The Ecological Imperative of Iḥyā' al-Mawāt

Zulkifli Wagola — Thu, 07 May 2026 09:32:26 +0800

This study reorients iḥyā' al-mawāt from its classical legal framing as a mechanism of land ownership toward an ethical imperative for critical land restoration amid the climate crisis. The central question is how the tradition's substantive message can ground the restoration of damaged ecological functions in contemporary degraded landscapes. Using a qualitative library based approach, the study analyzes primary hadith compilations through a contextual lens that integrates Islamic ecotheology with empirical data on environmental degradation. The analysis excavates the text's underlying objectives in relation to ecological well being. Findings crystallize into three operational dimensions: conservation of productive land to prevent further loss, rehabilitation of degraded terrain to recover ecosystem functions, and sustainable intergenerational utilization of resources. Together, these dimensions offer a spiritually grounded strategy that frames land restoration not as a mere technical undertaking but as a continuous collective calling to nurture and sustain the earth for future generations.

Revealing Claims of Forgery of the Qur'an

Adilla Fauziah, Darma Yunita, Alfin Syahrent — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:56:26 +0800

Abstract
This study aims to examine claims of Qur'anic falsification and to affirm its authenticity and miraculous nature from the perspective of Ulumul Quran. The research is motivated by the widespread circulation of skeptical narratives in digital spaces that question the integrity of the ‘Uthmanic codex, particularly regarding orthographic variations and the absence of diacritical marks. The study addresses how these claims emerge, what theoretical gaps exist between Orientalist criticism and Islamic scholarship, and how Ulumul Quran provides a comprehensive response. This research employs a qualitative library research approach, utilizing critical discourse analysis and grounded theory based on the thought of M.M. Azami. Data were collected from academic literature, journal articles, and relevant scholarly works. The theoretical framework integrates three key components: rasm (orthography), qira’at (recitation variants), and i’jaz (miraculous aspects of the Qur’an). The findings indicate that falsification claims largely reproduce classical Orientalist arguments without presenting new evidence. Orthographic variations in early manuscripts demonstrate flexibility rather than distortion. Furthermore, the integration of linguistic, scientific, and legislative aspects of i’jaz provides a holistic refutation. The dual transmission system—oral and written—ensures textual preservation without gaps. This study concludes that Ulumul Quran offers a robust epistemological foundation to defend the authenticity of the Qur’an as an eternal miracle.

Jurnal Studi Ilmu Quran dan Hadis

The Ecological Imperative of Iḥyā' al-Mawāt

Revealing Claims of Forgery of the Qur'an