeneutics at the Intersection of Textual Authority, Contextual Praxis, and Islamic Ethics
This study examines the normalization of prewedding photography among urban Indonesian Muslims as visual culture serving aesthetic documentation, social status display, and love expression, while negotiating tensions with Islamic norms (khalwat, ikhtilath, tabarruj) derived from hadiths. Using maqāṣid al-syarī'ah and qualitative textual-cultural analysis, the research reframes prewedding practices not merely as Shari'ah violations but as spaces for reconciling religious authority and societal realities. Findings reveal adaptations like modest attire, non-physical poses, and sessions post-akad (marriage contract), reflecting “cultural ijtihad” to ethically reinterpret hadiths within digital visual culture. The study repositions hadiths as flexible ethical tools guiding Muslims to preserve honor (ḥifẓ al-’irdh) and marital spirituality (ḥifẓ al-dīn), transforming prewedding into expressions of Islamic values. It concludes that maqāṣidī-driven reinterpretation fosters harmony between popular culture and religious norms, advancing social hadith hermeneutics and Islamic visual ethics to address modernity’s challenges. This approach enables Muslims to navigate evolving traditions while upholding theological commitments through contextual adaptability.
Prewedding, Hadis, Budaya Visual, Maqāṣid al-Syarī‘ah, Tafsir Sosial, Muslim Urban
Copyright (c) 2025 Encep Encep, Abdurahman Abdurahman, Sari Tasya Mahrima, Muhammad Nuril Fauzan, Ahmad Barakati Jalhani
Job Creation Versus Labor Rights: A Justice-Theoretical Analysis of Indonesia's Omnibus Law Through Khadurian Ethics and Rawlsian Social Contract Theory
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law on Job Creation (Law No. 6/2023) sparks debate over labor rights, balancing economic growth and social justice. This study analyzes the law through John Rawls’ and Madjid Khadduri’s justice theories using normative-philosophical methods. Examination of legislative texts and policy documents reveals normative conflicts: severance pay cuts, flexible contracts, and unionization limits violate Rawls’ difference principle, disproportionately harming vulnerable workers. Khadduri’s Islamic justice framework further identifies breaches of maqāṣid al-sharīʿah, particularly eroding worker dignity (ḥifẓ al-ʿird) and collective welfare (maṣlaḥah). The study advocates labor policies integrating universal ethics—merging market efficiency with moral obligations—to protect workers. By synthesizing Rawlsian liberalism and Islamic ethics, it proposes a cross-cultural justice model for pluralistic societies. Findings emphasize reconciling legal reforms with transcendental values, ensuring labor protections align with both human rights and religious norms. This framework addresses Indonesia’s policy tensions while offering a template for equitable labor governance in culturally diverse contexts.
Job Creation Law, Legal Justice, John Rawls, Madjid Khadduri, Labor Rights, Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah
Mohammed Abdullah M. Aldawsari M. Aldawsari
Copyright (c) 2025 Mohammed Abdullah M. Aldawsari M. Aldawsari, Nur Miftahul Jannah, Mukhlis Abdi, Zidan Syamsul Alam, Sakinas Lim
Cultural Diplomacy in Global Governance: Reimagining Indonesia’s Soft Power Through Nahdlatul Ulama’s Islam Nusantara Paradigm
This study analyzes Nahdlatul Ulama (NU)’s deployment of Islam Nusantara as cultural soft power to counter global Islamophobia. Through case studies of NU’s diaspora networks (PCINU) in Japan and Australia—using interviews, discourse analysis, and policy documents—the research reveals cultural diplomacy strategies: haul (commemorative rituals), shalawatan (devotional chants), interfaith education, and cross-cultural dialogues. These promote moderate Islam rooted in local traditions, contrasting state-centric models (e.g., Saudi Arabia, Iran). Challenges include intra-Muslim fragmentation and Salafi-Wahhabi-driven digital radicalization, yet NU fosters global perceptions of Islam as adaptive and peaceful. The study urges integrating NU’s grassroots efforts into Indonesia’s foreign policy while enhancing multilingual digital counter-radicalization outreach. Theoretically, it redefines soft power by shifting discourse to position civil society as diplomatic agents, demonstrating how religious-cultural movements reshape transnational narratives of Islamic moderation. NU’s model elevates Indonesia’s global image as an inclusive Islamic hub, though sustained impact requires institutional collaboration, resource mobilization, and strategic communication.
Islam Nusantara, Cultural Diplomacy, Soft Power, Nahdlatul Ulama
Copyright (c) 2025 Fakih Fadilah Muttaqin, Aris Munandar , Endang Susanti, Yamil Hassan Rozo Gutierrez, Farman Riaz
Subnational Autonomy and Political Islam: A Comparative Analysis of Aceh, Bangsamoro, and Patani
This article examines the different dynamics between subnational autonomy and political Islam in three distinct Southeast Asian contexts from a comparative perspective. The three cases studies concern Aceh (Indonesia), Bangsamoro (the Philippines), and Patani (Thailand). Through an analysis of historical grievances, political movements, peace agreements, and legal frameworks, the study reveals that the pursuit of self-governance is deeply intertwined with Islamic identity and aspirations. The paper aims to identify commonalities in the respective conflict trajectories and the centrality of Islam herein. However, it also highlights significant differences in the extent and nature of autonomy achieved, the specific objectives of political Islam, and the outcomes of the respective peace processes. As a general target, the study would like to offer insights into the broader implications for understanding state-minority relations and conflict resolution in Southeast Asia, which is known to be a religiously diverse region.
Sub-National Autonomy, Political Islam, Aceh, Bangsamoro, Patani
Moderation as Cultural Negotiation: Islamic Business Ethics and Local Value Integration in Indonesian Chinese Muslim Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
This study explores the implementation of religious moderation within Chinese Muslim MSMEs in Jakarta. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews with three purposively selected Chinese Muslim entrepreneurs. Unlike prior studies, this research applies the framework of religious moderation to analyze Islamic business ethics in harmony with local cultural values. The findings reveal that Chinese Muslim MSMEs effectively integrate Islamic principles with traditional Chinese virtues, such as birr al-wālidayn and xiao, emphasizing filial piety as foundational ethical values. These values shape business practices that are fair, humane, and socially responsible. The study demonstrates that religious moderation can be expressed through daily business conduct, fostering tolerance, respect, and cross-cultural understanding. The integration of Islamic teachings and Chinese traditions offers a model for inclusive and sustainable business environments. Ultimately, this research contributes to broader efforts in promoting religious moderation and multicultural coexistence in economic practices.
Moderation, MSME Business, Chinese Muslims, Islamic Ethics, Local Values
Copyright (c) 2025 Mukhoyyaroh Mukhoyyaroh, Yenny Merinatul Hasanah, Afifah Bidayaturrohmah, Kaida Fadilah
Social Action Through Mediascapes: Muslim Civil Society's Accountability Demands in BPKH Hajj Fund Governance Reporting via Indonesian Mainstream Media
This study explores the social actions of lecturers and students at PTIQ University Jakarta in responding to media news regarding the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH). Using Weber's social action theory, the research emphasizes understanding the meaning behind individual actions, especially in media reception. Through interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and online engagement, the study identifies how Muslim audiences act critically and reflectively to verify, disseminate, and promote accurate information. Their efforts aim to counter public distrust and maintain institutional integrity. The findings highlight the role of Muslim social agents in shaping public discourse through ethical and constructive engagement with media. This phenomenon reflects a spiritual and value-driven orientation rooted in Islamic sociology, where social action is rational and guided by religious accountability. The study contributes to social action theory by integrating Islamic perspectives, emphasizing that social behavior in Muslim societies often reflects both worldly reasoning and ukhrāwī (afterlife) considerations.
Social Action, News, Moslem Community, Management, Mainstream Media
Copyright (c) 2025 Ellys Lestari Pambayun, Achmad Fachrudin, Andi Iswandi, Sunarto Sunarto, Jamaluddin Djunaid
Islamic Social Finance Innovation: Strategic Integrationof Waqf-Linked Sukuk for Sustainable Cooperative Development
The study aims to formulate strategies for utilizing waqf linked sukuk in cooperatives to accelerate economic recovery using the Tawhidi String Relation (TSR) approach. Qualitative descriptive approaches are use in this study with Analytical Network Process (ANP) and interview from multi stakeholders in each field, library studies as the data collection techniques. The findings of this research identify various strategies, including strengthening the professionalism of Sharia cooperatives as Nazhir; strengthening coordination between regulators; Strengthening education and literacy effectiveness; accommodate the effectiveness of the legislation; and strengthening regulations to support effectiveness. The main strategy in developing effectiveness for strengthening of sharia cooperatives to accelerate economic recovery lies in strengthening the professionalism of sharia cooperatives as nazhir, so it must be the main concern for the effectiveness development strategy. This study might only benefit Indonesian policymakers, but it may also benefit other countries which have similar character.
Cash Waqf, Waqf Linked Sukuk, Sovereign Sukuk, Sharia Cooperatives, Economic Recovery, Strategy
Copyright (c) 2025 Diba Anggraini Aris, Hermanto Siregar, Tatik Mariyanti, Rifki Ismal, M. Suryadinata M. Suryadinata
Contestation of Religious Authority: Institutional vs Cultural Islamic Power Struggles in Aceh's Dike Situek Ritual Sovereignty Conflict
This study analyzes religious-political contestation dynamics fueling social conflict in Aceh, Indonesia, through qualitative analysis of interactions between orthodox Dayah institutions and minority Dike Situek practitioners. Employing conflict theory with empirical data from interviews (n=32), participant observation, and document analysis, three critical mechanisms emerge: 1) Majority religious actors strategically stigmatize minority groups to consolidate political power; 2) State-endorsed fatwas institutionalize marginalization, transforming religious authority into socioeconomic capital; 3) Effective conflict resolution necessitates cultural mediation frameworks reconciling orthodox and cultural Islamic perspectives. The findings advance socio-religious conflict theory by demonstrating how state-religion alliances escalate majority-minority tensions, while proposing policy interventions for institutional accommodation of minority practices. Limitations include insufficient historical documentation of Dike Situek origins, highlighting the urgency of oral history preservation. Contributing to global discourse on post-conflict religious pluralism, the research advocates localized cultural approaches to mitigate politicized religious tensions in transitional societies..
Contestation of Authority, Conflict, Politicization of Religion, Dike Situek
Copyright (c) 2025 Abdul Mugni, Rahayu Subakat, Fatoumata Sonko
This study wants to provide insight into the importance of thinking Seyyed Hossein Nasr in the Islamic world. The rise of various thoughts that deviate from the teachings of Islam made Seyyed Hossein Nasr moved to make breakthroughs in reforms that denied in the Islamic world. One response that challenges the thought of Seyyed Hossein Nasr is the flow of Western development that overrides the spiritual aspect. Seyyed Hossein Nasr is due to the opposition to the Islamic religion which is felt to be very struggling with Islamic civilization going forward. The main weapon of Seyyed Hossein Nasr to counter this Western discussion is the use of the philosophy of perennialism or what is often referred to as Pernenis Religion.
Digital Technology and Socio-Dynamic Aspects of Indonesian Islamic Religious Education: A Total Quality Management Perspective
The management of Islamic education learning based on digital technology, adapts to Islamic values, recognizing that religious education cannot rely solely on digital tools. Therefore, teachers still play a guiding role in providing direct support to students. This research aims to analyze the management of digital technology use in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Total Quality Management Perspective. The findings indicate that character-based PAI learning through digital technology encompasses four key elements: digital teaching modules and Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital technology-based learning infrastructure, teacher training, and support for character development in students. These four elements are accompanied by total quality management, so that PAI learning using digital technology accelerates the achievement of educational goals. This research is qualitative, descriptive, and analytical, utilizing a phenomenological approach. Primary data for this research was obtained directly from the Islamic Development Network (IDN) in Bogor.
Copyright (c) 2024 Intan Zakiyyah, Suparto, Imron Azhari Karo-Karo, Muhammad Nur Ahsan Zakir
Contributing Factors of Family Resilience In Moslem Population
Family resilience refers to a family's capability to positively cope with challenging circumstances and emerge feeling stronger, more equipped, and more self-assured than before. This study aims to examine factors contribute to family resilience within the Muslim community. As the largest Muslim population globally, Indonesian Muslims can serve as a representative sample to illustrate the concept of family resilience within the Muslim population. We hypothesized that religiosity, and family communication may contribute to the formation of family resilience. Participants are Moslems from several area in Indonesia (N=406). The data analyzed by Multiple Regression Analysis. Result shows that religiosity and family communication significantly contribute to family resilience (R Square = 43.3). Family communication contributes higher (28.9%) than religiosity (14.3%). Some future recommendations: (1) programs and policies that encourage families to engage in shared religious practices and improve communication skills can be instrumental in fostering a supportive environment that helps families navigate challenges; (2) subsequent studies can explore mediating factors, such as socioeconomic status or external stressors, that may influence this relationship; longitudinal studies could assess how these dynamics evolve over time, particularly in response to changing societal conditions.
Copyright (c) 2024 Rena Latifa, Zahrotun Nihayah, Minatur Rokhim, Nurhasan, Farhanah Murniasih,Rismawati
The Intersection of Islamic Religious Education and Character Formation in Indonesia: A Sociological Perspective on (SMK) Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Jamiah Al-Aziziyah
This study explores the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in shaping the moral and ethical character of students at SMK Jamiah Al-Aziziyah from a sociological perspective. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through interviews with PAI teachers and students, observations, and document analysis. The findings show that PAI significantly contributes to character formation by fostering values such as honesty, discipline, responsibility, and politeness. These values are instilled through formal lessons and internalized through social interactions at school, including peer communication, collaboration in religious activities, and role modeling by teachers. Despite these positive outcomes, challenges such as negative social media influences and limited parental engagement persist. The study highlights the need for a collaborative framework involving schools, families, and communities to address external challenges and sustain moral development. It also calls for future research to integrate family and community roles more effectively into character education initiatives
Copyright (c) 2024 Masrizal Mukhtar, Amiruddin Abdullah, Muhammad Ependi
Fatwa and Sociological Awareness: The Role of Halal Fatwa and Its Influence on Consumer’s Purchasing Decisions of Korean Food Products
The increasing popularity of Korean food in Indonesia, driven by global trends and Muslim consumer interest, significantly impacts the non-oil and gas sector's GDP, particularly the food and beverage industry. Halal certification plays a vital role in ensuring that food production complies with Islamic law, enhancing product competitiveness and consumer trust in Indonesia's predominantly Muslim market. This study examines the influence of halal fatwas on purchasing decisions for Korean food, employing a normative legal method and a sociology of law approach through interviews with 20 respondents aged 20-30. The findings reveal that 86% of respondents prioritize halal labels, 63% feel more comfortable consuming halal-certified products, and most are hesitant to try uncertified products. Halal certification emerges as both a legal necessity and a marketing strategy to secure market share. Applying Hans Kelsen's legal certainty theory, the study highlights how clear, consistent halal norms build consumer trust, influencing purchasing behavior and boosting market competitiveness for Korean food products in Indonesia.
Copyright (c) 2024 Mohammed Sayah S. Eljohani, Afrida Zahira, Yati Nurhayati Soelistijono, Adam Jehan, Ali Mujahidin
Islam and Democracy: The Case of the Early Reform Era
Almost all ulama and Muslim intellectuals in Indonesia accept the term “democracy” and support it as a system that must be implemented in Indonesia. The emergence of the “reform era” following the fall of authoritarian Soeharto’s government in 1998 was marked as the starting point of the transition to substantive democracy. The political reform took the form of conducting free elections, developing a multiparty system, and guaranteeing more freedom for the press and citizens to express their opinions and criticism, and the amendments to the 1945 Constitution. This ran well, so the democratic transition was considered successful. The political parties and civil society organizations, including those with an Islamic background, played an important role in this transition. To develop a civilized democracy in Indonesia, the government, political parties, and civil societies, especially religious organizations, made efforts to strengthen ethics and moral education as well as civic education, conveying values in a democratic system, such as tolerance, trust, responsibility, law consciousness, and others. This research was done through qualitative approach, based on library documents.
Sociological Dynamics of Indonesian Islamic Education: Mastery of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy by Teachers of SMPN 3 South Tangerang City
The study highlights challenges faced by some Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers at SMPN 3 Tangerang Selatan in integrating ICT media into learning. Commonly used tools include YouTube, PowerPoint, Google Classroom, and Google. This research analyzes the ICT literacy proficiency of PAI teachers using a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Primary data were obtained from two PAI teachers, the vice-principal, and students, while secondary data included curriculum books, school archives, and related documents. Data collection involved non-participant observation and semi-structured interviews, with documents such as curriculum, syllabi, and lesson plans (RPP) analyzed. Following Tammy Moerer-Urdahl and John W. Creswell's phenomenological model, the steps included describing teachers’ experiences (epoche), identifying significant statements, grouping them into themes, and synthesizing themes into comprehensive descriptions. The findings offer insights into ICT literacy levels and reveal the ongoing struggles teachers face in effectively incorporating technology into PAI learning processes.
Copyright (c) 2024 Reksiana, Abdulbosit R. Rafikjon Ugli, Ali Mohammed A. Alsamairi, Nurbaini F. Wulansari & Eiman Massud S Elkoshli
Assessing the Legal Impact of Halal Certification Obligations Through the Lens of Social Awareness and Consumer Rights Protection
Halal certification aims to meet specific standards and gain legal recognition for products as per Indonesia's 2014 Halal Product Assurance Law. It represents a social responsibility for producers. Despite administrative registration, violations of halal certification can disrupt public order and are considered criminal offenses. The study uses a normative-empirical method, combining literature reviews and Gustav Radbruch's legal theory. Results show that mandatory halal certification under the Job Creation Law has raised awareness about halal consumption, especially among entrepreneurs. However, procedural obstacles like insufficient review and delays persist. The law has provided legal certainty and consumer rights protection. To improve halal certification services, uniform education from the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) is recommended, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (UMKM).
Copyright (c) 2024 Boorahan Denha, Shofiyatul Ummah, Ai Rahmawati, Ali Ridho, A. Aziz Harahap
Sharia Literacy and Social Dimension of Indonesian Education: A Study of Financial Inclusion in Islamic Boarding Schools Through Digital Transformation
This research explores strategies for enhancing Sharia financial literacy and inclusion in Islamic boarding schools through digital transformation. It highlights the potential of digital technology to improve students' understanding and practice of Sharia finance. The study examines the influence of cultural and social factors on the adoption of digital technology and the importance of adhering to Sharia principles in digital financial transactions. Using sociological frameworks such as Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations, Bourdieu's Habitus and Capital, and Weber's Social Action Theory, the research demonstrates that digital tools like e-learning platforms and Sharia financial apps effectively boost financial literacy. Collaboration with Sharia financial institutions further promotes financial inclusion. This study provides valuable insights for developing Sharia financial literacy programs and informs policy development.
Copyright (c) 2024 Muneera Fawaz H. Alhassan, Elinsyi Rahayu, Dita Nafira Hidayat, Salwa J, Nurhasanah
The Social Trends of Indonesian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Public Trust, Halal Fatwas, and Practical Implication
The Indonesian economy is significantly driven by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which face challenges related to halal certification. The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) plays a crucial role in providing halal fatwas through a self-declaration mechanism for MSMEs. This study explores the challenges MSMEs encounter in obtaining halal fatwas and their impact on consumer purchase decisions. From a self-declaration perspective, the MUI validates and issues halal fatwas for MSME products. Although self-declaration aims to ease the certification process, challenges such as high costs and difficulty meeting standards persist. However, the MUI's role in providing credible halal fatwas and maintaining public trust is vital. This research uses a library study method, analyzing data from primary legal materials, relevant literature, survey results, and other information. The findings indicate that self-declared halal fatwas can enhance consumer trust in MSME products, though concerns about the validity of such certifications remain due to the lack of audits and formal fatwa determinations.
Copyright (c) 2024 Bader Fahad A Bin Jadid, M. Hidayat, Abdillah & M. Fauzi Rais
Hasan Tiro of Aceh and His Social History: A Study of Political Communication and Propaganda
The purpose of this research is to reveal the propaganda evidence behind Hasan Tiro's communication reality in spreading the narrative of Islamism in Aceh. The method used is descriptive qualitative with a narrative analysis research strategy. The primary sources of this research are Hasan Tiro's books (writings) and speech recordings, which contain Islamist narratives disseminated to his followers. Based on the results of data analysis, this research produces novelty in developing political communication theory, namely Islamic propaganda communication theory with a da'wah maudhu'i approach. This research demonstrates that Hasan Tiro's political communication is religious narrative propaganda, and Hasan Tiro's propaganda narrative construction has the potential power to indoctrinate his followers with the Free Aceh ideology. The religious narrative constructed by Hasan Tiro encompasses jihadist thematic propositions from the Qur'an. This study has a limitation in that it does not include a netnographic analysis of the development of Hasan Tiro's propaganda on social media.
Copyright (c) 2024 Rizqi Wahyudi, Andi M Faisal Bakti, Arief Subhan, Yasin Dahlan
Religious Participation of Millennial Muslim Women: A Sociological Study of the Influence of Interaction and Motivation to Use Social Media
This study analyzes how interaction and motivation to use social media influence religious participation, especially among millennial Muslim women. Social media has become a new public space for religious people to interact, share, and organize religious activities. This study uses a quantitative method by distributing online questionnaires to millennial generation Muslim women who follow @kingfasialjim Instagram account. Researchers chose to take samples with purposive sampling using Malhotra's technique and obtained a sample of 100 people. The results showed that social media interaction has a significant influence on religious participation, while motivation to use social media has no significant influence when analyzed individually. However, when interaction and motivation were analyzed together, both were found to have a significant influence on religious participation. The findings are relevant for religious communities and stakeholders who want to understand the dynamics of religious expression and participation in the social media era.
Copyright (c) 2024 Annisa Nurul Chaerani, Ririn Rizkiya Utami, Kamall Aly, Muammar Alwi, Ansari Y
Revitalizing Religious and Cultural Harmony through Prophetic Art: A Study of Gelaran Parowulan in Tegal
This study explores the Gelaran Parowulan as a manifestation of prophetic art that integrates religious, cultural, and socio-political expressions in Tegal, Indonesia. Using a descriptive phenomenological approach, the research examines how this grassroots movement employs traditional art forms—such as poetry, puppetry, and dance—to convey Islamic values while addressing societal challenges. The findings highlight three key aspects: the socio-political critique inherent in performances, the aesthetic expression of religious experiences, and the embodiment of Islam's spirit of raḥmatan li al-‘ālamīn (mercy to all creation). Gelaran Parowulan not only revitalizes local art forms but also fosters inclusivity and solidarity among diverse communities. By rejecting formalism and promoting sincere engagement, this movement redefines da'wah as a dynamic, creative, and accessible practice. The study underscores the transformative potential of prophetic art in fostering harmony and addressing contemporary social issues.
Copyright (c) 2024 M. Badruz Zaman, M. Faiq Azmi
Media and Social History: Duta Masyarakat Newspaper Response Towards PKI (Partai Komunis Indonesia) in The Post-Gestapu (Gerakan September Tiga Puluh) Tragedy of 1965
This research is entitled ‘Media and Social History: Duta Masyarakat Response Towards PKI (Partai Komunis Indonesia) in the Post Gestapu (Gerakan September Tiga Puluh) Tragedy Of 1965’. This research aims to examine how Duta Masyarakat newspaper, as one of the Islamic mass media, responded to the PKI after Gestapu event and how this response shaped public opinion at that time. The approaches used in this research are sociological approach and critical discourse analysis, using agenda setting and framing theories.The results showed that Duta Masyarakat played a crucial role in shaping public opinion towards PKI by emphasising the perspectives of Islam and Nationalism. The media used framing that favoured anti-communist and pro-national stability narratives. by setting a selective news agenda and providing certain framing, Duta Masyarakat succeeded in shaping public opinions and providing legitimacy to repressive action taken by the military and some people’s militia after the Gestapu event
Copyright (c) 2024 RP. M. Himam Awan Afghani, Muzaiyana, M. Sirajuddin Bin A. Khairani
Revitalizing the Role of Kiai in Strengthening Religious Moderation: Case Study of Moderate Islam in Pamulang, South Tangerang
This study investigates the promotion of religious moderation in Pamulang, South Tangerang, through the revitalization of moderate Islam by Kiai. The research uses a qualitative phenomenological approach and attitude-behavior relationship theory to explore the role of Kiai in fostering religious harmony within the Muslim community and across religious groups in Pamulang's diverse society. Data was collected through literature reviews, documentation, interviews, observations, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The findings indicate that Pamulang, while multi-ethnic and culturally diverse, is predominantly Muslim. The revitalization is led by ten charismatic kiai, two locals and eight immigrants, with strong educational backgrounds, both domestic and international, which grant them legitimacy as religious leaders. This revitalization has led to significant changes, with the community shifting from conflicts over religious differences to greater tolerance, attributed to the Kiai's efforts to promote moderate Islam.
Copyright (c) 2024 Abd Wahid Hasyim, Abd Chair