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AJIS : Academic Journal of Islamic Studies
ISSN : 25483277     EISSN : 25483285     DOI : http://doi.org/10.29240/ajis
AJIS : Academic Journal of Islamic Studies is to provide scientific article of islamic studies that developed in attendance through the article publications and research reports. AJIS welcome papers from academicians on theories, philosophy, conceptual paradigms, academic research, as well as religion practices. In particular, papers which consider the following general topics are invited: Islamic Education, Islamic Law, Islamic economics and Business, Quranic and Hadith Studies, Islamic Philosophy, Islamic Thought and Literature, Islam and Peace Science, and Civilization in Islam Islam in local or nation Islam and gender. Published by Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Curup every May and November
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The Expansion of Oil Palm Plantations and Ecological Degradation in Borneo: A Thematic (Maudhu‘i) Exegetical Analysis of Qur’anic Verses on the Environment Jumrotunisak; Khairil Anwar; Taufik Warman Mahfuzh; Hasna Afaf Zahidah
AJIS: Academic Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ajis.v10i2.16052

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The expansion of oil palm plantations in the Borneo region over the past few decades has generated intense debate concerning its ecological impacts, including deforestation, biodiversity loss, forest fires, and land-use change. This article aims to analyze this phenomenon through a thematic (maudhu‘i) exegetical approach to Qur’anic verses related to the environment, particularly the concepts of fasād fī al-arḍ (corruption on earth), the mandate of human vicegerency (amānah al-khilāfah), and the principle of balance (mīzān). This study employs a qualitative library-based research design using thematic exegesis by collecting relevant verses, examining their asbāb al-nuzūl (occasions of revelation) and munāsabah (textual coherence), and analyzing them through the lens of Islamic ecotheology and contemporary literature on ecological crisis. The findings indicate that the Qur’an normatively prohibits all forms of exploitation that result in systemic damage to ecosystems. The concept of fasād encompasses not only moral corruption but also ecological destruction caused by human excess and transgression (isrāf and ṭughyān). In the context of Borneo, oil palm expansion becomes problematic when its practices disregard principles of sustainability, ecological justice, and the ethical responsibility inherent in human vicegerency. Nevertheless, the Qur’an does not categorically reject economic activity; rather, it emphasizes maintaining a balance between resource utilization and environmental preservation. This study contributes to the advancement of Islamic ecotheological discourse by positioning thematic exegesis as a normative framework for assessing natural resource–based development practices. The findings underscore the urgency of integrating Qur’anic ethics into oil palm plantation management policies to ensure alignment with sustainability principles and ecological responsibility.
Transactional Politics and Democratic Integrity in Indonesia: A Fiqh Siyasah and Regulatory Framework Perspective Sabri Samin; Imran Anwar Kuba; Mahfuz Assiddiq; Firman Natzir; Muh. Fauzi Isnan
AJIS: Academic Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ajis.v10i2.16051

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This study investigates the persistence of transactional politics within Indonesia’s contemporary democratic framework and critically evaluates the phenomenon from the perspective of Islamic law. Previous studies have predominantly examined transactional politics through political science and economic approaches, with limited integration between modern democratic theory and the normative framework of fiqh siyāsah and maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah, creating a clear research gap in interdisciplinary analyses of political practices in Muslim-majority democracies. This research employs a normative legal approach grounded in library research, analysing statutory regulations, classical fiqh siyāsah literature, and contemporary studies of Indonesian electoral politics. Transactional politics is the exchange of electoral support, political loyalty, or policy influence for material benefits or strategic positions in electoral competition. The findings indicate that structural factors, including high campaign costs, patronage networks, and inconsistent enforcement of campaign finance regulations and the prohibition on political dowries, drive the persistence of transactional politics. By integrating deliberative democracy, political clientelism, and political exchange theory with Islamic legal principles, this study offers a theoretical contribution by developing an integrative analytical framework to explain and normatively evaluate transactional politics within the context of contemporary Indonesian democracy.
The Role of Islamic Education in the Prevention of Promiscuity in the 21st Century Yuningsih Putri; Nuzulia Rahmawati; Asep Roni Muhayar; Khozin
AJIS: Academic Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ajis.v10i2.15107

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This study analyzes the strategic role of Islamic education in preventing the dynamics of promiscuity in the 21st century in Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical design, this study involves teachers and ustadz of Islamic Religious Education, students and students aged 15-22 years, parents, and religious leaders in various formal and non-formal Islamic educational institutions. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews, participant observations, and documentation studies, then analyzed using Miles and Huberman's thematic analysis model. The results of the study show that Islamic education plays a fundamental role in fortifying adolescents through three main pillars: faith as a spiritual foundation, sharia as a normative-practical guideline, and morals as a manifestation of values in daily behavior. Its effectiveness is influenced by the competence of educators, family support, a conducive social environment, and contextual learning strategies that integrate digital technology. Challenges include the rapid development of information technology, limited resources, and changes in social values that are increasingly permissive. This study concludes that the development of contextual curriculum, the improvement of educator competence, and the strengthening of the educational ecosystem based on school-family-community collaboration are key steps. The main contribution of this research is the presentation of an integrative model of Islamic education that is responsive to the challenges of the digital era and relevant to strengthening the character of the younger generation.
Between Tradition and Digitality: The Hybridity of Islamic Identity Among Indonesian Millennial Muslims Ujang Wardi
AJIS: Academic Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ajis.v11i1.16645

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This study examines the formation of Islamic identity among Indonesian millennial Muslims amid massive digital transformation. Employing a qualitative approach supported by a survey of 670 respondents across seven major cities (September 2022–February 2023), the research analyzes identity dynamics through the frameworks of primordialism, instrumentalism, and constructivism, elaborated with Homi K. Bhabha’s concept of hybridity. Findings reveal that Islamic identity is not formed through a linear shift from tradition to digital modernity, but through simultaneous dialectical negotiation. Identity legitimacy remains rooted in family bonds (80.63%) and ascribed identity (83.92%), while engagement in digital religious discourse is lowest (57.76%). Notably, religious community interaction via digital spaces reaches 91.98%, indicating that technology functions as an additional arena of articulation rather than a source of fundamental religious values. Millennial Muslim identity is hybrid in nature—preserving traditional religio-cultural roots while reflexively adapting to the digital ecosystem through continuous social negotiation within a third space. This identity construction is relational, contextual, and cannot be understood reductionistically.
Deconstructing Religious Patriarchy in the Bidaah Series: An Analysis through Asghar Ali Engineer's Hermeneutics of Liberation Makkis Fuadatal Qodisiyah; Mohammad Yahya; Syahril Siddik
AJIS: Academic Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ajis.v11i1.16612

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This research investigates the construction of patriarchal values embedded in the religious discourse portrayed in the Malaysian television series *Bidaah* by employing Asghar Ali Engineer's hermeneutics of liberation as its analytical framework. Using a qualitative interpretive methodology, the study examines audiovisual narratives through the interconnected dimensions of text, context, and perspective to uncover the ways religious representations produce and legitimize patriarchal forms of authority. The analysis indicates that the series reinforces patriarchal ideology by depicting male characters as the primary holders of religious legitimacy, moral authority, and social dominance, while simultaneously normalizing gender inequality through charismatic leadership, polygamous practices, and hierarchical family relationships. Viewed from the perspective of Engineer's hermeneutics of liberation, these portrayals reflect socio-cultural constructions rather than authentic Islamic teachings, as they are inconsistent with the fundamental Islamic principles of justice, equality, and respect for human dignity. The findings offer valuable insights for educators, media professionals, and researchers in critically assessing religious narratives in audiovisual media and in fostering gender-responsive religious literacy based on egalitarian Islamic principles. By applying Engineer's hermeneutics of liberation to the study of a contemporary Islamic television drama, this research contributes to the existing literature by illustrating how popular media serve as an important arena for challenging religious authority, reshaping gender relations, and encouraging the development of progressive Islamic discourse.
Revisiting Hadith Through Philology: Ignaz Goldziher's Skeptical Arguments and the Reactualization of Hadith Criticism Methodology Nur Amaliyah; Sholahuddin Al Ayubi; Muhamad Afif
AJIS: Academic Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ajis.v11i1.16902

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This study addresses the methodological gap between Western philological skepticism exemplified by Ignaz Goldziher’s critique of hadith authenticity and the classical Islamic critical apparatus of jarh wa ta’dil. Despite decades of scholarly debate, no integrative methodological framework has been explicitly operationalized to bridge these two traditions. Design/Methodology/Approach: Using a qualitative-library method, this research systematically selects and analyzes primary sources (Goldziher’s Muhammadan Studies; al-A’zami, Fazlur Rahman, and Ali Mustafa Yakub’s counter-arguments) alongside recent Scopus/WoS-indexed secondary literature. Data analysis employs a philological-critical and hermeneutical approach, validated through source triangulation. Findings: Three specific findings emerge: (1) Goldziher’s philological method raises legitimate socio-historical questions but systematically underestimates the rigor of isnad verification; (2) Muslim scholarly responses evolved from apologetic refutation to methodologically enriched engagement; (3) an Integrative Hadith Criticism Framework (IHCF) combining philological matan analysis with classical sanad verification is both theoretically viable and academically productive. Originality/Value: The novelty lies in proposing an operationalized Integrative Hadith Criticism Framework (IHCF) that transcends the apologetic-versus-skeptical binary and provides a concrete cross-disciplinary methodology applicable to contemporary digital humanities contexts in hadith studies. The implication is that the methodology of hadith criticism can be proactively renewed remaining critically rigorous while preserving the normative authority of hadith as a living source of Islamic law and praxis.
Local Wisdom-Based Counseling: The Implementation of Sintuwu Maroso Values in Guidance and Counseling Services in Secondary Schools of Poso Regency Nurul Izzah; Bau Ratu; Dhevy Puswiartika; Azam Arifyadi
AJIS: Academic Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ajis.v11i1.16921

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The crisis of social relationships and students' social-emotional development in school settings has become a critical issue that threatens the creation of harmonious and inclusive educational environments. The increasing prevalence of bullying, low levels of empathy, interpersonal conflicts, and declining social solidarity among students indicates that contemporary education must address not only academic challenges but also the broader crisis of social cohesion. Although numerous studies have examined character education and multicultural counseling, the integration of local cultural values as a relational foundation for guidance and counseling services remains underexplored. This study aims to examine the implementation of the values of Sintuwu Maroso in guidance and counseling services as a local wisdom-based approach to strengthening students' social relationships, empathy, and character development in schools. Employing a qualitative case study design, the research collected data through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis involving school counselors and students participating in guidance and counseling services in secondary schools across Poso Regency. The findings reveal that the implementation of Sintuwu Maroso values is reflected in three key dimensions: (1) strengthening interpersonal relationships through empathetic communication and mutual respect; (2) fostering social solidarity through collaboration, peer support, and peaceful conflict resolution; and (3) creating a harmonious and inclusive school environment that sustainably promotes students' social-emotional development. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that the values of Sintuwu Maroso function not only as a cultural identity of the Pamona community but also as an effective social mechanism for developing humanistic, contextual, and relationship-oriented guidance and counseling services in schools. The study recommends strengthening local wisdom-based guidance and counseling services through collaborative partnerships among schools, families, and local communities to enhance students' character, empathy, and social cohesion within multicultural educational settings.
Implementation of Bandura's Social Learning Theory in Community-Based Non-Formal Islamic Religious Education: A Case Study of Religious Learning Activities at Majelis Nurul Hidayah, Barito Kuala Regency Andri Suryani; Mazrur
AJIS: Academic Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ajis.v11i1.17008

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This study examines the implementation of Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory in community-based non-formal Islamic Religious Education through religious lecture activities at Majelis Nurul Hidayah, Rangga Surya Village, Barito Kuala Regency. While previous studies have predominantly explored Social Learning Theory within formal educational settings, limited attention has been given to its application in community-based religious learning environments. This study addresses this gap by investigating how social learning processes contribute to the development of congregants’ religious character in a non-formal Islamic education context. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed. Data were collected through participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The participants consisted of a preacher, administrators of the religious assembly, and congregation members who regularly attended religious lecture activities involving approximately 300 participants. Data were analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing techniques, supported by source and method triangulation to ensure credibility. The findings indicate that social learning occurs through observational learning, modeling, social interaction, and reinforcement. The preacher’s exemplary conduct functions as a primary learning model, while interactive discussions and positive reinforcement encourage participants’ engagement and value internalization. The study further reveals that participants demonstrated enhanced religious understanding and reported behavioral changes related to honesty, discipline, responsibility, and social conduct. The novelty of this study lies in extending Bandura’s Social Learning Theory to a community-based non-formal Islamic education setting and demonstrating how social learning mechanisms collectively contribute to religious character formation among adult congregants. The findings contribute theoretically to the development of Social Learning Theory in Islamic education and practically provide insights for designing more effective community-based religious learning programs.
The Tahfidz Program and Educational Marketing Strategy: A Study of Institutional Excellence at Al Madina Islamic Elementary School, Semarang Wisam Muwaffaq Rahid; Fatkurroji
AJIS: Academic Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ajis.v11i1.17113

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This study aims to analyze the role of the tahfidz program as a superior value in the education marketing strategy at SD Islam Al Madina, Semarang City, as well as examine the management of the tahfidz program from the perspective of Islamic education management. The phenomenon studied departs from the increasing competition of Islamic educational institutions in building an image through superior programs based on religious values. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study type. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, participatory observations, and documentation, with participants consisting of principals, tahfidz teachers, school staff, parents of students, and the surrounding community. Data analysis uses Miles and Huberman's interactive model which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that the tahfidz program is managed systematically through the POAC (planning, organizing, implementation, and evaluation) function that is integrated with the school's religious culture. The tahfidz program is also positioned as a superior value in the education marketing strategy through the formation of the image of Qur'anic-based schools, strengthening legitimacy through partnerships with Pondok Yanbu'ul Qur'an Kudus, and the publication of spiritual value-based activities. In addition, the perception of parents and the community shows a positive response because the tahfidz program is considered an investment in children's character and spiritual education. This study concludes that the tahfidz program does not only function as a learning activity, but also as a strategic instrument in branding Islamic education that is able to increase public trust and interest. The implications of this research provide a theoretical contribution to the development of value-based Islamic education management, as well as practical implications for school managers in optimizing superior programs as an education marketing strategy.
Management Strategies Of The Jami’atul Khairiyah Islamic Study Group In Enhancing Community Participation In Religious Activities In Marelan, Tanah Enam Ratus Nadra Rizki Miharsa; Fatma Yulia
AJIS: Academic Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ajis.v11i1.17201

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This study aims to analyze the management strategies of the Jami’atul Khairiyah Majelis Taklim in increasing community participation in the Marelan subdistrict, Medan City. The Majelis Taklim actively organizes weekly religious study sessions attended by 75–150 participants and implements various strategies to encourage participation, including inviting different male and female religious instructors for each session, using a random seating system, organizing “marhaban” events, involving regular donors to support da’wah programs, and carrying out social activities such as fundraising for those in need. These programs foster a sense of community, shared responsibility, and active engagement among members. Additionally, this Majelis Taklim is officially registered and guided by the Islamic Religious Advisor at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) of Medan Marelan Subdistrict, indicating that its management is well-structured and organized. The research findings indicate that innovative religious, social, and organizational activities contribute significantly to maintaining and increasing community participation in the Majelis Taklim.