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Orientalism and the Challenge to the Originality of the Al-Qur'an Lexicon: A Critical Study of Western Philological Approaches Mufrodi Mufrodi; Subhan Subhan; Zaki Ghufron; Dedi Sunardi
Journal of Islamic Studies and Civilization Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Islamic Studies and Civilization
Publisher : ADP Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61680/jisc.v2i2.35

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This study critically examines the philological and historical-comparative linguistic approaches developed by Western orientalists in analyzing the Qur'anic lexicon and their implications for the doctrine of the authenticity and purity of the language of revelation in Islam. It also explores Muslim scholars' responses to claims of foreign language influence in the lexical construction of the sacred text. Starting from the assumption that the Qur'an contains elements of Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, and Ethiopic languages, orientalists such as Theodor Nöodeke, Abraham Geiger, Arthur Jeffery, and Christoph Luxenberg attempted to interpret the Qur'anic text as an evolutive product of pre-Islamic Arabic culture and history. This approach, despite its contribution to the field of language history, has been criticized by Muslim scholars for ignoring the theological dimension and sacredness of the Qur'an as divine revelation. Using a qualitative method and a desk study approach, this research analyzes key works from both orientalists and Muslim scholars. The results show that Western philological approaches to the Qur'an are not scientifically neutral but contain historical-critical assumptions that often contradict the normative-transcendental approach in the Islamic tradition. In response, contemporary Muslim scholars have developed an integrative approach that balances linguistic studies with contextual interpretation and emphasizes the importance of taking into account the dynamics of classical Arabic, Qur'anic rhetorical structures, and the context of revelation. As such, this study affirms the importance of a multidisciplinary and dialogical approach in understanding the complexity of Qur'anic vocabulary in order to avoid methodological reductionism and maintain the epistemic integrity of the revealed text.
Orientalism and the Challenge to the Originality of the Al-Qur'an Lexicon: A Critical Study of Western Philological Approaches Mufrodi Mufrodi; Subhan Subhan; Zaki Ghufron; Dedi Sunardi
Journal of Islamic Studies and Civilization Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Islamic Studies and Civilization
Publisher : ADP Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61680/jisc.v2i2.35

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This study critically examines the philological and historical-comparative linguistic approaches developed by Western orientalists in analyzing the Qur'anic lexicon and their implications for the doctrine of the authenticity and purity of the language of revelation in Islam. It also explores Muslim scholars' responses to claims of foreign language influence in the lexical construction of the sacred text. Starting from the assumption that the Qur'an contains elements of Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, and Ethiopic languages, orientalists such as Theodor Nöodeke, Abraham Geiger, Arthur Jeffery, and Christoph Luxenberg attempted to interpret the Qur'anic text as an evolutive product of pre-Islamic Arabic culture and history. This approach, despite its contribution to the field of language history, has been criticized by Muslim scholars for ignoring the theological dimension and sacredness of the Qur'an as divine revelation. Using a qualitative method and a desk study approach, this research analyzes key works from both orientalists and Muslim scholars. The results show that Western philological approaches to the Qur'an are not scientifically neutral but contain historical-critical assumptions that often contradict the normative-transcendental approach in the Islamic tradition. In response, contemporary Muslim scholars have developed an integrative approach that balances linguistic studies with contextual interpretation and emphasizes the importance of taking into account the dynamics of classical Arabic, Qur'anic rhetorical structures, and the context of revelation. As such, this study affirms the importance of a multidisciplinary and dialogical approach in understanding the complexity of Qur'anic vocabulary in order to avoid methodological reductionism and maintain the epistemic integrity of the revealed text.
Towards a Tawhidic Framework in Islamic Higher Education Curriculum: A Comparative Study of Indonesia and Malaysia Subhan Subhan; Zaki Ghufron; Mufrodi Mufrodi; Mohamad Khaidir Bin Sahid
QIJIS (Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies) Vol 12, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : IAIN Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/qijis.v12i2.28676

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This study aims to explore the key aspects of incorporating Islamic values into the curriculum design for Islamic higher education in Indonesia and Malaysia. By employing a qualitative approach and comparative study, this research examines two educational paradigms: the integration of knowledge and the Islamization of knowledge. Both models aim to bridge the gap of the dichotomy between modern sciences and Islamic values that has contributed to fragmented graduate competencies. Focusing on Arabic language education, the study highlights its pivotal role among the subjects taught in Islamic universities to facilitate the internalization of Islamic values and a medium for engaging with Islamic literature. As a medium for delivering Islamic teachings, Arabic language education is also essential for exploring Islamic primary texts such as the Qur’an and Hadith. Therefore, a strategically designed Arabic language curriculum is crucial, serving as a critical mechanism for internalizing Islamic values in Islamic universities. The findings reveal that both institutions share common goals: cultivating graduates who embody academic excellence alongside deep-rooted Islamic values and intellectual consciousness.