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QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies
Published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28282779     DOI : 10.23917
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QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing the scholarly study of the Quran from many different perspectives. Particular attention is paid to the works dealing with: Quranic Studies, Quranic sciences, Living Quran, Quranic Studies across different areas in the world (The Middle East, The West, Archipelago and other areas), Methodology of Quran and Tafsir studies.
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Qur'anic Readings and Modern Arabic Dialects: A Descriptive-Comparative Linguistic Study Al Sabahi, Rushdi; Elbanna, Mariam; Rhain, Ainur
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v5i1.14011

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This study aims to explore the phonological relationship between Qur'anic readings (qirā'āt) and modern Arabic dialects by examining how variations in the recitations reflect the diversity of Arabic pronunciation from the early Islamic period to the present. Grounded in historical linguistics and sociolinguistic theory, the research views the qirā'āt as linguistic evidence of early Arabic dialectal diversity and as a foundation for understanding the development of spoken Arabic. It draws upon classical works such as Ibn Mujāhid's Al-Sab'ah fī al-Qirā'āt and Ibn al-Jazarī's Al-Nashr fī al-Qirā'āt al-'Ashr, alongside the contributions of modern linguists such as Tammam Hassan and Ahmed Mukhtar Omar, who have highlighted the linguistic significance of the qirā'āt, noting that few studies have directly compared these phonological features with those of contemporary dialects. Employing a descriptive, analytical, and comparative linguistic approach, the study examines phonetic phenomena such as imālah (vowel fronting), tashīl al-hamz (glottal easing), idghām (assimilation), and ibdāl (substitution) across Qur'anic readings and modern dialects. The findings reveal direct correspondences between certain phonetic traits in present-day dialects-such as the softening of the glottal stop and vowel fronting-and patterns documented in the qirā'āt. This connection underscores the historical continuity of the Arabic language and provides valuable linguistic insights for Qur'anic and phonological studies. The novelty of this research lies in its unique integration of Qur'anic phonology and modern dialectology, demonstrating that the qirā'āt preserve ancient dialectal features that remain alive in contemporary spoken Arabic.
Identifying Al-Ashil and Al-Dakhil Elements in Al-Khazin's Exegesis of QS. Yusuf: 23-24 Nova, Murti Aria Diah; Nisa, Fauziatun; Rohman, Abdur
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v5i1.15077

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The study of classical exegesis is important in order to maintain the authenticity of Qur'anic interpretation. The research gap of this study lies in the limited number of works that classify the elements of al-ashīl and al-dakhīl at the level of specific verses in Tafsir al-Khazin. Although widely known and frequently used, this commentary is often considered to contain elements of al-dakhīl, especially through isrā'īliyyāt narratives. This raises the question, how the elements of al-ashīl and al-dakhīl can be identified in the interpretation of QS. Yusuf, verses 23-24, in Tafsir al-Khazin? This study aims to analyze and classify these elements and assess their implications for understanding the story of Prophet Yusuf. The selected verses are significant because they contain a well-known narrative that has attracted broad attention. The research employs a qualitative, library-based approach, using descriptive-critical analysis of the exegetical text, the cited narrations, and comparisons with the principles of interpretation and prophetic infallibility. The findings of this study indicate that the al-ashīl elements in al-Khazin's tafsir are identified through the use of Qur'anic verses, hadith, and authentic scholarly opinions. Meanwhile, the al-dakhīl elements are identified through fabricated isrā'īliyyāt reports that contradict the principle of prophetic infallibility and are presented without adequate critical examination. In fact, the use of al-dakhīl elements appears to be more dominant than al-ashīl elements. This study has the potential to offer a methodological contribution to Qur'anic exegesis and to support efforts to preserve the authenticity of interpretation within the broader scholarly discourse.
Surah Al-Fatihah as an Ethical Operating System: A Sequential Model of Qur'anic Governance, Leadership, and Community Development Ali, Muhammad Aamir; Aamir, Nazish; Aamir, Muhammad Faseeh
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v5i1.15215

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This study empirically examines the structural coherence of the Qur'an by analysing whether Surah Al-Fatihah functions not merely as an opening supplication but as a conceptual blueprint that unfolds progressively across subsequent surahs. Using a verse-level content analysis, eight foundational constructs derived from Surah Al-Fatihah were mapped onto four consecutive surahs-Al-Ahqaf (46), Muhammad (47), Al-Fath (48), and Al-hujurat (49)-and visualized through comparative radar charts. The findings reveal a clear sequential reallocation of thematic emphasis rather than simple repetition. Surah Al-Ahqaf prioritizes warning through historical exemplification, Surah Muhammad emphasizes moral testing and behavioural differentiation, Surah Al-Fath re-centres affirmation, praise, and prophetic legitimacy, and Surah Al-hujurat culminates in ethical regulation and communal maturity. Across this progression, core theological constructs remain constant but shift in dominance according to contextual needs, demonstrating functional rather than rhetorical coherence. The study further proposes a Qur'anic Sequential Model for sustainable community and organizational development, illustrating how moral clarity, accountability, validation, and ethical consolidation must unfold in deliberate stages. Methodologically, this research advances Qur'anic studies by integrating frequency-based coding with structural emphasis profiling, offering a replicable framework for analysing how ethical urgency and guidance evolve across the Qur'anic discourse while preserving theological unity.
Islamic Ecotheology and Contemporary Environmental Activism: A Living Qur'an Analysis of the Pandawara Group Khanif, Arkan; Heriyanto, H; Nurdin, Yanyan
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v5i1.15955

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Existing studies on environmental activism and Green Islam in Indonesia largely focus on normative theology, institutional religious responses, or policy frameworks, while neglecting how Qur'anic ecological values are performatively embodied within youth-led digital movements. Moreover, scholarship on the Living Qur'an and Islamic ecotheology has insufficiently examined how theological legitimacy is constructed through digital virality and netizen participation, leaving a gap in understanding the transformation of ecological piety in the digital age. This article presents an in depth analysis of the Pandawara Group, a youth-led environmental movement, through the lenses of the Living Qur'an and Islamic Ecotheology. Employing a qualitative method with a netnographic design, this study analyzes viral content and netizen interactions to explore how theological values such as khalifah (vicegerency), amanah (trust), and the prohibition of fasad (corruption) are performatively expressed. The findings indicate that Pandawara practices what this study terms "Silent Theology" a form of functional reception where the Qur'an is embodied in social praxis rather than verbal preaching. Their actions serve as a "visual exegesis" of Surah Ar-Rum verse 41, creating a visual shock that forces the digital public to confront the reality of anthropogenic destruction. Furthermore, the study reveals a unique phenomenon where netizens act as grantors of theological legitimacy, framing secular environmental activism as a form of high value worship (ibadah). This study contributes to the discourse on Green Islam and Post-Islamism in Indonesia, demonstrating a significant shift from symbolic-ritualistic piety toward a substantive "Ecological Piety" driven by collective action and digital virality.
AI systems at the test of Revelation: From the Promise of Augmented Intelligence to the Perils of Human Dehumanization Belabes, Abderrazak
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v5i1.15994

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This research offers a reflection on AI systems in light of the Quranic verse, (He Is The One Who Created for You Allah that is on the Earth) (Qur'ān, 2: 29). It challenges the traditional view that reduces technology to a mere neutral instrument, revealing instead that it is a profoundly existential, ontological, and ethical human endeavor, demanding responsibility, discernment, and regulation. The study emphasizes that mastering AI systems does not grant humanity absolute sovereignty, but rather places it in the position of mustakhlaf (steward of the earth) and amīn (trustworthy), charged with preserving the balance between creatures and guaranteeing their rights. It warns against the temptation to make AI an end in itself, which could alienate humanity and sever its transcendent connection with the world order through a vertical causality. From this perspective, AI presents itself as a true mirror of human commitment, revealing the depth of our responsibility towards the designs of creation and the realization of the common good, liberated from all pursuit of material domination and any descent into nihilism.
Integrating Artificial Intelligence Technologies into the Teaching of Islamic Studies at the Intermediate Level in Saudi Arabia: Teachers' Perceptions Al Saad, Lulwa S. A.; Albahiri, Mohammed H.; Alhaj, Ali Albashir Mohammed
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v5i1.16033

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This study explored Saudi intermediate-level Islamic Studies teachers' views on integrating artificial intelligence (AI), the conditions needed for its effective use, and the challenges surrounding its adoption. A questionnaire was distributed to 151 teachers and analyzed using descriptive statistical methods, including frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviations, and relative weights, guided by a five-point Likert scale. The findings reveal strong support for AI as a supportive instructional tool that enhances lesson planning, simplifies complex concepts, encourages active learning, and enables personalized instruction. Teachers also expressed high awareness of ethical responsibilities, particularly regarding the verification of AI-generated content, protection of students' data privacy, prevention of plagiarism, and the need for responsible teacher supervision. In terms of adoption criteria, participants emphasized the importance of maintaining doctrinal accuracy, preserving the authenticity of Islamic knowledge, fostering critical and reflective thinking, and facilitating the transfer of learning to real-life contexts. They further highlighted essential technical and governance requirements, such as secure access control, data confidentiality, accurate Arabic-language support, fairness, and clear ethical guidelines. Teachers showed a clear preference for specialized AI applications designed for Islamic Studies and immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, while expressing less confidence in data mining and big data tools. Reported challenges were largely systemic, including limited infrastructure, insufficient professional training, and the absence of clear institutional policies. Overall, the study underscores that successful AI integration in Islamic Studies requires coherent alignment between pedagogy, technology, and ethics, supported by robust governance frameworks and continuous professional development.
Reactualizing Qur'anic Environmental Ethics for Sustainable Urban River Management Rasyid, Muhammad Raihan Al; Muchtar, Muhammad
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v5i1.16140

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This article aims to reactualize Qur'anic environmental ethics as a normative foundation for sustainable urban river management. The study highlights three major problems contributing to river degradation in urban areas: (1) fraudulent practices by the community in constructing houses, shop-houses, and permanent buildings on river buffer zones, which are legally classified as state land and are not subject to private ownership or trade; (2) low public ecological awareness, as reflected in irresponsible behaviors such as disposing of household waste and garbage into rivers; and (3) the lack of trustworthiness (amanah) on the part of the government in carrying out its duties, particularly in the weak supervision and control of illegal buildings along riverbanks. These practices have led to river narrowing, sedimentation, and obstructed water flow, thereby increasing the risk of flooding during periods of heavy rainfall. Through a thematic exegetical approach with an ecotheological perspective, this study affirms that the Qur'an contains fundamental principles such as amanah (trust), justice, the prohibition of fasād fī al-ard (corruption on earth), and collective responsibility in maintaining environmental balance. The reactualization of these values is expected to foster moral awareness within society and strengthen governmental integrity, enabling the realization of sustainable, just, and ethically grounded urban river management in accordance with Islamic teachings.
Translation Challenges of the Qur'an and Opportunities of integrating AI Automation Soulhi, Said
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v5i1.16150

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Despite the growing number of English translations of the Qur'an, persistent linguistic, semantic, rhetorical, and theological challenges continue to limit accurate comprehension for non-Arabic readers. Existing studies largely address these challenges descriptively or through comparative translation analysis, yet they seldom explore how recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly reasoning-based Large Language Models (LLMs), can systematically respond to the multidimensional complexity of Qur'anic language. This gap becomes critical in light of semantic shifts, polysemy, phonological symbolism, rhetorical devices, and doctrinal diversity that conventional translation methods struggle to accommodate. This study employs a qualitative-analytical approach grounded in Qur'anic linguistics, translation studies, and computational linguistics. It critically examines representative examples from English Qur'an translations to identify recurrent translation challenges, including lexical asymmetry, rhetorical loss, semantic ambiguity, and theological bias. Building on these findings, the paper proposes a conceptual AI framework that integrates multimodal embeddings, knowledge graphs, Qur'anic phonology, classical exegesis, theological schools, and historical context (Asbāb al-Nuzul), supported by explainable and anti-hallucination AI mechanisms. The results demonstrate that AI-assisted frameworks, when guided by authoritative Islamic knowledge sources and transparent reasoning models, have the potential to significantly enhance translation accuracy, semantic depth, and rhetorical sensitivity. Rather than replacing human scholarship, AI is positioned as an augmentative tool that bridges linguistic gaps while preserving interpretive plurality. The international impact of this research lies in its contribution to global Qur'anic studies, interfaith understanding, and ethical AI development. By proposing a multidisciplinary, culturally sensitive AI model, this study offers a scalable pathway for improving Qur'an translation, interpretation, and accessibility for diverse global audiences.
The Evolution of Qur'anic Knowledge Authority from Traditional Transmission to Algorithmic Digital Platforms Mahfudz, Ahmad; Munib, Abd
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v5i1.16180

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Changes in media and technology have affected the legitimacy, distribution, and access to Qur'anic knowledge. The formulation of the research problem focuses on how the authority of Qur'anic science has evolved from traditional to rational-legal to technological and its implications for the legitimacy and quality of science. The purpose of this research is to explore the evolution of the scientific authority of the Qur'an, identify challenges and opportunities, and provide recommendations for education and management of digital interpretation. The research method uses a descriptive-analytical qualitative approach based on literature review and documentation studies with the integration of Max Weber's theory of traditional, rational-legal, and charismatic authority as an analytical knife. The results of the study show three findings. First, the traditional authority in classical times was centered on scholars and sanad, guaranteeing the authenticity and authenticity of the text. Second, rational-legal authority through standardized printing mushaf strengthens formal legitimacy and wide distribution. Third, technology authorities in the digital era bring the democratization of access through applications, but face challenges of legitimacy, interpretation accuracy, and algorithm dominance. The significance of the research lies in the systematic understanding of the evolution of the scientific authority of the Qur'an, its implications for education, the regulation of digital interpretation, and the integration of scientific traditions with technological innovation. This research's contribution provides a new conceptual framework for the study of the sociology of religion, Islamic epistemology, and the development of Qur'an applications, while affirming the importance of synergy between traditional authorities and technology to maintain the credibility and sustainability of Qur'anic knowledge.

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