DAAR EL-KAMIL: Multidisciplinary Journal
DAAR EL-KAMIL: Multidisciplinary Journal is a research journal that undergoes a peer-review process and is published by the Lembaga Penerbitan, Penelitian, dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LP3M) of Institut Badri Mashduqi. The journal publishes research articles and conceptual studies based on multidisciplinary approaches, covering the fields of management, economics, education, and educational management. DAAR EL-KAMIL: Multidisciplinary Journal is committed to academic quality, publication ethics, and the dissemination of knowledge that contributes to scholarly development and community empowerment.
Lembaga Penerbitan, Penelitian, dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LP3M) of Institut Badri Mashduqi Probolinggo Jawa timur Indonesia
The Double Movement Method in the Post-Truth Era: A Critique of Scripturalism and Contextualism
The post-truth era has transformed the authority of religious knowledge and intensified the polarization of Qur'anic interpretation in digital spaces between excessively literalist and overly contextualist approaches. This study aims to critically examine the epistemological foundations of these two interpretive paradigms, evaluate the relevance of Fazlur Rahman's Double Movement method as a via media, and formulate a philosophically robust methodological reconstruction for the digital age. Employing a qualitative library research design with a philosophical hermeneutic approach and Critical Hermeneutics analysis, this study examines Rahman's primary works alongside contemporary hermeneutical literature. The findings reveal that literalist scripturalism neglects the historical and social context of revelation, whereas radical contextualism tends to relativize the normative meaning of the Qur'an. Fazlur Rahman's Double Movement method offers a mediating alternative by fostering a dialogical engagement between text and context. Nevertheless, the method remains constrained by its assumption of historical objectivity, which overlooks the interpreter's pre-understanding and historical consciousness. This study therefore proposes a reconstruction of the Double Movement method into a dialogical-critical model. The proposed model integrates critical reflection on the digital era, dialogue between the text and the interpreter, and Paul Ricoeur's hermeneutical framework. Accordingly, this reconstructed model is expected to assist contemporary interpreters in addressing digital misinformation while preserving the universal values of the Qur'an.
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Algorithmic Authority: Understanding the Construction of Digital Sanad in TikTok Dakwah.
The rapid growth of social media has transformed the landscape of Islamic dakwah, enabling platform algorithms to play an increasingly significant role in shaping religious authority. This study aims to examine how algorithmic authority influences the construction of digital sanad within the TikTok dakwah ecosystem and to explore its theoretical implications for contemporary Islamic authority and knowledge transmission. The study employed a qualitative literature review by synthesizing scholarly articles, academic books, conference proceedings, and research reports related to algorithmic authority, digital religion, Islamic epistemology, and social media communication. The findings indicate that digital sanad emerges through the interaction of platform algorithms, religious content creators, and audience engagement, creating a hybrid model of religious legitimacy that complements rather than replaces the classical concept of sanad. This study contributes by integrating perspectives from Algorithmic Authority Theory, Digital Religion, Networked Religion, Platform Governance, and Islamic Epistemology into a unified conceptual framework. The findings provide valuable insights for strengthening digital religious literacy and promoting responsible Islamic communication in the digital era.
Analysis of the Urgency of Hajj and Umrah Bookkeeping in Realizing Professional Financial Governance
The rapid growth of the Hajj and Umrah service industry in Indonesia has increased the need for professional financial governance to ensure transparency, accountability, and public trust. This study aims to analyze the urgency of bookkeeping in realizing professional financial governance within Hajj and Umrah management institutions, particularly PT Qiblatain Safarina Bakti. The research employs a qualitative approach using a literature review method by examining relevant national and international scholarly publications related to bookkeeping, financial accountability, transparency, and organizational governance. The findings indicate that the initial understanding of bookkeeping among many Hajj and Umrah service providers was generally limited to simple financial recording activities and had not yet functioned as a comprehensive financial information system. The implementation of systematic bookkeeping contributes significantly to improving financial transparency, strengthening accountability, enhancing internal control mechanisms, and supporting evidence-based managerial decision-making. Furthermore, bookkeeping is increasingly perceived as a strategic governance instrument rather than merely an administrative requirement, particularly in institutions responsible for managing pilgrims’ entrusted funds. The study concludes that bookkeeping plays a vital role in strengthening organizational credibility, stakeholder confidence, and long-term sustainability. Therefore, Hajj and Umrah institutions should prioritize standardized bookkeeping systems, improve accounting competencies, and adopt digital financial technologies to achieve professional and accountable financial governance.
Analysis of Financial Statements and Their Implications for Corporate Governance in Hajj and Umrah Service Companies
This study aims to analyze the role of financial statement analysis and its implications for corporate governance in Hajj and Umrah service companies, with a particular focus on PT Haramain Mulia. The study employs a qualitative approach using a literature review method by synthesizing findings from scholarly journal articles, academic books, conference proceedings, and research reports related to financial statement analysis, transparency, accountability, and corporate governance. The literature was collected through systematic searches of academic databases and analyzed using literature reduction, thematic categorization, conceptual synthesis, and theoretical interpretation. The findings indicate that financial statement analysis serves as a strategic instrument for assessing organizational performance through key financial indicators, including liquidity, profitability, solvency, and operational efficiency. Furthermore, financial statement analysis provides essential information for managerial decision-making, risk management, and organizational control. The review also reveals that effective utilization of financial statement analysis contributes significantly to improving transparency, strengthening accountability, reducing information asymmetry, and enhancing corporate governance practices. In the context of PT Haramain Mulia, financial statement analysis supports the responsible management of pilgrims’ funds and strengthens stakeholder trust. The study contributes to the development of corporate governance literature by integrating financial performance, transparency, accountability, and governance mechanisms within the context of faith-based service organizations. Practically, the findings highlight the importance of strengthening financial reporting systems and governance structures to ensure organizational sustainability and public confidence in the Hajj and Umrah industry.
Contemporary Issues of Multicultural-Based Islamic Education: Obstacles and Development Strategies
This research aims to examine contemporary issues that become obstacles in the implementation of multicultural-based Islamic education and formulate its development strategies in the digital era. This research uses a qualitative approach with the literature study method, namely analysing various journals and relevant scientific sources without directly involving field samples. The research results show that there are several main obstacles, namely the gap between the ideal values of Islamic teachings and learning practises, the emergence of religious exclusivity, the influence of radicalism and intolerance, and the impact of uncontrolled digital information flow such as the echo chamber phenomenon. In addition, the curriculum that is still cognitively oriented and the limited competence of teachers in applying a multicultural approach also strengthens the problem. Social environment factors also affect the formation of students' mindsets in addressing diversity. Therefore, a comprehensive development strategy is needed, including strengthening the multicultural-based curriculum, implementing dialogue learning, improving digital literacy, developing teacher competence, and creating an inclusive education environment. This research recommends that Islamic education should be more adaptive, contextual, and integrative in facing the challenges of the digital era in order to form students who are inclusive, tolerant, and able to live harmoniously in a multicultural society.
SPIRITUALITY IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: A PERENNIAL PHILOSOPHICAL CRITIQUE OF THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intellegent (AI) has fundamentally transformed various dimensions of contemporary human life, including economics, education, communication, and religious practices. While AI provides unprecedented oppurtunities for efficiency, innovation and knowledge production, it also raises profound philosophical and spiritual conserns regarding the nature of humanity, meaning, and transcendence. This article examines the implication of AI development through the lens of perennial philoshophy, particularly the ideas of Rene Guenon, Frithjof Schuoen, and Seyyed Hossein Nasr. Employing a qualitative library research method, this study analyzes classical perennial text alongside contemporary literature on AI, digital culture, and spirituality. The findings reveal that AI represent the culmination of modern rationality and contributes to the increasing desacralitzation of human consciousness. The emergence of algorithmic society, digital spirituality, and transhumanist discourse reflects a broader crisis of meaning rooted in the separation of knowledge from trancendent reality. From a perennial perspective, the challenge posed by AI is not merely technological but fundamentally metaphysical and spiritual. The study argues that the future of humanity depends on the integration of technological innovation with spiritual wisdom. Perennial philosophy offers an alternative frame work reconstructing spirituality in the digital age by reaffirming the secred dimension of knowledge, strengthening contemplative practices, and promoting a value-based ethics of technology. Ultimately, AI should serve humanity's spiritual flourishing rather than become the dominant orientation of civilization.
Artificial Intelligence, Perennial Philosophy, Spirituality, Transhumanism, Future of Humanity.
The Role of Fathers as Spiritual Models in Tahsin Al-Qur’an Learning Among Grade IX J Students at SMPN 2 Katapang
The limited involvement of fathers in children’s religious education remains a significant concern, particularly in the development of Qur’anic recitation (tahsin) skills. This study aims to examine the role of fathers as spiritual models in supporting tahsin Al-Qur’an learning among Grade IX J students at SMPN 2 Katapang, Bandung Regency. The research was conducted from January to March 2026 using a qualitative approach with an intrinsic case study design. Data were collected through participatory observation, semi-structured in-depth interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña (2020). The findings indicate that the father’s role is reflected in three main patterns: exemplary behavior (modeling), active accompaniment (guidance), and consistent habituation in daily religious practices. The study concludes that fathers as spiritual role models play a significant role in enhancing the quality and consistency of students’ tahsin Al-Qur’an learning, both in school and at home.
The Role Of Murobbi In Incorporating Adab In Students: An Evaluative Case Study In Subang Islamic Boarding School
This study aims to definitively formulate and comprehensively evaluate the role of Murobbi (close mentors/dormitory supervisors) in instilling adab (Islamic etiquette and morality) among students at Pesantren Subang. Amidst the rapid waves of modernization and digitalization that trigger various moral degradation phenomena among the younger generation, Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) consistently uphold the universal principle of prioritizing adab before knowledge. Utilizing a qualitative approach with a descriptive analysis method, this study positions the author as the primary instrument conducting direct participatory observations and intensive in-depth interviews with the Murobbi board and students at Pesantren Subang. The results indicate that the Murobbi plays a pivotal role transforming into three strategic functions: as Uswah Hasanah (a conceptual living role model), an embedded mentor (through psychological-spiritual approaches), and a dynamic daily behavior evaluator. The integration of this strategy is empirically proven to significantly improve the quality of students' adab towards teachers, peers, and the environment. This study concludes that strengthening the function of close mentors (Murobbi) is an absolute prerequisite for the successful internalisation of character values and moral revitalization in contemporary Islamic educational institutions.
Strategies for Realizing Joyful Learning in Islamic Cultural History Education
This study aims to analyze the implementation of learning methods in creating joyful learning within Islamic Cultural History (Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam – SKI) instruction. The research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through structured observations, semi-structured interviews with teachers and eight selected students, student perception questionnaires using a 5-point Likert scale, and learning documentation. Data analysis followed the Miles and Huberman model, consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, supported by source and method triangulation to ensure data validity. The findings reveal that the implemented learning methods encouraged active student engagement, generated positive emotional responses, strengthened reflection on character values, and enhanced students’ ability to connect historical figures and events in Islamic history with their personal experiences. Students’ enthusiasm increased significantly from 48% to 85%, as indicated by observational data. These findings suggest that Islamic Cultural History learning can be developed not merely as a process of historical knowledge transmission but also as a space for character development and spiritual reflection. This approach aligns with the transformative principles of the Merdeka Curriculum and supports the broader goal of providing quality education.
Classical Islamic Texts Learning Based on Ta'lim as an Instrument for Strengthening Students' Character A Qualitative Study in Islamic Boarding Schools
The learning of kitab kuning (classical Islamic texts) in Islamic boarding schools plays an important role in shaping students’ character. The ta’lim approach not only emphasizes the transfer of knowledge but also instills moral values, discipline, and spirituality. This article aims to analyze the strategy of ta’lim-based learning of kitab kuning in shaping students’ character by examining relevant academic sources. The method used is a literature study with content analysis of sources taken from Islamic education journals. The results show that strategies such as bandongan, sorogan, and the habituation of proper conduct significantly influence the development of students’ religious character. In addition, several spelling errors were found in the analyzed sources, indicating the need for improvement in academic writing.
Enhancing Student Engagement in Qur'anic Learning through Peer Tutoring: Evidence from Islamic Religious Education Classrooms
This study is motivated by the low level of student participation in learning the Qur'an in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) subjects in class VII at A MTs Daarul Ihsaan Cimahi. This condition is indicated by the lack of student activeness in reading, asking questions, and interacting during the learning process. This study aims to describe the implementation of the peer tutoring method and to determine the improvement of student participation in learning the Qur'an. The method used in this research is Classroom Action Research (CAR) with the Kemmis and McTaggart model, which consists of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages conducted in two cycles. The subjects of this study were seventh-grade students of MTs Daarul Ihsaan Cimahi, totaling 28 students. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, and documentation. Data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative analysis through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the implementation of the peer tutoring method significantly improved student participation in learning the Qur'an, as indicated by increased student activeness in reading, asking questions, discussing, and engaging in group activities. In Cycle I, student participation reached 62%, and in Cycle II it increased to 85%, exceeding the predetermined success indicator of 75%. Therefore, the peer tutoring method can be an effective alternative in improving the quality of PAI learning, especially in Qur'anic learning.
Strengthening Female Students’ Character through Islamic Religious Education in the Digital Era
This study aims to analyze the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in strengthening the character of ninth-grade female students (santriwati) at SMP Islam Sabilul Wafa in the digital era. The background of this research is based on the rapid development of information technology, which brings both positive impacts and challenges to students' character formation, particularly in moral and religious aspects. This study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. The research subjects consisted of five female students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and observation, while data analysis used an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that PAI plays a significant role in strengthening students' character, especially in terms of religiosity, discipline, and responsibility. In the digital era, PAI also functions as a moral foundation that helps students filter information and use technology wisely. Supporting factors include a religious school environment and the role of teachers as role models, while inhibiting factors come from technological influences and external environments.
Improving Wudu Techniques Through a Media-Assisted Demonstration Method Using IFP in Islamic Education Classes in Kindergarten Class B
This study aims to improve children's ability to understand and practice the correct wudhu procedure through the application of the demonstration method assisted by Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) media in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning in TK B group at KB As-Salam. This study used a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consists of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The research subjects were 15 children in TK B KB As-Salam. Data were collected through observation, performance assessment, and documentation. The results showed that the implementation of the demonstration method assisted by IFP media significantly improved children's ability to understand the sequence and procedure of wudhu. In the pre-cycle, only 33.3% of children achieved the Developing as Expected (BSH) criterion. After the first cycle, it increased to 60%, and in the second cycle it reached 86.7%. Thus, the use of IFP media displaying videos, sequential images, and interactive animations of wudhu procedures is able to strengthen young children's visual understanding and improve the effectiveness of the demonstration method in PAI learning in kindergarten.
Enhancing Early Childhood Social-Emotional Skills through Gardening Activities in Group A at Pelita Harapan Kindergarten
This research is motivated by the low social-emotional abilities of children in Group A at TK Pelita Harapan, as indicated by difficulties in sharing, cooperating, and managing emotions appropriately. The purpose of this study is to improve children's social-emotional abilities through gardening activities. The method used is Classroom Action Research (CAR) with the Kemmis and McTaggart model implemented in two cycles. The research subjects were 15 children in Group A at TK Pelita Harapan. Data collection techniques included observation, documentation, and field notes. The results showed a significant improvement in children's social-emotional abilities. In the initial condition (pre-cycle), children's social-emotional abilities only reached 33.33% in the Developing as Expected (BSH) category. In Cycle I, it increased to 60.00%, and in Cycle II, it increased to 86.67%. Gardening activities have been proven to develop aspects of patience, responsibility, cooperation, empathy, and self-control through meaningful direct experiences. Thus, gardening activities can serve as an effective alternative learning method to improve social-emotional abilities in early childhood.
Implementation of Multicultural Islamic Education in Higher Education in an Effort to Reconstruct Students' Inclusive Character
This research is motivated by the phenomenon in higher education where many students still have intolerant attitudes and lack inclusive attitudes. This study was conducted with the aim of describing and analyzing the role of multicultural Islamic education in building the inclusive character of students in higher education. The method used is a descriptive qualitative method with a literature study approach. Data in this study were obtained by collecting, reviewing, and analyzing data from several literature sources such as books, journals, and research relevant to this research. Data analysis uses the Miles and Huberman model. The results show that the implementation of multicultural Islamic education is a solution in building and strengthening the inclusive character of students in college through the integration of Islamic values with the curriculum, learning methods, and academic culture of higher education. Thus, multicultural Islamic education does not only focus on theoretical understanding, but also on efforts to internalize Islamic values in the learning process, thereby creating a tolerant and inclusive generation.
Hadiths on the Dead and Societal Consumption Ethics: A Musykil al-Hadith Study from the Perspective of Islamic Law
Understanding the mayit hadith has significant implications for ethical consumption behavior in Muslim communities. This study aims to analyze how the interpretation of the mayit hadith shapes consumption ethics and social consumptive practices through the Musilil Hadith approach. A qualitative case study methodology was employed, using in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and literature documentation to collect data from lecturers, pesantren teachers, and social practitioners experienced in managing consumption related to death. Findings indicate that understanding the mayit hadith serves as a moral filter, guiding expenditure management, wise need selection, and the avoidance of waste. Scientific analysis of the sanad and matan emphasizes practical guidelines for prudent consumption. This research contributes a novel integration of textual hadith study with social consumption practices, offering ethical guidance grounded in religion. Practical implications include education, counseling, and modules for responsible consumption management.
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Islamophobia and the Rights of Muslim Families: A Philosophy of Science Critique of Religious Knowledge Production in Islamic Family Law
Islamophobia has emerged as a global issue shaping public perceptions of Muslim communities through knowledge construction and narrative dominance. This study aims to analyze how Islamophobia is produced as a global narrative through mechanisms of religious knowledge and its epistemological implications. The research employs a qualitative approach with a critical case study design, involving 12–15 informants, including academics, media practitioners, and community leaders. It utilizes in-depth interviews, media and document observation, and archival documentation. Findings indicate that Islamophobia is constructed through selective information, epistemic bias, and the politicization of knowledge; global media emphasizes conflict and extremism, while political and ideological interests influence religious epistemology. The study’s novelty lies in applying a philosophy-of-science perspective to examine knowledge production. Practical implications include the need for media literacy, critical education, and intervention strategies to reduce negative stereotypes and strengthen interfaith dialogue.
Critical Hermeneutics of Religious Minority Representation in Indonesian Public Discourse: A Perspective on Islamic Family Law
This study examines the representation of religious minorities in Indonesian public discourse using a critical hermeneutics approach integrated with critical discourse analysis. The scope of this study includes mass media discourse, public officials’ statements, policy documents, and popular religious discourses circulating in the public sphere. The objective of this study is to reveal patterns of representation of religious minorities, identify the ideologies and power relations underlying these representations, and explain their social implications for the position of religious minorities. This study employs a qualitative method with a critical-interpretative design, in which data are collected through documentary analysis and examined textually, contextually, and ideologically through hermeneutic reflection. The findings indicate that religious minorities are predominantly represented as social threats, deviations from majority norms, objects of state regulation, and passive subjects with limited discursive space. These representations function as symbolic mechanisms that reproduce majority dominance and structural injustice. The study concludes that critical hermeneutics is an effective approach for uncovering the relationship between meaning, ideology, and power in Indonesia’s religious public discourse.
This research examines the phenomenon of the authority of the Qur’anic text in its interaction with local contexts through the Living Qur’an approach. Theologically, the Qur’an holds absolute authority as revelation; however, in social reality, this authority undergoes a process of recontextualization and negotiation to remain relevant to community culture. This study aims to describe how local communities receive and interpret the Qur’an beyond textual-normative boundaries. Using a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach, this research focuses on the subjective experiences of practitioners in religious activities. The theoretical framework includes Fazlur Rahman's thoughts on the Living Sunnah, Neal Robinson on audio-oral phenomena, and Ahmad Rafiq's classification of reception. The results indicate that in local contexts, the authority of the Qur’anic text transforms from cognitive authority to performative authority. Community reception is not merely exegetical but is predominantly aesthetic and functional, where the Qur’an is positioned as an "agency" that provides protection and spiritual identity. The conclusion of this study emphasizes that the Living Qur’an is a manifestation of the dynamization of revelation, keeping it alive (salih li kulli zaman wa makan) through creative dialogue with local wisdom without diminishing the sacredness of the original text.
HERMENEUTIC INTERPRETATION OF THE HADITH ON ONE INTESTINE AND SEVEN INTESTINES: AN ETHICAL PERSPECTIVE ON CONSUMPTION IN ISLAM
This study discusses the phenomenon of Musykil al-Ḥadīth (hadiths that appear contradictory or are difficult to understand textually) concerning the difference in eating patterns between believers and disbelievers, symbolized by the expressions “one intestine” and “seven intestines.” Through a hermeneutical approach grounded in classical Islamic scholarship, this article explains that such wording functions as a metaphor for zuhd (asceticism) and self-restraint. The findings indicate that the essence of this hadith is an injunction toward qana’ah (contentment) and a warning against the harmful effects of greed on both physical and spiritual health. To uncover the intended meaning of the hadith, this research employs a hermeneutical method by referring to the sharḥ (commentaries) of prominent scholars. Ibn Ḥajar al-‘Asqalānī emphasizes that the expression should not be understood literally (biologically), but rather as a tamsīl (figurative illustration). Imam al-Nawawī explains that the hadith serves as motivation to minimize excessive attachment to worldly pleasures. Meanwhile, Ibn ‘Abd al-Barr views the hadith as praise for believers who are able to restrain their worldly desires. The core of this study concludes that “one intestine” represents the values of zuhd and qana’ah. A believer is expected to take sustenance only as needed, whether in food, clothing, or work. The fundamental principle is “eating to live” in order to maintain strength for worship, rather than “living to eat” to satisfy desire. Contentment (qana’ah) is thus regarded as a key to success for a Muslim. The research also examines the sociological and health impacts of excessive consumption (greed). Based on the studied materials on consumption ethics, Islam regulates that the stomach should not be filled completely; the ideal division is one-third for food, one-third for drink, and one-third for breathing. Regarding spiritual and physical impacts, excessive satiety, according to Imam al-Shāfi‘ī, can harden the heart, diminish intelligence, cause lethargy, and weaken enthusiasm for worship.
Traditionalism of Hadith and Polemics with Ahl al-Ra'yi in the Discourse of Classical Islamic Law in the Early 9th Century
In the 9th Century, a polemic arose between the traditionalism of hadith and the rational approach of Ahl al-Ra'yi in the early development of classical Islamic law. This study departs from the fact that the expansion of Islamic territory and increasingly complex social changes have given birth to various new legal problems that do not always exist in the Qur'an and Sunnah. This condition encourages scholars to perform ijtihad with two main tendencies, namely ahl al-Ra'yi and Ahl al-Hadith. Ahl al-Hadith places the hadith of the Prophet and the narration of the early generations as the main source of law and is careful in using reason. On the other hand, Ahl al-Ra'yi relies more on rational reasoning, qiyas, and ijtihad. This research uses a qualitative method with a literature study approach, by examining classical works and contemporary scientific studies. The results of the study show that the difference between Ahl al-Hadith and Ahl al-Ra'yi is not just a methodological contradiction, but a process of intellectual dialogue that complements each other. This polemic played an important role in forming the basis of the methodology of classical Islamic law and the subsequent development of the fiqh school.
Traditionalism of hadith: Ahl al-Hadith, Ahl al-Ra'yi, Ijtihad, Classical Islamic Law
An Approach to Understanding Hadith on Polygamy: Maʿānī al-Ḥadīth
Studies of hadith on polygamy have largely been dominated by textual and fiqh-centered approaches that position hadith as normative legitimization of polygamous practice, without adequately considering the historical, social, and ethical contexts that underlie them. Such approaches risk reducing the prophetic message of hadith and neglecting the principles of justice and humanity that constitute the core spirit of Islamic teachings. This study aims to analyze the hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) concerning polygamy using the Maʿānī al-Ḥadīth approach in order to uncover their substantive meanings, moral messages, and normative orientations within contemporary social contexts. This research employs a qualitative approach using library research methods. Primary data consist of hadiths on polygamy found in canonical hadith collections, supported by relevant Qur’anic verses. Secondary data include classical and contemporary hadith commentaries (sharḥ al-ḥadīth), scholarly works by classical and modern Muslim scholars, as well as articles from reputable academic journals published within the last three years. Data analysis is conducted through the Maʿānī al-Ḥadīth approach by considering historical contexts (asbāb al-wurūd), the social conditions of pre-Islamic Arabian society, and the normative objectives of hadith within the framework of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah. The findings indicate that hadiths concerning polygamy were not intended as an ideal normative model, but rather as corrective and transitional social regulations. Justice emerges as the core message of polygamy-related hadiths, articulated through exceptionally high moral standards encompassing material, psychological, and emotional dimensions. Polygamy is thus positioned as a moral test and a prophetic trust fraught with ethical risks, rendering it inappropriate to promote as an ideal practice. This study underscores the importance of contextual, justice-oriented, and human-centered approaches to hadith interpretation that prioritize human welfare and ethical responsibility.
An Intercultural Methodology in Area-Based Qur’anic Studies: The Integration of Hermeneutics, Anthropology, and History
Qur’anic studies in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia, have developed within plural and dynamic socio-cultural contexts, rendering purely textual-normative approaches insufficient to explain the relationship between sacred texts and religious practices in society. This study employs a qualitative library research approach by analyzing primary sources in the form of Qur’anic texts and secondary sources consisting of classical and contemporary literature in the fields of hermeneutics, anthropology of religion, and historical Qur’anic studies. The findings indicate that interreligious and polysemic hermeneutics enable contextual and inclusive readings of the Qur’an, especially in addressing contemporary issues such as gender equality, social justice, and interfaith relations. This approach is reflected in the reinterpretation of normative verses, such as the concept of qawwāmūn (Qur’an 4:34), which is analyzed through the framework of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah to emphasize substantive justice. Meanwhile, the anthropology of religion plays a crucial role in revealing the disparity between the Qur’an’s normative ideals and the lived religious practices of Muslim communities, without reducing the essence of the text. Instead, it encourages critical reflection and the revitalization of Qur’anic ethical values. The integration of these three disciplines forms an intercultural methodology that not only enriches academic discourse but also carries practical implications for strengthening religious moderation, fostering interfaith dialogue, and promoting inclusive social development in multicultural regions. This study concludes that intercultural methodology constitutes an epistemological necessity in regional Qur’anic studies, as it effectively bridges the universality of revelation with the particularity of local contexts, thereby reaffirming the relevance of the Qur’an as a source of ethical and humanitarian values in modern society.
The Maʿānī al-Ḥadīth Approach to Understanding Travel Without a Mahram
Hadiths concerning the prohibition of women traveling without a mahram are often understood textually, resulting in various social implications, particularly regarding women’s mobility in the modern context. This study aims to analyze the understanding of such hadiths through the maʿānī al-ḥadīth approach in order to uncover their meaning, context, and relevance to contemporary social realities. The research employs a qualitative method with a library research approach, using primary data from hadiths related to travel without a mahram found in authoritative hadith collections, particularly Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, and supported by classical hadith commentaries and relevant scholarly literature. Data analysis is conducted through textual-linguistic, historical-contextual, and hermeneutical analyses, emphasizing the aspects of asbāb al-wurūd, tawārīkh al-mutūn, and the objectives of Islamic law (maqāṣid al-sharīʿah). The findings indicate that the prohibition in these hadiths is preventive and contextual in nature, with the primary objective of safeguarding women’s safety and dignity. In the contemporary context, the presence of a mahram may be understood functionally as a system of protection that aligns with the development of modern security measures and social regulations. This study concludes that the maʿānī al-ḥadīth approach enables a more contextual, humanistic, and relevant understanding of the hadiths without undermining the authority of the text or the fundamental principles of Islamic teachings.
Linguistic Approach in the Qur’an Al-I‘jāz al-Bayānī
This study examines al-i‘jāz al-bayānī of the Qur’an through a linguistic approach in order to demonstrate how linguistic features function as a core element of Qur’anic inimitability. Employing qualitative library research, the study analyzes primary Qur’anic texts alongside classical and contemporary scholarly works using descriptive-analytical methods. Linguistic analysis is conducted by integrating semantic, syntactic, and discourse-based perspectives to uncover the relationship between form and meaning in Qur’anic language. The findings reveal that Qur’anic al-i‘jāz al-bayānī is systematically manifested through three interrelated linguistic dimensions. First, lexical precision (ikhtiyār al-alfāẓ) produces a high degree of semantic density, enabling the Qur’an to convey complex theological and moral meanings with remarkable brevity and accuracy. Second, syntactic arrangement (naẓm) demonstrates a harmonious integration between grammatical structure and intended meaning, confirming that Qur’anic syntax functions as a meaning-driven and rhetorically purposeful system. Third, the rhetorical and discursive function of Qur’anic language highlights its persuasive power and communicative effectiveness, engaging readers cognitively, emotionally, and spiritually across diverse contexts. This study concludes that al-i‘jāz al-bayānī is not merely an aesthetic phenomenon, but a comprehensive linguistic system in which lexical choice, syntactic structure, and discourse strategies operate cohesively. By applying linguistic analysis, the study contributes to a more academically rigorous understanding of Qur’anic inimitability and strengthens the integration between classical Islamic scholarship and contemporary linguistic studies.
PANDALUNGAN AS A MEETING POINT: THE INTERACTION OF ISLAMIC ECONOMY AND DA'WAH IN LOCAL HISTORY
This study aims to examine the role of the Pandalungan area as a center of interaction between economic activities and the spread of Islamic da'wah in the perspective of local history. With a qualitative approach through historical studies, this research utilizes sources from literature, interviews with community leaders, and observations of historical sites. The findings of the study revealed that trade routes function as an effective means in the process of Islamization, where Muslim traders play the role of spreading da'wah through ethical business principles and social interaction. Da'wah in this community takes place culturally, adaptively, and without confrontation. The Pandalungan people integrated Islam into their local traditions, resulting in a distinctive and contextual form of Islam. The study emphasizes the importance of cultural- and economic-based da'wah strategies in the success of past Islamization, which remains relevant in the current situation.
The Sociological Approach in Qur’anic Interpretation: An Analysis of Fazlur Rahman’s Double Movement Method
This study aims to analyze the sociological approach in Qur’anic interpretation through the double movement method developed by Fazlur Rahman. The focus of the study is directed toward three main issues: first, the methodological framework of the double movement in the process of Qur’anic interpretation; second, the ways in which this method represents a sociological approach to the Qur’an; and third, the extent to which the double movement method is relevant for analyzing contemporary social problems. This research employs a qualitative approach with a library-based research design, using primary data from Fazlur Rahman’s works and scholarly journal articles that discuss contextual and social approaches to Qur’anic interpretation. Data analysis is conducted through descriptive-analytical techniques and contextual hermeneutical analysis. The findings indicate that the double movement method has a systematic methodological framework, consisting of an interpretive movement from the socio-historical context of revelation toward the formulation of universal moral principles, followed by an applicative movement that projects these principles into contemporary social contexts. This method represents a sociological approach to the Qur’an by emphasizing the analysis of social realities as a fundamental basis for understanding the text, thereby positioning the Qur’an as a revelation that actively engages with human social problems. Furthermore, the double movement method is highly relevant for analyzing various modern social issues, such as social justice, pluralism, gender relations, and public ethics, as it effectively bridges the normative values of the Qur’an with the dynamics of modern society.
Qur’anic interpretation, double movement, Fazlur Rahman, sociological approach, social tafsir.
Approaches to Understanding Hadiths on Wearing Garments Below the Ankles (A Study of Mukhtalif al-Hadith)
This study examines approaches to understanding hadiths concerning the practice of wearing garments below the ankles (isbāl) through the framework of mukhtalif al-hadith. The issue of isbāl has generated diverse scholarly interpretations due to the presence of seemingly divergent prophetic narrations, some of which convey unconditional prohibition while others explicitly link the prohibition to moral intentions such as arrogance and pride. This research employs a qualitative library-based methodology, analyzing primary hadith collections alongside classical and contemporary scholarly works to explore patterns of interpretation and methodological reasoning.The findings reveal that hadiths on isbāl can be classified into two main textual categories: unconditional prohibitions and intention-based condemnations. Divergent legal conclusions among scholars are shown to stem primarily from methodological orientations rather than from disagreements over hadith authenticity. Scholars adopting literal-textual approaches tend to uphold a general prohibition, whereas those employing contextual and reconciliatory methods emphasize harmonization (al-jam‘ wa al-tawfīq) by interpreting the narrations within their ethical and socio-historical contexts.This study further demonstrates that ethical orientation emerges as the central interpretive outcome of isbāl hadiths. The prophetic guidance consistently prioritizes moral values such as humility, social equality, and the avoidance of arrogance over rigid formal regulation of dress length. By integrating textual classification, methodological analysis, and ethical interpretation, this research contributes to contemporary hadith studies by offering a coherent framework for addressing cases of mukhtalif al-hadith and reinforcing the relevance of ethical coherence in responsible and contextual hadith interpretation.
Ibn Khaldun, Paradigm Shift, Islamic Education.
A Comparative Study of the Interpretation Methods Mohammed Arkoun and Nasr Hamid Abu Zaid from a Hermeneutic Perspective
The debate on the reading of the Qur'an and methods of interpretation represents a dynamic and evolving aspect of academic discourse, particularly within the context of the contemporary intellectual landscape. Two of the most prominent Muslim intellectuals are Mohammed Arkoun and Nasr Hamid Abu Zaid. The two figures in question exhibit similarities in their approach to Qur'anic interpretation, particularly in their reliance on Arabic literary sources. However, they employ disparate methodologies in their respective interpretations of the Qur'an. The objective of this article is to examine the methods proposed by Mohammed Arkoun and Nasr Hamid Abu Zaid and to ascertain how these two figures interpret the contemporary Qur'an. A comparative study revealed that Mohammed Arkoun and Nasr Hamid Abu Zaid adopt a similar approach, namely hermeneutics. However, the hermeneutical approach of each figure differs. Nasr Hamid Abu Zaid adheres to a progressive quasi-objectivist hermeneutical perspective, whereas Mohammed Arkoun espouses a subjectivist hermeneutical stance. In his approach to reading the Qur'an, Arkoun draws upon epistemological principles, whereas Nasr Hamid Abu Zaid employs discourse criticism. Arkoun regards the Qur'an as the language of revelation enshrined in the corpus (the Ottoman Mushaf) as God's parole. In contrast, Nasr Hamid Abu Zaid views the Qur'an as a historical text that must be contextualised in order to gain an accurate understanding of its ideals, which are shālihun likulli zamān wa makān.
Al-Fātiḥahas Spiritual Therapy: A Study of the Qur’an sPsychological Miracle
Surah al-Fātiḥah, known as the Umm al-Qur’ ān (the Motherof the Qur’an), holds aunique position not only theologically but also psychologically. Fromthe perspective of i‘ jāz nafsī,al-Fātiḥah demonstratesspiritualmiracles thattouch thesoul, bring inner peace, and strengthen human psychological resilience. This article aims to examine the psychological dimensions of al-Fātiḥah through classical and contemporary exegesis, aswell as modern psychological approaches. The method used is a literature review with descriptive-qualitative analysis, connecting Qur’anic textswith conceptsof religiouspsychology.The findingsreveal that theseven verses of al-Fātiḥah function as spiritual therapy by nurturing gratitude, hope, faith, and self-control. Itsrepetition in daily prayers acts as a form of spiritual conditioning that supports both individual and collective mental health.Thus, al-Fātiḥah remains relevantas a sourceofinner peace and psychological therapy across generations.
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