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PHONOLOGICAL INTERFERENCE OF CIREBON LANGUAGE ON THE PRONUNCIATION OF HIJAIYAH LETTERS Arwani, Wawan; Sa'dudin, Ihsan; Abdullah, Abdullah; Sanusi, Anwar
LiNGUA: Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa dan Sastra Vol 20, No 2 (2025): LiNGUA
Publisher : Laboratorium Informasi & Publikasi Fakultas Humaniora UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/ling.v20i2.33100

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This study investigates the phonological interference of the Cirebon language on the pronunciation of hijaiyah letters (the Arabic alphabet) among students at Nahdlatul Ulama Islamic High School for Boys (Madrasah ‘Aliyah Nahdlatul Ulama Putra), Buntet Cirebon. In multilingual Muslim communities such as Cirebon, Arabic is learned not only as a foreign language but also as a sacred language of worship and religious practice, making pronunciation accuracy both linguistically and spiritually significant. Based on phonetic observation and qualitative interviews, the research identifies systematic patterns of mispronunciation, particularly involving pharyngeal, uvular, and emphatic consonants, such as /ḥ/, /ʕ/, /q/, and /ṣ/. These patterns are documented through observations, audio recordings, and careful transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet, allowing for detailed phonological analysis. The errors are categorized into substitution, simplification, and omission, revealing consistent tendencies rather than incidental mistakes. These deviations arise from the absence of corresponding phonemes in the Cirebon language, resulting in substitution, simplification, and assimilation processes that alter the original Arabic sounds. Such processes illustrate negative language transfer, in which learners plot unfamiliar Arabic phonemes onto the closest sounds available in their native phonological inventory. The findings demonstrate how articulatory limitations, limited phonetic awareness, and insufficient explicit instruction interact to reinforce these patterns. It also reveals that the Cirebonese phonological system exerts a strong influence on the learners’ production of Arabic phonemes, demonstrating how local linguistic structures mediate the acquisition of a non-native phonetic inventory. This influence is not merely technical but sociolinguistic in nature, as Arabic pronunciation practices in Cirebon are shaped by daily communication, religious discourse, and pesantren traditions that normalize localized articulations. This research highlights the Cirebon language’s hybrid phonological features, shaped by influences from both Javanese and Sundanese, which reflect distinctive articulation patterns. This hybrid linguistic character makes Cirebon a unique and previously underexplored site for examining cross-linguistic phonological interaction in Indonesia. The study extends empirical evidence on how regional phonology affects Arabic sound realization in an Islamic sociolinguistic context. Beyond its descriptive contribution, the research offers a foundation for future work in interlanguage phonology, sociophonetics, and Arabic pedagogy, particularly in contexts where religious language learning intersects with strong local linguistic identities.
Synthesizing Creative Economy and Religious Moderation: A Bio-anthropological Analysis of Waste Management as the Fulcrum for Empowerment in Matangaji Village Ekanara, Bambang; Maimunah, Maimunah; Isfiani, Ilma Riksa; Febriyanto, Alfian; Sa'dudin, Ihsan
Jurnal Studi Sosial Keagamaan Syekh Nurjati Vol 5 No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Rumah Moderasi Beragama of Cyber Islamic University Syekh Nurjati Cirebon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24235/sejati.v5i2.107

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Abstract: Purpose – This study analyzes the synthesis of creative economy and religious moderation through a community-based waste management program in Matangaji Village, Cirebon. Employing a bio-anthropological framework, this research investigates how the practical activity of waste management functions as a fulcrum for community empowerment. The primary purpose is to dissect the process of transforming waste into valuable products and to understand how this collective economic endeavor becomes a practical venue for internalizing the values of religious moderation. Design/methods/approach – This research utilizes a qualitative method with a case study design. Data were gathered through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Findings - The findings reveal that the program not only generates supplementary income through creative recycling but also establishes a social space where values such as cooperation (ta'awun), mutual respect (tasamuh), and environmental stewardship (hifzhu al-bi’ah) are actively practiced. The discussion argues that the tangible economic goal serves as a leverage point that necessitates and reinforces moderate social behaviors. Research Implications - This bio-anthropological analysis concludes that interventions in the physical-biological environment (waste management) are intrinsically linked to the fortification of socio-religious values (anthropological), positioning the program as an effective, replicable model for applied moderation.
Mengungkap Warisan Teks Islam Cirebon: Studi Filologis dan Katalogisasi Naskah Keraton Kanoman Sa'dudin, Ihsan
Matan : Journal of Islam and Muslim Society Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Matan: Journal of Islam and Muslim Society Vol 7 (No 1) 2025
Publisher : Institute of Research and Public Service Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20884/1.matan.2025.7.1.18588

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The Kanoman Palace of Cirebon preserves a number of religious manuscripts written in Arabic, Javanese, Pegon, and Malay, most of which have not been properly inventoried. The absence of a manuscript catalog limits researchers’ access and negatively affects preservation efforts, especially since many of the manuscripts have suffered physical deterioration. This study aims to carry out a systematic cataloging of the manuscripts as a strategic step toward their preservation through digitalization, codicological identification, and the preparation of detailed manuscript descriptions. The research employs philological methods with a focus on codicology, including analyses of writing materials, dimensions, pagination, physical condition, script, language, ink, illumination, rubrication, and textual content. The findings reveal that 22 manuscripts were successfully inventoried, consisting of 15 Arabic-language manuscripts and 7 manuscripts written in non-Arabic languages. The primary themes represented in the collection include Sufism, Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), theology (tawhid), Arabic grammar (nahwu), and morphology. The cataloging process produced comprehensive codicological data that highlight the condition of the manuscripts, many of which exhibit damage such as tears, holes, or fading ink. This study affirms that cataloging is an effective preservation measure because it provides accurate access to information without requiring direct physical contact with manuscripts that are vulnerable to further damage. Moreover, the research opens new avenues for subsequent manuscript studies, particularly in the effort to preserve Cirebon’s cultural and intellectual heritage.
Taḥawulāt Dalālah al-Ṣidq fi al-Qur'an al-Karīm: Taḥlīl Dalāliy Wifq manhaj Toshihiko Izutsu Sa'dudin, Ihsan; Arfa Azkiyah, Desintya; Azmi, Abdullah; Safitri, Eka
ALSINATUNA Vol 10 No 2 (2025): June 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28918/alsinatuna.v10i2.10722

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This study aims to examine Toshihiko Izutsu’s approach to semantic analysis of the Qur'anic text, with a focus on its methodological principles and applications. Izutsu emphasizes the necessity of understanding the relationships between concepts within the Qur'anic discourse, analyzing the primary and relational meanings of key terms, and considering the worldview that forms the cultural and religious backdrop of the text. His method relies on both synchronic and diachronic analysis, enabling a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of meanings over time. This methodology is applied to the analysis of the terms ṣidq ("truthfulness") and ṣādiqīn ("the truthful ones"). In the pre-Islamic era, their meanings were largely confined to worldly values such as honesty in speech, loyalty in fulfilling promises, and skillfulness in action. With the revelation of the Qur'an, these terms acquired a profound religious dimension, becoming associated with faith and ethical integrity. In Islamic mysticism (Sufism), ṣidq evolved into a foundational spiritual virtue, representing inner sincerity and complete devotion to God. The study concludes that Izutsu’s semantic approach reveals the dynamic nature of meaning within the Qur'anic text and illustrates how concepts evolve alongside social, cultural, and religious transformations. It underscores the significance of semantic analysis in uncovering the deeper dimensions of sacred texts, thereby offering new horizons for Qur'anic and linguistic studies.