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Moh. Syaeful Bahar
Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya
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Purifying the Heart, Unveiling the Truth: Understanding Al-Ghazālī's Epistemology Husni, Amin Said; Bahar, Moh. Syaeful; Harnadi, Dodik
Journal of Pesantren and Diniyah Studies Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Pesantren and Diniyah Studies
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Pesantren dan Diniyah Provinsi Jawa Timur

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63245/jpds.v2i1.32

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Al-Ghazālī is one of the foremost thinkers in the tradition of Islamic thought. His life story has inspired many historians worldwide to document his journey. His interdisciplinary thinking has given rise to numerous works that explore his contributions from various scholarly perspectives. Although his ideas culminated in a philosophical product that diverged from the tradition of earlier philosophers, Al-Ghazālī could not entirely avoid employing philosophical logic in developing a philosophy of knowledge oriented towards unveiling the ultimate truth. This paper seeks to uncover Al-Ghazālī's philosophy of knowledge, particularly within the ontology and epistemology he developed. His philosophy of knowledge is rooted in a theological affirmation of God's oneness. Building upon this ontological foundation, Al-Ghazālī posits a single source of knowledge. Consequently, he opposes the compartmentalization of knowledge into distinct categories. Moreover, since knowledge emanates from the true substance of God, it attains a noble status in Al-Ghazālī's understanding. For Al-Ghazālī, authentic knowledge is what he terms al-ilmu al-yaqini, which can only be achieved through the illumination of the heart or mukasyafah. His concept of al-ilmu al-yaqini arises from his belief that the purpose of his scholarly journey is to uncover the substance of all realities or haqaiq al-umur. His epistemological perspective is characterized by a strong monism, emphasizing that all knowledge ultimately derives from and leads back to the singular divine source.
Managing Sunni-Shia Tensions: Socio-Political and Cultural Peacebuilding in Sādah Bā ‘Alawiyyah, Indonesia Bahar, Moh. Syaeful; Taufiq, Muhammad; Faiz, Muhammad Fauzinudin; Harnadi, Dodik; Syawqi, Abdul Haq
Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025): Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun
Publisher : SCAD Independent

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26811/peuradeun.v13i3.1623

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The Sādah Bā ‘Alawiyyah, as part of the Hadhrami Arab diaspora, has historically contributed to the dissemination of Islam in Indonesia. However, limited scholarly attention has been given to how this community internally manages sectarian differences, particularly between Sunni and Shia members. This study aims to fill this gap by investigating how the Sādah Bā ‘Alawiyyah community in Bondowoso navigates Sunni–Shia tensions through everyday peacebuilding practices. Employing a qualitative grounded theory approach, data were collected via in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. The study explores three key issues: the structural dynamics of the Hadhrami Arab community in Bondowoso, the interactional patterns between Sunni and Shia Sadah in daily life, and the socio-cultural mechanisms that prevent conflict escalation. Findings reveal that historical memory, intergenerational kinship ties, and ritual continuity function as core resources for building trust and sustaining peaceful coexistence. Rather than relying on formal institutions, the community resolves tensions through informal, everyday strategies that foster mutual respect and cohesion. Conceptually, the study contributes to diaspora and peace studies by introducing the notion of “family-based everyday peace”, demonstrating that Hadhrami identity is negotiated not merely through religious authority or social status, but through practical, lived strategies for conflict mitigation within plural settings.
Political Polarization and Marketing Strategies of Pesantren Alumni in the 2024 Presidential Election Bahar, Moh. Syaeful; Harnadi, Dodik; Ali, Ahmad Khubby
Islamica: Jurnal Studi Keislaman Vol. 20 No. 1 (2025): September
Publisher : Postgraduate Studies of UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/islamica.2025.20.1.141-159

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This study investigates the political dynamics of pesantren alumni from three influential pesantrens in East Java’s region: Pesantren Nurul Jadid Probolinggo, Pesantren Sidogiri Pasuruan, and Pesantren Salafiyah Syafi’iyah Situbondo, with fieldwork conducted in Bondowoso and Jember. Focusing on the 2024 presidential election, this research explores two key issues: the emergence of polarization among alumni groups and their adoption of political marketing strat­egies. Using a qualitative approach, the study finds that polarization intensified in line with divergent political preferences among the founding families of the parent pesantren. This division occurred not only across alumni networks of different pesantren origins but also within alumni of the same alma mater. The findings also show that each alumni group employed political marketing principles, combin­ing push and pull strategies, to mobilize support and strengthen voter engagement for their preferred presidential candidate.
Al-Ta’bîr al-Siyâsî lî al-Muslîmîn al-Shînîyîn bî Jember fî Mandzûri fiqh al-Siyasah: Aghlabiyah Dîniyah wa Aqalliyah ‘Arâqiyah : Bahar, Moh. Syaeful; Dodik Harnadi; Ali Rohmad, Ahmad Khubby
AL-IHKAM: Jurnal Hukum & Pranata Sosial Vol. 20 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Sharia IAIN Madura collaboration with The Islamic Law Researcher Association (APHI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/al-lhkam.v20i2.12644

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This study examines how Chinese Muslims in Jember, Indonesia, negotiate their unique position as an ethnic minority within a religious majority through the lens of fiqh al-siyasah (Islamic political jurisprudence). Using a qualitative approach that combines in-depth interviews with community leaders, participant observation, and documentary analysis, the research reveals three main patterns of political expression: a response of avoidance justified by the principle of preventing means to ends, an adaptive response rooted in expediency through strategic alignment with the Nahdlatul Ulama and limited individual participation. At the socio-religious level, Chinese Muslims have devised a complex dual-identity strategy that preserves Chinese cultural authenticity and Islamic orthodoxy through the creative application of the principles of custom, the distinction between custom and worship, and the architectural-ritual synthesis embodied in the Muhammad Cheng Ho Mosque. Their positions on contemporary theological-political issues—the Ahok blasphemy case, the call for a caliphate, fundamentalist movements, and Indonesian democracy—demonstrate a sophisticated application of political jurisprudence concepts, including siyasah syar’iyah, maqasid al-sharia, istihsan and istishlah. The study contributes theoretically by expanding fiqh siyasah to include ‘composite minorities’—ethnic minorities within religious majorities—and practically by showing how classical fiqh principles can provide a flexible yet sound framework for Muslim minorities navigating complex pluralistic contexts. The findings confirm that Islamic jurisprudence is inherently dynamic and contextual (rulings change with changing circumstances) and that creative cultural-religious synthesis can achieve social integration without compromising doctrinal fundamentals.
Tracing the Political Conflict of Kyai: Analyzing the Conflictual Relation among Local Kyai in Bondowoso, East Java Bahar, Moh. Syaeful
Indonesian Journal of Political Studies Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): October
Publisher : Department of Political Sciences, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/ijps.2024.4.2.220-235

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This study traces the trajectory of political conflict among local kiai in Bondowoso as a significant phenomenon within the dynamics of religious authority–based local politics. The research background departs from the increasing involvement of kiai in practical politics, which has triggered social fragmentation at the pesantren community level. Academically, this study highlights that religious authority is not singular in nature but is negotiated through patronage relations, pesantren networks, and political party affiliations. The research employs a qualitative approach using field study methods through observation and in-depth interviews with kiai and their followers. The findings show that political conflict among kiai is driven by differences in party preferences, pesantren alma mater backgrounds, patronage toward respected kiai figures, and political kinship ties. These conflicts emerge in latent or manifest forms, both internal and inter-party, and generate mass responses divided between emotional and rational patterns. This study confirms that political conflict among kiai reflects not only a contestation of power but also a process of redefining religious authority within Indonesian local politics.
Co-Authors Ahmad Khubby Ali Ahmad Khubby Ali Rohmad Ali, Ahmad Khubby Aris Fanani Dodik Harnadi Dodik Harnadi Dodik Harnadi Harnadi, Dodik Himami, Fatikul Husni, Amin Said Iksan Muhammad Taufiq Rahmat Dwi Susanto Rofii Ali Syawqi, Abdul Haq Zaimatus Sa’diyah