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A Comparative Analysis of Semitic Rhetorical Analysis, Hermeneutics, and Biblical Criticism in Qur’anic Studies: Methodological Approaches and Challenges Asnawi, Aqdi Rofiq; Manzilah, Manzilah
Jurnal Ilmiah Al-Mu'ashirah: Media Kajian Al-Qur'an dan Al-Hadits Multi Perspektif Vol. 22 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : South East Asia Regional Intellectual Forum of Qoran Hadith (SEARFIQH)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jim.v22i1.26713

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This article examines Semitic Rhetorical Analysis (SRA), Hermeneutics, and Biblical Criticism as applied methodologies for interpreting the Qur'an. Using a qualitative, library-based research approach, the study investigates how each method engages in textual analysis, highlighting their distinctive approaches and areas of intersection. The findings indicate that SRA, with its emphasis on symmetrical patterns and cohesive structures, aligns closely with the Qur'an’s rhetorical framework, effectively revealing its intricate composition, as seen in Surah Al-Fajr. In contrast, Hermeneutics and Biblical Criticism- while effective for analyzing Biblical texts- face theological and methodological limitations when applied to the Qur'an due to fundamental differences in the formation and theological contexts of the sacred texts. The study advocates for an integrative methodology that respects the distinct nature of the Qur'anic text while fostering cross-methodological dialogue. This research contributes to the field of religious studies by promoting interfaith engagement and deepening scholarly understanding of the Qur'an within a rigorous comparative framework.
Pendampingan Menulis Release Media dan Fotografi Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Humas Digital Pesantren Putri Al-Mawaddah Ponorogo Luthfi, Mohammad; Asnawi, Aqdi Rofiq; Rukmini, Diah; Qodriyah, Salma Laila
Reswara: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 6, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Dharmawangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46576/rjpkm.v6i2.6367

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Publikasi media digital Pesantren Putri Al- Mawaddah Kabupaten Ponorogo belum berjalan secara maksimal disebabkan oleh minimnya pengetahuan dan keterampilan Humas pesantren dalam menulis release media dan fotografi sehingga berdampak terhadap kuantitas dan kualitas produksi konten digital pesantren. Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pendampingan dalam upaya meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan Humas Pesantren Putri Al- Mawaddah dalam bidang penulisan release media dan fotografi agar publikasi konten digital pesantren semakin baik dan meningkat. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan dikemas dalam bentuk pelatihan berupa sosialisasi untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan praktek lapangan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan Humas Pesantren Putri Al-Mawaddah. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan yang cukup signifikan dari aspek pengetahuan dan keterampilan Humas dalam menulis release media dan fotografi dibuktikan dengan hasil karya release dan karya foto peserta sebagai luaran dari kegiatan pelatihan. Kualitas publikasi konten digital Pesantren Putri Al- Mawaddah menjadi semakin bagus dan menarik, juga dari segi kuantitas menjadi semakin meningkat dan konsisten dalam pengunggahan informasi terbaru dengan publikasi konten yang dilakukan pembaharuan secara berkala
Green Theology in the Qur’an: A Linguistic and Scientific Study on Earth’s Water Reservoirs Sujiat Zubaidi; Aqdi Rofiq Asnawi; Muhammad Dini Syauqi Al-Madani; Ide Mafaza Sansayto
QOF Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Keiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/qof.v9i1.2758

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Water is a vital element that sustains life and maintains the balance of the global ecosystem. This article examines the correlation between the Earth’s water reservoirs and environmental preservation as indicated in the Qur’an. The study employs a semantic analysis method within the framework of iʿjāz lughawī (linguistic inimitability) and iʿjāz ʿilmī (scientific inimitability), focusing on key verses from Surah al-Ḥijr (15:22) and al-Mu’minūn (23:18–19), and is supported by an interdisciplinary literature review. The findings reveal that the term asqaynā refers to the process of water infiltration into the soil, while askannā denotes the mechanism of subterranean water storage. These terms represent a complex hydrological cycle, encompassing rainfall, infiltration, percolation, and plant absorption. This process supports photosynthesis, maintains soil moisture, and enhances ecological stability sustainably. The study concludes that the Qur’an not only conveys spiritual and moral teachings, but also contains scientific insights aligned with the principles of environmental sustainability. It contributes to the development of ecological Qur’anic exegesis rooted in integrating scientific knowledge and divine revelation.
Interrelation of Coalescence Theory and Qur’anic Perspectives on Rain Phenomenon: A Linguistic and Scientific Analysis Sujiat Zubaidi; Aqdi Rofiq Asnawi; Muhamad Anwar Aditya
Mutawatir : Jurnal Keilmuan Tafsir Hadith Vol. 13 No. 2 (2023): DECEMBER
Publisher : Department of Qur'an dan Hadith Faculty of Ushuluddin and Philosophy UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/mutawatir.2023.13.2.286-311

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The study of the rain phenomenon continues to develop over time, leading to the emergence of coalescence theory, a theory and model that discusses the occurrence of precipitation. This study aimed to reveal the connection between the theory of coalescence and Qur’anic perspectives on rain through the literature research framework to strengthen that al Qur’an has mentioned clearly before this theory was discovered through Qur’anic language miracle (al-i‘jāz al-bayānī) and scientific miracle (al-i‘jāz al-‘ilmī) in rain verses. This research concludes that rain can occur when water vapour in the atmosphere condenses into water drops that are large enough to fall to the Earth’s surface, which is influenced by several factors, including air humidity, air temperature, air pressure, and the presence of freezing nuclei to help the formation of water droplets when all these factors are met then it is the right time for the rain to fall because of the fulfilment of coalescence between particles ideally following coalescence theory. The Qur’an has already signalled through language miracles and scientific miracles in surah al-Nūr verse 43 and al-Rūm verse 48 that there is a correlation between the words yuzjī, saḥāb, riyāḥ and cloud formation, while the words yu’allif, and kisaf correlate with the combination of cloud droplets, and the word rukām correlate with increasing the size of the raindrops.
The Authenticity of Qur’anic Codification: A Critique of Theodor Noldeke's Perspective Zubaidi, Sujiat; Asnawi, Aqdi Rofiq; Fikriyah, Asfa
Buletin Al-Turas Vol. 30 No. 2 (2024): Buletin Al-Turas
Publisher : Fakultas Adab and Humaniora, Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/bat.v30i2.40735

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PurposeThis research aimed to reveal the integrity of Utsman bin Affan and the authenticity of the Qur'an by the three parameters of integrity: Honesty, Consistency, and Courage, and three parameters of authenticity: Continuity, credibility, and symbolism. It also involved the criticism study of Theodor Noldeke’s View about the codification of The Qur’an. MethodThis research employed a qualitative library approach to analyze Theodor Noldeke's views on the codification of the Qur'an. The analysis method consists of two steps: first, a descriptive analysis of Noldeke's intellectual background and the concepts of integrity and authenticity; second, a comparative analysis of the codification of the Qur'an from the perspectives of Muslim and Western scholars. Results/findingsThere were integrity factors in Utsman bin Affan, namely honesty and trustworthiness in behaviour, consistency in action, and courage and responsibility in making decisions. Utsman bin Affan was a caliph with integrity, so all the policies he issued towards the codification of the Qur'an guaranteed authenticity. ConclusionAlthough Theodor Noldeke argued that the Qur'an codification policy of Utsman bin Affan was inauthentic and has many problems with it, this statement was considered incorrect due to differences in research methods used, as well as differences in the history of the Qur'an and the Bible.
Semantic And Scientific Differences Between Al-A’mā, Al-Akmah, And Ibyadhādh Al-‘Ain In The Qur’an Al-Karīm: الفروق اللغوية والعلمية بين الأعمى والأكمه وابيضاض العين في القرآن الكريم Hanif, Imam Padhlurrahman; Aqdi Rofiq Asnawi; Rizky, Muhammad Sahil
ZAD Al-Mufassirin Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): ZAD Al-Mufassirin December 2024
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Al-Qur'an (STIQ) ZAD

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55759/zam.v6i2.243

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Blindness is a medical disease characterised by the partial or complete loss of vision, known as visual impairment or absolute blindness, respectively. The phenomenon of blindness is also mentioned in the Qur'an in several words, including: Al-A'maa, al-Akmah, and Ibyadhadh al-'Ain. This research intends to analyze the differences between al-A'maa, al-Akmah, and Ibyadhadh al-'Ain linguistically and scientifically. This study employs a library research methodology that utilises a descriptive and analytical technique to examine the linguistic and scientific distinctions among the three terms for blindness in the Qur'an. Several linguistic and scientific distinctions may be seen between the three terms of blindness that are found in the Qur'an, as shown by the findings of this research.: First, al-A'maa has two meanings, namely the ultimate meaning and majazi meaning. The connotation of the essential meaning of al-A'maa means total blindness, while the majazi meaning is related to disbelief and misguidance. Second, al-Akmah has three connotations of meanings: ophthalmic genetic, epiphora, and nyctalopia. Third, Ibyadhadh al-'Ain, which happened to the prophet Jacob As, is a cataract disease caused by traumatic and senile cataracts.
Mengungkap Rahasia Besi dalam Al-Qur’ān Menurut Zaģlul Rāģib Muḥammad An-Najjār (Pendekatan At-Tafsīr Al-Ίlmī): Mengungkap Rahasia Besi dalam Al-Qur’ān Menurut Zaģlul Rāģib Muḥammad An-Najjār (Pendekatan At-Tafsīr Al-Ίlmī) Adi Anggara, Deki Rido; Rofiq Asnawi, Aqdi; Nasution, Alhafidh; Harun, Harun
MAGHZA Vol 8 No 2 (2023): Juli-Desember 2023
Publisher : Fakultas Ushuluddin Adab dan Humaniora (FUAH), Universitas Islam Negeri Profesor Kiai Haji Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24090/maghza.v8i2.7386

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Besi merupakan unsur paling banyak digunakan dalam dikehidupan ini, banyak ilmuwan mengkaji tentang besi, mulai dari proses terbentuknya besi, sejarah besi, manfaat besi dan lain sebagainya. Dalam al-Qur’an kata besi disebutkan 6 kali dalam surat dan ayat berbeda. Namun, literatur yang membahas tentang besi dari sudut Sains dan Agama Islam masih sangat langka dan masih jauh dari fokus dalam kaitan sains modern, adapun literatur yang membahas masalah ayat-ayat kauniyah tentang besi masih sedikit disinggung. Peneliti ingin membahas tentang besi dalam al-Qur’an menurut Zaģlul Rāghib Muḥammad An-Najjār. Metode dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif untuk menjelaskan pandangan Zaģlul Rāghib Muḥammad An-Najjār pada besi dan ditambahkan dengan pendapat para mufassir dan ilmuwan lainnya. Artikel ini menyimpulkan bahwa besi merupakan unsur yang berasal dari pecahan bintang, proses tersebut terjadi 15 juta tahun lalu, ada 2 unsur yang terdapat di dalam besi yaitu gas hidrogen dan gas helium. Kekuatan dan kehebatan besi dilihat dari sisi jumlah, atom dan kekuatan material nya. Dan manfaat besi terbagi menjadi 4 bidang, diantaranya: material dan konstruksi, geologi dan geofisika, kesehatan dan botani.
The Coherence of Surah Adz-Dzariyat in Perspective of Semitic Rhetoric Asnawi, Aqdi Rofiq; Suharto, Ahmad; Shahir, Muhammad Badrun; Anggara, Deki Ridho Adi; Hannah, Hannah
Jurnal Ilmiah Al-Mu'ashirah: Media Kajian Al-Qur'an dan Al-Hadits Multi Perspektif Vol. 20 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : South East Asia Regional Intellectual Forum of Qoran Hadith (SEARFIQH)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jim.v20i1.16021

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The order of the verses and their coherence has been debated among orientalists in qur’anic structure studies. This article aims to reveal the coherence of the surah Adz-Dzariyat questioned by Richard Bell regarding the correlation between the verses in the surah. The method of analyzing this surah is Semitic Rhetorical Analysis (SRA), utilizing the verses’ symmetry explanations from Muslim scholars’ interpretations. This library research adopts descriptive and content analysis methods for analyzing data. As a result of the study, Surah adz-Dzariyat consists of two passages and seven parts in mirror construction based on Semitic Rhetoric principles. The relationship between the verses shows their coherence and excellent verse order without jumpy arrangements. Several groups of verses that at first appeared to be irregular became orderly and had a specific connection that could be understood through Semitic Rhetoric principles. This analysis strengthens the miracles of the Qur’an and refutes various opinions that doubt how good the order of the verses of the Qur’an is.
ENHANCING QUR'ANIC TADABBUR SKILLS OF AL-KHOLIFAH STUDENTS THROUGH SEMITIC RHETORIC Asnawi, Aqdi Rofiq; Al Madani, Muhammad Dini Syauqi; Ramadhani, Mulyo Rizky
Community Development Journal : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 5 No. 5 (2024): Vol. 5 No. 5 Tahun 2024
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/cdj.v5i5.35595

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The rapid advancement of technology has resulted in a significant decline in the quality of tadabbur (deep contemplation) of the Qur'an, particularly among the younger generation. This decline is predominantly influenced by technological developments and the pervasive use of social media, which frequently divert children's attention from reflective and spiritual activities. These challenges are compounded by a lack of proficiency in classical Arabic and insufficient guidance in contextualizing Qur'anic messages within contemporary issues. In response to these issues, this community service initiative employs a Semitic rhetorical approach aimed at enhancing tadabbur skills at the Qur'anic Learning Center of Taman Pendidikan Al-Qur’an (TPA) Al-Kholifah Sekaran, Ponorogo, with a focus on QS. Al-'Alaq. The methodological framework for this program includes stages of preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The evaluation outcomes reveal a substantial improvement in students' comprehension of both tadabbur and Semitic rhetoric, with the average score increasing from 34% to 84%. These results demonstrate that the integration of a Semitic rhetorical approach not only deepens students' understanding of QS. Al-'Alaq but also strengthens their spiritual engagement with the Qur'an, providing a more solid foundation for addressing life's challenges. This program underscores the critical importance of incorporating comprehensive learning methodologies within Islamic education to effectively internalize Qur'anic values.
STRUKTUR SURAT AL-HIJR PERSPEKTIF SEMITIC RHETORICAL ANALYSIS (SRA Muhammady,, Abdullah; Bakar, Abu; Musafa’ah, Suqiyah; Asnawi, Aqdi Rofiq
Reflektika Vol 17, No 2 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Al-Amien Prenduan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28944/reflektika.v17i2.816

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The Quran contains verses and letters that are systematically and coherently structured, as supported by al-Zarkashi and al-Suyuti. But Richard Bell took a different view. For example, according to him, the letter Al-Hijr needed to be more systematic, and there were some errors in laying verses. Meanwhile, Michel Cuypers is serious about the Semitic Rhetorical Analysis (SRA) approach in analyzing the structure of the Qur'anic text to find a concentric, mirror, and parallel symmetrical patterns in the form of the Qur'anic text. Even this approach is Considered a modern methodology with a new type of dialogue. It is interesting to look for bright spots in the structure of surat al-Hijr from the perspective of SRA. So that raises the question of what is the form of the text of surat al-Hijr from the standpoint of SRA. A Semitic Rhetorical Analysis (SRA) approach is used to answer this question. That is by analyzing the pairing pattern of the text of surat al-Hijr so that it forms groups of text at the bottom level. The bottom level has reanalyzed the design to get groups of text at the level above it, and so on, until the top level is obtained, namely surat al-Hijr. This article concludes that SRA, according to surat al-Hijr, is a Book consisting of 13 Sections arranged in a concentric symmetrical pattern (A-B-C-B*-A*). Richard Bell's opinion is refuted because each verse in surah al-Hijr is capable of symmetry with other poems from the lowest level of the text to the top level, so this conclusion indicates that surat al-Hijr is systematically and Coherently arranged. 
Co-Authors Abdillah Khayyi Muchyiddin Abdullah Muhammady, Abdur Rohman Abu Bakar Abu Bakar Achmad Fauzan Kamil Achmad Murtafi Haris Adi Anggara, Deki Ridho Adi Anggara, Deki Rido Aditya Rizki Pradana Adnin Darma Surya Ahmad Fadhilul Ahmad Qolbie Zidan Johnderose Ahmad Suharto Ahmad Thaqif Bin Ismail Aisy Taufiqurrahman Al Hadiy Fakhrul Arifin Al Madani, Muhammad Dini Syauqi Alfan Arif Rabbani Alfian Fatih Rizqi Ali Mahfuz Munawar Ariansyah Ariansyah Averosian Sophia Al-Madany Deki Ridho Adi Anggara Deki Ridho Adi Anggara Deki Ridho Adi Anggara Dini Amalia Fattah Fahmi Akhyar Al Farabi Farales Sindy Fikriyah, Asfa Hadi, Abd Hanif, Imam Padhlurrahman Hannah, Hannah Harun Harun Hilda, Nurul Arifah Humaira Agam Putri Husein Aziz Ide Mafaza Sansayto Idri Lutfiatul Khasanah Madani, Muhammad Dini Syauqi Al Mahmud Rifaannudin Mahmud Rif’anuddin Manzilah Manzilah, Manzilah Moh Isom Muddin Moh Isom Mudin Mohammad Luthfi Muhamad Anwar Aditya Muhamad Redho Al Faritzi Muhammad Bili Syaputra Muhammad Diaz Supandi Muhammad Diaz Supandi Muhammad Dini Syauqi Al-Madani Muhammad Renaldi Syapriani Muhammad Sabilillah Muhammady,, Abdullah Mujib Abdurrahman Nasution, Alhafidh Niken Sylvia Puspitasari Noor, Sabiq Nur Hidayaturrohmah Oky Ayu Agustin Qodriyah, Salma Laila Qonitatu Zulfatu Rohmah Qonitatu, Isti Ramadhani, Mulyo Rizky Rif’anuddin, Mahmud Rizky, Muhammad Sahil Rochmad Rochmad Rohmah, Qonitatu Zulfatu Rukmini, Diah Ryfal Nanda Syaputra Sabiq Noor Selamat Bin Amir Shahir, Muhammad Badrun Sophia Al-Madany, Averosian Sugeng Hariyadi Sujiat Zubaidi Suqiyah Musafaah Syamsul Hadi Untung Talqis Nurdianto Triana Harmini Yudantia, Ditta Maya