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WOMEN IN THE QUR’AN: SURAH AL-BAQARAH/2: 233 U. Saifuddin ASM; Ulvah Nur'aeni
Takafu: Journal of Tafsir and Gender Perspective Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): TAKAFU
Publisher : Department Islamic Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Traning, Universitas Islam Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/takafu.v2i1.7605

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This study examines verse 233 of Surah Al-Baqarah from the Quran, which addresses the responsibilities of mothers in breastfeeding their children and the duties of fathers in providing for the nursing mothers. The verse emphasizes that mothers should breastfeed their children for two complete years if they wish to complete the nursing period. It also states that the father is responsible for providing food and clothing to the nursing mothers in a reasonable manner, according to it means. The verse further clarifies that no one should be burdened beyond their capacity and that neither the mother nor the father should be made to suffer because of their child. If both parents desire weaning by mutual consent and consultation, there is no blame upon them. Additionally, if parents wish to have their children nursed by a substitute, there is no blame upon them as long as they pay what is acceptable in a reasonable manner. The verse concludes by advising to be conscious of Allah and know that Allah is all-seeing of what you do. This study analyzes the verse from various perspectives, including its historical context, linguistic analysis, general interpretation, and application in different disciplines such as education, women's rights, and postmodernism. The findings highlight the Quran's emphasis on the rights and responsibilities of both parents, the importance of breastfeeding, and the need for mutual consultation and reasonable conduct in family matters.
THE CONCEPT OF GENDER JUSTICE IN SURAH AL-BAQARAH/2:234 REGARDING THE LAW OF ʿIDDAH ASM, U. Saifuddin; Nur'aeni, Ulvah
Takafu: Journal of Tafsir and Gender Perspective Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): TAKAFU
Publisher : Department Islamic Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Traning, Universitas Islam Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/takafu.v2i2.8699

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Surah Al-Baqarah verse 234 is one of the important verses that regulates ‘iddah—the waiting period for a woman whose husband has passed away, lasting four months and ten days. Normatively, this verse is often understood as an obligation for women to preserve their dignity and ensure the certainty of lineage. However, from a gender perspective, this verse carries a deeper meaning related to the position and protection of women within the Islamic social system. This study aims to analyze the meaning of justice and protection for women in the provision of ‘iddah as stated in QS. Al-Baqarah verse 234, using a thematic (maudhu‘i) and gender hermeneutic approach. The research employs a qualitative method based on a literature study and applies the TA9-based exegesis methodology (Tamhid, Tartib al-Ayat, Tarikh, Tanasub al-Ayat with other verses, Tanasub al-Ayat with Hadith, Tarjamah Mufradat, Tahlil Tafsir, Takwil al-Ayat, and Tathbiq). The findings show that the provision of ‘iddah is not a form of women’s subordination, but rather an expression of respect for their dignity and rights. From the Qur’anic perspective, this rule serves as a social and psychological transition period for women to gain inner peace, legal protection, and space to reorganize their lives after the loss of a spouse. Thus, QS. Al-Baqarah verse 234 reflects a balanced value of gender justice, where the Qur’an places women as legal subjects who have the right to make life choices after the completion of the ‘iddah period. These findings affirm that Islamic teachings, when understood contextually, support the principles of justice, well-being, and respect for women as beings equal before Allah.
TRENDS IN ISLAMIC FEMINIST EXEGESIS: A LITERATURE REVIEW Ulvah Nur'aeni; binti Kamaruddin, Kasimah
Takafu: Journal of Tafsir and Gender Perspective Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): TAKAFU
Publisher : Department Islamic Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Traning, Universitas Islam Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/takafu.v2i2.9057

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This literature review examines contemporary trends in Islamic feminist thought from 2020 to 2025, focusing on new feminist readings of the Qur'an, the reconstruction of gender exegesis in global Islamic feminist movements, thematic reinterpretations of women-related verses, and critical examinations of women's marginalization in Qur'anic translation and transmission. The study employs a qualitative systematic review of 12 Scopus-indexed articles, utilizing thematic analysis to identify recurring concepts, methodological patterns, and interpretive frameworks. The findings reveal a growing methodological sophistication in Islamic feminist scholarship, characterized by inclusive interpretive models that integrate socio-historical context, women's lived experiences, and contemporary gender issues. The study also highlights the efforts of Muslim feminists in various countries to defend women's rights, roles, and mobility through distinctive and effective movements that reinterpret Qur'anic verses traditionally understood through gender-biased lenses. Furthermore, the review underscores the importance of thematic reinterpretation of women-related verses, which challenges patriarchal bias in classical commentaries, foregrounds egalitarian principles, and exposes gender injustice in contemporary contexts. Finally, the study critically examines various forms of women's marginalization in the religious domain, including gender-biased interpretations, limited recognition of women's roles in Qur'anic transmission, and gender bias in Qur'anic translations. The article concludes that contemporary Islamic feminist discourse is marked by increasing global interconnectedness and a shift toward interpretations that emphasize ethical equality and gender justice as intrinsic to the Qur'anic worldview, while also highlighting the need for more inclusive spaces for women in the production and transmission of religious knowledge.