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Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29879906     DOI : https://doi.org/10.59653/jmisc
Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization (JMISC) is a peer-reviewed and open access journal published by Riset Press International. It kindly invites original articles on a broad range of issues within Islamic studies and civilization. JMISC intends to publish a high-standard of theoretical or empirical research articles within the scope of Islamic studies and humanities, which include but are not limited to theology, cultural studies, philology, law, philosophy, literature, archaeology, history, sociology, anthropology, art, library and information of science. All accepted manuscripts will be published both online and in printed forms. JMISC, published 3 times a year, always places Islamic studies and humanities in the central focus of academic inquiry. This journal, serving as a forum for the study of Islam in Indonesia and other parts of the world within its local and challenging global context, supports focused studies of a particular theme and interdisciplinary studies. JMISC has become a medium of diffusion and exchange of ideas and research findings, so much so that researchers, writers, and readers from various traditions of learning have interacted in a scholarly manner. This journal warmly welcomes contributions from scholars of related disciplines.
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Managing Religious Diversity in a Multi-Faith Society: Indian Constitutional Practices and Islamic Models of Plural Coexistence Kumar, Sajad Ahmad
Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization Том 4 № 01 (2026): Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59653/jmisc.v4i01.2139

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This research paper explores the convergence between the Indian constitutional framework and classical Islamic models of pluralism, specifically the Charter of Madinah (Mithaq al-Madinah). Amidst rising global and domestic communal tensions, the study examines how India’s principled distance secularism aligns with the Islamic concept of a Covenantal State (Dar-ul-Ahd). Utilizing a qualitative comparative methodology, the paper analyzes Articles 14, 15, and 25–30 of the Indian Constitution alongside Quranic mandates for mutual recognition (Lita’arafu) and historical Prophetic precedents. The findings suggest that Islamic political theology offers a robust, faith-led justification for democratic citizenship and minority rights, transcending mere tolerance in favour of active pluralism. By bridging the gap between constitutional morality and religious ethics, the study provides a normative framework for social cohesion in multi-faith societies. It concludes that the Indian Constitution serves as a contemporary social contract that fulfils the pluralistic spirit of early Islamic governance models.
State Regulations and Religious Endowments (Awqaf): Evaluating the Impact of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 on Minority Rights Hassan, Imza; Dar, Showkat Hussain
Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization Том 4 № 01 (2026): Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization
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The management of religious endowments, or Awqaf, has long been a sensitive intersection of state authority and minority rights in India. The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 represents a significant legislative shift, introducing fundamental changes to how Waqf properties are identified, registered, and administered. This research evaluates the socio-legal implications of the Bill, focusing on the expanded role of the state in supervising religious assets and the potential dilution of the "Waqf by User" concept. By analyzing the proposed inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf Boards and the centralization of power within District Collectors, this study assesses whether the Bill balances administrative transparency or infringes upon the constitutional guarantees provided under Articles 25 and 26. The paper argues that while modernization and the prevention of encroachment are necessary, the removal of the finality of Tribunal decisions may lead to prolonged litigation and insecurity within minority institutions. Ultimately, the impact of the Bill is evaluated against the principle of "principled distance" in secularism, questioning if the state’s regulatory reach compromises the autonomy of religious endowments and the broader landscape of minority rights in 2026.
From Knowledge Transfer to Wisdom Cultivation: Reorienting Islamic Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Post-Truth Khasani, Fahim
Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization Том 4 № 01 (2026): Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization
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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and the emergence of post-truth culture have generated profound epistemic and ethical challenges for contemporary education, including Islamic education. These developments have contributed to the relativization of truth, the erosion of scholarly authority, and the increasing susceptibility of knowledge to algorithmic manipulation. In this context, Islamic education is confronted not only with the demand to adapt to technological change, but also with the need to reaffirm its foundational epistemological and ethical principles rooted in ʿilm (knowledge), ḥaqq (truth), and adab (ethical conduct). This study employs a conceptual–normative approach based on library research to examine the relationship between AI, post-truth culture, and digital ethics within the framework of Islamic education. Drawing on classical Islamic scholarship and contemporary literature on AI ethics and post-truth, the article analyzes key Islamic concepts, such as tabayyūn (critical verification), scholarly amānah (trustworthiness), ḥikmah (wisdom), and epistemic adab, and rearticulates their relevance in digital learning environments. The findings argue that Islamic education requires a paradigmatic reorientation from a transfer-of-knowledge model toward the cultivation of wisdom, positioning digital ethics and critical literacy as central components of the educational process. The study contributes to ongoing debates by proposing a framework for reorienting Islamic education that integrates technological engagement with ethical and epistemological integrity, thereby offering a normative model for addressing post-truth challenges in the age of artificial intelligence.
Evaluating the Sunnah through the Qur’anic Criterion: A Critical Analysis of Taha Jabir al-Alwani’s Methodology Ganai, Zafer Ahmad; Nabi, Nasir
Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization Том 4 № 01 (2026): Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59653/jmisc.v4i01.2127

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This paper presents a critical examination of Taha Jabir al-Alwani’s methodological approach to redefining the relationship between the Qur’an and the Sunnah. Building on his seminal work Reviving the Balance: The Authority of the Qur’an and the Status of the Sunnah, the study investigates al-Alwani’s principal argument that the Qur’an should serve as the supreme criterion (mīzān) for evaluating the authenticity, interpretation, and practical application of the Sunnah. Al-Alwani proposes a classification of Prophetic traditions based on their degree of conformity with the Qur’an, assigning distinct levels of authority in accordance with this alignment. In his view, the Sunnah derives its authority and interpretive significance from the Qur’an, functioning as a practical exposition of its teachings rather than as an independent and autonomous source of revelation. The study focuses on three core methodological dimensions that define al-Alwani’s approach: (1) Methodological Difficulties in Dealing with the Sunnah, which address the inconsistency and overreliance on transmitted reports without adequate Qur’anic contextualization; (2) Difficulties Relating to the Legacy Left by Usulī Scholars, which critiques how classical juristic frameworks contributed to the epistemological separation between the Qur’an and the Sunnah; and (3) Isnad Methodology in Isolation, which challenges the traditional emphasis on the chain of transmission without sufficient textual (matn) scrutiny in light of Qur’anic principles. However, al-Alwani’s perspective is critically examined against the views of the jumhūr (majority) of hadith scholars, who hold a different stance on the legitimate value of the Sunnah. Through this comparative and analytical lens, the paper evaluates al-Alwani’s efforts to construct a Qur’an-centered hermeneutical framework that seeks to harmonize authenticity, ethical intent, and contextual relevance. Ultimately, the study situates his approach within the broader landscape of modern Islamic reformist thought, underscoring his contribution to reaffirming the Qur’an’s central position in the interpretation of the Sunnah and in the renewal of Islamic jurisprudence.