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Promoting Justice and Peace Through Islamic Education: Comparative Insights from Interfaith Engagements in Kenya and Indonesia Alwy Ahmed Mohamed; Muhammad K. Ridwan
Solo Universal Journal of Islamic Education and Multiculturalism Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Solo Universal Journal of Islamic Education and Multiculturalism
Publisher : Walidem Institute and Publishing (WIP)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61455/sujiem.v3i2.409

Objective: This study investigates the role of Islamic values in shaping interreligious relations within pluralistic societies, focusing on Kenya and Indonesia as comparative case studies. The objective is to analyse how Islamic teachings, particularly the principles of taʿāyush (coexistence), raḥma (compassion), and ʿadl (justice), inform Muslim engagement with non-Muslim communities in diverse socio-political contexts. Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework draws upon Qur’anic ethics and the Prophetic tradition as models for peaceful coexistence, contextualized within the broader discourse of religious pluralism and interfaith dialogue. Literature review: Prior studies on Islamic education and interfaith relations emphasize ethical principles like ʿadl, raḥma, and taʿāyush in conflict resolution. However, few compare regional approaches. This study fills that gap by analyzing Islamic peacebuilding practices across Kenya and Indonesia within the framework of the SDGs and religious pluralism. Method: Methodologically, this research employs a qualitative, comparative case study approach, integrating historical analysis, textual interpretation, and contemporary field data from both countries. Results: Findings reveal that Islamic traditions in both Kenya and Indonesia offer rich resources for fostering social cohesion and resisting sectarianism. Kenyan Muslim initiatives emphasize grassroots reconciliation in post-conflict zones, while Indonesian Islamic movements focus on institutional interfaith collaboration and education. These responses align with global peacebuilding frameworks, contributing to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Implications: The study’s implications highlight the potential of Islamic interfaith engagement to mitigate religious tensions and promote inclusive governance. Novelty: Its novelty lies in the cross-regional comparison of Islamic interfaith strategies and its grounding in both classical Islamic sources and contemporary global development agendas. The research offers a nuanced, actionable model for faith-based peacebuilding in multicultural contexts.

Negotiating Muslim Youth Identity in Southeast Asia: Psychosocial and Islamic Educational Perspectives Alwy Ahmed Mohamed; Triono Ali Mustofa; Mahmudulhassan; Mariam Elbanna
Solo Universal Journal of Islamic Education and Multiculturalism Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Solo Universal Journal of Islamic Education and Multiculturalism
Publisher : Walidem Institute and Publishing (WIP)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61455/sujiem.v3i2.410

Objective: This study explores the identity crisis among Southeast Asian youth shaped by political instability, cultural pluralism, modernization, and colonial legacies. It examines how Islamic ethics, psychosocial theory, and critical pedagogy can support resilient identity formation. Theoretical framework: Grounded in Erikson’s psychosocial theory, Giroux’s critical pedagogy, and Islamic concepts of selfhood (nafs), moral growth (tazkiyah), and communal belonging (ummah), this research offers a holistic lens on identity construction. Literature review: Existing studies overlook the integration of Islamic thought with Western developmental and pedagogical models in Southeast Asia. Although Islamic schools influence youth identity, their deeper psychosocial and moral roles remain underexplored in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Southern Thailand. Method: Using a qualitative, interdisciplinary approach, the study draws from ethnographic case studies, visual data, and interviews. Islamic doctrinal analysis is applied to assess faith-based coping mechanisms and moral development. Results: Identity is shown to be a dynamic, negotiated process. Islamic institutions provide moral clarity and psychological support, while the proposed Dual-Intervention Model, blending critical pedagogy with spiritual introspection, enhances youth resilience and ethical grounding. Implications: The findings inform educators and policymakers seeking to align Islamic education with psychosocial development. The model offers a culturally rooted, interdisciplinary solution to youth identity fragmentation in postcolonial contexts. Novelty: This study introduces a dual-theoretical framework that fuses Islamic ethics with psychosocial and pedagogical theory to build a context-specific approach to identity formation.

Gender and Religious Authority in Muslim Communities: A SLR on Islamic Education and Multiculturalism Alwy Ahmed Mohamed; Hanan Zakirah Harun; Usman Aliyu Yunusa
Solo Universal Journal of Islamic Education and Multiculturalism Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Solo Universal Journal of Islamic Education and Multiculturalism
Publisher : Walidem Institute and Publishing (WIP)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61455/sujiem.v3i2.464

Objective: This study investigates how gender shapes religious authority, leadership, and participation within Muslim communities, with a specific focus on implications for Islamic education and multicultural contexts. The purpose of this research is to systematically analyze how gendered norms influence access to authoritative religious roles and how these norms are being renegotiated across diverse socio-educational settings. Theoretical framework: Grounded in a theoretical framework combining Islamic feminist thought, sociology of religion, and multicultural education, the study conceptualizes religious authority as a socially constructed and interpretive field influenced by power, identity, and knowledge production. Literature review: The literature review highlights three major strands in existing scholarship: (1) gendered hierarchies in traditional religious institutions; (2) emerging forms of women’s authority through educational, digital, and community-based platforms; and (3) multicultural dynamics that reshape gender relations in minority Muslim contexts. Method: Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, the study follows PRISMA 2020 guidelines and employs qualitative meta-synthesis to integrate insights from peer-reviewed publications indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and JSTOR. Studies were selected through transparent inclusion–exclusion criteria and evaluated using the CASP checklist. Thematic analysis was used to interpret patterns across the dataset. Results: The review finds that gender continues to significantly structure religious authority within Muslim communities, particularly through male-dominated leadership traditions and interpretive gatekeeping. However, the results also demonstrate increasing diversification of authority as women, youth, and minority groups gain influence through Islamic educational institutions, online platforms, and multicultural civic spaces. Reformist discourses influenced by Islamic feminism and inclusive pedagogies further contribute to reinterpreting religious texts and expanding gender-inclusive models of leadership. Implications: The study’s implications emphasize the need for Islamic education systems to integrate gender-sensitive pedagogies and support pluralistic interpretations aligned with multicultural realities. Novelty: Its novelty lies in offering the first comprehensive qualitative SLR that synthesizes gender, religious authority, Islamic education, and multiculturalism into a unified analytical lens, providing a broader understanding of shifting power dynamics in contemporary Muslim societies.

Equality in Islam: Prophetic Traditions, Islamic Educational Perspectives, and Multicultural Democracy in Southeast Asia Alwy Ahmed Mohamed; Muhammad K. Ridwan; Qudra Bezibweki; Muthoifin
Solo Universal Journal of Islamic Education and Multiculturalism Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Solo Universal Journal of Islamic Education and Multiculturalism
Publisher : Walidem Institute and Publishing (WIP)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61455/sujiem.v3i2.486

Objective: Examining the conflict between traditional interpretations and modern readings, this study explores how Islamic doctrines and prophetic traditions influence Southeast Asian Muslim communities' conceptions of equality. The goal is to examine how social, economic, and gender equality are framed in pluralistic cultural contexts using Hadith and Qur'anic teaching. Theoretical framework: The study is grounded in Islamic jurisprudence, ethics, and social theory, exploring how classical sources interact with modern interpretations to inform notions of justice, human dignity, and communal harmony. The framework situates these interpretations within ongoing debates about tradition, reform, and socio-religious adaptation in Southeast Asia. Literature review: While modern scholarship increasingly focuses on gender justice, economic justice, and interreligious tolerance, earlier research emphasizes the emphasis of ancient Islamic scriptures on spiritual and community equality. This study fills a gap in the literature by combining field observations and textual analysis in a Southeast Asian environment. Method: This study employs a qualitative, field-based methodology that combines interviews with Islamic scholars, educators, and community leaders with observations made in madrasahs, pesantrens, and places of worship. Results: The results show that Muslims in Southeast Asia are actively discussing what equality means, striking a balance between modern social realities and devotion to traditional prophetic traditions. While traditional readings continue to influence cultural and spiritual standards, contemporary reinterpretations highlight gender justice, economic parity, and interreligious tolerance as key topics. Implications: In order to promote more inclusive and egalitarian Muslim societies, the study emphasizes the possibilities of fusing classic Islamic sources with contemporary social imperatives. The findings of this study can help religious leaders, educators, and legislators advance social justice and human dignity. Novelty: The comparative, field-based methodology of the study, which combines Hadith analysis, Islamic theory, and empirical observations in Southeast Asia, is innovative. It offers a practical framework for comprehending equality in modern Muslim situations.

Islamic Feminism and State Feminism: Competing Gender Discourses in Pakistan's Legal Reforms (2006–2023): Feminisme Islam dan Feminisme Negara: Diskursus Gender yang Bersaing dalam Reformasi Hukum di Pakistan (2006–2023) Sabir, Muhammad Rehan; Dewi Candraningrum; Alwy Ahmed Mohamed
SiRad: Pelita Wawasan February (Vol. 2 No. 1, 2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Nurul Musthafa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64728/sirad.v2i1.art1

This study examines the role of Islamic feminist and state feminist discourses in Pakistan’s gender law reforms between 2006 and 2023. It is based on close reading of statutory texts and critical engagement with secondary scholarship on legislative processes. The analysis identifies distinct ways in which reform was justified in legal and policy debates. Islamic feminist discourse relied on Quranic reinterpretation to legitimate women’s rights within religious frameworks. State feminist discourse emphasized state protection, governance responsibilities, and international norms. Across cases, the two frameworks converged around shared policy objectives but diverged in their epistemological foundations. Debates over the Protection of Women (Criminal Law Amendment) Act 2006 reflected both religious and institutional rationales. Domestic violence legislation exposed tensions between family preservation and individual rights. The findings suggest that legal change in Pakistan requires navigating multiple sources of authority. Neither discourse alone was sufficient to secure reform. The study contributes to the scholarship on gender law reform in Muslim-majority contexts by showing how competing discourses both enable and limit legislative outcomes. [Penelitian ini mengkaji peran diskursus feminisme Islam dan feminisme negara dalam reformasi hukum gender di Pakistan antara tahun 2006 hingga 2023. Studi ini didasarkan pada pembacaan mendalam terhadap teks-teks peraturan perundang-undangan serta keterlibatan kritis dengan kajian sekunder mengenai proses legislasi. Analisis mengidentifikasi berbagai cara berbeda dalam pembenaran reformasi yang muncul dalam perdebatan hukum dan kebijakan. Diskursus feminisme Islam bertumpu pada penafsiran ulang Al-Qur’an untuk melegitimasi hak-hak perempuan dalam kerangka keagamaan. Sementara itu, diskursus feminisme negara menekankan perlindungan oleh negara, tanggung jawab tata kelola pemerintahan, serta norma-norma internasional. Dalam berbagai kasus, kedua kerangka tersebut bertemu pada tujuan kebijakan yang sama, namun berbeda dalam landasan epistemologisnya. Perdebatan mengenai Protection of Women (Criminal Law Amendment) Act tahun 2006 mencerminkan baik rasionalitas keagamaan maupun institusional. Legislasi tentang kekerasan dalam rumah tangga menyingkap ketegangan antara upaya pelestarian keluarga dan perlindungan hak individu. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa perubahan hukum di Pakistan menuntut kemampuan menavigasi berbagai sumber otoritas. Tidak satu pun dari kedua diskursus tersebut, secara berdiri sendiri, cukup untuk menjamin terwujudnya reformasi. Studi ini berkontribusi pada kajian reformasi hukum gender di konteks negara mayoritas Muslim dengan menunjukkan bagaimana diskursus yang saling bersaing sekaligus dapat memungkinkan dan membatasi hasil legislasi.]

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