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Power Structures and Religious Legitimacy: The Influence of Dayah Ulama in the Politics of Aceh Analyzed using Powercube Theory Muntasir, Muntasir; Zulkarnaen, Iskandar; Aminullah, Muhammad; Hamdani, Muslem; Hidayat, Bimby
Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun
Publisher : SCAD Independent

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26811/peuradeun.v13i1.1625

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The existence and traces of involvement of dayah ulama in the power dimension have placed them as religious leaders and political actors. Resulting in vertical mobility in policy making. The research subjects were dayah ulama and religious leaders in Aceh. This study aimed to understand the dimensions of the political power of Acehnese ulama working at the level, space, and form. This research used qualitative methods based on interview data, questionnaires, and literature studies. The results showed that the ulama dayah had a lot of capital and power to build power. These dimensions could be classified as follows: 1) the level dimension in the power structure of ulama was very central and able to influence local and even national political constellations; 2) with personal qualities and public belief in the Keuramat (sacred) and temeureuka (damned) owned by the ulama, indicating the legitimacy of power in the form of “visible and invisible power” in the Aceh ulama; 3) through dayah institutions, networks of religious organizations and the Ulema Consultative Assembly had provided ample space for Aceh ulama to build their identity and power as holders of religious and social authority in the public sphere.
The Urgency of the Islamic Law and Contemporary Societal Challenges: The Flexibility of al-Maslahah in Determining the Hierarchy of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah Mubarrak, Zahrul; Abu Bakar, Imran; Hamdani, Muslem; Musrizal, Musrizal; Khalilullah, Khalilullah
El-Usrah: Jurnal Hukum Keluarga Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): EL-Usrah: Jurnal Hukum Keluarga
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/pxydd884

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This study explores the elasticity of the concept of al-maslahah in determining the hierarchy of maqāṣid al-sharīʿah, a critical issue in the development of contemporary Islamic legal thought. The central research question addresses how al-maslahah, as a foundational legal principle, can guide the prioritization within the maqāṣid framework and how its flexibility influences the formulation of the Islamic law in the modern era. This study positions al-maslahah as a key element in the methodology of legal istinbāṭ, facilitating the classification of legal objectives into three primary categories: ḍarūriyyāt (necessities), ḥājiyyāt (needs), and taḥsīniyyāt (embellishments). Employing a normative legal method and a maslahah-based approach, the research conducts a comparative analysis of classical and contemporary scholarly perspectives. The data is drawn from core Islamic legal sources the Qur’an, Hadith, and scholarly writings both supporting and critiquing the concept sourced from authoritative books and peer-reviewed journal articles. The findings reveal that while some variation exists in the formulation of the maqāṣid hierarchy, the majority of scholars continue to adhere to the classical structure established by Imam al-Ghazālī, encompassing five essential protections: religion (ḥifẓ al-dīn), life (ḥifẓ al-nafs), intellect (ḥifẓ al-ʿaql), lineage (ḥifẓ al-nasl), and property (ḥifẓ al-māl). However, contemporary scholars such as Jasser Auda and Ali Jumʿah advocate for a more dynamic and contextualized interpretation of this hierarchy to better address present-day challenges. This study underscores that the elasticity of al-maslahah plays a vital role in preserving the relevance of maqāṣid al-sharīʿah, while also stressing the need for clear boundaries to prevent the erosion of sharia’s core principles. In this context, the research affirms the critical role of Islamic law in responding to contemporary societal challenges.