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Journal Middle East and Islamic Studies
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ISSN : 22426946     EISSN : 2685239X     DOI : -
Core Subject : Economy, Science, Education, Art,
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Jurnal of Middle East and Islamic Studies (MEIS) (ISSN 2242-6946 and E-ISSN 2685-239X) is a peer-reviewed journal published biannually (January-June and July-December) by the University of Indonesia and managed by the Middle East and Islamic Studies Program, School of Strategic and Global Studies, University of Indonesia. MEIS journal covers the entire Middle East and Islamic Studies from various aspects including. The focus and scope of the MEIS journal is the study of the Middle East and Islam from various aspects including; Politics, Economy, Military, Energy, Culture, Islamic Economics, Halal Industry, Sufism, Psychology and others.
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
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An Alternative to the Liberal World Order: China, BRICS, and Middle East Diplomacy Lee, Brice Tseen Fu; Kornphetcharat, Kotchaphop; Sims, Juan Pablo
Journal Of Middle East and Islamic Studies Vol. 12, No. 1
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This paper explores how China and BRICS are emerging as strategic alternatives to the liberal international order, particularly in the realm of diplomacy and mediation for periphery states in the Middle East. Drawing on a realist theoretical framework, the study argues that these platforms offer pragmatic, interest-based avenues for engagement that contrast sharply with the conditionalities and normative expectations of Western-led institutions. Through case studies such as China’s mediation in the Iran–Saudi Arabia normalization and the expansion of BRICS+ to include Middle Eastern actors, the paper demonstrates how sovereignty, non-interference, and multipolarity have become central organizing principles for a new diplomatic architecture. For periphery states traditionally excluded or constrained by the liberal order, BRICS and China provide critical tools to bargain, hedge, and enhance agency in an increasingly fragmented world.
Comparative Study of Halal Certification Procedures in Southeast Asia and Middle Eastern Countries Nurindra, Miura Sekar; Nurwahidin, Nurwahidin
Journal Of Middle East and Islamic Studies Vol. 12, No. 1
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Halal certification is one of the important aspects that can promote the advancement of the halal sector worldwide. Halal certification can be used for products such as food, beverages, medicines, cosmetics, services, and others. Each country has provisions, processes, and requirements related to halal certification applications and procedures in their country. The purpose of this study is to explain the comparison of halal certification procedures in various parts of the world using case studies in Southeast Asia countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia and countries in the Middle East such as the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. This research is conducted using a qualitative methodological approach. The results of this study are that each country in Southeast Asia such as Indonesia and Malaysia and the Middle East such as the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, have their own procedures related to halal certification. These countries also have different regulations or policies, institutions, and types of halal certification but have the same goal of establishing halal certification in accordance with Islamic law. This research is expected to be a material consideration and knowledge to be completed in future studies and can be useful for the advancement of the halal industry in Indonesia.
Sharia Compliance,Internal Audit & Risk Management Function in IB Al Rasyied, Muhammad Harun; Fatwa, Nur
Journal Of Middle East and Islamic Studies Vol. 12, No. 1
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The new regulations from Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) of POJK No. 2/2024 and SEOJK No. 15/2024 require Islamic banks to support sharia compliance supervision by assigning three functions; Sharia Compliance, Sharia Internal Audit, and Sharia Risk Management. Therefore, the role of these three functions is an essential factor for Islamic banks in maintaining and mitigating the level of sharia compliance risk. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of supervision carried out by the three functions which are assessed from three attributes; namely Competence, Work Program, and Independence. The research data was obtained using a questionnaire method distributed to 10 islamic banks in Indonesia in 2025. The data then processed using SPSS software. The regression results show that the three attributes have a positive yet insignificant effect on the level of sharia compliance. This shows that in the adjustment phase with this new regulation, these three functions must have better competence, work programs, and independence in order to play a more effective role in supervising sharia compliance risks.
Unseen Bias: How AI Shapes Religious Narratives in Digital Spaces Nurjaman, Hilman; Siregar, Achmed Faiz Yudha; Yasinta, Jasmine Rizky El
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This study explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping religious narratives in digital spaces, particularly on social media platforms and AI chatbots. Using sentiment analysis and qualitative content analysis, this research examines religious discourse in Indonesia, focusing on the impact of AI-driven content personalization, such as 'filter bubbles' and 'echo chambers'. The findings indicate that AI algorithms reinforce religious biases, intensifying polarization and discrimination, especially between majority and minority religious groups. The study also highlights the socio-political factors influencing these dynamics, including identity politics, historical religious tensions, and conservative social norms. This research emphasizes the need for a more inclusive and ethical approach to AI in moderating religious content and fostering interfaith dialogue.
Digital Zakat and Islamic Fintech: A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends and Collaboration Networks (2012–2025) Dupi, Muhamad; adzimatinur, fauziyah
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This paper examines global research trends, collaborative networks, and prevailing themes in digital zakat and Islamic fintech studies published from 2012 to 2025. We retrieved a total of 194 Scopus-indexed publications using bibliometric methods on September 23, 2025, and analyzed them using VOSviewer version 1.6.20. The analysis set a minimum occurrence threshold of 5 for keywords and a minimum citation threshold of 10 for documents. The results indicate that the number of publications has been steadily rising since 2017, with the most in 2023 (42 documents). Malaysia, Indonesia, and Nigeria were the top contributors, and INCEIF University and the International Islamic University Malaysia were the main places where people worked together. The Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research and the International Journal of Islamic and Middle East Finance and Management were the two most active places to publish. Keyword analysis shows that the most important topics are zakat, fintech, financial inclusion, blockchain, and sustainable development. Recent research is focusing increasingly on new technologies and the world after COVID-19. The results indicate that digital zakat and Islamic fintech lead to more open and fair financial practices.
Polygamy Permit: Perspective of Mashlahah Mursalah on Wahbah Al-Zuhaili Thought Haekal, Mohammad Rifki; Hannase, Mulawarman
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Polygamy in Islamic tenets is a difficult thing to do. It is required to be able to act fairly in fulfilling all the rights of his wives. Meanwhile, polygamy, which is allowed by Islam, is also limited to a maximum of four wives at a time. Therefore, many countries then provide a regulation in the form of a polygamy permit to create mashlahah in society, especially in the household. The regulation states that a husband who wants to have polygamy must obtain permission from the Court. In the scientific treasures of fiqh, creating benefit is the goal of the existence of law. One form of legal istinbath method for producing the benefit is mashlahah mursalah. Imam Malik first introduced this method. However, many contemporary scholars at this time also contributed to their scientific contributions in discussing this method, one being Wahbah Al-Zuhaili. The author uses normative research, which emphasizes the source of library data (library research), passed through the stages of collecting data and information containing various library materials such as books, journals, articles, encyclopedias, and others. The research approach in data management used by the author is descriptive-analytical. That is, by explaining the problem's form in detail and then analyzing it deductively.
Hasan al-Banna and Islamic Education Politics: Weaving the Mind, Heart, and Spirit of Struggle from Egypt to the World Kurniawan, Syamsul; ., Maimunah
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This article examines Hasan al-Banna's thoughts on Islamic education politics, with a focus on the integration of three main dimensions: heart, mind, and the spirit of struggle, which form the foundation of the educational system he proposed from Egypt for the world. Through the Ikhwanul Muslimin movement, which originated in Egypt, al-Banna introduced an education that unified spirituality, intellectualism, and political struggle into a cohesive whole. This study employs the Atomic Habits theory by James Clear (2019), which emphasizes small, consistent changes that lead to significant impacts, to understand how al-Banna’s ideas on Islamic education can be viewed as a process of habit formation and identity development. The qualitative approach with library research methods explores primary and secondary sources, including the works of Hasan al-Banna and contemporary literature that examines the context of Egypt and the Middle East. The analysis results show that, according to al-Banna, education is not merely the transfer of knowledge, but a process of shaping strong character, critical thinking, and an orientation towards the welfare of the ummah as well as social-political struggle. The uniqueness of this study lies in the integration of religious education, general knowledge, and politics within a framework that advocates for the unity of the Muslim ummah in the context of social-political challenges in Egypt and the Middle East. The significance of this paper provides a new perspective for building Islamic education that unites the spiritual, intellectual, and socio-political dimensions, as well as its relevance to the dynamics of education and politics in Egypt and the modern Muslim world.
An Analysis of Narratives Representing Women’s Agency and Role in the Public Space in Najd in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries Alazaz, Hanan
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This paper is a review and analysis of historical narratives and poems to propose a framework of the agency of women in one of the most conservative regions in Arabia in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Najd. These narratives include examples of recorded historical oral accounts and poems by women that exhibit women’s contribution to the public life and participation in the decision-making within their tribal communities. The narratives and literature discussed in the paper reflect these women’s involvement in the fields of education, politics, trade and military activity. Moreover, a reading of poetry that broadcasts their resistance to what they perceive as the bondage of marriage unravels stereotypical views of these women as being voiceless. The contextualized reading of these narratives suggests that women had agency and independence within the norms of their culture. It serves as a tool to envision the trajectory of women’s empowerment in Saudi Arabia through reading the past and understanding the cultural structures from which the narratives emerge.
Reexamining the Abraham Accords: The Dynamics of the Abraham Alliance Amid Geopolitical Uncertainly Pambagyo, Wahyu Dwi; Maksum, Ali
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Several studies have discussed the bilateral economic impact of the Abraham Accords, but few of them have thoroughly examined how this agreement has evolved into a collective security framework amid global geopolitical changes. This study attempts to fill the existing research gap by analyzing the transformation of the Abraham Accords into the Abraham Alliance using the Balance of Power theory framework developed by Stephan M. Walt. Using a qualitative approach and case study mode, this study examines secondary data from 2020 to 2025, using academic journals, government policy documents, and reliable news media as sources. This study concludes that the alliance is more influenced by the need to balance the perceived threat from Iran, rather than solely based on economic interests. Since the conflict between Palestine and Israel erupted on October 7, 2023, the countries that signed the agreement have continued to prioritize strategic security and maintain relations with Israel. The possibility of Saudi Arabia and Syria joining the alliance indicates a new direction toward more pragmatic and security-focused regional security. With this research, it is hoped that theoretically, by developing this framework, the Abraham Alliance can be understood as a new category in analyzing the region.
Qawāʿid al-Fiqh on Government Energy Subsidies: Controlling Inflation Amid Economic Recovery Firdaus, Nuzulul; Fatwa, Nur
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The war between Russia and Ukraine significantly affected world life, one of which was the increase in world oil energy prices. Indonesia, in this case, which still imports a lot of energy, is also affected. The government needs to implement policies to face these global challenges, one of which is to provide subsidies for energy so that state budget funds can assist people's purchasing power for energy because if not, this will lead to an increase in the prices of goods and services so that there will be inflation. Still, on the other hand, Indonesia is also carrying out a post-pandemic economic recovery. So that the government is right in carrying out policies, Islamic Economics views this case through sharia principles. This article uses a multidisciplinary approach. The method used is qualitative with a literature study approach. The theory used is the Rules of Qowaid Al-Fiqh, harmonized with Islamic economics. This article highlights that the principles of Islam can also be used in government policies regarding the economy.

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