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al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies
ISSN : 26144883     EISSN : 26144905     DOI : -
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al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is published by Association of Secondment Lecturers (Asosiasi Dosen DPK) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung Indonesia. Focus of al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is on publishing original empirical research articles and theoretical reviews of Islamic Studies, it covers various issues on the Islamic studies within such number of fields as Islamic Education, Islamic thought, Islamic law, political Islam, and Islamic economics from social and cultural perspectives and content analysis from al-Qur’an and Hadist. In other than forementioned field in Islamic Studies, al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies also accepts articles which cover the topic on the cross section between Islam Studies and other scientific field, such as sociology, law, economics, and others.
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Recitation as an Instrument of Tafsir: Thematic Study of QS. Al-Baqarah Verses 196 and 222 From the Perspective of Classical and Contemporary Scholars Muhammad Jihad Azni Lubis; M Kaisar Rohman; Achyar Zein; Rahayu Fuji Astuti
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v8i3.2513

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This study aims to explore the role of qira’at as an instrument of thematic interpretation, especially in QS. Al-Baqarah verses 196 and 222, and its implications for the istinbath of fiqh law. Using an interpretive qualitative approach with a literature study method, this study examines primary sources such as Jāmi‘ al-Bayān (al-Ṭabarī), Al-Jāmi‘ li Aḥkām al-Qur’ān (al-Qurṭubī), Mafātīḥ al-Ghayb (al-Rāzī), and qira’at literature such as An-Nashr fī al-Qirā’āt al-‘Ashr (Ibn al-Jazārī) and Manāhil al-‘Irfān (al-Zarqānī). The results of the study show that the difference in readings in the wording of al-'umrah (nashab vs rafa') affects the legal status of umrah (obligatory or sunnah), while the readings of yathurna vs yattaharna have an impact on the conditions for the permissibility of postmenstrual husband-wife relations. The integration of qira'at into thematic interpretation shows its potential in bridging differences in schools of thought, enriching legal analysis, and responding to the challenges of contemporary fiqh inclusively. This study confirms that qira'at mutawatir is not only a linguistic source, but also a legitimate epistemic foundation in the development of Islamic interpretation and law.
Understanding Religious Moderation and Hadith Towards Religious Tolerance Among Lecturers at UIN Sumatera Utara Muhammad Idris; Muhammad Akbar Rosyidi Datmi
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v8i3.2514

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This study aims to examine the understanding of students of the State Islamic University of North Sumatra towards the concept of religious moderation and tolerance-themed hadiths, and to instill them in their attitudes in a pluralistic academic environment. Using a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation. Informants were selected purposively from various scientific backgrounds relevant to the issue of Islam and interfaith tolerance. The results of the study indicate that most lecturers understand religious moderation within a normative framework, with an emphasis on the values ​​of tawasuth, tasamuh, adl, and musawah. Lecturers with a background in hadith science interpret hadith contextually and inclusively, especially in responding to the pluralistic social reality of Indonesia. In contrast, lecturers from non-hadith fields tend to use a literal approach or ignore the relevance of tolerance hadiths in teaching practices. In the context of academic life, most lecturers show an open attitude towards differences through active participation in interfaith activities. However, challenges are still faced in the form of sectarian bias, lack of lecturer training, and the influence of identity politics. This study recommends strengthening cross-disciplinary disciplines, integration of climate based on maqasid al-shariah and moderation, and institutional collaboration with figures and institutions of different faiths. This study provides an important contribution in the approach to developing living hadith and internalizing the value of religious moderation in Islamic higher education environments as an effort to build an inclusive and peaceful academic culture.
Understanding Hadith on Moderation and Interfaith Relations Among Students of the Faculty of Ushuluddin and Islamic Studies at UIN Sumatra Utara. Azri Fahyuzi; Munandar
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v8i3.2515

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This study explores the understanding of Ushuluddin students towards hadiths that emphasize the value of moderation in Islam and its impact on attitudes of tolerance between religious communities. Using a mixed methods approach, this study involved 15 students for in-depth interviews and 50 students as respondents for a quantitative survey. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically to understand students' perceptions regarding moderation, while quantitative data were analyzed using correlational statistics to test the relationship between understanding of hadith moderation and attitudes of tolerance. The results of the study indicate that understanding of hadith moderation plays a significant role in increasing attitudes of moderation and tolerance, and has the potential to prevent the development of extremism among students. Factors such as social environment, interactions with friends, and the role of lecturers contribute to strengthening the understanding of moderation on campus. This study makes an important contribution to Islamic education literature by showing that the integration of moderation values ​​into the curriculum can create a more inclusive and peaceful academic environment. Further research is needed to develop effective educational strategies in preventing radicalization through teaching moderation.
Qur'anic Solutions to the Flexing Culture of Consumerism According to Tafsir Muhammad ‘Ali Ash-Shabuni Mizza Azzahra Putri; Abrar M Daud Faza
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v8i3.2685

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The phenomenon of flexing, or the display of wealth on social media, has become a deeply embedded aspect of digital culture, particularly in Indonesia. This behavior reflects not only consumerist and cultural capitalist values but also signals a broader ethical and spiritual crisis in modern society. This study explores the Qur'anic response to flexing by conducting a thematic analysis of relevant verses, based on the exegesis of Muhammad ‘Ali ash-Shabuni in his work Shafwat al-Tafāsīr. The findings reveal that ash-Shabuni condemns flexing as a manifestation of zīnah (superficial adornment), tafākhur (boasting), tabdhīr (wastefulness), and riya’ (showing off), all of which contradict Islamic principles of modesty, gratitude, and social responsibility. Through the interpretation of key verses such as Al-Hadid: 20, Al-Isra: 27, Al-Baqarah: 264, and An-Nisa: 36–37, ash-Shabuni proposes normative solutions centered on spiritual consciousness and ethical consumption. These include the values of qana‘ah (contentment), wasatiyyah (moderation), and respect for social obligations, offering an Islamic ethical alternative to the pressures of digital materialism. This study concludes that ash-Shabuni’s Qur'anic approach provides a transformative ethical framework for resisting performative consumption and promoting spiritual resilience in the digital age.
Gratitude (shukr) and Benevolence (ihsān) to Parents in Tafsir Quraish Shihab: The Relevance of Qur'anic Values for Instant Cultural Generations Tika Erpiani; Mardian Idris Harahap
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v8i3.2686

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This study aims to examine the Qur’anic values of gratitude (shukr) and benevolence (ihsān) toward parents as interpreted by M. Quraish Shihab in his Tafsir al-Misbah, using a thematic exegesis (al-tafsīr al-mawḍū‘ī) approach. The analysis focuses on Surah al-Isrā’ [17]:23–24, which links filial piety (birr al-wālidayn) directly to the principle of monotheism (tawḥīd). By centering the interpretation of Quraish Shihab and contextualizing it within the sociocultural framework of the instant-gratification generation marked by individualism, speed, and emotional detachment. This study is a qualitative study based on library research using the thematic interpretation approach (al-tafsīr al-mawḍū‘ī). The main data were obtained from authoritative interpretation books that were selected purposively because they represent classical and contemporary styles. And applying data triangulation through comparative reading between interpretations and adjustments to empirical findings from sociological and nursing studies on the elderly. This study also adopts the perspective of Jean Watson's Human Caring Theory as an analytical complement to dialogue between Qur'anic values ​​and ethical-spiritual approaches in care. This study explores the contemporary relevance of Qur’anic ethics in strengthening intergenerational ties and elderly care practices. The findings indicate that shukr and ihsān are not merely ethical acts but profound spiritual expressions of faith that must be revitalized in the lived experience of today’s youth. In the context of aging parents, care is viewed as a spiritual devotion that reflects emotional maturity, social responsibility, and personal righteousness. The study also integrates Jean Watson’s Human Caring theory to highlight the compatibility between Islamic spiritual values and holistic caregiving models in modern Muslim families.
MAN Insan Cendekia: Innovation in Transforming Superior Islamic Education in the 21st Century Muhammad Al Fathoni; Martin Kustati; Nana Sepriyanti
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v8i3.1500

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The purpose of this study is to analyze the transformation innovation of MAN Insan Cendekia as a superior madrasah. The method used by the author in this study is the library research approach. In this method, data is collected through a review of literature or library studies are analyzed and presented in the discussion. The results of the study indicate that MAN Insan Cendekia is an example of a madrasah that focuses on the development of science and technology, as well as religion. It is under the auspices of the Indonesian Ministry of Religion and aims to improve the quality of education in Indonesia. In the 21st century, MAN has developed itself as a superior madrasah that offers better and broader education, and has more modern and complete facilities. In the 21st century, MAN IC has become an example of a superior madrasah that has developed itself as a more modern and more complete educational institution, and has better facilities to support the teaching and learning process. Thus, MAN IC has become a good example for other madrasahs in Indonesia.
The Effectiveness of El-Maksum Mosque Youth Activities in Improving Spiritual Education Arlina; Arjuna Barkah Firdaus; Dewi Aryanti; Elma Zahara; Jumi Laila Nurzannah
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v8i3.1501

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Mosque youth activities are one way to encourage spiritual education. These activities can take the form of recitations, courses, seminars, workshops, religious events and other events aimed at building spiritual education. This research is classified as qualitative research with the type of case study research. This social phenomenon and human problem is the result of researchers' observations while in the field, namely in relation to the effectiveness of mosque youth activities in improving spiritual education. The data collection techniques in this research are observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this research show that there are several activities carried out by teenagers at the El-Massum Mosque in improving spiritual education, including: recital, PHBI activities, joint recitation of 3 villages, dawn safari, joint worship of 3 villages, pious children's festival competition, echo competition drum takbir, and so on.  El-Massum mosque youth activities in improving spiritual education have been quite effective. Mosque youth are a benchmark for the sustainability and improvement of a nation, therefore El-Massum mosque youth will continue to support the development of spiritual education for the younger generation.
Islamic-Based Multicultural Education and Its Development Strategies Wildan Mahmudin; Yanto Maulana Restu; Miswan Ramdani; Slamet; Uus Ruswandi
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v8i3.1502

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The increasing number of conflicts due to differences in cultural backgrounds necessitates the search for specific strategies to resolve these issues through various fields: social, political, cultural, economic, and educational. In this regard, multicultural education offers an alternative through the application of educational strategies and concepts based on the utilization of diversity in society, particularly in students such as ethnicity, culture, language, religion, social status, gender, ability, age, and race. In this study, the author uses library research, a series of activities related to library data collection methods. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of multicultural education can be carried out using the following strategies: curriculum development, improving the professional quality of educational staff, developing an educational management system, developing a higher education system, harmonizing public perceptions, instilling recognition (understanding) and appreciation for diversity (culture, ethnicity, race, religion, outlook on life, and so on), avoiding views that assume that one group is superior to another, and fostering and habituating a deliberative attitude.
Implementation of Inquiry Learning Strategy in Islamic Religious Education Learning Vina Mellyana; Kasja Eki Waluyo; Tajudin Nur
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v8i3.1503

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The ability to think is an important aspect in individuals that can generate extraordinary ideas or suggestions. Students need to be trained in thinking skills to enhance their intelligence. Therefore, teachers have knowledge of how to implement strategies or well-planned plans according to these goals to effectively develop thinking abilities. Thus, inquiry-based learning strategies are chosen as the most appropriate teaching method by teachers to enhance students' intellectual skills, as inquiry-based learning emphasizes critical and analytical thinking so that students can seek and find their own answers to the problems they face. In the subject of Islamic Education, research strategies are considered suitable for enhancing thinking abilities. This aims to develop understanding and increase students' intellectual knowledge of materials related to Islamic education.  
Development of Islamic Religious Education Teaching Materials Based on Problem Based Learning to Improve Cognitive Learning Outcomes of Grade VIII Students at MTs Miftahul Falah Irfan Ahmad Zain; Wendi Saepul Mikdar; Roby Salim
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v8i3.1506

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Student learning outcomes play a crucial role in the educational process and are also one of the goals of the learning process in schools. Therefore, educators must understand and master various learning methods and models. This is expected to help students understand the learning material and improve student learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of implementing a problem-based learning model on improving the cognitive learning outcomes of eighth grade students at MTs Miftahul Falah, Bandung City. This study employed a quantitative approach and a quasi-experimental method. The data sources used were primary and secondary data, with the following data collection tools: observation, tests, and documentation studies. The results showed a significant effect of the application of the problem-based learning model on students' cognitive learning outcomes, with a 12% increase in learning outcomes.