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QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies
Published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28282779     DOI : 10.23917
Core Subject : Religion, Humanities, Education, Social,
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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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Evaluating the Normative Boundaries of Religious Moderation in Tafsir Moderasi Beragama through Muhammad Shahrur's Theory of Limits Ahmad Mohammad Tidjani; Ahmad Mahfud; Zulfatul Wasilah; Aufal Muhammad Safii
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v5i2.15433

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Purpose - Despite increasing scholarly attention to religious moderation in Muslim-majority societies, there remains a lack of studies that systematically evaluate the normative boundaries of state-produced Qur'anic exegesis through an internally Islamic theoretical framework. This study aims to examine how the principles of religious moderation articulated in the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs' Tafsir Moderasi Beragama can be understood through Muhammad Shahrur's Theory of Limits (Naẓariyyat al-Ḥudūd), and to assess whether the text represents doctrinal flexibility or a coherent theological framework of wasaṭiyyah. Design/methods/approach - This study employs a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach based on library research. The primary source is the Ministry of Religious Affairs' Tafsir Moderasi Beragama, while Muhammad Shahrur's Theory of Limits serves as the analytical framework. Four key principles of religious moderation—justice and balance (al-'adālah wa al-tawāzun), amar ma'ruf nahi munkar, ease in religion (taysīr), and gradualism (tadarruj)—were analyzed to identify their normative upper (ḥadd al-a'lā) and lower (ḥadd al-adnā) limits. Findings - The analysis demonstrates that all four principles operate within clearly defined normative boundaries. Justice and balance are positioned between extremism and negligence, amar ma'ruf nahi munkar between moral responsibility and coercion, ease in religion between rigidity and permissiveness, and gradualism between ideal norms and social realities. These findings indicate that the Ministry's interpretation institutionalizes moderation as a structured theological paradigm rather than as doctrinal leniency. Research implications/limitations - The study is limited to a textual analysis of one official Indonesian tafsir and does not examine its reception or implementation in broader social contexts. Consequently, the findings may not be directly generalizable to other state-sponsored interpretations without comparative investigation. Originality/value - This study offers a novel application of Shahrur's Theory of Limits as an evaluative framework for official religious exegesis. It contributes a methodological model for comparative studies of state-produced religious texts and provides insights for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners seeking to promote religious moderation in pluralistic societies.
The Application of Qur'anic Values Regarding Visual Impairment at Yaketunis in Yogyakarta Arif Friyadi; Ahmad Saerozi; Umma Farida; Abdul Karim
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v5i2.16186

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Purpose - This study examines how Qur'anic values are implemented in the education and empowerment of visually impaired individuals at the Islamic Welfare Foundation for the Visually Impaired (Yayasan Kesejahteraan Tunanetra Islam - Yaketunis) in Yogyakarta. The research seeks to explore how Islamic principles of equality, dignity, compassion, and human empowerment are translated into educational practices for persons with visual impairments.Design/methodology/approach - The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving teachers, students, and institutional administrators. The data were analyzed thematically to identify patterns in the implementation of Qur'anic values within educational activities and dormitory life. Findings - The findings reveal that Yaketunis has successfully integrated key Qur'anic values into its educational system and daily practices. The value of tawḥīd is manifested through worship activities and spiritual development programs. Equality is reflected in inclusive educational practices and recognition of individual potential regardless of physical limitations. Compassion is demonstrated through humanistic social interactions and mutual support among members of the institution. Meanwhile, independence is fostered through life-skills education, vocational training, and self-development programs. These values collectively contribute to the personal, social, and spiritual empowerment of visually impaired individuals. Research implications/limitations - The study is limited to a single Islamic educational institution and focuses primarily on visually impaired learners. Future research may compare similar institutions or examine the implementation of Qur'anic values among other groups with disabilities. Originality/value - This study contributes to the discourse on Islamic inclusive education by demonstrating how Qur'anic values can serve as a practical framework for empowering persons with disabilities. It positions Yaketunis as a model of humanistic and transformative Islamic education that promotes dignity, inclusion, and self-reliance.
Gender Relations in Urban-Popular Qur'anic Exegesis: Repackaging Patriarchal Authority in Ahmad Sarwat's Tafsir Al-Mahfuzh Seri Asmita Harahap; Ida Kurnia Shofa; Khoirun Nidhom; Bensar A. Muin
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v5i2.17137

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Purpose - Studies on gender in Indonesian Qur'anic exegesis have largely focused on progressive-hermeneutical interpretations, while fiqh-oriented tafsir circulating in urban digital spaces remains understudied. This study aims to examine the construction of gender relations in Ahmad Sarwat's Tafsir Al-Mahfuzh, particularly in his interpretation of Q.S. An-Nisa' verses 1, 11, and 34, and to identify its ideological position within contemporary Indonesian exegetical discourse. Design/methods/approach - This research employs a qualitative library research design. Data were collected through systematic close reading of Tafsir Al-Mahfuzh and analyzed using content analysis and textual interpretation. The analysis focuses on three dimensions of gender relations: ontological (human creation), socio-economic (inheritance distribution), and structural (qawwamah and family leadership). Findings - The study identifies a paradigm of Traditionalist Complementary Hierarchy. Sarwat affirms ontological and spiritual equality between men and women but maintains asymmetrical socio-juridical authority structures. Classical patriarchal concepts are reformulated through modern urban-managerial language without altering their underlying epistemological foundations. While the interpretation promotes ethical moderation by restricting physical violence, it rejects substantive restructuring of domestic power relations and continues to privilege male leadership within the family. Research implications/limitations - The study is limited to textual analysis of three selected verses in a single exegetical work and does not investigate audience reception or the influence of digital dissemination on interpretation. Originality/value - This research proposes the concept of Urban-Popular Exegesis, a typology characterized by innovation in medium and presentation while maintaining conservative legal substance. The findings demonstrate that digital religious platforms may reinforce refined forms of patriarchy rather than necessarily promoting liberalized interpretations of gender in Islam.
Tracing Morphophonemic Change in Qur'anic Arabic: I'lal in the Verbal System of Surah Hud Dzikri Cahya Mahesa; Fathir Khalid; Muhammad Nurhasan; D Dayudin; A Akmaliyah
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v5i2.17162

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Purpose - This study aims to investigate the morphophonemic process of i'lal in Arabic verbs (fi'il) containing weak letters (ḥurūf al-'illat) in Surah Hud. The research was conducted to explain how phonological changes in Qur'anic Arabic operate systematically according to the principles of ṣaraf and to demonstrate their linguistic relevance in maintaining phonetic ease and morphological balance. The study argues that the phenomenon of i'lal in Surah Hud reflects a structured interaction between morphology and phonology in classical Arabic.Design/methods/approach - This research employs a qualitative descriptive method within the framework of Arabic morphophonemics and ṣaraf theory. The data consist of Qur'anic verbs in Surah Hud that undergo phonological changes involving weak letters. Data collection was carried out through intensive reading, documentation, and classification of relevant verbs. The analysis focused on identifying the original forms of the verbs, tracing phonological transformations, and categorizing the types of i'lal.Findings - The study identifies five major types of i'lal in Surah Hud: i'lal bil ḥadzfi, i'lal bit taskīn, i'lal bin naqli, i'lal bil qalbi, and i'lal bil ibdal. These changes occur consistently according to Arabic morphological rules and primarily function to facilitate pronunciation efficiency while preserving the grammatical structure of Qur'anic Arabic. Among these types, i'lal bil qalbi and i'lal bil ḥadzfi appear most frequently in the analyzed data.Research implications/limitations - This study is limited to verbs found in Surah Hud and focuses specifically on morphophonemic aspects of i'lal. Therefore, the findings cannot be generalized to all Qur'anic surahs or broader Arabic linguistic structures without further comparative studies. Future research may expand the corpus to other surahs or explore syntactic and semantic dimensions of i'lal.Originality/value - This study contributes to Arabic linguistic scholarship by providing a systematic morphophonemic analysis of i'lal in Qur'anic fi'il. It offers a detailed classification of phonological transformations in Surah Hud and strengthens the integration of ṣaraf theory with modern morphophonemic approaches in Qur'anic studies.
Wasatiyyah as Translational Practice: Ideology and Gender in Shihab's Qur'anic Translation Dede Rodin; Saiful Amar; M. Fachrur Rozy
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v5i2.17439

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Purpose - Despite extensive scholarship on Quraish Shihab's gender hermeneutics in Tafsīr Al-Mishbāh, little attention has been given to his 2013 standalone translation Al-Qur'an dan Maknanya (QM) as an independent ideological text. This study investigates whether and how Shihab's declared principle of wasaṭiyyah (Islamic moderation) is consistently manifested in his translation of gender-related Qur'anic verses. Design/methodology/approach - The study employs a qualitative textual analysis combining Lefevere's rewriting theory, Baker's narrative theory, and Von Flotow's feminist translation strategies. Using close reading, paratextual analysis, and cross-translation comparison, ten verses representing five contested gender clusters—creation ontology, male authority, violence against women, polygamy, and women's testimony—are examined. Findings - The analysis demonstrates that wasaṭiyyah is operationalised through three interrelated translational mechanisms: hermeneutically open lexical choices, ideologically calibrated parenthetical additions, and contextual footnotes. These mechanisms appear consistently across all five verse clusters, albeit with varying intensity. Their most explicit manifestation occurs in the polygamy verses, where a footnote characterises polygamy as a "narrow door accessible only to those in extreme need." Their most subtle application appears in creation ontology, where the translation of nafs wāḥidah preserves interpretive openness and avoids both patriarchal and liberal-feminist extremes. Research implications/limitations - The study focuses exclusively on selected gender-related verses in QM and does not examine the translation's broader theological or socio-political dimensions. Future research may extend the framework to other thematic domains and Qur'anic translations. Originality/value - The study establishes wasaṭiyyah as a verifiable translational practice rather than a mere discursive claim, bridging ideology-based Qur'anic translation studies and Islamic gender hermeneutics while offering a methodological model for evaluating moderation ideologies in Islamic textual production.
Qur'anic Exegesis in the Digital Sphere: The Dynamics of Authority, Audience, and Algorithms on Individual and Collective Platforms Muhammad Nur Rhafik; Moh. Yardho; Abdullah Qohi; Nur Rohmat; Surya Saputra Mahmud; Muhammad Ihsan Mahbub
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v5i2.17742

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Purpose - This study investigates how Qur'anic exegesis (tafsīr) is produced, disseminated, and legitimized in the digital sphere by examining the interaction among religious authority, audience participation, and algorithmic mediation across individual and collective digital platforms. Design/methodology/approach - A qualitative digital content analysis was conducted on 25 tafsīr contents selected through purposive sampling from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Islamic websites. Data were analyzed using thematic and descriptive-analytical methods. The study employs Heidi Campbell's Digital Religion, Max Weber's theory of authority, and Stig Hjarvard's mediatization of religion as analytical frameworks. Findings - The findings reveal two dominant models of digital tafsīr dissemination. Individual platforms rely primarily on charismatic religious figures as sources of legitimacy, while collective platforms derive authority from institutional credibility and editorial mechanisms. Audience participation extends beyond content consumption to content redistribution and reinterpretation, positioning users as prosumers. Furthermore, platform algorithms significantly influence content visibility, popularity, and patterns of fragmented religious consumption. The study demonstrates that digital tafsīr operates within a hybrid ecosystem where traditional, charismatic, and legal-rational forms of authority interact and coexist. Research implications/limitations - The study is limited to 25 digital tafsīr samples and focuses primarily on Indonesian digital platforms. Consequently, the findings may not fully represent broader global Muslim digital environments. Future studies may employ larger datasets and comparative cross-national approaches. Originality/value - This study contributes to the growing field of digital tafsīr by integrating religious authority, audience participation, and algorithmic mediation into a single analytical framework. It highlights algorithms as influential socio-technical actors in shaping the visibility, legitimacy, and circulation of Qur'anic interpretation in contemporary digital culture.

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