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Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies
Core Subject : Religion, Social,
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies is a Scientific Journal published in full online using the Open Journal System with e-ISSN 2599-2171 and p-ISSN 2599-218X since 2016. Articles are published twice in one year. Islam Transformatif Journal is published by Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Bukittinggi in collaboration with Himpunan Peminat Ilmu-Ilmu Ushuluddin (HIPIUS) Postgraduate Program under the direct supervision of Rumah Jurnal Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Bukittinggi. Islam Transformatif Journal publishes both empirical and normative scientific research journals on everything about Islamic studies such as Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Thought, Islamic Education, Islamic Social and Culture Issues, Islamic Laws Issues, and others.
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Professor M.O.A. Abdul (1926-1997): an Indispensable Personality in the Field of Arabic and Islamic Studies in Nigeria Olarewaju, Yusuph Badmas; Gambari, Yusuph Dauda
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): July-December 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v7i2.7832

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AbstractThe twin fields of Arabic and Islamic Studies play a critical role in advancing the understanding and practice of Islam among Muslims. Informal learning of these subjects had taken place in Nigeria for centuries before their incorporation into the country's curriculum. Despite the daunting challenges, some indigenous individuals dedicated themselves to bringing these courses to a prestigious level, pioneering their study, and teaching them across schools in the country. However, these quintessential personalities still need due recognition through adequate dissemination of information about their lives and works. One of these pioneers was Professor Musa Oladipupo Ajilogba Abdul, Nigeria's first indigenous Professor of Islamic Studies, who taught and authored many works to simplify the teaching and understanding of Islam for Nigerians. The objective of this paper is to evaluate his activities and to shed light on his enduring legacy, mainly through his former students, mentees, and those scholars who pass through his former students. Using a historical method, the research gathered information through interviews and available library materials. The findings revealed that Prof. M.O.A. Abdul was an iconic academic with an everlasting legacy that is difficult to match. His former students are leading Islamic Studies scholars in Nigeria and beyond, exhibiting his teachings and principles. The paper concluded by recommending a revivalist approach to make Prof. M.O.A. Abdul more relevant in learning Islamic Studies in Nigeria by reproducing his works and domesticating his philosophy by his students and grand-students. Bidang integrasi antara Studi Islam dan Bahasa Arab memainkan peran penting dalam memajukan pemahaman dan praktik Islam di kalangan umat Islam. Pembelajaran informal terhadap mata pelajaran ini telah berlangsung di Nigeria selama berabad-abad sebelum dimasukkan ke dalam kurikulum negara tersebut. Terlepas dari tantangan yang berat, beberapa masyarakat adat mendedikasikan diri mereka untuk membawa kursus-kursus ini ke tingkat yang bergengsi, merintis studi mereka, dan mengajarkannya di seluruh sekolah di negara ini. Namun, tokoh-tokoh penting ini masih memerlukan pengakuan melalui penyebaran informasi yang memadai tentang kehidupan dan pekerjaan mereka. Salah satu pionirnya adalah Profesor Musa Oladipupo Ajilogba Abdul, Profesor Studi Islam pribumi pertama di Nigeria, yang mengajar dan menulis banyak karya untuk menyederhanakan pengajaran dan pemahaman Islam bagi orang Nigeria. Artikel ini bertujuan mengevaluasi aktivitasnya dan menjelaskan warisan abadinya, terutama melalui mantan muridnya, para mentee, dan para ulama yang melewati mantan muridnya. Dengan menggunakan metode sejarah, penelitian ini mengumpulkan informasi melalui wawancara dan bahan pustaka yang tersedia. Temuan mengungkapkan bahwa Prof. M.O.A. Abdul adalah seorang akademisi ikonik dengan warisan abadi yang sulit ditandingi. Mantan muridnya adalah cendekiawan Studi Islam terkemuka di Nigeria dan sekitarnya, yang menunjukkan ajaran dan prinsipnya. Makalah ini diakhiri dengan merekomendasikan pendekatan revivalis untuk menjadikan Prof. M.O.A. Abdul semakin relevan mempelajari Studi Islam di Nigeria dengan memperbanyak karya-karyanya dan menjinakkan filosofinya oleh para murid dan cucunya.
East or West: Revisiting Marrtyrdom in the Qur'an Amin, Elsayed Mohamed Abdalla; Aljahsh, Muhammad Ahmad Ibrahim
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): July-December 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v7i2.7937

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AbstractThis study tackles the underexplored concept of ‘Istishhad’(martyrdom) in Sunni Qur’anic commentaries, comparing the classical commentaries with the modern ones. It undertakes a thorough content analysis of classical interpretations of al-Qurṭubi and al-Razi with contemporary interpretations from the late nineteenth century by Rashid Riḍa and al-Sha‘rawi enabling critical and comparative analysis of these diverse interpretations to capture the evolution of the term Istishhad throughout history. It finds prevalent misunderstanding(s) and misrepresentation(s) of martyrdomin some modern Western literature, underscoring the urgency for more accurate and nuanced comprehension in modern religious and geopolitical dialogues. The study contributes to how a sound and diverse understanding of 'istishhad'as arrived at by the consulted classical and modern interpretations can potentially solve some modern socio-cultural dynamics within and beyond Muslim societies. Significantly, it shows how the concept of 'istishhad' as understood or practiced can influence global religious views about Islam within the realm of socio-political discourse. Finally, the study advocates for the incorporation of a broader array of Islamic perspectives in future scholarly work, moving beyond mainstream Sunni interpretations of the Qur’an to find complementary interpretations in the Prophetic Sunnah. Penelitian ini menyelidiki konsep 'Istishhad' (kesyahidan) yang belum banyak diteliti dalam tafsir al-Qur’an Sunni, dengan membandingkan tafsir klasik dan modern. Melalui analisis konten yang mendalam terhadap interpretasi klasik oleh al-Qurṭubi dan al-Razi, serta interpretasi kontemporer oleh Rashid Riḍa dan al-Sha'rawi dari akhir abad ke-19, penelitian ini memungkinkan analisis kritis dan komparatif terhadap berbagai interpretasi tersebut untuk mengungkap evolusi istilah Istishhad sepanjang sejarah. Penelitian ini mengidentifikasi kesalahpahaman dan representasi yang keliru tentang kesyahidan dalam beberapa literatur Barat modern, menekankan pentingnya pemahaman yang lebih akurat dan berdimensi dalam dialog agama dan geopolitik kontemporer. Kontribusi penelitian ini terletak pada bagaimana pemahaman yang komprehensif dan beragam tentang 'istishhad', yang dihasilkan dari interpretasi klasik dan modern yang dianalisis, dapat membantu mengatasi beberapa dinamika sosial-budaya kontemporer, baik di dalam maupun di luar masyarakat Muslim. Secara signifikan, temuan ini menunjukkan bagaimana konsep 'istishhad', baik dalam pemahaman maupun praktiknya, dapat mempengaruhi persepsi global terhadap Islam dalam diskursus sosial-politik. Penelitian ini mengakhiri dengan merekomendasikan inklusi perspektif Islam yang lebih luas dalam studi ilmiah mendatang, melewati batasan interpretasi Sunni mainstream al-Qur’an untuk mengeksplorasi interpretasi pelengkap dalam Sunnah Nabi.
The Implementation of Strategic Management in The Wilayatul Hisbah Institution in Enforcing Islamic Sharia Chysara, Daris Iqbal; Trisnawati, Carni; PS, Aida Karimah
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): January-June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v8i1.7986

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Abstract Aceh is a region that has the authority to regulate and implement Sharia by-law as a local government. The Islamic Sharia in Aceh is carried out by the Wilayatul Hisbah institution as a special authority that ensures the implementation of Islamic Sharia as it should be. As a government institution, Wilayatul Hisbah itself applies organizational management, particularly in strategy. This study aims to find out and understand how the formulation of the Wilayatul Hisbah strategy in Banda Aceh City in the Enforcement of Islamic Law, to know the implementation of the Wilayatul Hisbah strategy in Banda Aceh City, and to know the evaluation of strategies carried out by the Wilayatul Hisbah Institution of Banda Aceh City which is oriented towards the enforcement of Islamic law in Banda Aceh. The research method used is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The findings of this article reveal thatthe formulation and implementation carried out by the Wilayatul Hisbah institution of Banda Aceh City has been carried out following the basic values of strategic management governance, which takes into account long-term, medium-term, and short-term strategies outlined in the institution's Strategic Plan and the applicable Standard Operating Procedures, and in accordance with the principles of equality and justice. Abstrak Aceh adalah wilayah yang diberi kewenangan untuk mengatur dan menerapkan hukum sesuai dengan hukum Islam dalam kehidupan pemerintahannya sendiri. syariat Islam di Aceh dijalankan oleh Lembaga Wilayatul Hisbah sebagai otoritas khusus yang memastikan syariat Islam berjalan dengan sebagaimana mestinya, sebagai lembaga pemerintahan, Wilayatul Hisbah sendiri menerapkan manajemen organisasi, terkhusus dalam aspek strategi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan memahami bagaimana perumusan strategi Wilayatul Hisbah di Kota Banda Aceh dalam Penegakan Hukum Islam, mengetahui implementasi strategi Wilayatul Hisbah di Kota Banda Aceh, dan mengetahui evaluasi strategi yang dilakukan oleh Lembaga Wilayatul Hisbah Kota Banda Aceh yang berorientasi pada penegakan hukum Islam di Banda Aceh. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif berdasarkan hasil analisis yang didapatkan, perumusan dan implementasi yang dilakukan oleh Lembaga Wilayatul Hisbah Kota Banda Aceh telah dilaksanakan sesuai dengan nilai-nilai dasar tata kelola manajemen strategis yang memperhitungkan strategi jangka panjang, jangka menengah, dan jangka pendek yang tertuang dalam Rencana Strategis lembaga dan Standar Operasional Prosedur yang berlaku, dan sesuai dengan asas kesetaraan dan keadilan.
Universalism of Islamic Scholarly Tradition: New Directions for Islamic Studies Siregar, Ibrahim; Rangkuti, Suheri Sahputra
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): July-December 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v7i2.8050

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AbstractThe universalism of the Islamic scholarly tradition is seen as one of the keys in responding to some challenges and opportunities that come along with an increasingly connected modernity. This research examines the evolution of Islamic thought from a period of disintegration to integration and underscores the importance of the universalist approach in uniting different schools and views within the Islamic world. The type of research used in this study is library research using a paradigmatic philosophical-historical analysis approach. The research combines three approaches: philosophical, historical, and paradigmatic analysis. In this context, philosophical analysis explores concepts related to universalism in Islam. The data in this research were obtained through a literature study. Researchers are involved in in-depth reading several books, papers, articles, and classical texts relevant to the past understandings of universalism. These data are also used for perspective enrichment. The results of this study show the originality of tradition and modernity as historical roots and a foothold departing from the discussion of universalism of the Islamic scientific tradition. In addition, the results of this study also emphasize three methods of approach to produce universalism of the scientific tradition, namely: ideological criticism, historical analysis, and structural analysis. Universalisme tradisi keilmuan Islam dipandang sebagai salah satu kunci untuk menanggapi tantangan dan peluang yang datang bersama dengan modernitas yang semakin terhubung. Penelitian ini membahas tentang evolusi pemikiran Islam dari periode disintegrasi ke integrasi dan menggarisbawahi pentingnya pendekatan universalisme dalam menyatukan berbagai aliran dan pandangan di dunia Islam. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kepustakaan (library research) dengan menggunakan pendekatan analisis filosofis-historis paradigmatik. Penelitian ini menggabungkan tiga pendekatan: analisis filosofis, historis, dan paradigmatik. Dalam konteks ini, ketiga pendekatan tersebut dipergunakan untuk mengeksplorasi konsep-konsep yang berkaitan dengan universalisme dalam Islam. Data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh melalui studi pustaka, yang melibatkan pengumpulan buku, makalah, artikel, dan teks klasik yang relevan dengan topik penelitian yang mencerminkan pemahaman masa lalu tentang universalisme, juga digunakan untuk pengayaan perspektif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan orisinalitas tradisi dan modernitas sebagai akar sejarah dan pijakan berangkat dari pembahasan universalisme tradisi ilmiah Islam. Selain itu, hasil penelitian ini juga menekankan tiga metode pendekatan untuk menghasilkan universalisme tradisi ilmiah, yaitu: kritik ideologis, analisis sejarah, dan analisis struktural.
The Controversies of Hardline Islam In Indonesia: A Conflict Resolution Approach Nurkhalis; Marhaban
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): January-June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v8i1.8333

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The existence of hardline Islam in Indonesia has changed the shocking Islamic culture without violence and has presented an attitude of extreme and radical actions. This research is studied through a qualitative approach with library research. The purpose of this research is to suggest Indonesian hardliner Islam and the government respond to every hardliner maneuver not equated with handling terrorists with a pattern of shot to kill. Therefore, the problem-solving of Indonesian hardliner Islam is resolved by Galtung-style conflict resolution with a “positive peace” step. The results of the research reveal that Indonesian hardline Islam cannot be equated with hardline Islamic movements in other Muslim countries that are similar to the Taliban style or terrorist movements. Most Indonesian hardline Islam is treason, extortion, and undermining against Pancasila by imposing the value of sharia as an effort in “shariatization” so that their movements contradict the highest state regulations that they fall into actions in the criminal category.   Keberadaan Islam garis keras di Indonesia telah mengubah budaya Islam yang mengejutkan tanpa kekerasan menjadi sikap yang ekstrim dan radikal. Penelitian ini dikaji melalui pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian kepustakaan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memberikan saran kepada Islam garis keras Indonesia dan pemerintah untuk menyikapi setiap manuver kelompok garis keras tidak disamakan dengan penanganan teroris dengan pola diintai kemudian tembak mati. Oleh karena itu, penyelesaian masalah Islam garis keras Indonesia diselesaikan dengan resolusi konflik ala Galtung dengan langkah “perdamaian positif”. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa Islam garis keras Indonesia tidak bisa disamakan dengan gerakan Islam garis keras di negara-negara Muslim lainnya yang mirip dengan gaya Taliban atau gerakan teroris. Sebagian besar Islam garis keras Indonesia bersifat makar dan merusak pemahaman terhadap Pancasila dengan memaksakan nilai syariatisasi sehingga gerakan mereka bertentangan dengan peraturan tertinggi negara sehingga masuk ke dalam tindakan yang dapat diklasifikasikan dalam kategori kriminal.
Mystical Practices and Amulets: The Views of Abdul Karim Amrullah in Minangkabau Culture Fauzan, Fauzan; Helfi, Helfi; Wadi, Fajrul; Daipon, Dahyul
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): January-June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v8i1.8369

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This research aims to explore the conception of magic and amulets during the time of Abdul Karim Amrullah, both in terms of concept and practice in Minangkabau. Magic and amulets are distinct aspects but closely related in Minangkabau culture. In the past, shamans primarily controlled magic, while amulets, as countermeasures, were held by tarekat scholars. Over time, with the integration of custom and Islam in Minangkabau's philosophy "adat bersendi syara' and syara' bersendi kitabullah," there was a shift in expertise between magic and amulets. Both became skills possessed by both shamans and scholars. Subsequent developments showed a decline in magic practitioners, with some even becoming scholars. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach. There are three main questions addressed in this article: first, how did magic and amulets emerge in Minangkabau; second, what is the depiction of the development of magic and amulets in Minangkabau; third, what is Abdul Karim Amrullah's conception of magic and amulets in Minangkabau. According to Abdul Karim Amrullah, magic, and amulets are practices that corrupt faith and can lead to polytheism. The proliferation of magic and amulets in the past was due to the rigid and fatalistic interpretation of "qudrah" by the Minangkabau society.
Batuhampar Trading Village: A Prototype of Halaqah in 19th Century Minangkabau Apria Putra; Iswantir; Bambang Trisno
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): January-June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v8i1.8398

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Abstract This article investigates Batuhampar Trading Village as a prototype of an ideal halaqah system in 19th-century Minangkabau. Established by Sheikh Abdurrahman Batuhampar, the village was a center of Islamic scholarship focusing on Quranic recitation (tilawah), Quranic readings (qira'at al-Qur’an), and the Naqshbandi Khalidiyah Sufi Order. The objectives of this article are (1) to describe the halaqah education system implemented in Batuhampar Trading Village, (2) to identify factors supporting the sustainability of halaqah in Batuhampar Trading Village during the 19th century, and (3) to analyze the scholarly network of Batuhampar Trading Village within the context of Minangkabau intellectualism. The analytical method employed is social intellectual history. The findings indicate that: (1) Batuhampar Trading Village implemented a prominent halaqah system of its time, encompassing Qur'anic halaqah and sufi orders, functioning as a significant scholarly hub; (2) Its success was bolstered by the persuasive preaching of Sheikh Batuhampar, his respected scholarly authority, and the spiritual depth of the village; and (3) Batuhampar Trading Village was founded on a broad scholarly foundation and a cosmopolitan network.   Abstrak Artikel ini menginvestigasi Kampung Dagang Batuhampar sebagai prototipe sistem halaqah ideal di Minangkabau abad ke-19. Kampung Dagang, didirikan oleh Syekh Abdurrahman Batuhampar, merupakan pusat keilmuan Islam yang fokus pada ilmu tilawah, qira’at al-Qur’an, dan Tarekat Naqsyabandiyah Khalidiyah. Tujuan artikel ini adalah: (1) untuk menggambarkan sistem pendidikan halaqah yang diterapkan di Kampung Dagang Batuhampar; (2) untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang memfasilitasi keberlanjutan halaqah di Kampung Dagang Batuhampar selama abad ke-19; dan (3) untuk menganalisis jaringan keilmuan Kampung Dagang Batuhampar dalam konteks intelektualisme Minangkabau. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah sejarah sosial intelektual. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Kampung Dagang menerapkan sistem halaqah yang terkenal pada masanya, yang mencakup halaqah al-Qur’an dan Tarekat, serta berfungsi sebagai pusat keilmuan yang signifikan; (2) keberhasilan Kampung Dagang didukung oleh dakwah persuasif Syekh Batuhampar, kepemimpinan spiritual yang kuat, dan fondasi spiritualitas yang mendalam; dan (3) Kampung Dagang Batuhampar dibangun di atas dasar keilmuan yang luas dan jaringan yang kosmopolitan.
Pancasila Student' Profile Project in Overcoming Characters Decadency in The Disruption Era Mindani, Mindani; Asvio, Nova; Yumarni , Asmara
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): January-June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v8i1.8421

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Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project, known as P5, is a new solution to build valuable students' characters. This study analyzes how P5 was implemented in schools to conquer character decadency in the disruptive era. This study used a qualitative research design to collect the data and a triangulation test to validate the data. The research data was collected in three elementary schools in Bengkulu City. The findings indicate that P5 is running well at the sample schools by looking at several indicators, such as the policy, program, and implementation of P5. Based on the data, the schools accepted and implemented P5 to swamped character decadence in the period of disruption well, allowing it to be socialized and applied as needed. However, every school has successfully utilized P5 techniques to overthrow character decadence in the disruptive era. Despite the challenges and limitations associated with its implementation, the principal has the ability to mitigate these issues. The principal and educators hope the school can best apply P5 to combating character decadence in the disruptive period, making it more advantageous for the larger community.
Spiritual Care Readiness Among Newly Graduated Muslim Nurses: A Qualitative Approach Setiowati, Dwi; Ahmad Said, Hasani
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): January-June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v8i1.8422

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Holistic nursing includes spiritual care, which benefits nurses' spiritual health and patients' healing. However, despite integrating Islamic spirituality into the nursing curriculum, there is a gap between previous research findings and feedback from student practice fields regarding the suboptimal spiritual care provided by UIN Syarif Hidayatullah nursing students. This study aims to explore the experiences of newly graduated Muslim nurses in terms of readiness for spiritual care. The study used a qualitative approach involving fourteen informants, including eight newly graduated nurses. Thematic analysis was conducted through transcription, coding, and theme formation. Seven themes were identified: (1) perceptions of spiritual care; (2) readiness and ability (mental, physical, psychological, social, spiritual); (3) experiences; (4) benefits of spiritual care; (5) success and hindrance factors; (6) efforts to improve spiritual care; and (7) the role of nursing education. There is a need for habituation in nursing education before graduation and the enhancement of spiritual care among newly graduated Muslim nurses to improve reflection in nursing care.
The Role of Arabic in Strengthening Muslim Religious Identity: Insights from Minangkabau’s Social Transformation Naska, Isral
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): January-June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v8i1.8519

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This study aims to analyze the role of Arabic as a foreign language in strengthening the religious identity of Muslims as a social group. Previous studies indicate that religious identity can shift due to various factors, with religious understanding being the most influential. From the Islamic perspective, the Qur'an, regarded as the holy scripture and written in Arabic, serves as the primary source of Islamic teachings. Thus, proficiency in Arabic is considered a crucial factor in shaping Islamic identity. However, previous research has not thoroughly examined how Arabic strengthens Muslim religious identity from a sociological viewpoint. This study employs a qualitative method through literature review, focusing on Minangkabau's history as a case of socio-cultural acceptance of Islam. The analysis is conducted using William H. Sewell Jr.'s theory of social transformation. The findings reveal that Arabic plays a central role as a resource in Minangkabau's social transformation, particularly in the formation and reinforcement of Muslim religious identity at the social level.