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Reexamining The First Hijrah as A Foundation for Ethical Pluralism in Ethiopia Imam, Mohammad Fuyudun Ni'am; Imam Ghazali Said; Ahmad Nabilul Maram; Achmad Zainulloh Hamid
MUSLIM HERITAGE Vol 10 No 1 (2025): Muslim Heritage: Jurnal Dialog Islam dengan Realitas
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21154/muslimheritage.v10i1.11183

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Abstract This article revisits the First Hijrah to Abyssinia and the Muslim community’s engagement with the Christian kingdom of Najāshī as a foundational narrative for ethical pluralism and shared political sovereignty within Islamic thought. In contrast to conventional historiography that marginalizes Islam’s role in Ethiopia’s state formation, this study foregrounds the early interfaith alliance between Muslim migrants and their Christian host, King Najāshī. Drawing on classical sources such as Ibn Hishām, al-Sarakhsī, and al-Shāfiʿī, the article reconstructs the legal and ethical discourse surrounding Muslim military involvement in Najāshī’s defense. It critiques traditional jurisprudential interpretations that condition Muslim solidarity on Najāshī’s conversion to Islam and instead emphasizes a paradigm of mutual protection founded on trust and civic responsibility. By contextualizing this episode within Ethiopia’s religious historiography and political tensions, the study challenges nationalist and colonial narratives that erase Muslim agency. The findings advocate for reviving this legacy of interfaith coexistence as a model for ethical citizenship in plural societies—affirming the right to live together through a shared commitment to justice rather than doctrinal uniformity.   Abstrak Artikel ini meninjau kembali peristiwa Hijrah Pertama ke Habasyah dan keterlibatan komunitas Muslim dengan kerajaan Kristen Najāshī sebagai narasi dasar bagi pluralisme etis dan kedaulatan politik bersama dalam tradisi pemikiran Islam. Berbeda dengan historiografi konvensional yang meminggirkan peran Islam dalam pembentukan negara di Ethiopia, kajian ini menyoroti aliansi antaragama pada masa awal antara para migran Muslim dan tuan rumah Kristen mereka, Raja Najāshī. Dengan merujuk pada sumber-sumber klasik seperti Ibn Hishām, al-Sarakhsī, dan al-Shāfiʿī, artikel ini merekonstruksi wacana hukum dan etika mengenai keterlibatan militer Muslim dalam membela Najāshī. Tulisan ini mengkritisi pandangan fikih tradisional yang menggantungkan legitimasi solidaritas Muslim pada konversi Najāshī ke dalam Islam, dan justru menekankan paradigma perlindungan timbal balik yang didasarkan pada rasa saling percaya dan tanggung jawab sipil. Dengan membingkai episode ini dalam lanskap historiografi keagamaan dan ketegangan politik di Ethiopia, studi ini menantang representasi nasionalis dan kolonial yang menghapus agensi Muslim. Temuan artikel ini menegaskan pentingnya menghidupkan kembali warisan koeksistensi lintas iman tersebut sebagai model kewargaan etis dalam masyarakat plural, yang menegaskan hak untuk hidup berdampingan melalui komitmen bersama terhadap keadilan, bukan melalui keseragaman doktrinal. Keywords: Abyssinia; Ethical pluralism; Ethiopia; Interfaith relations; Islamic political ethics
Reexamining The First Hijrah as A Foundation for Ethical Pluralism in Ethiopia Imam, Mohammad Fuyudun Ni'am; Imam Ghazali Said; Ahmad Nabilul Maram; Achmad Zainulloh Hamid
MUSLIM HERITAGE Vol 10 No 1 (2025): Muslim Heritage: Jurnal Dialog Islam dengan Realitas
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21154/muslimheritage.v10i1.11183

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Abstract This article revisits the First Hijrah to Abyssinia and the Muslim community’s engagement with the Christian kingdom of Najāshī as a foundational narrative for ethical pluralism and shared political sovereignty within Islamic thought. In contrast to conventional historiography that marginalizes Islam’s role in Ethiopia’s state formation, this study foregrounds the early interfaith alliance between Muslim migrants and their Christian host, King Najāshī. Drawing on classical sources such as Ibn Hishām, al-Sarakhsī, and al-Shāfiʿī, the article reconstructs the legal and ethical discourse surrounding Muslim military involvement in Najāshī’s defense. It critiques traditional jurisprudential interpretations that condition Muslim solidarity on Najāshī’s conversion to Islam and instead emphasizes a paradigm of mutual protection founded on trust and civic responsibility. By contextualizing this episode within Ethiopia’s religious historiography and political tensions, the study challenges nationalist and colonial narratives that erase Muslim agency. The findings advocate for reviving this legacy of interfaith coexistence as a model for ethical citizenship in plural societies—affirming the right to live together through a shared commitment to justice rather than doctrinal uniformity.   Abstrak Artikel ini meninjau kembali peristiwa Hijrah Pertama ke Habasyah dan keterlibatan komunitas Muslim dengan kerajaan Kristen Najāshī sebagai narasi dasar bagi pluralisme etis dan kedaulatan politik bersama dalam tradisi pemikiran Islam. Berbeda dengan historiografi konvensional yang meminggirkan peran Islam dalam pembentukan negara di Ethiopia, kajian ini menyoroti aliansi antaragama pada masa awal antara para migran Muslim dan tuan rumah Kristen mereka, Raja Najāshī. Dengan merujuk pada sumber-sumber klasik seperti Ibn Hishām, al-Sarakhsī, dan al-Shāfiʿī, artikel ini merekonstruksi wacana hukum dan etika mengenai keterlibatan militer Muslim dalam membela Najāshī. Tulisan ini mengkritisi pandangan fikih tradisional yang menggantungkan legitimasi solidaritas Muslim pada konversi Najāshī ke dalam Islam, dan justru menekankan paradigma perlindungan timbal balik yang didasarkan pada rasa saling percaya dan tanggung jawab sipil. Dengan membingkai episode ini dalam lanskap historiografi keagamaan dan ketegangan politik di Ethiopia, studi ini menantang representasi nasionalis dan kolonial yang menghapus agensi Muslim. Temuan artikel ini menegaskan pentingnya menghidupkan kembali warisan koeksistensi lintas iman tersebut sebagai model kewargaan etis dalam masyarakat plural, yang menegaskan hak untuk hidup berdampingan melalui komitmen bersama terhadap keadilan, bukan melalui keseragaman doktrinal. Keywords: Abyssinia; Ethical pluralism; Ethiopia; Interfaith relations; Islamic political ethics
Ṣūfī Networks and Urban Transformation in Sudan through Education and Social Integration Ahmad Nabilul Maram; Muhammad Fuyudun Niam Imam; Imam Ghazali Said; Ahmad Busyairi
Fikri : Jurnal Kajian Agama, Sosial dan Budaya Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Fikri : Jurnal Kajian Agama, Sosial dan Budaya
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Ma'arif NU (IAIMNU) Metro Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25217/jf.v10i2.6185

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Challenging conventional narratives of militarized Islamic expansion, this study investigates the instrumental role of Ṣūfī institutions in Sudan's peaceful and integrative Islamization. It establishes the significance of these institutions not merely as spiritual centers but as foundational frameworks for social cohesion and community resilience, particularly in response to contemporary crises. Focusing on the peaceful spread of Islam, the research examines how Ṣūfī orders utilized non-coercive mechanisms, including migration, trade, and spiritual mediation, to embed Islamic practices within syncretic societies. Employing institutional ethnography, the methodology reveals the socio-political functions of Ṣūfī centers such as the Masīd and Khalwa. Results demonstrate that these institutions transcended doctrinal roles, becoming engines of urbanization, de-tribalization, and grassroots governance. The research particularly emphasizes the educational, conflict-resolution, and humanitarian contributions of Ṣūfī networks, especially during crises like the April 15, 2023, war. Case studies highlight how spiritual leaders provided shelter, healthcare, and psychological support, reinforcing the Masīd as a moral and communal nucleus. This integrative role underscores the adaptability of Ṣūfīsm in responding to changing social dynamics, offering an enduring model of inclusive governance and interethnic solidarity. The findings contribute to academic discussions on religion and social order, illustrating how faith-based institutions can serve as resilient frameworks for community development in fragile states.