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Ulumuna
ISSN : 14113457     EISSN : 27752453     DOI : https://doi.org/10.20414/ujis
Ulumuna (P-ISSN: 1411-3457; E-ISSN: 2355-7648), a journal of Islamic studies published twice a year (June and December) by State Islamic University (UIN) of Mataram since 1997, publishes original (library or field) research articles in the field of Islamic studies. It promotes multidisciplinary approaches to Islam and Islamicate societies and focuses on six main topics: (1) the Qur’an and hadith (2) Islamic Law (3) Islamic Theology (Kalam) (4) Islamic Philosophy (5) Islamic Mysticism (Tasawwuf) (6) Islamic Education (7) Islamic Communication and Propogation (Dakwa) and (8) Islamic Politic. All submitted manuscripts are subject to double-blind review process. Ulumuna was admitted as an accredited journal by the Director General of Strengthening Research and Development, Ministry of Research Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia in 2017. The accreditation is given through a Director Decree No. 32a/E/KPT/2017 and is effective until 2022. Ulumuna has become a CrossRef Member since year 2015. Therefore, all of its publications have a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) number.
Articles 433 Documents
The Book of Ṣirāṭ al-Mustaqīm by Nūr al-Dīn al-Rānirī and the Development of Taṣawwuf in Lombok Abdul Quddus
Ulumuna Vol 23 No 2 (2019): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v23i2.380

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Al-Rānirī is the first modern Sufi figure among the Malay Muslims in the 17th century. Ṣirāṭ al-Mustaqīm is his popular book that features Sufism in the archipelago. This study looks into the influence of the book on the development of Sufism in the island of Lombok. Based on the combination of anthropological-phenomenological and textual method, this study shows that al-Rānirī emphasizes in his work Ṣirāṭ al-Mustaqīm emphasized on the importance of fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) on the practice of taṣawwuf as a response to the doctrines of wujūdiyya burgeoning among the Muslims in Aceh. The manuscript was written in Arabic, Malay, and Jawi in the 16th and the 17th century and spread along with the arrival of merchants to the Sasaknese who travelled from Lombok to Palembang and Aceh. This work has added robust fiqh features over the practices of tariqa (Sufi order) in the island of Lombok. The teachings of Tariqa Qādiriya- Naqsyabandiyya in the island regularly studied the contents of the book, from which they learnt about wuḍū’ (Ablution) and ṣalāh (praying), which are strengthened from the perspective of taṣawwuf by drawing on the nine elements of human soul formation. This is what the prominent Islamic figures in Lombok perceive as a way of ma’rifa (knowing God) through sharia rituals.
The Characteristics of Pesantren in the Development of Islamic Education in West Sumatra Zulmuqim Zulmuqim; Zainimal Zainimal; Martin Kustati; Besral Besral; Refinaldi Refinaldi; Adriantoni Adriantoni
Ulumuna Vol 24 No 1 (2020): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v24i1.382

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The aim of the study is to investigate the characteristics of pesantren in the development of Islamic education in West Sumatra. This region is well known for the early history of Islamic education in Indonesia. This is a qualitative study where the data were gathered through observation, interview, focus group discussion, and documentation in eleven pesantrens in the province of West Sumatra. This study reveals three main characters of the Islamic boarding schools, namely institutional system, curriculum and learning system and typology. Institutionally, Islamic boarding schools is under the auspices of a foundation. However, leadership and regeneration are still closely linked to the family of the pesantren founders. The curriculum and learning system are integrated from general/state school curriculum, classical pesantren curriculum, and modern Islamic school curriculum. Various classical-medieval literature in Islamic studies, commonly known as kitab kuning, are to a great extent also still used, especially in the institutions that only run traditional Islamic boarding schools (pesantren salaf). Keywords: Characteristics, Islamic boarding schools, Islamic education
Contemplative and Transformative Learning for Character Development in Islamic Higher Education Ade Alimah
Ulumuna Vol 24 No 1 (2020): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v24i1.384

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Islamic higher education is supposed to develop Indonesians' characters due to its focus on teaching Islam. Moreover, the number of Islamic higher education institutions is vast, reaching 777. Indeed, their contribution to the character development of Indonesians may be significant. However, occurring religious-based prejudices and conflicts, as well as a high index of corruption, show the paradoxes and challenges of Islamic higher education. Although there has been no research demonstrating a statistically significant correlation between Islamic teaching and crime rate or moral issues, educators in Islamic higher education institutions should reflect on what should be done to enhance their leverage on character education. In this paper, two concepts of contemplative learning and transformative learning are discussed to find feasible ways of teaching Islam in the challenging contemporary world. Contemplative and transformative learning in character development requires educators to implement mindfulness and connectedness through integrating all entities of learners' cognition, emotion, intuition, and body, interrelating multi-disciplines, and connecting learning to the real world.
Globalization and Islamic Educational Challenges: Views from East Javanese Pesantren Akhmad Nurul KAWAKIP
Ulumuna Vol 24 No 1 (2020): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v24i1.385

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There have been social, political and religious changes in Indonesia since the fall of the New Order regime in 1998. Globalization has furthered acceleration of the change. These forces have given tremenduous impacts on Indonesian educational system, and Islamic educational system (pesantren) in particular. This article examines how pesantrens respond globalization and explores what pesantrens have developed during the era. Based on an ethnographic study in pesantrens in East Java, this study explores the conception, policy and practices of Islamic education in the pesantren in this globalization era. It argues that globalization increases the complexity and the necessity of learning and teaching development, particularly in preparing students (santri) to deal with the challenges of rapid growth and change of contemporary world. The responses of pesantren on global challenges have been shown through the development of its traditional system, namely curricula development and leadership. The new pesantren educational system, management and leadership are now sustainable and relevant to the modern world. The shifting educational paradigm in the pesantren’s policy supports Sadalah’s and Hefner’s contention that the Islamic educational system in the contemporary era needs to adopt, accept and integrate the teaching content of non-traditional Islamic subjects into their programs.
The Narratives of Islamic School Students: Contesting Salafism in a Saudi-Wahabi Educational Institutions in Contemporary Jakarta Jajang Jahroni
Ulumuna Vol 24 No 1 (2020): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v24i1.386

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This article deals with the reproduction of knowledge within the Saudi-Wahhabi educational institution named LIPIA in Jakarta. Contrary to many studies which tend to see this institution as a monolithic entity, this article argues its knowledge reproduction is diverse as a result of different actors and the social contexts involved in the process. Besides students with modernist and traditionalist backgrounds are present in the institution, the Tablighis and the Salafis are also involved, shaping the reproduction of knowledge are more complex than expected. Each group of students are trying to influence the circumnstances they live in resulting in the diversity of knowledge. Furthermore, despite the Saudi state imposes certain subjects and disciplines to be followed by students, students have their own ways of shaping their knowledge. While in-campus program is well-organized, out-campus life is hardly ever to control as students develop their own network and socialization. Students are exposed to different types of Indonesian larger social contexts.
Islamic Education and Religiosity: Voices of the Indonesian Muslim Communities in Australia Teuku Zulfikar; Emawati Emawati
Ulumuna Vol 24 No 1 (2020): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v24i1.388

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Indonesian Muslims have made their presence in Australia since the 1970s. Some of them now have become citizens and others preferred to be permanent residents. As they have lived in Australia, in which Islam is not the dominant religion, they were concerned with their children’s religiosity. These Muslims attempted to teach Islam to their children in any way possible. This research, therefore aims at exploring Indonesian Muslims’ parents’ ways of teaching Islam to their children, and their children’s responses on their parents’ approaches in educating them Islam. Using in-depth interviews, the study unveiled that the parents used various aproaches. Their approaches were democratic, in which a great deal of dialogues and neggotiation took place. They also monitored their children’s attitudes and kept reminding them about Islam; setting the role models was also a significant approach used in teaching Islam to their children, and balancing the public schooling and the madrasah. The findings also revealed that these young Muslims recognized the significant role their parents have taken to teach them Islam and shape their religiosity and they were thankful for their parents although some dissenting views on several issues also emerged.
Islamic Values and Sasak Local Wisdoms: The Pattern of Educational Character at NW Selaparang Pesantren, Lombok Nashuddin Nashuddin
Ulumuna Vol 24 No 1 (2020): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v24i1.392

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This study aims to analyze the relevance of Islamic values to the local cultural values of Sasak Lombok community, and the role of pondok pesantern (Islamic boarding schools) in integrating both of them in building student character in educational practices. This is important because there is a phenomenon that certain religious group contradistinguish between Islam and local traditions. Even in many cases local traditions are considered to lead to heresy and novelty. Through field studies with a qualitative approach, and applying Thomas Lickona's theory as the theoretical framework, this study argues that substantively, Islam and local culture have relevance to the local traditions of Sasak society. In this context, pondok pesantren have a strategic role that successfully integrates the two. On the one hand, pondok pesantren grows from the community itself, and on the other hand, it is also an Islamic educational institution. This position makes it possible for pondok pesantren to maintain the character of the santri by integrating local culture and religion as the basis for character education. Practically, the pattern of character development based on the wisdom of Sasak culture is carried out through three stages: moral knowing, moral feeling, and moral action. These three stages succeeded in bringing together Islam and the local tradition of Sasak in educational practice.
A Politics of Recognition: The Legislation of Zakat Law in a Transition of New Order and Reform Era Ali Murtadho Emzaed; Kamsi Kamsi; Ali Akhbar Abaib Mas Rabbani Lubis
Ulumuna Vol 24 No 2 (2020): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v24i2.404

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This article discusses Islamic civilians' struggles in gaining recognition of ‘positivization’ of Zakat Law No. 38/1999 and analyzes dynamics of relations between religion and the state in Indonesia. A period of democratic transition from Suharto to B.J. Habibie (Reform era 1998) marked an entry point for a new phase of state juridical recognition to Islamic law. In this paper, the dynamics of political recognition of zakat law are elucidated from a historical-critical analysis. The findings are twofold. Firstly, the zakat law was enacted during B.J. Habibie’s administration, where waves of democratization began. Secondly, the Islamic civilians played an important role in institutionalizing zakat and providing political support for the Ministry of Religion's efforts in proposing Zakat Management Bill (RUUPZ) to the House of Representatives. The state acknowledged multicultural society by adopting their living religious law whose application does not threaten the nation's unity.
The Contextualization of Ḥifẓ Al-'Irḍ on Hoax News (A Study on Imam Tājuddīn al-Subkī’s Maqāṣīd al-sharī’a) Khairul Hamim; Lalu Supriadi
Ulumuna Vol 24 No 2 (2020): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v24i2.405

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This study examines Tājuddīn al-Subkī’s concept of ḥifẓ al-‘irḍ, as an essential part of maqāṣīd al-sharī’a, and uses it to analyze hoax news. To limit this study, the authors focuse on two crucial aspects. First, what is the concept of ḥifẓ al-‘irḍ according to Imam Tājuddīn al-Subkī? Second, how to contextualize ḥifẓ al-‘irḍ in the contemporary time to approach hoax news? This library research uses content and critical analysis to Tājuddīn al-Subkī’s thoughts, which are contained the works written by himself and those written by scholars after him. This study argues that al-Subkī initiated the concept of ḥifẓ al-‘irḍ (maintaining honor). As an essential part of maqāṣīd al-sharī’a, ḥifẓ al-‘irḍ must be held in addition to five other main purposes, namely maintaining the soul, religion, reason, lineage, and treasure. According to al-Subkī, defending honor can be equated with keeping the lineage because the two have a close and robust relationship, especially when discussing adultery and qadhf/قذف (accusing people of committing adultery). The spread of hoaxes today is like qadhf in Islamic law. The hoax spread must be stopped because it causes damage to the life of society, nation, and state. Preventing injury and realizing benefits are at the core of maqāṣīd al-sharī’a.
Is Maqāṣīd al-Sharī’a Sufficient? Reflections on Islam in Contemporary Malaysia Ahmad Fauzi Abdul Hamid
Ulumuna Vol 24 No 2 (2020): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v24i2.406

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During its brief 22-month administration (May 2018 – February 2020), Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan government put forward the idea of Maqāṣīd al-Sharī’a or higher objectives of Islamic law as one of the precepts governing its Islamic agenda. While such an approach has demonstrated streaks of viability in extricating Islam from overly legalistic mores, it is epistemologically undetached from the sharia-centric paradigm that has dominated the post-colonial Muslim intellectual make-up. This article argues that proponents of Maqāṣīd al-Sharī’a in Malaysia might have overlooked the more urgent need for a morally based framework that evaluates human action not on the extent to which humans observe external law but rather on how sensitively humans connect with God in the event of legal injunctions being adhered to, ignored or transgressed. What is needed in Malaysia in addition to Maqāṣīd al-Sharī’a is Maqāṣīd al-Akhlāq, whose origins are rooted in the Islamic spiritual tradition of taṣawwuf or sufism.