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The Rise of Flexing among Muslim Youth on Social Media Syah, Irfan Padlian; Farhan, Ahmad Alam; Salsabil, Shoopa Alifiah; Rosa, Andi; Muhsin, Masrukhin
FiTUA: Jurnal Studi Islam Vol 6 No 2 (2025): December
Publisher : STIT Sunan Giri Bima

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47625/fitua.v6i2.1114

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In recent years, the development of the times, technological advancements, and the rapid flow of information have made social media increasingly popular with various phenomena and trends that have grown into people's habits in the digital era. As long as the trend does not contradict the teachings of the Qur'an, it can be considered reasonable. However, problems arise when the growing trend is not in line with the values of the Qur'an and Hadith. One example is the flexing trend that is rampant by a number of circles, such as celebrities, artists, celebrities, and officials. The focus of this research lies in how flexing is understood in a social context, how to analyze the impact of the flexing phenomenon on social media, as well as examining how Islam views the practice. This study uses a qualitative-descriptive method with a library research approach. The phenomenon of flexing is clearly contrary to the moral teachings brought by the Prophet Muhammad (saw) as stated in the Qur'an and hadith. This behavior is prohibited because it contains various despicable elements that receive a strong threat from Allah SWT. Through the solutions that have been offered in Islam, namely zuhud and tawāḍu' behavior, it is hoped that it can be the main provision in facing the rapid trend and lifestyle that is rampant in the digital era
Kritik orientalis terhadap tasawuf: antara distorsi dan pemahaman Salsabil, Shoopa Alifiah; Sa'ad, Suadi
Hikamia: Jurnal Pemikiran Tasawuf dan Peradaban Islam Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Hikamia: Jurnal Pemikiran Tasawuf dan Peradaban Islam
Publisher : Ma'had Aly Idrisiyyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58572/hkm.v6i1.230

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This study aims to analyze Orientalist critiques of Sufism and to understand how Muslim scholars and practitioners respond to the epistemological constructions developed by Western thought toward Sufi teachings. This phenomenon is significant because Orientalist criticism often distorts the essence of Islamic spirituality by portraying Sufism as a product of non-Islamic cultural assimilation. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach using the library research method, examining various primary and secondary sources such as the works of Orientalists (Reynold A. Nicholson, Louis Massignon, and Edward Said) and contemporary Muslim scholars (Syed Naquib Al-Attas, Amin Abdullah, and Rahmawati). Data were collected through documentation and analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña model, which includes data reduction, data display, and verification to identify key themes. The findings reveal that Orientalist critiques of Sufism are grounded in a rationalistic-secular paradigm that neglects the spiritual and revelatory dimensions of Islam. Conversely, Muslim scholars affirm that Sufism is rooted in the Qur’an and the Sunnah, emphasizing the principles of tazkiyatun nafs (purification of the soul), ihsan (spiritual excellence), and tawhid (oneness of God). Three main themes emerge: (1) the epistemological distortion by Orientalists regarding the sources of Sufi teachings, (2) the reconstructive responses of Muslim scholars through the Islamization of knowledge, and (3) the de-Orientalization of Islamic studies as a form of epistemic justice. Theoretically, this research enriches the discourse on Islamic epistemology and postcolonial studies, while practically it offers new directions for developing Islamic curricula that integrate rationality and spirituality. Future studies are suggested to use a phenomenological field approach to examine the empirical experiences of Sufi communities in confronting Western knowledge hegemony.