Islamic Review: Jurnal Riset dan Kajian Keislaman

Religious Tolerance Narratives on Social Media: Network Analysis of Indonesian Civil Society Organizations on Instagram (2019–2023)

2025-04-29T09:38:25+07:00

This study examines the role of Indonesian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in promoting religious tolerance narratives through social media, particularly Instagram, from 2019 to 2023. The research addresses the challenges CSOs face in countering intolerance and polarization online, emphasizing the digital strategies they employ. Utilizing a Discourse Network Analysis (DNA) method, the study integrates quantitative network mapping and qualitative text analysis to explore content patterns, collaborations, and audience engagement. Primary data was collected from 25 CSO Instagram accounts, supported by textual analysis, observations, interviews, and documentation. The research focuses on two key questions: (1) What do CSO networks promoting interfaith tolerance look like? and (2) How are narratives of tolerance structured and disseminated within these networks? Findings highlight variations in CSO strategies, showing that highly active organizations achieve broader reach through consistent posting, while smaller CSOs rely on quality content and partnerships to remain impactful. Despite algorithmic challenges and echo chambers, CSOs effectively leverage social media to advance tolerance narratives, integrating cultural and religious contexts. The study underscores the need for collaborative networks and adaptive digital strategies to amplify inclusive messages and mitigate intolerance, offering insights into strengthening CSO efforts in the digital era.

Beyond The Kitchen: The Socio-Religious Authority of Women in Javanese Slametan

2025-04-29T09:38:25+07:00

This study examines the pivotal role of women in the slametan tradition in Pungpungan Village, Bojonegoro, focusing on their authority in organizing, structuring, and adapting this Javanese ritual. While slametan is traditionally perceived as a male-led religious and communal event, this research reveals the significant influence women exert in determining key aspects of the ritual, particularly in food selection, scheduling, financial management, and intergenerational knowledge transmission. By exploring ethnographic accounts, this study highlights how women function as cultural custodians and ritual decision-makers, shaping both the practical and symbolic elements of slametan. The research also examines how food preparation extends beyond a domestic duty to a position of authority, with women dictating the culinary standards and ritual requirements. Additionally, the study illustrates the flexibility of slametan in adapting to contemporary sensibilities, showing how women negotiate tradition while maintaining its cultural essence. Through their expertise in managing rewang (communal labor), coordinating tahlilan, and determining religious offerings, women emerge as de facto leaders of the ritual. This study contributes to the broader discourse on gender and religious practices in Javanese Islam, challenging the perception of ritual authority as exclusively male and reaffirming the role of women as active agents in maintaining and evolving tradition.

Optimizing Cash Waqf for Financing Climate Change Mitigation: Opportunities and Challenges

2025-04-29T09:38:25+07:00

Financing climate change mitigation requires large costs that each country must incur. Likewise, developing countries are more vulnerable to climate change. Cash waqf as an Islamic social financial instrument has the opportunity to become a supportive financing alternative. This research aims to provide a new paradigm in developing cash-waqf-based climate change mitigation programs. This research uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques through literature study and analysis using descriptive content analysis. Waqf and the environment are in line with the goal of maqashid sharia, namely human welfare. Innovations in financing climate change mitigation programs can be carried out through Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk (CWLS), Blue Waqf, and Green Waqf. Even though there is an opportunity for cash waqf to become alternative financing for cash waqf, there is still a need to create an ecosystem that supports the running of climate change mitigation programs on a cash waqf basis. Improvements are needed from various related parties to increase the quality and awareness of cash waqf and climate change mitigation.

Classifying Islamic Exegesis: How Muslim and Western Scholars Categorize Tafsir Traditions

2025-04-29T09:38:25+07:00

The study of madha>hib al-tafsi>r is essential for understanding the historical development of Qur’anic exegesis as a scholarly discipline. The evolution of exegetical methodologies has been shaped by various historical, social, political, and epistemological factors, leading to the emergence of diverse interpretive approaches. This study examines the evolution and intellectual classification of madha>hib al-tafsi>r, focusing on the internal and external determinants that have influenced the methodological and thematic diversity of Qur’anic interpretation among Muslim and Western scholars. Employing a historical-critical approach combined with content analysis, this research investigates primary and secondary exegetical sources from both classical and contemporary Muslim and Orientalist scholars. The findings reveal that the evolution of madha>hib al-tafsi>r has been shaped by socio-political dynamics, theological discourse, evolving exegetical methodologies, and Islam’s intellectual engagement with other civilizations. The classification frameworks proposed by Muslim and Orientalist scholars reflect distinct epistemological paradigms in approaching the Qur’anic text, particularly concerning methodological principles, hermeneutical strategies, and ideological orientations. This study provides a more nuanced understanding of the historical trajectory of Qur’anic exegesis and its significance within contemporary Islamic scholarship. The findings underscore the importance of adopting a critical approach in assessing the development of tafsi>r and distinguishing the epistemological foundations of Muslim and Orientalist exegetical traditions.

Harmonizing Society Through Islamic Education: An Analysis of Interactive Methods in Light of Tafsir Adhwa'ul Bayan

2025-04-29T09:38:25+07:00

Raising the background of harmony in Islamic education, which is a crucial aspect in creating a peaceful and inclusive society. Social harmony in the context of education does not only focus on the transfer of knowledge, but also on the formation of positive social values such as tolerance, empathy, and solidarity. The era of globalization that often threatens local cultural identity and increases social inequality, education has an important role as a builder of relationships between students who respect and understand differences. By using an interactive approach in the learning process, it aims to provide guidance for educators in creating a learning environment that supports social harmony. The method used in this study is library research. The results of this study are expected to contribute to the development of educational theory and more harmonious and inclusive learning practices. Thus, this study does not only focus on theoretical aspects, but also provides practical insights for educators in creating a learning environment that supports social harmony in the classroom.

Living Sufism of Sheikh Ahmad Mutamakkin in Tradition and Culture of Kajen Muslim Community

2025-04-29T09:38:24+07:00

Sheikh Ahmad Mutamakkin was a prominent Islamic scholar who played a significant role in spreading Sufism in the northern coastal region of Central Java, particularly in Pati. This study aims to explore how the concept of "Living Sufism" is manifested through the integration of Sufi teachings into the traditions and culture of the Kajen Muslim community. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through documentation, in-depth interviews, and direct observation. The findings reveal that Sheikh Mutamakkin's Sufism is deeply rooted in sharia, particularly in the context of fiqh, as evidenced by his work Arsy Muwahhidun. His teachings have been integrated into local traditions, pesantren education, and the architectural symbolism of the Jami' Kajen Mosque. In the modern era, Sheikh Mutamakkin's Sufism remains relevant as it offers a spiritual solution to the crisis of materialism and secularism. This study contributes to the understanding of how Sufism can be contextualized within local culture while maintaining its Islamic essence.

Qur’anic Tadabbur Models for Enhancing Students Character and Spiritual Awareness

2025-04-29T09:38:24+07:00

This article examines the design of the Qur’anic Tadabbur Model to enhance Islamic Religious Education (PAI) through the integration of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. The study aims to develop a conceptual framework for the model, focusing on deep reflection on Qur’anic verses to strengthen students' moral character and spiritual awareness. Using a qualitative approach and library research method, the study explores the model's design and its implications for PAI. The findings show that the Qur’anic Tadabbur Model provides a comprehensive approach to fostering students' moral and spiritual development, encouraging reflection on and internalization of Qur’anic values. It not only enhances students' understanding of the Quran but also supports the application of these values in everyday life. Although still in the conceptual stage, further empirical research is required to assess the model's practical effectiveness. These findings lay the foundation for future studies on the implementation of the Qur’anic Tadabbur Model in PAI and its impact on character development.

Relevansi Dimensi Pembangunan Ekonomi Berkelanjutan (SDGs) dalam Perspektif Ekonomi Ibnu Khaldun

2025-04-29T09:38:24+07:00

This research discusses the relevance of the dimensions of Sustainable Economic Development (SDGs) in the perspective of Ibn Khaldun's economic thought. The background of this research is the need for an in-depth study of the relationship between classical thinking in Islamic economics and sustainable economic development targets represented by the SDGs so as to provide social and economic welfare for the community. The research method used is a literature study, which involves reviewing literature from books, journal articles, and relevant documents, and using a descriptive analysis approach to Ibn Khaldun's economic thought and its relationship to the pillars of economic development of the SDGs. With the aim of assessing the extent to which the economic concepts proposed by Ibn Khaldun, such as national wealth, economic equilibrium, wage theory, national trade, taxes, and market mechanisms, are relevant to the achievement of the SDGs. The results show that Ibn Khaldun's economic thought is very relevant to several key aspects of the SDGs, such as equitable distribution of wealth, sustainable management of natural resources, and the role of the state in maintaining economic justice and social welfare. Ibn Khaldun's concepts provide the basis for inclusive and sustainable economic development in accordance with the goals of the SDGs, especially in creating decent jobs, reducing inequality, and ensuring balance in the market mechanism.

Fiqh Minoritas; Penelusuran Basis Konsep Minoritas dalam Al-Qur’an dan Operasionalisasinya

2025-05-07T14:51:36+07:00

This article aims to offer minority fiqh as a solution to the implementation of Islamic law (fiqh) in various regions, especially for Muslims who live as a minority. There are two important findings that the author concludes in this article, first, the use of the terminology minority and majority is used in the Qur'an in very diverse contexts. Interestingly, the term majority is used in the context of negative meanings, such as polytheists, infidels, negligent, and opposing Islamic teachings. While the use of the terminology minority has a positive connotation, referring to meanings such as believers, survivors, and so on. In line with the differences in context, classical fiqh has recognized minorities in the concepts of dzimmah, mu'ahadah, and musta'man. Second, the development of minority fiqh is carried out by applying collective ijtihad (jama'i), applying al-Qawa'id al-Fiqhiyah (legal maxim), understanding the historical context, applying the principle of facilitation (muyassar), oriented towards universal fiqh, and protecting the identity of individual Muslims while connecting it to the collective identity of Muslims.