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Can a Beard Speak Truth? Exploring Its Role in Muslim Intellectual and Cultural Identity Maspul, Kurniawan Arif; Mubarak, Islahuddin Ramadhan
Pubmedia Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): July
Publisher : Indonesian Journal Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47134/pssh.v3i1.422

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The Muslim beard, far more than facial hair, emerges as a dynamic symbol of faith, intellect, and resistance in a globalized world. Rooted in prophetic injunctions to “trim the moustache and grow the beard” (Sahih Muslim), this practice transcends grooming to embody Sunnah adherence, fitrah (natural disposition), and communal identity. Drawing on qualitative analysis of classical jurisprudence, sociological theories, and ethnographic interviews across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, this study reveals the beard as “lived theology” (de Rooij, 2020)—a marker of piety, scholarly gravitas, and political dissent. In Egypt, post-2011 beard-wearing symbolized reclaiming public space (Fahim, 2012), while Tajikistan’s 2015 crackdown, shaving 13,000 men (U.S. Commission on Religious Freedom, 2024), underscores its weaponization. Regionally, the beard adapts: from Gulf clerical authority to Southeast Asia’s blend of trimmed beards and songkok caps (Olivier, 2018). The study challenges homogenizing narratives, advocating for policies that respect diversity (e.g., Malaysia’s civil-service guidelines) and educational initiatives linking the beard to Islamic ethics and sustainability. This work sheds light on the function of the beard in negotiating modernity, facilitating interfaith discourse, and regaining Muslim identity in the face of secular and Islamophobic forces. It calls for stakeholders—educators, imams, policymakers—to transform this ancient tradition into a resilient, ethical emblem for the 21st century.
The Humbling Mind: Where Modern Cognition Meets Prophetic Wisdom Maspul, Kurniawan Arif; Mubarak, Islahuddin Ramadhan
Pubmedia Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): July
Publisher : Indonesian Journal Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47134/pssh.v3i1.427

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In an era besieged by information overload and cognitive arrogance, this interdisciplinary study investigates the perilous “illusion of knowledge”—a phenomenon where overconfidence eclipses genuine understanding, exacerbating societal polarization and intellectual stagnation. Bridging modern neuroscience with Islamic epistemology, the research reveals striking parallels: the brain’s Default Mode Network (DMN), linked to self-referential biases and overconfidence, mirrors the Qur’anic concept of kibr (arrogance), while intellectual humility (tawadu’) emerges as both a neurological and spiritual antidote. Through hermeneutic analysis and global case studies—including Senegal’s daara schools and Singapore’s neuroscience-integrated madrasahs—the study demonstrates how pedagogical models blending metacognitive reflection with ethical discipline enhance cognitive flexibility, critical thinking, and empathy. Findings underscore that 80% of individuals overestimate their competence (Dunning-Kruger effect), yet Islamic practices like muhasabah (self-accountability) and adab (ethical inquiry) counteract this by fostering humility and error detection. The paper critiques algorithmic echo chambers and cultural conditioning, advocating for education systems that harmonize ancestral wisdom (e.g., hikmah) with neuroscientific insights to cultivate fitrah-aligned, morally grounded learners. Moreover this synthesis of prophetic wisdom and cognitive science offers a roadmap to dismantle epistemic arrogance, heal polarized societies, and reorient humanity toward curiosity, compassion, and ethical accountability
Co-Authors Kurniawan Arif Maspul