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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
Revitalization of Islamic Character Values in Local Folklore and its Implication on Character Education Umar, Mardan; S., Waway Qodratulloh; Ma'arif, Muhammad Anas; Ismail, Feiby; Rahman, Rini
Ulumuna Vol 29 No 1 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v29i1.1375

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This study aims to identify the Islamic character education values in the local folklore of Si Kabayan Saba Kota and explore the challenges and solutions of local folklore as a tool for character education in the era of globalization, as well as its implications for character education. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, analyzing the content of scenes, dialogues, and narratives in the film. Additional data were obtained through interviews with Sundanese cultural experts and educators, as well as a literature review on local wisdom and character education. The findings reveal that folklore encompasses various relevant character values, including religiosity, honesty, responsibility, social care, courage, simplicity, and a love for culture. This folklore highlights the significance of local wisdom and Islamic character values as a powerful educational medium for shaping the character of the young generation in the era of globalization. Islamic character education based on local cultural values through folklore can be implemented by instilling moral knowledge, moral feelings, and moral actions.
Integrating Differentiated Learning and Interdisciplinary Approaches in Curriculum Design for Quality Education: A Case Study in Islamic Universities Rokhimawan, Mohamad Agung; Ichsan, Ichsan; Aulia, Muhammad Ghozil; Rifai, Ikhsan
Ulumuna Vol 29 No 1 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v29i1.1460

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This study proposes a conceptual model for integrating differentiated learning and interdisciplinary approaches in the Curriculum Development course within the Islamic Religious Education study program. The research methodology includes participatory observation, in-depth interviews with faculty and students, and document analysis. This qualitative study employs a case study design to examine the implementation of differentiated and interdisciplinary learning strategies in curriculum development courses at three State Islamic Universities: UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, and UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya. These institutions were purposefully selected due to their active involvement in the National Association of Islamic Religious Education scholars and their demonstrated commitment to curriculum innovation. Findings indicate that differentiated learning enhances student engagement, motivation, and comprehension by tailoring materials and assignments to individual abilities and interests. However, several challenges were identified, including time constraints, insufficient technology resources, and the need for faculty development to apply these approaches effectively. The study highlights the importance of institutional support, including ongoing faculty training, improved facilities, and adaptable evaluation mechanisms, in optimizing the implementation of differentiated and interdisciplinary learning. In conclusion, this conceptual approach holds significant potential to enhance educational quality, provided it is backed by the appropriate infrastructure and strategies to meet the varied learning needs of students.
The Qur’an and the Earth: Qur’anic Reception Among Pesantren Residents toward Environmental Conservation Karman, Karman; Yudiantara, Rully Agung; Muhyiddin, Asep
Ulumuna Vol 29 No 1 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v29i1.1127

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Interactions with the Quran have led to a variety of interpretations. Some individuals approach the Quran from a theological standpoint, evaluating the accuracy of their understanding using established methods. In contrast, others take a more humanistic approach, incorporating Quranic teachings into daily life without being constrained by rigid methodologies. This study aims to investigate how residents of Pondok Pesantren Biharul Ulum Agroecology (PPBUA) in Cisarua, Bogor, receive and apply Quranic teachings in the context of environmental conservation. Using a qualitative-ethnographic approach, data were gathered through observation, interviews, and documentation. Grounded in reception theory, the findings reveal that PPBUA's environmental initiatives effectively combine Quranic principles with local wisdom, motivating both the community and students (santri) to view conservation as a form of worship. Through initiatives such as reforestation and organic farming, PPBUA fosters sustainability. By merging Quranic values with traditional practices, the institution offers a comprehensive approach that integrates spiritual, social, and ecological dimensions to create lasting solutions.
Islamic Institution of Education in Bangladesh: A Study on Alia Madrasah Momen, Abdul; Islam, Mohammad Khairul
Ulumuna Vol 29 No 1 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v29i1.1321

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The paper examines the Alia Madrasah education system in Bangladesh, including its historical context, pedagogical framework, and role in delivering formal education as an institution. Alia Madrasahs are crucial in providing a combination of religious and modern education. However, these institutions encounter various obstacles, such as needing more competent professors, and a deficiency in implementing academic changes. The main goals of this study are to examine the potential of this educational system and emphasize the historical origins and establishment of Alia Madrasahs. This study utilizes a qualitative methodology, which includes analysing texts, doing a literature review, and observing insights. The study demonstrates that Alia Madrasahs have a pivotal function in delivering formal education to Muslim students in Bangladesh. The results of this study emphasize the significance of tackling the difficulties encountered by Alia Madrasahs, including the scarcity of competent educators and the necessity for academic improvements. By improving the educational standards in these institutions, Alia Madrasahs can effectively equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge for pursuing higher education and entering the job market. This will guarantee their competitiveness and success in today's educational environment.
Reshaping Islamic Knowledge, Advocating Wasaṭism: The Azharites and the Transformation of Urban Religious Learning in Banda Aceh, Indonesia Ichwan, Moch. Nur; Shadiqin, Sehat Ihsan; Mujtahid, Mujtahid
Ulumuna Vol 29 No 1 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v29i1.1391

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This article examines the significant role of the Azharites (Al-Azhar alumni) in reshaping Islamic knowledge alongside the transformation of urban religious learning in Banda Aceh over the past two decades. The study highlights their contributions to disseminating Islamic knowledge through platforms like the Middle East Alumni Association (Ikatan Alumni Timur Tengah—IKAT), advanced reading communities, mosques, coffee shops, and mass/social media. They have facilitated public learning in classical Islamic knowledge, such as tafsīr, taḥsin al-Qur’an, ḥadīth, fiqh, uṣūl al-fiqh, ʿaqīdah, sīrah, and mawārith by introducing not only basic and intermediate but also advanced religious texts. Furthermore, the Azharites have promoted also Wasaṭism (wasaṭiyyah, moderation) in the understanding of Islam, rooted in Shafi'ite-Ash'arite traditions, while incorporating texts from other madhhabs, such as the Hanafite, Hanbalite, and Malikite schools, in comparative way. Their approach distinguishes them from both the strict madhhabism and the anti-madhhabism of Salafi-Wahhabism and radical Islamism. The study concludes that the Azharites have contributed to the discursive democratization and reform, which have resulted in the reshaping of Islamic knowledge in Banda Aceh—and Aceh province in general—and the moderation of madhhabism, by introducing Wasaṭism and fostering alternative urban religious learning.
Islamic Sciences in Transition: Post-Reformation Developments in Indonesia’s State Islamic Universities Muthohirin, Nafik; Aziz, Ahmad Amir; Mahfud, Choirul; Mukhlis, Fahrudin; Hikmawati, Rosyidatul
Ulumuna Vol 29 No 1 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v29i1.849

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The transition of State Islamic Colleges (IAIN/STAIN) to State Islamic Universities (UIN) marks a fundamental shift in the institutional structure and epistemology of Islamic higher education in Indonesia. This article critically investigates the new form of UIN following the transformation era, which successfully integrated Islamic sciences with modern disciplines. Institutional transformation and the development of Islamic thought through an integrative, academic, and contextual paradigm have contributed to this successful transition. This reflects how UIN transformation has become more accommodative and inclusive, with deliberate efforts to integrate various fields of religious and modern sciences. This research is based on a qualitative study using document analysis, expert interviews, and focus group discussions. The article also traces the early dynamics of academic Islamic studies, the emergence of the conversion project, and examines its evolution in the current post-reform era. It argues that significant institutional dynamics and epistemological shifts have revived the academic and critical paradigm of Islamic sciences. Thus, UIN has emerged as a center for multidisciplinary Islamic intellectual currents that are responsive to humanitarian issues and global Islamic academic discourse.
Pesantren and Politics: Fostering Civil Society-Oriented Political Consciousness in a Muslim Society Al Humaidy, Mohammad Ali; Afifullah, Afifullah; Harisah, Harisah; Acim, Subhan Abdullah; Ariwidodo, Eko
Ulumuna Vol 29 No 1 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v29i1.976

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Political polarization has occurred in Pesantren in the 1999 election, where the kiais involved various political parties. This study aims to examine the politics of the pesantren Annuqayah in Madura and analyze the contribution of it in political democratization and civil society. Although the kiais have different political affiliations, the relationships among kiais, santris, and alumni remain harmonious without open conflict. This phenomenon is crucial to study because it demonstrates the pesantren’s role in fostering healthy and constructive political awareness in society. This article is based on a field study employing a qualitative approach, drawing on the perspectives of social capital and phenomenology. The results show that political democratization in the pesantren is built on respect for the moral authority of kiais, the practice of citizenship values based on the principles of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama’ah (aswaja), and the strengthening of the tradition of "silaturahim" among kiais, alumni, and the community. These values serve as the foundation for forming an inclusive, religious, and democratic civil society at the local level.
Religiosity and Nationalism of Gen Z Muslims: Aspirations and Challenges for Indonesia’s Future Suprapto, Suprapto; Huda, Miftahul; Millenio, Gifford Adji Akbar
Ulumuna Vol 29 No 1 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v29i1.1285

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The correlation between religiosity and nationalism has been a paramount issue, particularly in Muslim-majority countries such as Indonesia. Maintaining the spirits of Islam and Indonesia is an arduous effort for young people. This article is based on research into the perceptions and practices of Gen Z Muslims in two prominent tourist islands, Bali and Lombok. The study employed a mixed-method approach, collecting data through questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions with young Muslim activists. The study demonstrates the high level of religiosity and nationalism among young Muslims and a positive correlation between these two values. Religiosity and nationalism support and reinforce each other. Gen Z's vision of Indonesia's future also shows synergistic ideas of religiosity and nationalism. Therefore, excessive apprehension about a clash between religiosity and nationalism is futile. However, continuous efforts to maintain a balanced spirit of religiosity and nationalism are imperative to prevent extreme religious nationalism, which hampers the development of democracy.
Integrating Islamic Values and Local Wisdom into Science Education: Enhancing Character Development in Higher Education Arizona, Kurniawan; Rokhmat, Joni; Ramdani, Agus; Gunawan, Gunawan; Sukarso, AA.
Ulumuna Vol 29 No 1 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v29i1.1308

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Education plays a pivotal role in shaping intellectual and moral character, particularly in addressing the challenges of globalization and technological advancement. In Indonesia, integrating Islamic values and local wisdom into education is essential to nurturing students with strong character and cultural awareness. This study aims to analyze the integration of Islamic values and local wisdom in science courses at higher education institutions in Lombok, and their influence on character development among prospective educators. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 505 first-semester students through a Likert-scale questionnaire. Statistical analysis revealed high construct validity and reliability, with Composite Reliability values exceeding 0.7 and AVE values above 0.5. The findings indicate that the integration of Islamic values and local wisdom significantly influences character development, supported by strong model predictive power (R² = 0.782 for X3; R² = 0.777 for Y). The novelty of this research lies in its interdisciplinary framework that integrates Islamic norms and cultural heritage into science education, challenging traditional views of science as value-neutral. The study recommends systematically incorporating these values into science curricula and conducting longitudinal studies to assess their long-term impact on students’ character formation and academic competencies.
The Integration of Local Wisdom Values and the Improvement of Santri’s Tolerance: A Study on the Pesantren in East Kalimantan Khojir, Khojir; Zurqoni, Zurqoni; Sudadi, Sudadi; Afendi, Achmad Ruslan
Ulumuna Vol 29 No 1 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/ujis.v29i1.1522

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Pesantren has a significant influence on the development of santris’ personality and cultural tolerance. However, the flow of globalization through digital media and the influence of foreign cultures shake santris' preferences and threatened local wisdom. This paper aims to analyze the integration between local policies in halaqah knowledge acquisition and its advancement of the cultural tolerance of santri. With an interpretive research paradigm, this study employs the case study method and focuses on several Pesantrens in Benua Etam, East Kalimantan. The data were obtained through interviews with informants, including pesantren leaders, ustadz, and santri and observations, and documentation. Validation techniques include source triangulation, member checking, trail auditing, and peer debriefing. This study reveals that the incorporation of indigenous knowledge within the framework of halaqah was a significant factor in the study's outcomes, significantly increasing the tolerance of santris, as reflected by a 50.92% increase in participation in local traditions and higher acceptance of cultural diversity. Santri who follow culture-based halaqahs demonstrate openness, recognition of community traditions, and the ability to bridge cultural differences without compromising Islamic principles. This study concludes that the culturally based halaqah model is effective in maintaining an inclusive Islamic identity while facing the challenges of globalization.