Azhar Ibrahim
Department of Malay Studies National University of Singapore

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The need of discoursing social theology in Muslim Southeast Asia Azhar Ibrahim
Indonesian Journal of Islam and Muslim Societies Vol 4, No 1 (2014): Indonesian Journal of Islam and Muslim Societies
Publisher : IAIN Salatiga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/ijims.v4i1.1-23

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This paper highlights and evaluates the significance of an emerging social theologicaldiscourse in contemporary Muslim Southeast Asia. It emerged partlyas a response to the traditional Islamic theology inasmuch as the revivalistdakwah activism that became prominent since the 1970s. This emerging discourseis part of the continuity and extension of the reformist voices whichhave evolved since the late 19th century. As a theology, it puts discourse aboutGod as its premium but extend its focus on the social dimension of faith inGod, of the social message of the religion, and the social responsibility of theman and community of faith in God, and to their fellow human beings. Todaythere are several books and articles written which can be classified as belongingto this genre of social theology. In Indonesia this discursive theologycan be found in rational, humanistic, transformative cultural, and the oppressedtheologies. It opens a wider realm of participation and engagement,where theology is no longer the exclusive affairs of experts, but inclusive of thelay intellectuals who are not necessarily from a strictly religious background.It also enables the Muslim public to comprehend critically and to cope creativelywith rapid social change, and its attendant problems. Theology is, afterall, a human enterprise, albeit it’s strong religious commitment. To harnessthe potentiality of the social theology, calls for its recognition. Herein lies the need to start studying and engaging them discerningly, or to advance its criticaldimensions for the benefits of the larger Muslim public.Paper ini menyoroti dan mengevaluasi pentingnya wacana teologi sosial yangmuncul dalam periode kontemporer Muslim Asia Tenggara. Teologi sosialmuncul sebagian sebagai tanggapan terhadap teologi Islam tradisional karenaaktivisme dakwah revivalis yang semakin menonjol sejak tahun 1970-an. Wacanayang muncul di sini merupakan bagian dari kontinuitas dan perluasan suarareformis yang telah berkembang sejak akhir abad ke-19. Sebagai teologi, teologisocial menempatkan wacana utama tentang Tuhan tetapi memperluas fokusnyapada dimensi sosial iman kepada Allah, pesan sosial agama, dan tanggungjawab sosial dari komunitas iman kepada Allah, dan terhadap sesama manusia.Saat ini ada beberapa buku dan artikel yang ditulis yang dapat diklasifikasikansebagai milik genre teologi sosial. Di Indonesia teologi diskursif ini dapatditemukan dalam teologi-teologi rasional, humanistik, budaya transformatif,dan teologi kaum tertindas. Ini membuka sebuah dunia yang lebih luas bagipartisipasi dan keterlibatan, di mana teologi tidak lagi urusan eksklusif paraahli, tetapi termasuk para intelektual awam yang tidak harus berasal dari latarbelakang agama secara ketat. Hal ini juga memungkinkan masyarakat Muslimuntuk memahami secara kritis dan kreatif dalam mengatasi perubahan sosialyang cepat dan problem yang muncul. Di luar itu semua, teologi sosial adalahurusan manusia, dengan komitmen keagamaan yang kuat. Untuk memanfaatkanpotensi dari teologi sosial, diperlukan panggilan untuk pengakuan. Di sinilahletak kebutuhan untuk mulai mengkaji dan melibatkan teologi sosial, ataumengedepankan dimensi kritis dari teologi sosial agar bermanfaat lebih besarmasyarakat Muslim.
Muslim World and the Globalisation Challenge: [En]Countering Dehumanization or Humanised Integration Azhar Ibrahim
Dirosat : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol 1, No 2 (2016): Dirosat: Journal of Islamic Studies
Publisher : Institut Dirosat Islamiyah Al-Amien Prenduan Sumenep

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (256.79 KB) | DOI: 10.28944/dirosat.v1i2.19

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Globalisation is a challenge for Muslim world as it can be opportunities. The term globalisation mostly refers to the opening up the market to transnational corporations (TNCs) which is in line with liberalisation of the economy. Ironically those who call for “opening up of borders” or “capital liberalisation” are actually the one who are so strict in the immigration policies and practices. Protecting their own labour market, while encouraging their own TNCs to optimise their presence in the developing countries is a blatant contradiction. The calamitous effects of neoliberal globalisation are striking crucial aspects of life, such as economic justice, environmental condition, and educational system. Therefore, critical response to globalisation is imperative. In many ways, the readiness to discuss critically on globalisation is very much to be welcomed. This paper points to the need to discuss beyond the preoccupation of economic needs. It proposes to create and project another kind of globalisation which points to a humanised global integration. The real opportunity is when we are able to see the problems of humankind as a whole. Muslim must be at the forefront in forging human solidarity and cooperation so as to attain a humanised global order.
RATIONAL SUFISM OF HARUN NASUTION: Phenomenological Historical Approach to His Thought and Intellectual Influence Piet Hizbullah Khaidir; Abdul Kadir Riyadi; Idri idri; Azhar Ibrahim; Fathurrofiq Fathurrofiq
ULUL ALBAB Jurnal Studi Islam Vol 24, No 1 (2023): Islamic Philosophy & Mysticism
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/ua.v24i1.20760

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Sufism is a spiritual exercise dimension that is often done irationally in one hand. On the other hand, rationalism is a faculty of mind based totally on rational dimension. So, in fact, it is almost impossible to elaborate both of them in one bowl of life. However, Harun Nasution’s (HN) thought had blended both of them become a couple of wings to envision Indonesian muslim way of thinking and to aggregate his life both spiritually and ascetically.  The root of his thought genealogically can be traced in four steps. Firstly, HN’s literate religious family nurtured his childhood. Secondly, his further adventure dealing with rationalism idea surely affected his progressive thought. His work: The Place of Reason in Abduh’s Theology, Its Impact on His Theological System and Views articulates his strong point on rationalism in Islamic studies. Moreover, it became direct correction to school of Ash’aria theology. Thirdly, sufism aspect of  HN demonstrated himself as a consistent figure who do spiritual exercise (riyadhoh) for himself by enriching zikr and praying. Finally, his rational Islamic thought has influenced the Indonesian Islamic thought constellation within Indonesia muslim scholars until recently. In spite of many critics addressed to him, many appreciations also come to him. To analyze his faculty of thought, this paper aims at exploring datas on him based on historical phenomenological theory. It is to constitute the presence of subject (HN) in his historical life. His intentional consciousness with regards to his Islamic rationalism and sufism is a factor for rational sufism in the line of Indonesia’s Islamic thought constellation.