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Muslim English Literature
Published by Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta
ISSN : 29617502     EISSN : 29628199     DOI : -
Core Subject : Religion, Education,
Religion Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
Muslim English Literature specializes in Muslim World Literature including US-Muslim, British-Muslim, Asian-Muslim, and other Muslim cultures and literature; and is intended to communicate original research and current issues on the subject. This journal warmly welcomes contributions from scholars of related disciplines, including Linguistics and Cultural Studies related to the Muslim world.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
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Contesting Western Dominant Narratives of Terrorism in Lionel Shriver’s We Need to Talk About Kevin and Kamila Shamsie’s Home Fire Nada Syifa Fitriani; Hasnul Insani Djohar; Nada Tayem
Muslim English Literature Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v5i1.50487

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This research examines how Shiver’s We Need to Talk About Kevin (2003) and Shamsie’s  Home Fire expose Western double standards in representations of terrorism and reveal how anti-Muslim bias constructs Muslims as inherently associated with terrorism. The motivation for the study is the continued link of Muslims with terrorism as opposed to sharply contrasting portrayals of non-Muslim perpetrators of comparable atrocities. It explores how these novels deconstruct the supposed neutrality of the War on Terror rhetoric by revealing the ideological assumptions and double standards that inform portrayals of terrorism. The current study applies Edward Said’s theory of Orientalism to scrutinize the Western biases in the depiction of terrorism in both novels. It also uses Critical Terrorism Studies to examine how the concept of terrorism is formed through hegemonic Western discourses. This study used a qualitative approach to conduct a close textual analysis of the tales of Parvaiz and Kevin, exploring how their differing representations reveal underlying ideological prejudices. The findings suggest that Western representations of terrorism disproportionately link Muslim identities to terrorism and that white perpetrators are more likely to be explained in terms of individual or psychological factors rather than being labeled as terrorists, even when their actions meet widely accepted definitions of terrorism. These differing portrayals show that the vocabulary of the War on Terror is ideologically informed, rather than consistently applied across cases. Ultimately, the two books question the assumption that this discourse is neutral or objective by showing the racialized and unequal frameworks through which terrorism is represented.  
Breaking and Believing: The Reflexive Journey of Muslim Identity in Mafi’s A Very Large Expanse of Sea Ellita Permata; Yinghuei Chen
Muslim English Literature Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v5i1.51014

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In an era saturated and disrupted by persistent Islamophobia and cultural polarization, nuanced representations of how diasporic Muslim youth navigate and negotiate their subjectivities are increasingly critical. Through the lens of Anthony Giddens’s reflexive modernity, this study demonstrates the selective reconstruction of the Muslim identity in A Very Large Expanse of Sea (2018) by Tahereh Mafi. Using qualitative textual analysis and thematic analysis, the objective of the study is to examine how Shirin negotiates her identity in terms of religion, the hijab, cultural participation, and interpersonal relationships. The research reveals that Shirin’s identity is not merely inherited nor entirely rejected; she reconstructs it selectively, using cultural and religious practices as a means of self-assertion against the structural constraints of post-9/11 Islamophobia and the surveillance of her high school. The further analysis depicts her identity formation marked by the moment of continuous tension between resistance and negotiation, revealing the multiple realities of diasporic experience in late modernity. This study extends the previous literature on Muslim identity by employing Giddens’s reflexive modernity to argue that Muslim identities are selectively reconstructed in and through everyday practice instead of mainly through resistance or hybridity. It contributes to current literary and cultural studies by foregrounding young adult literature as a site for representing complex Muslim subjectivities. 
Tracing Intertextuality Between “Aisyah Istri Rasulullah” and Umdatul Choirot’s Al-Madh Li-‘Aisyah Binti Abi Bakr Muhammad Ziyad Hubbillah; Ahfa Rahman Syah; Muhammad Faidhur Rahman
Muslim English Literature Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v5i1.51605

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This study investigates the intertextual dialogue between the viral song "Aisyah Istri Rasulullah" and Umdatul Choirot’s poem, Al-Madh li-‘Aisyah binti Abi Bakr. By applying Julia Kristeva’s theory of intertextuality, the research explores how Choirot’s poem serves as a critical response that effectively reconstructs the representation of Sayyidah ‘Aisyah in the wake of the controversy sparked by the song’s lyrical choices. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative framework, this inquiry navigates the layers of textual space, creative practice, and ideological shifts through a rigorous close reading of both the song’s lyrics and the poem’s verses. The primary dataset, complemented by relevant scholarly literature, serves as the foundation for this comparative analysis. The findings reveal a stark divide in how the two texts engage with the subject. While the song constructs the image of Sayyidah ‘Aisyah primarily through romanticized and physical descriptors—a portrayal that generated significant socio-cultural friction among Muslim audiences—Umdatul Choirot’s poem functions as a deliberate textual transformation. The poem acts as a corrective, repositioning Sayyidah ‘Aisyah not as an object of affection, but as an intellectual, pious, and morally authoritative figure. Ultimately, this study demonstrates that intertextuality operates as more than mere textual interplay; it is a profound exercise in ideological negotiation, deeply rooted in religious ethics, gender perspectives, and the rich traditions of Islamic literature
Framing Halal Certification in Indonesia: A Diachronic Corpus-Assisted Discourse Study on Republika.co.id Taat Budiono; Suhandano; Aris Munandar
Muslim English Literature Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v5i1.51958

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The implementation of Law No. 33 of 2014 on Halal Product Assurance (JPH) has transformed Indonesia's halal certification system and signaled a broader shift in the halal discourse from religious authority to state governance. This study aimed to investigate the themes and framing changes in news coverage of halal certification before and after the enactment of the JPH Law, and to examine how the media constructed the issue in two periods: 2010–2014 and 2015–2022. The study uses a Corpus-Assisted Discourse Studies (CADS) framework and the Text Linguistic Approach to Framing, and utilizes the online corpus tool Sketch Engine. The corpus consists of 1,131 halal-related news articles published by Republika.co.id from 2010 to 2022, totaling 470,404 tokens. Results show major changes both in thematic focus and media framing. The coverage between 2010 and 2014 focused on halal products, non-governmental actors (especially the Indonesian Ulema Council/MUI), and chemical substances; the coverage between 2015 and 2022 focused on government programs, state-affiliated actors, and religious issues. Regarding framing, halal certification was framed in terms of authority legitimation, consumer protection, and product quality in the earlier period, and in terms of mandatory compliance, government programs, and economic development in the latter. Overall, the implications of this study suggest that Indonesia’s transformation of its halal certification system is accompanied by a corresponding shift in halal discourse. The transfer of authority from the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) to the government has altered how halal is perceived and justified in public discourse. The media plays a key role in reflecting and reinforcing these shifting power dynamics among the state, religious leaders, and the marketplace.
Unmasking Indonesian Neo-Orientalism in Kipandjikusmin’s Langit Makin Mendung Dwi Rezki Hardianto Putra Rustan; Wahyu Gandi G; Hanita Hanim Ismail
Muslim English Literature Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v5i1.52300

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This research aims to unveil colonial discourses in the Langit Makin Mendung (LMM) works. To achieve this, it employs Orientalism concept and incorporates Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), initially using the deconstruction method. Through the concept and methods, colonial ambivalence is revealed through the perspective of God, Muhammad, Gabriel, and his family in narrating the boundary between heaven and earth. Heaven as a place of wealth and intelligence, while earth is portrayed as a place of laziness, ignorance, and moral decay. This dichotomy reflects colonial attitudes, positioning heaven as the superior colonial space and earth as the inferior colonized space. The story's ironic elements highlight the undecidability and delayed meaning in the identity of earth's inhabitants. By deconstructing these binary oppositions, the study reveals the persistent influence of colonial discourse in shaping Indonesian literature and society. Additionally, the findings reveal neo-orientalism symptom, where colonial identities and perspectives continue to adapt and re-emerge in new forms, reinforcing dominance through subtler and more covert mechanisms. Ultimately, this study contributing to the field by expanding orientalism concept to Indonesian literature and highlighting the persistence of colonial discourses within postcolonial narratives, filling a critical gap in the understanding of neo-orientalism beyond Western or Middle Eastern contexts.
Unhomely Experiences and Cultural Integration in Umm Zakiyyah’s Muslim Girl Nur Asiyah; Muh Arif Rokhman; Lilik Istiqomah; Hidayatul Nurjanah; Nafila Azzahra
Muslim English Literature Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v5i1.52342

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This study investigates how unhomely experiences shape the process of cultural adaptation and identity negotiation in Umm Zakiyyah's Muslim Girl., focusing on the protagonist, Inaya, a Muslim girl who moves from Saudi to America. This study examines how Inaya’s unhomely experiences lead her to negotiate identity and develop strategies for cultural integration. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, this study analyzes textual data drawn from the novel. Two theories are used in this research: the first, Homi Bhabha's concept of the unhomely, which reveals how Inaya feels alienated in society; and the second, John W. Berry's acculturation theory, which explains how the prominent figure accepts and adapts to the new culture through integration. The findings reveal that Inaya’s unhomely experiences manifest as awkwardness, uncanniness, incoherence, and instability. These conditions are shaped by cultural differences, religious visibility, and social interaction in the host society. However, these experiences do not remain unresolved. Inaya gradually develops coping strategies through school participation, social recognition, and identity negotiation, which lead her toward cultural integration. With several experiences, Inaya's growth has involved being an open minded, adapting to new environments, participating in social events, achieving academically, and respecting others. This research demonstrates that unhomely experiences transform into an integrated identity through the negotiation of a hybrid identity while maintaining her religious faith. Thus, this research contributes to diaspora studies, Muslim identities, and modern intercultural communication.

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