Lentera Peradaban: Journal on Islamic Studies
Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025)

The Syahādatain and the Conception of Obedience in Islamic Law

Waulil Amri (Unknown)
Reski Baskoro (Unknown)
Hudallah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Sep 2025

Abstract

This study examines the role of Syahadatain as the fundamental basis of Muslim faith and its influence on the concept of obedience within Islamic Law in Indonesia. Syahadatain, consisting of the acknowledgment of Tawhid and the prophethood of Muhammad, is not merely a ritual statement but serves as an ontological, epistemological, and ethical foundation for individual behavior in worship and social transactions. The study employs a qualitative approach with library research, participatory observation, and in-depth interviews at pesantrens and Islamic educational institutions in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Surabaya. Findings indicate that internalizing Syahadatain fosters authentic obedience, enhancing moral integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, and spiritual awareness. Implementing Syahadatain values also has significant implications for public policy, character education, Islamic finance, and digital literacy in Indonesia. Major challenges include religious understanding diversity, fragmented educational authorities, modernity and secularism influences, limited resources, and resistance to pedagogical innovation. Strategies to strengthen obedience based on Syahadatain include revitalizing religious curricula, leveraging digital technology for education and da'wah, cross-sector collaboration, and developing role models among public figures. This study emphasizes that reinforcing Syahadatain can enhance individual and social integrity, support the development of a civilized, harmonious, and just society, and promote ethical and productive digital literacy.

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Journal Info

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i

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Subject

Religion Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Lentera Peradaban, Journal on Islamic Studies is a peer reviewed academic journal published by Hellow Pustaka Publisher in Collaboration with Pascasarjana Institut Agama Islam Tasikmalaya. The Journal dedicated to publishing high quality research and scholarly articles in the field of Islamic ...