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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
Strengthening Moral Education Values: Sociological Analysis of the Mbah Sholeh Haolan at Pesantren Benda Kerep, Cirebon Rusmana, Dadan; Rosidin, Didin Nurul; Saefullah, Asep; Burhanudin, Dede; bin Zainuddin, Ghazali
Ulumuna Vol 28 No 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v28i1.1050

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This article explores the role of Mbah Sholeh haolan (commemoration) in strengthening Islamic education in Benda Kerep Village. This event serves as a cornerstone for cultural preservation, intergenerational learning, and practical implementation of Islamic values. The kyai, or spiritual leaders, play a pivotal role in guiding the community, reinforcing their authority and the respect they command. The haolan facilitates social cohesion, fosters a strong sense of identity, and exemplifies the community’s commitment to Islamic teachings. By examining the significance of Mbah Sholeh haolan, the article provides insights into how traditional Islamic communities can navigate the challenges of modernity while preserving their religious and cultural heritage. This study show that commemoration is one of the means used to pass on the cultural and religious values contained in "Wasiat Sepuh" as one of the character education and character-building. Kyai is the central figure, the foremost patron, followed by the community, so what Scott calls a patron-client cluster is formed. Kyai in Benda Kerep serves as an information leader who, in many ways, trumps the role of formal government officials. Kyai serves as the community's protector, a place to seek advice, and the final decision-maker on various problems in the area.
Iṣlāḥ of al-Ghazālī’s Ideas and Movements and their Relevance to Contemporary Islamic Preaching Azwar, Azwar; Usman, Abur Hamdi; Noor, Umar Muhammad; Abdullah, Mohd Farid Ravi
Ulumuna Vol 28 No 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v28i1.513

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This study aims to examine the thoughts, movements of iṣlāḥ (reform) and tajdīd (renewal) of Abū Ḥāmid al-Ghazālī (d. 1111) and their relevance to the contemporary da‘wah. Based on a descriptively qualitative method and socio-historical approaches, this study shows that Al-Ghazālī prioritized self-reform before societal engagement. Al-Ghazālī emphasized Muslims’ mission to spread Islam and reform society. He identified societal issues, attributing the state of society to the knowledge and credibility of Islamic scholars, and advocated for nurturing new scholars, reforming education, reviving moral values, and promoting social justice. Furthermore, his ideas influenced the emergence of leaders like Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn al-Ayyūbī through educational reforms. In the contemporary context, al-Ghazālī’s thought and movement provide an understanding that the current problems of Muslims need to be resolved from a fundamental problem in the form of “moral reform”. The roles of ‘ulamā’ (scholars) and umarā’ (leaders) are two essential pillars of the ummah (community), and these two aspects must receive necessary attention in Islamic da‘wah.
Sosio-Religious Aspects of the Sasak Community in Reading a Puspakarma Manuscript: Islamic Community Development Perspective Rahmawati, Pudji; Muchammadun, Muchammadun; A’yun, Ariza Qurrata; Firdaus, M. Zainul
Ulumuna Vol 28 No 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v28i2.737

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There has been intense debate over whether local practices and social engagement effectively contribute to da’wah and participatory community development. Referring to the study of a Puspakarma manuscript from Lombok, coded Gallery-50B Ciputat, the paper sheds light on the local socio-religious values that form the collective memory of Muslim Sasak communities on the island. It further argues that these values offer potential for participatory socio-religious development. The broader context of Sasak culture, as evident in the nineteenth-century Puspakarma text, provides a wider umbrella for the interpretation of elements of the manuscript’s content and message. Data analysis employs Mead’s Symbolic Interactionalism using a person-in-environment model from the perspective of Islamic Community Development. The main findings of the study are that the collective memory of ethnic Sasak Muslims recognizes the supreme being, God, and cooperative social interactions as key to community harmony, just as respect for the ancestors and nature also ensures happiness. All of these views influence community well-being. Furthermore, the author’s analysis demonstrates that each of these components found in the Sasak environment shapes the growth and development of the individual and their worldviews. This research offers fresh insight into how local development may contribute to closing the gap between cross-cultural policy and practice in Lombok and elsewhere.
Unveiling Sufi Legacies in Dhaka of Bangladesh: A Chronological Discourse on Islamic Heritage Chowdury, Saeyd Rashed Hasan
Ulumuna Vol 28 No 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v28i2.873

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Dhaka’s landscape is adorned with centuries-old mosques and shrines, a testament to the enduring legacy of Sufi mystics who propagated Islam in the region. Sufis, Islamic mystics, played a pivotal role in establishing Islam in Bengal. This study delves into the arrival, motivations, and practices of these Sufi figures within Dhaka, Bangladesh. By examining biographies and historical records, it explores how Sufis, through their exemplary character, compassionate outreach, and establishment of social institutions like khankahs and dargahs, profoundly influenced the spread of Islam. Even in the face of persecution, the Sufis’ dedication laid the foundation for a new social order, shaping the region’s religious landscape for centuries. Their willingness to engage with Hindu and Buddhist communities on social and spiritual matters fostered a peaceful acceptance of Islam, leading to a significant shift in the region’s religious makeup. By examining Sufi activities, this research sheds light on the historical processes that shaped Dhaka’s religious identity and offer valuable insights for understanding Islamic propagation dynamics.
Muslim Youth Between Pragmatism, Islamic Concern, And Social Piety Fauzi, Muhammad Latif; Pribadi, Yanwar
Ulumuna Vol 28 No 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v28i2.877

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During the last couple of years, Gen Z youths born between 1997 and 2010 have been actively involved in various social communities promoting a particular understanding of Islam, such as volunteers, frontline activists, or organizers. This article explores their socio-religious activism in Solo and their understanding of Islam. It delves into religious and social piety in their da‘wah (proselytization). We found out that the majority of this generation does not understand the meaning of moderate Islam properly. However, their perspectives and attitudes do not oppose differences. Most of them obtain their religious sources from social media and the Internet. Only a few of them, due to their lack of knowledge of Islamic teachings and limited encounters with non-Muslims, have a hateful attitude towards people of other religions. Meanwhile, they have an excessive defense of Islam. This study confirms Pattana Kitiarsa’s idea that religion has been commodified as a spiritual market where Muslims can select products symbolically associated with Islam.
Irfānī Epistemology and Indonesian Islam from Jabiri’s Fragmentation to Neo-Sadra’s Integration: An Islamic Philosophical Approach Al Walid, Kholid; Miri, Mohsen; Rijal, Syamsul; Gama, Cipta Bakti; Norman, Nurul Ain
Ulumuna Vol 28 No 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v28i2.912

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This research departs from the conflict between Jabiri's fragmented geo-epistemology and his antipathy towards ‘irfānī epistemology, vis a vis the character and style of Indonesian Islamic reasoning. The strong influence of Jabiri's thoughts in this country makes it important to answer the question of the development of the discourse on the criticism of Arab Islamic reasoning, how Indonesian figures absorb his thoughts, and how to develop them in the future. Using the qualitative method and an Islamic philosophical approach, this research comes to the following conclusions: first, Jabiri's fragmented geo-epistemology is not consistent with its initial holistic vision, is stuck in a selective attitude, fails to appreciate Eastern Islamic culture, and rests on assumptions of rationality that lack depth. Second, Jabiri's influence in Indonesian Islamic discourse has not made local figures adhere to a fragmented epistemology, nor have they become antipathetic towards ‘irfānī reasoning. Third, the development of integrative epistemology and 'irfānī epistemology in Indonesian Islamic reasoning can be enriched with a foothold on Neo-Sadra philosophical models. All data in this study were collected using library research methods.
Religious Moderation and Transnational Islamic Ideology: Phenomena and Implications in Indonesia Aderus, Andi; Ambo Masse, Rahman; Rahman, Amri; Syam, Aydi; Mohammad Subaeh, Syekh Toha Nasir; Firman, Firman
Ulumuna Vol 28 No 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v28i1.969

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This research analyzes Islamic transnational movements, especially the Salafi in South Sulawesi, their internalization, and implications for religious moderation. By applying qualitative methods and a phenomenological approach, this research was carried out in several key locations in South Sulawesi, namely in Makassar, Gowa, and Parepare, including Islamic boarding schools and several strategic mosques. The research reveal that the Salafi da'wah approach, which is effective and responsive to social dynamics, has gained a place in society. However, this puritanical approach faces challenges internalizing religious moderation, especially in interreligious tolerance and adaptation to local culture. Religious moderation offers a solution to create more inclusive and adaptive religious behavior, supporting harmony between religious communities in Indonesia.
Dhikr Rateeb Siribee and its Effect in Reducing Anxiety Among the MPTT-I Aceh Congregation Members Safrilsyah, Safrilsyah; Karjuniwati, Karjuniwati; Damanhuri, Damanhuri; Suud, Fitriah M.; Subhan, Subhan; Darusman, Mhd. Ricky; Maghfirah, Wina
Ulumuna Vol 28 No 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v28i1.1014

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The dissemination of information via social media has significantly impacted psychological issues such as stress, fear, and anxiety within society. This is exemplified by the MPTT-I congregation in Aceh, who frequently faces societal rejection regarding their dhikr practices. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of dhikr in alleviating anxiety among members of the Indonesian Sufism Study (MPTT-I & Dhikr Rateb Seribe). This study uses a quantitative, quasi-experimental method with a nonrandomized pretest-posttest control group design. The study involved 20 subjects, evenly divided into experimental and control groups. The data collection used the Greenberger and Padesky anxiety scale. The results indicated a significant reduction in anxiety among the MPTT-I congregation following the implementation of the Dhikr. These findings suggest that dhikr is effective in reducing anxiety within the MPTT-I & Dhikr Rateb Seribe community.
Vernacularisation of Sufism in the Balkans: The Example of the ‘Shpija e Zotit’ (House of God) Treatise Xhafçe, Zeqije; Rexhepi, Abdulla
Ulumuna Vol 28 No 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v28i2.1022

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Sufism, beyond being a philosophical discipline, is a way of life to enhance individual and societal existence. The concrete product of the intellectual and spiritual effort shown in Sufism has often emerged in poetry or prose. This study examines a Sufi manuscript as a form of Sufi legacy that significantly influenced the Muslim Albanian community in Ottoman territories. The focus is on the treatise "House of God," featuring prose texts by ʿAbd al-Mālik Ḥilmī, included in his collection of Sufi treatises known as ‘Risalet’. The study explores the general characteristics of Sufi texts, particularly those preserved in Kosovo's tekkes. Through field research, interviews, and literature review, data on ʿAbd al-Mālik Ḥilmī 's life and works were compiled. It was found that manuscript works of some authors remain under-researched. The treatise is analyzed linguistically, highlighting the author's didactic style and word choices. Sufi terms used in the text were extracted and classified according to their usage in contemporary Albanian standards. The author's efforts toward the vernacularization of Sufi terms demonstrate his belief in conveying Sufi thought in the local language. Based on references in the anthology text, assumptions about ʿAbd al-Mālik Ḥilmī 's Sufi thought are presented. Sample passages from Hilmi's work in Albanian are translated into English.
Religious Ideology Dissemination And Contestation In Indonesian Islamic Educational Institutions Junaidi, Junaidi; Afrinaldi, Afrinaldi; Artika, Febria Sri; Al-Momani, Mohammad Omar
Ulumuna Vol 28 No 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v28i2.1055

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Islamic education in Indonesia is currently in the spotlight due to rivalries among Islamic groups that have turned educational institutions into battlegrounds. This study aimed to identify the process of spreading religious ideology in educational institutions, analyze its educational aspects, and explore the implications of competition among religious groups. This study employed a qualitative approach with phenomenological and sociological research designs. The data sources were collected from school administrators, teachers, students, and stakeholders. In-depth interviews, observation, and documentation were used to gather data in three different locations: Aceh, West Sumatra, and Yogyakarta. The results show that educational institutions spread religious ideology through classroom learning activities, subjects, and books. In addition, the spread of ideology also occurs through religious rituals, extracurricular activities, school policies, and culture. The spread of ideology has implications for the emergence of diverse religious understandings in students and different religious identities between groups. It creates a depth of ideological differences in society. Ideological rivalry in Islamic education in Indonesia is a significant challenge that needs to be addressed to ensure quality education that supports the holistic development of individuals and society.