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MUSHAF: Jurnal Tafsir Berwawasan Keindonesiaan
ISSN : 27741877     EISSN : 27741885     DOI : http://doi.org/10.33650/mushaf.v1i1.1319
The Focus of Mushaf: Jurnal Tafsir Berwawasan Keindonesiaan is to provide readers with a better understanding of al-Qur’an dan Tafsir studies. The Scope of Mushaf: Jurnal Tafsir Berwawasan Keindonesiaan specializes in the understanding of Indonesian exegesis, methodological examination of Indonesian scholars to the Qur’an and tafsīr, Indonesian scholar manuscript, the living phenomena on Indonesian Islamic tradition, and all related issues to the interdisciplinary studies of the Quran and tafsīr in Indonesia. This journal warmly welcomes contributions from scholars of related disciplines.
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MAQĀSIDIC QUR’ANIC INTERPRETATION AND THE CONTESTATION OF FEMALE CIRCUMCISION IN INDONESIA: BRIDGING TRADITION AND MODERN ETHICS Mahmudi, Muhammad Aly; Rofiq, Ahmad; Yahya, Imam; Fithrotin, Fithrotin; Ummah, Khurul Aimmatul
MUSHAF: Jurnal Tafsir Berwawasan Keindonesiaan Vol 5, No 1 (2024): Contextualizing the Qur’an in Contemporary Social, Cultural, Political, and Econ
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33650/mushaf.v5i1.11109

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Female circumcision is a tradition that has been running since Islam existed in Indonesia. The scholars who oblige female circumcision with the tendency of QS. Al Nahl:123 with other verses that show to follow the teachings of Ibrahim (as).  The emergence of this regulation on the ban on circumcision has sparked controversy between state regulations and support by women activists and the WHO on an international scale. This study aims to measure the authority of evidence in the madhab shafiiyah which requires it very urgently from the point of view of the interpretation of maqāṣidī. The research method uses library research by collecting verses and hadiths that are the basis for female circumcision. By looking at the aspects of maqāṣidī using the interpretation approach of maqāṣidī. It is concluded that first: the prohibition of female circumcision is not justified because there is no evidence that leads to haram based on the analysis  of the interpretation of maqashidi, but it is necessary to pay attention if there is a madharat that occurs. Second: The problem of female circumcision is in a way that does not exist in the circumcision law itself so it has many negative effects, so what needs to be regulated is the circumcision procedure with the right medicine, third: Female circumcision is part of Islamic law, so its prohibition causes the elimination of something that has been regulated in Islam.
THE PARADIGM OF DIGITAL PRIVACY IN INDONESIAN TAFSIR: A STUDY OF TAFSIR AL-AZHAR ON QS. AL-HUJURĀT (49): 12 IN THE AGE OF INFORMATION Lum'ah, Diana Durrotul; Musafa'ah, Suqiyah; Mahbub, Muhammad Ihsan
MUSHAF: Jurnal Tafsir Berwawasan Keindonesiaan Vol 5, No 2 (2025): Transformation, Contextualization, and Locality in Qur'anic Studies in Indonesia
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33650/mushaf.v5i2.11148

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Digital privacy has become a global concern amid the widespread personal data breaches, as reflected in regulations such as the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and reports by Amnesty International. In the context of Indonesian Muslim society, Islamic ethical values have the potential to serve as a normative foundation in responding to digital privacy challenges. Surah al-Ḥujurāt: 12 which prohibits suspicion, tajassus (spying or snooping), and ghibah (backbiting or gossip) is highly relevant in today's digital world. This study aims to examine the paradigm of digital privacy through Buya Hamka’s interpretation of this verse in Tafsir al-Azhar, and to explore its contribution to the development of digital ethics grounded in Qur'anic values. Employing a qualitative interpretive paradigm, this research adopts a thematic and comparative tafsir approach. The object of study is the ethical and normative meaning of Surah al-Ḥujurāt: 12 in a contemporary context. The primary data source is Tafsir al-Azhar, which is analyzed in depth, while secondary sources include literature on digital ethics, privacy policies, and other tafsir work. The analysis technique used is content analysis with a normative-thematic approach to link the moral values of the Qur'an with digital phenomena. The findings show that Buya Hamka interprets the verse in a social-moral framework, going beyond legalistic dimensions. The concept of tabayyun (verification), which he emphasizes, emerges as a key principle for information verification and personal data protection. This research highlights the importance of reinterpreting classical tafsir as an ethical response to the advancement of information technology, and as a contribution of Islam to the global discourse on digital ethics.
MARITIME QUR’ANIC INTERPRETATION IN COASTAL RITUALS: A CASE STUDY OF THE SEA OFFERING TRADITION IN MADURA Bakir, Moh.; Ludfi, Ludfi; Kahar, Abd.
MUSHAF: Jurnal Tafsir Berwawasan Keindonesiaan Vol 5, No 1 (2024): Contextualizing the Qur’an in Contemporary Social, Cultural, Political, and Econ
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33650/mushaf.v5i1.11163

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The phenomenon of religious-cultural syncretism in Indonesia’s coastal communities remains underexplored within the framework of living Qur’an studies, especially regarding the interpretation of maritime Qur’anic verses in local ritual practices. The sea offering tradition (sedekah laut) in Pamekasan, Madura, represents an actualization of Islamic values intertwined with local wisdom; however, its direct connection to Qur’anic maritime verses has yet to be thoroughly investigated. This study aims to explore how the fishing communities in Pamekasan interpret and actualize the values of maritime Qur’anic verses in the context of the sea offering ritual. A qualitative ethnographic approach was employed through participant observation, in-depth interviews with religious leaders and fishermen, and document and classical tafsir analysis. The findings reveal that the sea is perceived as a manifestation of Allah’s greatness, a source of sustenance, and a test of faith that must be honored and preserved. The sea offering ritual functions as a symbolic integration of Islamic teachings and local cultural practices, strengthening both social solidarity and ecological awareness. Verses such as QS. Al-Furqān (25): 53, Al-Mulk (67): 15, Al-Nahl (16): 14, and Al-A’rāf (7): 163 are contextualized through the combination of prayers and cultural symbols, including bitek (miniature boats made of banana trunks) and seven-colored flowers. This study contributes significantly to the advancement of contextual Qur’anic interpretation and Islamic anthropology by highlighting the dynamic integration of sacred texts and local cultural practices. The findings are expected to serve as a reference for developing a more adaptive model of contextual exegesis that aligns with social realities and the preservation of Islamic-based local traditions.
CONTEXTUAL QUR’ANIC INTERPRETATION IN INDONESIA: A HERMENEUTICAL STUDY OF DAWAM RAHARDJO’S ENSIKLOPEDI AL-QUR’AN Zainuddin, Ahmad; Muin, Abd.; Mohd Fadzli, Ahmad Iqbal; Iffah, Iffah
MUSHAF: Jurnal Tafsir Berwawasan Keindonesiaan Vol 5, No 2 (2025): Transformation, Contextualization, and Locality in Qur'anic Studies in Indonesia
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33650/mushaf.v5i2.11154

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This study explores the contextualization of Dawam Rahardjo’s Ensiklopedi Al-Qur’an, aiming to examine his paradigm of contextual interpretation and analyze how it is reflected in one of the entries within his work. Employing a qualitative method based on literature review, this research adopts Abdullah Saeed’s theory of contextual interpretation as the hermeneutical framework for engaging with the Qur’an. The study presents two main findings. First, Dawam Rahardjo’s interpretive paradigm is demonstrably contextual. This is evident in his emphasis on the importance of understanding the Qur’an within the context of its revelation. He further argues that the values of the Qur’an must not remain confined to their historical context but should be internalized within contemporary Indonesian society as a foundation for both social and intellectual engagement. Second, Dawam’s contextual approach is reflected in his interpretation of the prohibition of riba (usury). In its revelatory context, the addition of value in lending was condemned because it typically involved oppressive consumer debt, particularly burdening low-income individuals. By contrast, Dawam argues that modern bank interest does not fall under the category of riba, since it involves productive loans and serves as a payment for the services rendered by financial institutions, which are legally regulated. Another example of Dawam’s contextual methodology is his interpretation of the term ummah in QS. Ali Imrān (3): 104. He understands ummah as referring to the concept of a state, linking it to both the historical development of the Madinah Charter and to modern notions of the social contract.
QUR’AN-BASED ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY: FORMULATION OF A QUR’ANIC MODEL FOR THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESILIENCE OF MUSLIM SOCIETY IN INDONESIA Musthofa, Musthofa; Farid, Ahmad
MUSHAF: Jurnal Tafsir Berwawasan Keindonesiaan Vol 5, No 1 (2024): Contextualizing the Qur’an in Contemporary Social, Cultural, Political, and Econ
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33650/mushaf.v5i1.11253

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This study addresses the pressing socio-economic challenges facing contemporary Muslim societies, particularly in Indonesia, including structural poverty, income inequality, and socio-economic instability, which are exacerbated by the lack of an integrated, value-based economic framework. The primary objective of this research is to formulate a Qur’an-based model of economic sociology that offers a holistic, normative framework integrating both spiritual and material dimensions of economic life. Employing a qualitative approach through library research, the study utilizes thematic interpretation (tafsīr maudhū’ī) of selected Qur’anic verses. The analysis also engages classical Islamic scholars such as Ibn Khaldun and al-Birūnī, and contemporary thinkers including Kuntowijoyo, Jürgen Habermas, and David J. Gray, to ensure a comprehensive theoretical synthesis. The findings reveal that the Qur’anic model of economic sociology is built upon five core principles: divinity (tawh}īd, ‘ibādah, h}isāb) which establishes spiritual accountability in economic activity; welfare, focusing on sustenance, effort, and ecological harmony; justice, emphasizing equity, the caliphate mandate, moral accountability, and rule of law; wealth distribution, operationalized through zakat, infaq, waqf, and social safety mechanisms; and crisis anticipation to guide strategic responses in times of economic disruption. This research contributes significantly to the academic discourse by expanding the scope of Islamic economic sociology and proposing a Prophetic Sociology framework that combines humanization (amr ma’rūf), liberation (nahī munkar), and transcendence (īmān). It offers a compelling alternative to Western liberal-economic models dominated by individualism and market absolutism. The study recommends further empirical research to test the practical application of this model within various Muslim-majority contexts, and to inform policy interventions aimed at distributive justice, ethical economic governance, and sustainable social welfare systems in Indonesia and beyond.
MAHMUD YUNUS AND THE MODERNIST PARADIGM IN QUR’ANIC INTERPRETATION: A FOUNDATIONAL STUDY OF SCIENTIFIC EXEGESIS IN INDONESIA Hamzah, Amir; Ni'mah, Siar; Firdaus, Firdaus
MUSHAF: Jurnal Tafsir Berwawasan Keindonesiaan Vol 5, No 2 (2025): Transformation, Contextualization, and Locality in Qur'anic Studies in Indonesia
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33650/mushaf.v5i2.11166

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Tafsir Qur’an Karim by Mahmud Yunus is recognized as the first complete modern-style exegesis of the Qur’an in Indonesia. One of its notable approaches is the integration of scientific perspectives into the Qur’anic verses. This study aims to examine how Mahmud Yunus interprets verses of the Qur’an related to science. This research employs a qualitative library research method, using Tafsir Qur’an Karim as the primary source, alongside various books, and scholarly articles as a secondary sources. Data related to Mahmud Yunus’s scientific exegesis were collected from a specific section at the end of his tafsir titled Kesimpulan Isi Al-Qur’an, which features scientific themes, particularly verses concerning natural phenomena such as physics, chemistry, and earth sciences. Based on these themes, we conducted a close reading and analysis of his interpretation of relevant verses. The findings highlight two main points: (1) Mahmud Yunus engaged in scientific exegesis earlier than the commonly recognized introductory phase of the 1960s, positioning him as one of the pioneers of scientific exegesis in Indonesia; (2) his model of scientific exegesis includes references to scientific theories from European scientists, such as Newton and various astronomers, aiming to provide a broader explanation that strengthen faith, as illustrated in QS. Al-An’ām (6): 96. In several instances, he attempts to harmonize kawniyyah (cosmological) verses with scientific findings to highlight the miraculous nature of the Qur’an, as seen in QS. Al-Anbiyā’ (21): 30. Thus, his approach to scientific exegesis can be categorized as both apologetic and descriptive-informative, rather than theoretical critique.
POWER, TRADITION, AND IDENTITY IN CLASSICAL QUR’ANIC EXEGESIS: THE LOCALITY OF IBN KATHĪR’S INTERPRETATION AND ITS RELEVANCE TO QIRĀ’AH SAB’AH Mabrur, Mohammad Safwan
MUSHAF: Jurnal Tafsir Berwawasan Keindonesiaan Vol 4, No 2 (2024): Environmental Issues and Religious Moderation in the Qur'an
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33650/mushaf.v4i2.11278

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This article explores how the socio-intellectual environment of 14th-century Damascus shaped Ibn Kathīr’s preference for certain Qur’anic readings (qirā’ah sab’ah) and his rejection of others. While existing studies often examine qirā’ah through philological or theological lenses, few have contextualized them sociologically in relation to local power dynamics. This research addresses that gap by analyzing the interplay between Ibn Kathīr’s locality, interpretive methodology, and authority structures using Pierre Bourdieu’s habitus theory and Max Weber’s conflict of authority. Employing a qualitative approach that integrates textual analysis, historical study, and sociological theory, this study finds: (1) The Damascene scholarly habitus—marked by the dominance of the Ahl al-Hadith tradition and Shafi’ī jurisprudence—formed Ibn Kathīr’s preference for mutawātir qirā’ah like Hafs’s narration from ‘Āsim; (2) Conflicts of religious authority, including tensions with minority sects and Mamluk political structures, catalyzed the exclusion of qirā’ah shādzah such as arjulakum in QS. Al-Mā’idah (5): 6; and (3) Qirā’ah sab’ah functioned as an arena for the negotiation of Sunnī identity, balancing hermeneutic flexibility and theological orthodoxy. This study contributes a novel sociological perspective to tafsir studies, demonstrating that Qur’anic interpretation is not a neutral act, but a socially embedded practice shaped by context, power, and identity.
TRANSFORMATION OF QUR’AN STUDY METHODOLOGY IN INDONESIA: FROM ORAL TRADITION TO WRITTEN INTERPRETATION Fadilah, Alniatul; Bakar, Abu; Mubarok, Nafi'; Kholid, Ibrahim Nasrullah
MUSHAF: Jurnal Tafsir Berwawasan Keindonesiaan Vol 5, No 2 (2025): Transformation, Contextualization, and Locality in Qur'anic Studies in Indonesia
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33650/mushaf.v5i2.11216

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Qur’anic studies in Indonesia have undergone significant methodological transformations, evolving from oral traditions to written interpretations. This study addresses the scholarly gap regarding the lack of integrated analyses that holistically examine the traditions of Qur’anic recitation, writing, and interpretation in the Indonesian context. Employing a qualitative method through desk research, this study critically engages with both primary and secondary sources, including classical and contemporary tafsir works, standardized Indonesian mus}h}af editions, and academic journal articles. The findings reveal that the evolution of Qur’anic studies in Indonesia has been shaped by the interplay between local cultures and global Islamic traditions. Oral transmission methods such as Baghdadiyah and nagham characterized the early phase which gradually transitioned into written forms exemplified by the production of standardized mus}h}af manuscripts such as Mushaf Bahriyyah, Bombay, Braille, and Sign Language editions which aim to ensure both accessibility and authenticity. In terms of interpretation, prominent Indonesian scholars such as Abdur Rauf Singkili, HAMKA, and M. Quraish Shihab have developed context-based approaches tailored to socio-cultural realities. This study concludes that Qur’anic studies in Indonesia are dynamic, continually adapting to technological, cultural, and social changes. However, further research is necessary to explore interdisciplinary interpretive approaches involving gender, ecology, and socio-political issues. Strengthening contextual and thematic interpretations will enhance the role of the Qur’an as a responsive and transformative source of guidance for contemporary Indonesian Muslim society.
INDONESIAN QUR’ANIC INTERPRETATIONS ON THE CONCEPT OF NUSHŪZ: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CLASSICAL AND REFORMIST APPROACHES AMONG INDONESIAN MUSLIM SCHOLARS Pitaloka, Lolla; Manggala, Kayan; Wafi, Hasan Abdul
MUSHAF: Jurnal Tafsir Berwawasan Keindonesiaan Vol 5, No 2 (2025): Transformation, Contextualization, and Locality in Qur'anic Studies in Indonesia
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33650/mushaf.v5i2.11134

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The concept of nusyuz in Islamic family law, particularly as outlined in QS. An-Nisa’: 34 and 128, remains a subject of debate, especially concerning power relations within the household and the potential justification of violence against women. A conservative textual reading tends to portray women as the primary perpetrators of nusyuz, subject to escalating sanctions up to physical punishment, while nusyuz by husbands receives minimal legal attention. This imbalance is reinforced by classical interpretations shaped by patriarchal paradigms. This study addresses an academic gap by comparing the contextual-normative interpretation of M. Quraish Shihab and the feminist-progressive interpretation of Siti Musdah Mulia regarding nusyuz. Using a qualitative-descriptive approach with literature review, content and discourse analysis, hermeneutic methodology, and critical engagement with global Muslim feminist literature, this research finds that Shihab seeks to reform classical views through a contextual lens that emphasizes harmony and shared responsibility, while maintaining male leadership. In contrast, Musdah Mulia deconstructs patriarchal interpretations and emphasizes spiritual and social equality between spouses. This study contributes to the development of a fair, inclusive, and contextual discourse on gender interpretation in Indonesia and enriches the dynamics of Islam Nusantara in addressing modern challenges, particularly in family law reform and gender justice.