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Journal : AL-SULTHANIYAH

Fatwa-Fatwa Falakiyah Majelis Ulama Indonesia: Peran Majelis Ulama Indonesia dalam Perkembangan Diskursus Falakiyah Kontemporer di Indonesia Rasyid, Muhammad; Izzuddin, Ahmad; Aseri, Muhsin
AL-SULTHANIYAH Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): AL-SULTHANIYAH
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Sultan Muhammad Syafiuddin Sambas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37567/al-sulthaniyah.v14i2.4470

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This article aims to provide an in-depth examination of the role of the Indonesian Council of Ulama (Majelis Ulama Indonesia, MUI) in shaping, influencing, and directing the discourse of contemporary Islamic astronomy (‘Ilm al-Falak) in Indonesia through its fatwa-based decisions on falak-related issues. The main issue addressed in this study concerns how MUI, as a religious authority in Indonesia, serves to bridge the gap between scientific developments, divergent perspectives and methodologies among Muslims, and the community’s demand for uniformity in religious practices—particularly regarding the determination of the beginning of lunar months, prayer times, and the direction of the qibla. Practically, this issue is significant for understanding the relationship between religious authority, scientific advancement, and societal needs. The research employs a normative legal method, adopting uṣūl al-fiqh, astronomical, and socio-political approaches. The data sources consist of seven MUI fatwas on falak-related matters, encompassing themes such as the determination of lunar months, qibla direction, and prayer times. The data were analyzed using content analysis. The findings of this study highlight three significant roles of MUI in the discourse of contemporary Islamic astronomy in Indonesia: (1) formulating and establishing guidelines on falak-related issues; (2) acting as the primary mediator in resolving methodological and interpretative differences among Indonesian Muslims regarding falak matters; and (3) integrating religious understanding with scientific perspectives in the field of ‘Ilm al-Falak. Consequently, MUI’s role is crucial in maintaining coherence and legal certainty in Islamic law concerning falak in Indonesia, although there remains room for more intensive collaboration with academic scholars and modern astronomers to achieve broader consensus.
Co-Authors Abda Abda Abu Umayah Afkarina, Naffa Ahmad Izzuddin Ainun Sajidah Akh. Fauzi Aseri Alfaiz, Salahuddin Algaus, Icong Anas, Brian Arianti, Mega Arsi, Arsi Aseri, Akh. Fauzi Aseri, Mukhsin Azzahra, Meilinda Putri Bambang Gunawan Bisepta Prayogi, Bisepta Bog, Kim Jung Butarbutar, Abdul Hakin Daniel, Irwan Devi Anggraini dompak, timbul Fadillah, Luthfi Nur Fahira, Dini Farida, Hana Dhiya Fathammubin, Fauzan Fedorchenko, Oleh Gumelar, Angga Hakim, Beny Rahman Hammad, Hammad Handayani, Sri Haq, Yusdi Harahap, Sahrul Henny Pagoray, Henny Heru Kuswanto Ika Chandriyanti Insih Wilujeng Izma, Hayatun Jiki Romadoni Jumadi Jumadi Kaila, Wafa Khairir Rizani, Khairir Krispinus Duma Laifa Rahmawati, Laifa Lathief, Muhammad Lestari, Hasanah Dewi Marwa, Neneng Widya Sopa Minwal, Minwal Monalisah, Monalisah Muhammad Syazwan Faid Muhsin Aseri Muhsin Aseri, Muhsin Mustapha, Ahmad Sharifuddin bin Nengsih, Ratika Nofirda, Fitri Noviani, Noviani Nur Rizki Nurbaiti Amir Nurhaliza, Fahzalika Siti Nurrahmah, Ika Maulida Nuruddaroini, M. Ahim Sulthan Otib Satibi Hidayat Panjaitan, Saut Parulian Parellangi, Parellangi Pari, H. Fauzie Permadi Iskandar, Budi Prasetia, Aditia Pudjiati, Indri PUTRI WULANDARI Putri, Nafisa Yasara Rahmadi, Agus Rahman, Adam Aulia Rahman, Arief 4 Rahman, Fatih Junius Rahman, Imas Kania Rahman, Muhammad Arief Rahmana, Muhamad Syeikha Rambe, Muhammad Rahman Rizky, Ihza Rosyadi, A. Rahmat Sabar Nurohman Safitri, Nur Haifa Sampoerno, M. Rizki Sandi, Dita Ayulia Dwi Satriani, Desi Setiawan, Muhammad Irwan Setiawati, Tiyas Silviano, Haykal Sugeng Riyadi Sukarni Sukarni Sukarni Sulistiyawati Sulistiyawati Suyanta Suyanta Swandari Paramita Syafi’i, Ahmad Syahid, Akhmad Tamam, Abas Mansur Tien Aminatun tono, Nasrullah Wilu Unayah, Habibatul Waode, Hamdi Wilutono, Nasrullah Winedar, Ihza Rizky Yadi Yasir Yanuarief, Cecilia