Borneo International Journal of Islamic Studies
Borneo International Journal of Islamic Studies (p-ISSN: 2622-951X | e-ISSN: 2622-7185) is an Islamic Studies Journal published by the Centre for Research and Community Services of Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda, Indonesia. It is a peer-reviewed Islamic Studies journal that covers Islamic Education, Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Da'wah, Islamic Economics, and Islamic Discourse. The journal is published twice a year, in May and November. The Borneo International Journal of Islamic Studies is indexed by several national and international indexers, including the Science & Technology Index (SINTA 4), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Index Copernicus, Dimensions, WorldCat, Google Scholar, BASE, CORE, Indonesian Publication Index (IPI), and MORAREF. The Borneo International Journal of Islamic Studies is a Member of Crossref.org. All published articles in this journal will have a unique DOI number.
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Religious and Social Empowerment of Muslim Converts: A Qualitative Case Study of Mualaf Center Indonesia Peduli in Medan
This study examines the contribution of Mualaf Center Indonesia Peduli (MCIP) to the social and religious empowerment of converts in Medan. Converts often experience limited religious knowledge, family rejection, psychological pressure, social isolation, and economic difficulties after embracing Islam. Using empowerment theory and social identity theory, this study analyzes how institutional guidance supports converts in developing religious understanding, social confidence, and independence. The research employed a qualitative field-study design at MCIP Medan. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews with MCIP administrators and a convert who participated in the guidance program, and institutional documentation. The findings show that MCIP implements three stages of guidance: pre-conversion consultation, facilitation of the conversion process, and post-conversion mentoring. Religious empowerment includes basic Islamic education, practical worship guidance, regular study sessions, Qur’an learning, and dormitory-based mentoring. Social empowerment is provided through psychological support, social assistance, economic aid, business support, and skills development. These programs help converts strengthen their Islamic identity, improve their ability to perform religious practices, build self-confidence, and adapt to Muslim communities. However, program implementation remains constrained by limited funding, insufficient human resources, family resistance, and the prolonged adaptation process experienced by some converts. The study concludes that sustainable convert empowerment requires an integrated approach combining religious education, social support, economic assistance, and institutional collaboration.
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Premarital Counseling Strategies of the Head of the Putri Betung Religious Affairs Office for Early-Marriage Prevention
Early marriage remains persistent in Putri Betung District, where educational limitations, economic pressures, local cultural norms, and insufficient family readiness influence marriage decisions. This study analyzes the premarital counseling strategies employed by the head of the Putri Betung Religious Affairs Office (KUA) to prevent early marriage. A qualitative case study was conducted at the Putri Betung Religious Affairs Office in February 2026 using observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. Three informants were purposively selected, consisting of one head of the KUA and two Islamic religious counselors. The data were analyzed using an interactive model comprising data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing, while source and technique triangulation were employed to establish credibility. The findings, interpreted through an adapted Porter’s Five Forces framework, identified five interconnected strategies: community education and outreach, marriage guidance, persuasive engagement with religious and community leaders, cross-sectoral collaboration, and individual-awareness development. These strategies were implemented through scheduled and incidental counseling activities and supported by coordination with village authorities, schools, health services, and community figures. However, their implementation was constrained by the cultural acceptance of early marriage, economic vulnerability, low educational attainment, limited reproductive-health literacy, extensive geographical coverage, and inadequate institutional resources. The findings indicate that these strategies were reported to strengthen public understanding of marital readiness, although the study did not measure a statistical reduction in early-marriage cases. Therefore, the reported outcomes should be understood as perceived improvements in knowledge, awareness, and institutional coordination rather than conclusive evidence of a reduction in early marriage.
Beyond Commercial Ijarah: The Legal Construction of a Pesantren-Based Lease Model in Indonesian Islamic Economic Law
This study aims to examine the legal construction of the ijarah contract implemented in the leasing practices of Basmalah Stores owned by Sidogiri Islamic Boarding School and to compare it with Islamic banking ijarah and Ijarah Muntahiya Bit Tamlik (IMBT) within the framework of Indonesian positive law. Previous studies have predominantly focused on ijarah in Islamic financial institutions, leaving community-based implementations within pesantren economic institutions largely unexplored. This study contributes to the development of a community-based Islamic economic model by integrating legal validity, socio-religious values, and economic empowerment into the conceptual framework of ijarah. This research employed a normative legal approach with a comparative design. Data were obtained from twelve legal and academic sources, including statutory regulations, the Compilation of Islamic Economic Law, DSN-MUI fatwas, and contemporary scholarly literature. Data were analyzed qualitatively through descriptive, comparative, and prescriptive approaches. The findings reveal that Basmalah Stores apply pure ijarah (ijarah al-manÄfi”˜), characterized by the transfer of usufruct rights without ownership transfer. The contract fulfills the legal requirements stipulated in the Compilation of Islamic Economic Law, DSN-MUI Fatwa No. 09/2000, and the Indonesian Civil Code, with no indication of gharar, coercion, or unlawful purposes. Comparative analysis across eight aspects demonstrates that, unlike Islamic banking ijarah and IMBT, Basmalah’s ijarah emphasizes social welfare, community empowerment, and the sustainability of pesantren-based businesses. These findings position Basmalah’s leasing practice as a distinctive model of community-based Islamic economy that integrates legal compliance, social responsibility, and economic resilience.
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Islamic Art and Creative Expression: A Conceptual Analysis of Aesthetic and Religious Values
Contemporary discussions on Islamic art often raise questions regarding the relationship between artistic freedom and religious commitment. This study examines how art is conceptualized within Islamic thought and explores the extent to which creative expression may coexist with religious values. Employing a qualitative literature review with an interpretive content analysis approach, this study draws upon primary Islamic sources, including the Qur’an and hadith, as well as classical and contemporary Islamic scholarship and academic literature on Islamic aesthetics. The analysis focuses on three dimensions: theological foundations of art, ethical boundaries of artistic expression, and the socio-spiritual functions of art in Islamic traditions. The findings indicate that Islamic perspectives do not reject artistic creativity; rather, art is understood as a meaningful cultural and spiritual practice guided by the principles of tawhid, morality, and social responsibility. The study argues that Islamic art represents a dynamic space in which aesthetic innovation and religious values are continuously negotiated. This research contributes to broader discussions in Islamic Studies by offering a conceptual framework for understanding the interaction between creativity, spirituality, and religious ethics in contemporary Islamic contexts.
Combatting Hoaxes in the Age of Social Media: Reinterpreting Q.S. An-Nur:11 Through Jorge J.E. Gracia's Hermeneutics
This study aims to explore Qs. an-Nur: 11 as the foundation of social interaction ethics in dealing with hoaxes in the digital age. Although the material context has been extensively studied in various legal-formal and psychological aspects, the author adds a philosophical-religious approach based on the Qur'an, which will later be contextualized. Using Jorge J.E Gracia's hermeneutical approach, this study traces the stages of analysis: historical function, meaning function, and implicative function. The results show that the basis of Qs. an-Nur: 11 reveals values relevant to building a critical-clarificatory culture and awareness of the protection of honor in both individual and collective aspects. Furthermore, the analysis highlights that the roots of hoaxes during the time of the Prophet Muhammad emerged from epistemic violence and a lack of information literacy, which are relevant to modern issues. This leads to the integration of Islamic history and modern issues, resulting in a transformative public ethics model, meaning that revelation serves as a source of values to strengthen moral resilience in an information ecosystem prone to manipulation.
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Build Character Responsibilities of Junior High School Students Based on the Values of the Qur'an and Hadith: A Literature Review
This study examines how the Qur'an and Hadith provide a conceptual and pedagogical foundation for character education in Islamic education. While character education has gained increasing attention in contemporary educational discourse, limited studies have systematically connected classical Islamic sources with modern pedagogical frameworks. Employing a qualitative library research design, this study uses textual analysis and thematic interpretation of selected Qur'anic verses (QS Al-Baqarah 267–268; QS Al-'Alaq 1–5) and authentic hadith narrated by Bukhari and Muslim to identify key principles of character formation and instructional practice. The findings indicate that QS Al-Baqarah 267–268 promotes generosity, integrity, empathy, and psychological resilience, whereas QS Al-'Alaq 1–5 underscores the importance of knowledge acquisition, intellectual humility, and ethical learning. The analysis of prophetic traditions further reveals pedagogical principles, including gradual instruction (tadarruj), facilitation rather than complication (taysir), positive reinforcement, and systematic repetition to support learning mastery. These principles show strong conceptual alignment with contemporary educational perspectives, including differentiated instruction, mastery learning, growth mindset, and positive psychology. The study also highlights the collaborative roles of families, schools, and communities in fostering holistic character development. By integrating Islamic educational values with contemporary pedagogical theories, this study contributes to the literature on values-based education and demonstrates the continued relevance of Qur'anic and Prophetic teachings for developing learners who are intellectually capable, morally responsible, socially engaged, and spiritually grounded in addressing the challenges of the twenty-first century.
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Zakat Institutions in Indonesia: Governance Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Poverty Alleviation
Despite Indonesia’s substantial zakat potential, poverty remains a persistent socioeconomic challenge, with the national poverty rate reaching 9.22% in 2024. Zakat has been recognized as an important instrument within the Islamic economic framework to support poverty alleviation and sustainable development. This study examines the role of zakat institutions in Indonesia and identifies institutional challenges and opportunities to enhance their contribution to poverty reduction. Using a qualitative literature review approach and content analysis, this study analyzes secondary data from scholarly articles, books, institutional reports, and related sources. The analysis focuses on three dimensions: zakat distribution mechanisms, institutional governance, and the effectiveness of mustahik empowerment programs. The findings indicate that zakat institutions continue to face challenges related to limited public trust, inadequate transparency and accountability, and the preference among muzakki to distribute zakat directly rather than through formal institutions. These conditions reduce the institutional capacity of zakat to generate broader socioeconomic impact. This study argues that strengthening governance, expanding cross-sector collaboration, enhancing institutional capacity, and adopting digital technologies are essential strategies for developing more inclusive and sustainable zakat-based empowerment programs.
Negotiating Islamic and Cultural Identities in English-Mediated Academic Interaction: A Digital Ethnography of Power, Belonging, and Difference
Research in intercultural communication is still limited in examining how Islamic identity is negotiated in English-mediated academic interactions, particularly in digital academic spaces fraught with power relations. This study aims to explore how Islamic and cultural identities are negotiated through discursive practices, strategic visibility, and the dynamics of belonging and difference. Using a Digital Ethnography approach, this study involved 12 English Language Education postgraduate students. Data were collected through online class interactions, discussion forums, chat logs, and in-depth interviews, and analyzed iteratively through coding, thematic analysis, and discourse-oriented interpretation. The results show that identity is produced through discursive performance, negotiated through strategic visibility and silence, and structured by power relations that influence the legitimacy of expression. Furthermore, identity is also experienced through the dynamics of belonging and difference in digital academic spaces. This study concludes that identity negotiation is a multi-layered process mediated by language, constrained by academic norms, and experienced relationally. This study contributes to the development of identity negotiation in intercultural communication and offers implications for more reflective and inclusive digital academic practices.
Islamic Family Education in Developing Early Childhood Literacy: A Study of Parental Involvement in an Islamic Elementary School
Biliteracy development during early childhood is increasingly recognized as an important educational goal in multilingual societies. While previous studies have highlighted the role of parental involvement in supporting children's literacy development, limited research has examined these practices through the lens of Islamic Family Education. This study investigates how Islamic Family Education is implemented through parental involvement and explores its contribution to early childhood biliteracy development in an Islamic elementary school. Employing a qualitative case study design, the research was conducted at an Islamic elementary school in Indonesia involving 52 first-grade students and their parents. Data were collected through biliteracy assessments, including Running Records, Deep Dive, Translanguaging, and Dictation Tasks, as well as semi-structured interviews with parents. The findings reveal that Islamic Family Education was enacted through literacy habituation, educational assistance and supervision, language support, and the creation of literacy-supportive home environments. These practices provided children with continuous opportunities to engage in literacy and bilingual learning beyond formal schooling. Assessment results showed that most students had reached the emergent biliteracy stage, with reading fluency representing the strongest dimension of biliteracy development, while translanguaging remained the most challenging. The study further demonstrates that parental involvement contributed to children's reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, phonological awareness, and emerging bilingual competencies. Theoretically, the study extends biliteracy research by conceptualizing parental involvement as an enactment of Islamic Family Education rather than merely a home literacy practice. It concludes that biliteracy development can be understood as an educational outcome of family-based Islamic educational practices and parental tarbiyah.
Hirabah in the Perspective of the Qur’an and the Indonesian Criminal Code: A Maqasid al-Sharia and Deterrence Theory Analysis
This study examines the relationship between the Qur’anic concept of á¸¥irÄbah and violent theft under Article 479 of Indonesia’s Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code. While previous studies have discussed á¸¥irÄbah from doctrinal, comparative, and contextual perspectives, they have not sufficiently clarified the limits of equivalence between á¸¥irÄbah and violent theft within Indonesian positive law. This article addresses that gap by employing a qualitative normative method and a functional-comparative framework. The analysis focuses on legal foundations, protected interests, elements of offense, public-security implications, structure of sanctions, and procedural safeguards. The findings show that á¸¥irÄbah and Article 479 KUHP overlap in their concern with violence, intimidation, protection of property, and disruption of public security. However, they differ significantly in legal ontology, scope, penal logic, and normative justification. á¸¤irÄbah is framed as a grave offense against public order and social security, whereas Article 479 KUHP remains doctrinally anchored in the offense of theft aggravated by violence. Within maqÄá¹£id al-sharÄ«”˜ah, the punishment for á¸¥irÄbah is understood as a means of protecting life, property, and public security. Drawing on contemporary deterrence theory, the study argues that the effectiveness of punishment depends not merely on severity but also on certainty, consistency, proportionality, and procedural legitimacy. The article also addresses contemporary human rights concerns surrounding ḥudūd punishments, emphasizing due process, evidentiary safeguards, and protection against arbitrary enforcement. The study contributes an integrative model for reading Islamic criminal law and modern criminal law as distinct yet dialogical legal traditions.
Gratitude as Ecological Ethics in Islam: An Ecotheological Reading of the Nyadran Tradition in Temanggung, Indonesia
Recent studies on religion and environmental sustainability have highlighted the importance of local religious traditions in fostering ecological responsibility. However, studies of the Javanese Nyadran tradition have primarily focused on its cultural and ritual dimensions, leaving its ecological and theological significance underexplored. This study examines how the Nyadran tradition in Temanggung, Indonesia, embodies ecological ethics through the Islamic concept of gratitude (shukr). Drawing on Al-Ghazali’s theory of gratitude, which integrates al-'ilm (knowledge), al-hal (spiritual disposition), and al-'amal (ethical action), this research develops an ecotheological interpretation of Nyadran and its relationship to environmental stewardship. Using a qualitative approach and cultural hermeneutic analysis, the study interprets the symbolic meanings embedded in Nyadran Kali and Nyadran Makam through observations, interviews, and local cultural narratives. The findings reveal that Nyadran functions not only as a ritual expression of gratitude to God but also as a communal mechanism for cultivating environmental awareness and responsibility. Through practices that honor water sources, agricultural landscapes, and ancestral heritage, local communities express gratitude by preserving the natural environment that sustains their livelihoods. The study argues that Nyadran operationalizes the Islamic principles of khalifah (stewardship) and amanah (trusteeship), transforming gratitude from an individual spiritual virtue into a collective ecological ethic. By demonstrating how local Islamic traditions contribute to environmental sustainability, this research advances contemporary discussions in Islamic ecotheology and offers a culturally grounded framework for faith-based ecological conservation.
Diplomatic Appointments and Competency Standards in Indonesia: A Siyasah Dauliyah Analysis of Meritocracy and Ambassadorial Selection
The appointment of ambassadors is crucial to a state's diplomatic effectiveness and representation in international forums. In Indonesia, the appointment of non-career diplomats to strategic ambassadorial positions has raised concerns regarding compliance with meritocratic governance and competency requirements. This study examines whether Indonesia's regulatory framework governing diplomatic appointments adequately ensures diplomatic competence and aligns with the principles of Siyasah Dauliyah. Employing normative legal research, the study uses statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches to analyze the 1945 Constitution, Law No. 37 of 1999 on Foreign Relations, Law No. 5 of 2014 on State Civil Apparatus, and Presidential Regulation No. 56 of 2021. The findings reveal that the existing framework grants broad discretion over ambassadorial appointments while lacking measurable, enforceable competency standards. This gap weakens the implementation of merit-based governance and may affect diplomatic effectiveness. Drawing on the principles of amanah (trustworthiness), kifayah (competence), and 'adalah (justice), this study proposes an integrated evaluative framework for diplomatic appointments. It argues that legal reform is necessary to establish objective competency benchmarks and transparent selection mechanisms for both career and non-career diplomats.
Polygamy in Comparative Religious Perspective and Its Social Implications for Unmarried Women in Yobe State, Nigeria
This study examines polygamy from both comparative religious and socio-cultural perspectives and explores its perceived role in addressing female singleness in Yobe State, Nigeria. The research investigates the historical development of polygamy across major religious traditions and societies, including Judaism, Christianity, pre-Islamic Arab communities, and Islam, while assessing contemporary attitudes toward the practice within the Yobe State context. Using a descriptive-analytical approach, the study analyzes relevant religious texts, historical sources, and socio-cultural evidence concerning the regulation and practice of polygamy. Particular attention is given to the experiences and perceptions of unmarried women, including never-married women, divorcees, and widows. The findings indicate that polygamy has existed across diverse civilizations and religious traditions long before the emergence of Islam. Unlike many earlier practices, Islamic law introduced specific regulations and conditions governing polygamous marriage, particularly regarding justice and responsibility among spouses. The study further reveals that polygamy remains relatively accepted within the Yobe State community, although acceptance levels vary by gender, with men generally expressing more favorable attitudes toward the practice than women. Participants perceived polygamy as offering potential social, economic, and psychological support for some unmarried women, particularly widows and divorcees. However, the findings also suggest the need for careful consideration of gender relations, individual rights, and social welfare in contemporary discussions of polygamy. This study contributes to the literature on marriage practices, religion, and gender by providing a contextualized analysis of polygamy in northeastern Nigeria and highlighting the diversity of perspectives surrounding its social functions and implications.
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The Selection and Contextual Use of Hadith in Khutbah: A Comparative Study between Indonesia and Malaysia
Khutbah is a lecture or speech delivered by a Khatib before Friday prayers, which is one form of Islamic preaching. The Khutbah material delivered by the Khatib typically responds to or addresses issues that are currently being discussed. This paper aims to examine the hadith in the Khutbah material delivered by Indonesian and Malaysian Khatib in responding to issues that are presently discussed. This research employs a qualitative comparative study model. The results of the study show that the hadith quoted by Khatib in Khutbah material in Indonesia and Malaysia vary, due to differences in issues. However, in general, the themes raised are similar, primarily concerning politics, socio-humanity, the environment, violence in the name of religion, and tolerance. This study also found differences in the freedom of preachers in the two countries. Servants in Indonesia have the freedom to create their own Khutbah scripts, while Malaysian Khatib must follow the official government script.
The The Students' Speaking Attitudes toward International Islamic Conferences: A Qualitative Exploration of Confidence and Expression
This study investigates students' experiences and challenges when presenting at international Islamic conferences, focusing on their confidence and self-expression. Using a qualitative case study design, two participants were selected through purposive sampling, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The results revealed that while students expressed enthusiasm for participating in these events, they faced several challenges, including time constraints, language barriers, and adapting to the expectations of diverse audiences. Confidence levels varied; some students felt reasonably confident, while others demonstrated higher self-assurance due to thorough preparation. The findings emphasize the importance of preparation, language proficiency, and cultural sensitivity when presenting at international academic forums, especially in Islamic forums. The study also highlights the need for academic institutions to provide better support to help students develop these critical skills. Future research could explore a broader range of participants and contexts and the long-term development of public speaking confidence in such settings.
Character Education Based on Tidung Local Wisdom: A Study on the Tidung Ethnicity of North Kalimantan
This study highlights various national issues, especially the increasing concern for moral degradation within society, affecting both ordinary citizens and the educated alike. This degradation manifests in prevalent acts such as student brawls, drug abuse, promiscuity, immoral acts, and even other unlawful behaviors like widespread corruption. Addressing these issues requires an approach rooted in local wisdom, one notable example being the local wisdom values of the Tidung tribe in North Kalimantan, which can serve as a foundation for developing character education in Indonesia. This research aims to explore the Tidung tribe's local wisdom values that can subsequently be implemented in developing character education based on Tidung local wisdom. The study employs a qualitative descriptive approach, utilizing primary data obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation involving customary figures, education stakeholders, teachers, and Tidung tribal community members. Data analysis involves data reduction, display, verification, and triangulation. The findings of this study indicate: ngejaga tengkayu (protecting the marine ecosystems), tenguyun (like to cooperate), suang bagas begambus kamad bagas inteladus (simplicity and independence), tulid dalom ukum (honesty), beadob de ulun tuo (manners to parents), bais penyawo (kind), impong de lunas insuway (having a high sense of solidarity), tetulu (life advice), and bepakot (deliberation). These local wisdom values of the Tidung tribe can form the basis for strengthening character education in Indonesia, especially in North Kalimantan.
The Relationship Between Social Engagement and Social Awareness Among Students in an Islamic Education Program
The globalization era with digital communication technology has led to a decline in social awareness within society. As agents of change, university students play an important role in building social concern through involvement in various activities. This research aims to examine the extent of influence that social activities have on the social awareness of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) students at UIN Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda, who have demonstrated active participation in community service programs organized by HMPS PAI and the "Teman Panti" program by the EPIC community. This research employed a quantitative approach with correlational research design, while sampling was conducted using purposive sampling technique based on predetermined criteria. Data analysis included tests of normality, linearity, simple regression, correlation, coefficient of determination, and t-test to measure the influence and significance of relationships between variables. The research results demonstrate that social activities have a positive and significant effect on the social awareness of PAI students, with a significance value of 0.003 < 0.05 and t-count (3.156) > t-table (1.675). The correlation between the two variables falls in the medium category (Pearson Correlation 0.408), with social activities contributing 16.6% to students' social concern. These findings affirm the importance of social activities as an effective strategy in fostering social concern among university students.
The Interpretation of Patterns and Symmetry in the Qur'an: Does Mathematics Serve as Proof of Divinity or Merely an Aesthetic Interpretation?
This study aims to explore the meaning of patterns and symmetry in the Qur’an and the role of mathematics in the context of divinity and aesthetics. Using a qualitative approach with a phenomenological study design, this research involves scholars of Qur’anic interpretation, religious educators, and mathematicians who understand the relationship between mathematics and religion. A total of nine participants were selected through purposive sampling based on specific criteria: (1) academic or professional background in Qur’anic exegesis, religious education, or mathematics, (2) engagement in interdisciplinary discourse between science and religion, and (3) willingness to participate in in-depth interviews. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and textual analysis of the Qur’an using an interpretative approach. The findings indicate that patterns and symmetry in the Qur’an serve as aesthetic elements and representations of the order in God’s creation. Most participants perceive this order as evidence of God’s power in creating the universe with mathematical laws humans can comprehend. However, some perspectives view patterns and symmetry primarily as aesthetic interpretations that enrich the spiritual experience of Muslims. Overall, this study opens opportunities for integrating the understanding of patterns and symmetry in the Qur’an with mathematics education, allowing science and religion to be comprehended as a harmonious unity.
Examining the Influence of Peer Relationships on Academic Achievement at Al-Ikhlash Female Islamic Boarding School
A peer group is an environment where people of the same age and status interact intensively and regularly. This environment can influence their academic achievement in both positive and negative ways. This also applies to 2nd-grade Tarbiyatul Mu’allimat al-Islamiyah (TMI) who often disturb their peers or talk too much during study hours, resulting in decreased concentration and unsatisfactory learning outcomes, with grades still below the passing standard. This article aims to determine how peers influence the learning outcomes of second-grade Tarbiyatul Mu’allimat al-Islamiyah (TMI) students at Al-Ikhlash Female Modern Islamic Boarding School. The research method used is quantitative, with a sample of 24 students from a total population of fewer than 30 students. Saturation sampling was used for sample selection, which is more appropriate in cases where the population is relatively small, specifically less than thirty. Data was collected through interviews using questionnaires. The research results show that peer influence is 53.7%, the coefficient of determination indicates an R Square value of 0.537, which indicates an influence of 53.7% between the peer variable (X) and the learning outcome variable (Y).
Determination of Prayer Times Through Islamic Astronomy Applications: Repositioning Traditional Authority in the Digital Era
The determination of prayer times is an important aspect of Islamic religious practices, typically approached through two methods: the traditional one based on the observation of the sun's position and the modern method using mathematical technology. This study aims to examine the shift in societal perspectives regarding prayer time determination based on Islamic Astronomy and the role of modern mathematical technology in influencing traditional authority. The research uses a qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews and document analysis. The study subjects consist of two groups: those who maintain traditional methods and those who adopt modern mathematical technology, with 40 purposively selected participants. The findings reveal that older generations tend to preserve traditional methods due to emotional and spiritual ties to religious heritage, while younger generations are more accepting of technology as a practical solution. Although technology facilitates the determination of prayer times, some people feel that its use diminishes the spiritual depth of the prayer experience. This study concludes that technology can serve as a supportive tool that enriches religious understanding without replacing the traditional values that exist.
Exploring Students' Engagement in Blended Learning: Insights from ELT Classroom at an Islamic University
This study explores students’ engagement in a blended learning environment within an English Language Teaching (ELT) course at the English Language Education Study Program, Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris State Islamic University of Samarinda, Indonesia. Utilizing a descriptive survey design, the research combined quantitative data from Learning Management System (LMS) analytics with qualitative data from open-ended questionnaire responses to provide a comprehensive understanding of students' engagement patterns and perceptions. The findings revealed that while students generally demonstrated high levels of engagement, particularly in collaborative and discussion-based tasks, several challenges were also identified, including technical barriers, difficulties with digital literacy, and a desire for more synchronous interaction. Students expressed positive perceptions of the flexibility and accessibility offered by blended learning, although they also recommended improvements in LMS navigation and task instructions. Cultural factors, such as communal learning values, appeared to influence students' engagement behaviours. The study highlights the importance of designing interactive, supportive, and culturally responsive blended learning environments to optimize student engagement and learning outcomes in higher education.
Islamization of Science: Ziauddin Sardar’s Critique of the Universality of Science
This qualitative research explores Ziauddin Sardar's critique of Western-influenced universal science. It employs a literature study to analyze Sardar's thoughts using various methods. The findings reveal that Islamic science, rooted in ethical principles, offers an alternative to Western science, which often overlooks diverse paradigms and local knowledge systems. While Islamic science excels in addressing region-specific issues, it may struggle with complex problems. In contrast, Western science, considered global, has historically caused environmental challenges by disregarding non-conventional paradigms. Therefore, Islamic science, with its inclusive approach to knowledge, presents a potential solution to the crises stemming from the dominance of Western scientific paradigms.
Applying the Potter Box Moral Model in Social Media Use: A Study of Sungai Kunjang Flat Residents through an Islamic Ethical Lens
The background of this study explains that the Potter box moral model examines the ethical considerations taken into account by social media users, particularly residents of Sungai Kunjang Flat, when applying the Potter box moral model in everyday social media use. This study uses a qualitative method. This means that, in general, it can be used for research on people's lives, history, behaviour, concepts, phenomena, social problems, and others. The theory used in this study is the theory of communication, including communication ethics and the nature of the media, which is supported by the Potter Box theory, utilising four quadrants: facts or situation descriptions, identification of values, ethical principles, and loyalty or responsibility. The purpose of this study was to describe the moral potter's box model in the context of social media use among residents of Sungai Kunjang Flat. The results of this study indicate that the potter box is a moral consideration that benefits social media users, specifically the residents of Sungai Kunjang Flat. The Potter box uses a step that consists of four steps: situation description, identification of values, ethical principles, and loyalty/responsibility. The first step is to describe the situation. Flat residents use their social media to stay informed about current issues or events, such as crime, health, and other concerns. The second step, following up on the problems identified in the first step, involves re-checking the truth value to determine whether the news and issues are accurate. The next step explains how the residents of the flat apply ethical principles in their use of social media. The final step involves determining someone's loyalty.
معالم البناء السياسي عند ابن عاشور من خلال ØªÙØ³ÙŠØ±Ù‡ التحرير والتنوير: دراسة موضوعية
ÙŠÙ‡Ø¯Ù هذا البحث إلى بيان معالم البناء السياسي عند ابن عاشور ÙÙŠ ØªÙØ³ÙŠØ±Ù‡ التحرير والتنوير من خلال دراسة موضوعية، تتمثل إشكالية البحث ÙÙŠ أنّ حديث القرآن الكريم عن معالم البناء السياسي جاء Ù…ØªÙØ±Ù‘Ù‚Ø§ ÙÙŠ آياته وسوره؛ ÙÙ„Ø°Ù„Ùƒ كان Ø§Ù„ÙˆÙ‚ÙˆÙ على التصوّر الشامل لتلك المعالم يشوبه شيء من الصعوبة؛ وبالتالي كانت الحاجة ملّحة إلى استقراء القرآن الكريم لتحديد معالم البناء السياسي عند ابن عاشور وتقديمها بشكل واضح ومتكامل كما أرادها القرآن الكريم. تتجلى أهمية هذا البحث ÙÙŠ أنه ÙŠÙØ¹Ù†Ù‰ ببيان معالم البناء السياسي -الذي هو أحد أهم مرتكزات البناء الحضاري- ÙÙŠ ضوء النظرة القرآنية وآليات بنائها، وهو موضوع تحتاجه الأمة Ø¨Ø´ÙƒÙ„Ù كبير ÙÙŠ ظلّ التراجع الذي تعيشه منذ زمن. سيعتمد البحث المنهج الاستقرائي وذلك بتتبع الآيات القرآنية ذات الصلة ÙˆØªÙØ³ÙŠØ± ابن عاشور لها ثم تحليلها بالاستعانة ببعض المصادر والمراجع ذات الصّلة. توصل البحث إلى أنّ نظام قوام الأمة السياسي ÙÙŠ ضوء القرآن الكريم يتمثل ÙÙŠ مبدأ الحكم بالعدل الذي هو واجب ولاة الأمور، ومبدأ السمع والطاعة التي هي واجب الرّعية، ومبدأ الشورى، وأنّ مدار السياسة والغاية منها Ø¯Ø±Ø¡Ù Ø§Ù„Ù…ÙØ§Ø³Ø¯ وجلب المصالح. This research aims to clarify the milestones of political development according to Ibn ”˜Ä€shÅ«r in his interpretation of al-Taḥrīr wa Tanwīr through a thematic study. The problem with the research is that the Holy Qur'an's discussion of the milestones of developing politics is dispersed throughout its verses and chapters; therefore, acquiring a comprehensive understanding of those milestones was somewhat difficult. Thus, there was an urgent need to extrapolate the Holy Qur’Än to determine the milestones of political development according to Ibn ”˜Ä€shÅ«r and to present them in a clear and integrated manner. The importance of this research is evident in that it is concerned with showing the milestones of political development - which is one of the most important pillars of civilization development - in the light of the Qur’Änic view, and it is a subject that the nation greatly needs considering the decline it has been experiencing for a long time. The research will adopt the inductive approach by following the relevant Qur’Änic verses and Ibn ”˜Ä€shÅ«r 's interpretation of those verses, and then analysing them with the help of some relevant sources and references. The research concluded that the political system of the nation’s strength in the light of the Holy Qur’Än is represented in the principle of ruling with justice, which is the duty of rulers, the principle of obedience, which is the duty of the people, and the principle of ShÃ‹rÄ. Finally, politics and its purpose aim to ward off evil and bring interests (Jalb al-Maá¹£Äliá¸¥ wa dar’ al-MafÄsid).
Waqf Fundraising Strategy: Segmentation Analysis of Waqf in East Kalimantan
Waqf is subject to legal regulation due to its inherent religious nature or the benefits it provides to Muslims. Waqf has significant implications for the development of social structures. The Indonesian Waqf Agency or BWI tend to use market-oriented fundraising strategies with a retail collection approach and an individual communication approach. This discussion focuses on segmentation in efforts to increase waqf fundraising, notably in East Kalimantan. This study uses a qualitative approach. This discussion focuses on segmentation in efforts to increase waqf fundraising, notably in East Kalimantan. There are four samples of BWI representative offices in East Kalimantan. The samples in this study include a BWI representative of Balikpapan, a BWI representative of North Penajaman Paser, a BWI representative of Paser, and a BWI representative of West Kutai. The data collection techniques are observations and interviews to discover in-depth efforts to increase waqf fundraising with segmentation. The data that has been collected was tested for validity using the Triangulation Method technique. Efforts to increase waqf fundraising include determining several waqf donor segments, namely based on geography (area of ”‹”‹waqf land, potential of waqf land, potential of the region), demographic (population, number of productive age), social (use of social media, religion and ethnicity), behavior (education and beliefs) and attitudes. On the other hand, the digitalization of waqf using more modern applications, education, and literacy is necessary to facilitate people in waqf.
Islam and Local Culture: A Comparative Study of Kerobok Mawlid in Kutai Kartanegara and Baayun Mawlid in Tapin
This study aims to explore the relationship between Islam and local culture, particularly the Baayun Maulid tradition in Banua Halat Village, Tapin Utara District, Tapin Rantau Regency and the Kerobok Maulid Kutai tradition in Tenggarong, Kutai Kartanegara Regency. It is qualitative research that employs a phenomenological approach. Tenggarong Community and Banua Halat Village Community were the study participants. This study's findings show that (1) The Kerobok Mawlid tradition is carried out in the month of Mawlid, which is intended to commemorate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad SAW by reciting the barzanji. The Kerobok Mawlid tradition is carried out as a traditional ceremony of the Kutai Kingdom, which is marked by the presence of the sultanate's soldiers, who carry stretchers containing various kinds of traditional cakes, dozens of baskets of sinto or potpourri, and Astagona, walking around the palace. Furthermore, the Baayun Maulid tradition in Tapin Rantau Regency is also carried out in the month of Maulid to commemorate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. This tradition is combined with the Maayun Anak tradition, the Banjar community custom of swinging children. (2) The relationship between Islam and the culture of Kerobok Maulid and Baayun Maulid is part of the manifestation of the existence of Islam in a culture. The reading of Sholawat and the Maulid as a form of Islamic identity in the Kutai and Banjar communities combined with customs shows the relationship between Islam and culture, which are inherently one unit and have harmony within them.
The Implications of Rahmatan Lil’Alamin in the Islamic Economics Context: A Study at an Islamic University in Indonesia
This study aims to examine the value of rahmatan lil'alamin at the Indonesian Islamic University in broadcasting Islamic economics. It focuses more on studying Indonesian Islamic universities. The method applied in this study is a literature study with a qualitative approach, a literature study whose data sources are obtained from written materials such as books or manuscripts, documents, and so on. The author will collaborate on various data from intellectual figures and continue a critique of the existing data by describing each piece of data found by the author. The author will try to separate what is considered right from what is wrong. The results of this study indicate that UII, as an educational institution in the midst of this society brings a paradigm of Islamic education rahmatan lil'alamin, which helps to think as a whole by studying in depth related to Islamic education, which is built through universal values based on the Qur'an and al-hadith, prioritizing love, togetherness, justice, and brotherhood towards fellow human beings, then in broadcasting the Islamic economy UII tries to collaborate with several Islamic financial institutions, companies and educational institutions both at home and abroad.
Reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas: A Study of Living Qur'an at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Hasanuddin Sidoarjo
This research is exploratory qualitative research to discover the concept of Quranic life and its application in MTs Model Hasanuddin School, Sidoarjo. Data was collected through interviews with school principals, and the data obtained were processed and given results. After observing and discussing with the Public Relations Director of MTs Hasanuddin, it was discovered that a live Quran was being used in this school. Upon arrival at school, students recite Shalawat Jibril twenty-one times, Surah Al-Ikhlas three times, Al-Falaq once, and surah An-Nas once. The purpose is to shade teachers and students with divine light, and they are not used to doing negative. The Living Quran is used, and teachers and students are accustomed to reading the shalawat Jibril, surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and surah An-Nas. The result is that they can turn calm, non-violent, and more mature according to school rules. In conclusion, the teachers and students of MTs. Model Hasanuddin, after getting used to reading it, gets Allah’s blessing and can create an Islamic environment.
Muslim Societies, Civil and Political Rights, and The Guarantee of Religious Freedom: A Comparative Study Between Indonesia and Turkiye Constitutions
Until the middle of the 20th century, many Muslim population countries became free and independent countries following the end of world colonization. Those countries try to adopt several modern political and legal values, including establishing democracy and state constitutions. One of the constitution's contents in a democratic country is guaranteeing and strengthening civil and political rights. Civil and political rights regulation should be written in a partial part of the constitution as a commitment to live in modern democratic circumstances. Philosophically, citizens' civil and political rights in democratic circumstances cannot be restricted by government. Nevertheless, a gap in the legal argument regarding the limitation of civil and political rights in constitutions is constantly discussed. This article looks at civil and political rights limitations in two cases in different countries: Indonesia and Turkiye. These two countries were chosen as subjective data based on the legal system's proximity pattern and socio-religious conditions. Both countries are also close to the civil law system and have historical references to Islam. In addition, both countries have experience with the restriction of religious organizations. Indonesia has dealt with the restriction of Hizbut Tahrir Movement. Meanwhile Turkiye has experience in banning Gulen Movement. By this background, some questions emerge: How do Indonesian and Turkish constitutions, as Muslim population countries, guarantee human rights issues? By using a comparative legal study and a sociological-empirical approach, this article compares the Indonesian and Turkiye constitutions to see how the two countries guarantee human rights, predominantly civil and political rights. The result of this article reveals that national consensus, national security, stability, and legitimate political power are some of the legal arguments that are always present in the discourse on restrictions on human rights. Under these conditions, human rights restrictions are commonly regulated in the constitution, which contains human rights laws.
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The Menace of Forced Marriage on the Educational Development of Female Muslim Youths in Ghana: The Case of Akim Oda
Although Islam allows the parents to make arrangements for their children, especially for marriage, it never stipulated laws ignoring their consent. This is, however, the case in Akim Oda, where women are forced into marriages in the name of Islam without their consent. The situation is worrying, and women, especially female Muslim youths who are forced into marriages, continue to be disadvantaged in terms of education and training. This research work, therefore, investigates the reasons for such happenings and compares it with Islam’s view on marriage within the context of forced marriage as practiced in Akim Oda. In this regard, the qualitative research method was employed. The primary data collection method included interviews with fifteen (15) respondents, including Chiefs, Imams, religious leaders, opinion leaders, parents, and female Muslim youths. Findings from the field indicate that forced marriages, in most cases within the study area, were to the benefit of the family and not to the female Muslim youths. It was also observed from the findings that parents and relatives collect monies for their daughters who ended up dropping out of school for marriages they are unprepared for.