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Religia : Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Keislaman
Published by Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan
ISSN : 14111632     EISSN : 25275992     DOI : https://doi.org/10.28918/religia.v23i1
Core Subject : Religion, Humanities, Social,
Religion Humanities Social Sciences
Religia Jurnal Ilmu Ilmu KeIslaman focuses on Islamic studies particularly Living Quran and Hadith. The word Living addresses the implementation of Quran and Hadith in social life. It relates to particular reference to Indonesian culture, diversity, history, philosophy, sociology, and anthropology, Sufism, and ideology. Topics addressed within the journal include but are not limited to Contemporary and Interdisciplinary Quran and Hadith Studies, Thematic Exegesis, Comparative Exegesis, Quranic and Hadith Studies, Methodology and Hermeneutics, Manuscripts and Textual Criticism on the Qur’an and Hadith.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Studi Agama
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Reinterpreting Khilafah through Prophetic Islam: From Theocratic Legacy to Democratic Ethics Mukotip; Muslim, Aziz
Religia: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu KeIslaman Vol 28 No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28918/religia.v28i2.12576

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The discourse on khilafah and democracy is often viewed as two contradictory poles, a perspective that tends to be reductive since both are interpreted merely as political systems. This research aims to clarify the true essence of khilafah and to examine possibilities of reconciling it with democratic principles. The issue is significant because it contributes to the theoretical debate in Islamic political thought and has practical relevance for Muslim societies that struggle between religious ideals and democratic governance. The study employs two approaches: thematic interpretation to uncover the Qur’anic meaning of khilafah, and Kuntowijoyo’s Prophetic Social Science to integrate its ethical dimensions with democracy. The findings show that khilafah is not a state system, but a divine character emphasizing imitation of God and personal responsibility. It also manifests as a movement based on knowledge rather than mere belief. The study concludes that khilafah and democracy are not inherently contradictory. Future discourse is advised to focus on developing the ethical and scientific dimensions of khilafah to enrich democratic practices within Muslim societies.
Sūrah Al-Fātiḥah as an Antidote: Qur’an and Hadith Reception in Malay Communities of Pontianak and Singkawang Syamsul Kurniawan; Ihsan Nurmansyah; Azid , Muhammad Adam Abd.; Suratman, Bayu
Religia: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu KeIslaman Vol 27 No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28918/religia.v27i1.8555

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 Initially, Sūrah Al-Fātiḥah was predominantly received by scholars with a focus on textual analysis.However, its reception has expanded, incorporating various practices within communities, including its useas a remedy believed to cure ailments. This study aims to examine the belief in the efficacy of Sūrah AlFātiḥah as a healing remedy among the Malay communities of Pontianak and Singkawang. A qualitativeresearch methodology was employed, analyzed through Ahmad Rafiq’s theory of functional reception. Datawere gathered through observations, interviews, and related literature. The findings reveal that the Malaycommunities of Pontianak and Singkawang believe in Sūrah Al-Fātiḥah’s healing properties based on aHadith stating: “The Opening of the Book serves as a remedy for various ailments.” Performatively, inPontianak, Sūrah Al-Fātiḥah is recited in one breath over a glass of water, which is then consumed by theill. In Singkawang, there are two ways: first, reciting Sūrah Al-Fātiḥah while directing the thumb to theroof of the mouth and applying it to the affected area; second, reciting the surah over water, which is thenconsumed and applied to the afflicted area. The transmission of this knowledge in Pontianak is linked toKitab Mujarabat (literally: Book of Remedies) by Daeng Matse, while in Singkawang, it derives fromKitab Harian (literally: Book of Daily Guidance) by Datok Ngah Dolah. This study contributes to theunderstanding of Living Qur’an and Hadith, revealing a model of acculturative religious education. Thetheoretical, practical, and methodological contributions of this research offer recommendations for futurestudies, such as developing new methods or expanding research datasets
The Reality of Islamic Anthropology Through Halal Food: Evidence from Tokyo Prefecture, Japan Dahlan, Ahmad; Voak , Adam; Aprianto, Naerul Edwin Kiky
Religia: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu KeIslaman Vol 27 No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28918/religia.v27i2.8558

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 This study investigates Islamic practices in Tokyo, Japan, examining their role as a unifying force thattranscends ethnic, national, and cultural boundaries. Based on field research conducted in 2024, the studyanalyzes the dynamics of Tokyo’s diverse Muslim community, which encompasses practitioners from variedglobal backgrounds. Through systematic interviews and participant observation, the research reveals how thehalal industry functions as a primary mechanism for promoting inclusive and tolerant Islamic teachings. Thegradual expansion of Islam in Tokyo since the 2000s has been characterized by practices that fostercultural inclusion and social cohesion. The concept of halal food emerges as an exemplar of Islamicpluralistic principles, serving as a bridge between different faith communities and cultural traditions. Thisphenomenon aligns with the Qur’anic principle of unity in diversity (QS 49:13), demonstrating thepractical manifestation of Islamic teachings on pluralism within a contemporary urban context. The findingsindicate that the halal trade serves as both a medium for religious expression and a catalyst for culturalharmony in Tokyo. This research contributes to the cultural anthropology literature by illuminatingpreviously underexplored dynamics of cultural adaptation and religious pluralism within Japan’s urbanlandscape.
Living Qur’an and Elderly Piety: A Study of Majelis Dzikrul Ghofilin and Sema’an Al-Qur’an Jantiko Matab in Kediri, Indonesia Billah, M. Mu'tashim; Sulaeman, Mubaidi; Mohomed, Carimo; Ubaidila, Syafik
Religia: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu KeIslaman Vol 27 No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28918/religia.v27i1.8559

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This study examines the Living Qur’an phenomenon and its role in shaping religious piety among elderly congregants in two religious groups in Kediri, East Java, Indonesia: Majelis Dzikrul Ghofilin and Sema’an Al-Qur’an Jantiko Matab. The Living Qur’an concept, as manifested in elderly congregations, represents the embodied and contextual practice of Qur’anic teachings in daily life, fundamentally contributing to individual and collective piety. Through fieldwork utilizing a qualitative methodology informed by Talal Asad’s concept of “discursive tradition,” this research employs participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentary analysis. The anthropological analysis focuses on identifying patterns in Living Qur’an practices among elderly congregants, with particular attention to symbolic reception and sensory engagement in religious practices. The research reveals distinctive manifestations of the Living Qur’an in each group. Majelis Dzikrul Ghofilin centers its practice on dhikr (divine remembrance), supplications, and contemplative engagement with Qur’anic verses, fostering spiritual connectivity and emotional resilience. In contrast, Sema’an Al-Qur’an Jantiko Matab emphasizes sustained communal Qur’anic recitation from dawn to nightfall, cultivating devotional practice through extended engagement with sacred text. These complementary approaches demonstrate the versatility of Living Qur’an implementations in enhancing elderly congregants’ spiritual well-being. This study contributes to the scholarly discourse on the Living Qur’an among elderly populations, presenting novel insights into Qur’anic reception and pietistic practices. Furthermore, it establishes a theoretical foundation for understanding religion’s role in shaping elderly worldviews while advancing methodological approaches to studying Qur’anic reception in Muslim communities.
Ecological Protection Reasoning in Exegesis of Qur’an Surah Al-A'raf [7]: 56 in the Medieval Period Sofyan, Muhammad Ilham; Arifin , Jainul; Nadhiya, Syarifah
Religia: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu KeIslaman Vol 27 No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28918/religia.v27i1.8560

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As ecological crises intensify globally, environmental themes have become prominent in contemporary Qur'anic exegesis (tafsir). However, ecological interpretation had its own distinct dynamics during the medieval period, even though environmental degradation was not as severe as in recent decades. The interpretation of nature protection in Qur'an Surah Al-A'raf [7]: 56 reveals diverse understanding among medieval scholars, challenging the notion that pre-modern interpretations were purely fragmentary or ideological. This study addresses two research questions: a) How was Q.S. Al-A'raf [7]: 56 interpreted ecologically in the medieval period? b) What hierarchical environmental ethics emerge from these medieval interpretations? Using qualitative methodology through literature review, this research focuses on the phrase "la tufsidu fi al-ardi" ("do not cause corruption on the earth"). The study analyzes interpretations from the ninth to fourteenth centuries as primary sources, employing Richard Sylvan and David Bennet's environmental ethics framework. The findings reveal three distinct interpretative approaches to the prohibition of earthly corruption: anthropocentric, ecocentric, and theocentric. The prevalence of theocentric interpretations demonstrates that theological argumentation remained central even when addressing material ecological issues. Environmental degradation was understood not merely as physical exploitation but as spiritual corruption resulting from human disregard for divine ordinances. This research contributes to understanding the continuity between pre-modern and modern ecological interpretations, suggesting the value of interdisciplinary approaches linking Islamic exegesis with contemporary environmental policy.
Post-Truth And Qur’an: Hacking The Truth Decay Through The Qur’anic Epistemological-Ethical Vision Afif, Fakhri; Khasri , M. Rodinal Khair; Khasri , M. Ilham Ulul Azmi
Religia: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu KeIslaman Vol 27 No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28918/religia.v27i2.8562

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Post-truth terminology has increasingly enlivened public discussion since it was named as the Word of the Year by The Oxford English Dictionaries in 2016. After giving rise to various discussions, debates, and researches, this terminology was then identified as a serious threat to religious, social, dan political structure of global citizen. The case of alleged religious blasphemy by Basuki Tjahaja Purnama in 2017 and the strengthening of patron-based knowledge authority in the 2019 and 2024 Presidential Election are concrete events which indicate that post-truth and its destructive impacts have spread and reached Indonesia. The strengthening of knowledge patrons implies a condition of unfair construction and distribution of knowledge (epistemic injustice) which includes the testimonial and hermeneutical injustice. Both then lead to the marginalization of a group at a theoretical and practical level. Therefore, post truth urges to be understood as a phenomenon that moves in two spaces, epistemological and ethical, at once. The moral configuration, especially in the context of scriptural morality, which is the reference for life needs to be placed as a part of what is determined by the hermeneutical mode in a broader scope. This article then intends to explore the epistemological-ethical content of the Qur’an by proposing a new reading of the Al-Nur (24):11-20 to deal with the post-truth phenomenon. This study is a qualitative research that based on the literature research and using al-ta’wil al-‘ilmi as a theoretical framework in analyzing research data. The main point that this article wants to emphasize is to show the position, significance, and relevance of the Qur’an in the truth decay era. Through a circular hermeneutical movement that critically integrates the epistemologies of bayānī, ‘irfānī, and burhānī, this article then shows the epistemological-ethical offer of the Qur’an in fighting the post-truth epidemic, namely reaffirmation of the existence of reality along with the essence of universal truth in human knowledge; emphasis on the importance of realizing the complexity of reality, prioritizing rationality, and highlight public virtue; and encouragement to create a relaxed attitude in front of smartphones so that technology can become a vehicle for the actualization of human spirituality. The interconnection of the three epistemological categories above will also be justified by referring to the tension of realism and antirealism in the context of meta-ethics. The implication is that this article also clears up the ambiguity regarding the relationality between the interpreter and the interpretandum (text).
From Living Qur'ān to Living Īmān: Syed Naquib al-Attas's Reception of Theological Verses and the Formulation of New Kalam Ma'arif , Cholid; Rahman, Nadia Hanim Binte Abdul; Muslih, Mohammad Kholid
Religia: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu KeIslaman Vol 27 No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28918/religia.v27i1.8564

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This article examines Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas’ interpretation and application of Quranic verses as foundational principles for his conception of the Islamization of knowledge, primarily drawing from his work Islam: The Concept of Religion and the Foundation of Ethics and Morality. The study investigates how al-Attas’ theological reception of Quranic verses contributes to the development of kalam jadid (new kalam) within the context of knowledge Islamization. The research employs al-Attas’ interpretation of theological verses as its material object, while utilizing the framework of new kalam as its formal object. Through the Living Qur’an methodology, the study analyzes the significance of al-Attas’ engagement with theological verses throughout his scholarly corpus. This qualitative investigation combines observational and library research methods to present a systematic descriptive-analytical discussion. The findings are as follows: First, al-Attas employs at least 14 Quranic verses with theological reception as the basis for formulating new kalam, emphasizing three agendas—change, development, and progress—all rooted in divine principles, which frame the discourse of the Islamization of knowledge. Second, in terms of practical reception, al-Attas’ interpretations can be observed in the initiatives of one of his ideological successors in Indonesia, Hamid Fahmi Zarkasyi. These include institutionalizing his thought through the establishment of University of Darussalam (UNIDA), the Center for Islamic and Occidental Studies (CIOS), and Program Kaderisasi Ulama (PKU) or cleric cadre program. In the perspective of the Living Qur’an, these initiatives represent efforts to enliven the Quran beyond its textual tradition, extending into a civilizational thought of new kalam institutionalized for broader impact. This progression begins from Quranic abstraction and reception, leading to the formulation of new kalam, and further towards enlivening both the Quran and faith (iman) simultaneously. This study makes a significant contribution by integrating Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas’ theological thought with the concept of new kalam, relevant to the Islamization of knowledge. It expands the understanding of how Quranic theological texts can serve as a conceptual basis for advancing progressive Islamic intellectual discourse.
The Aesthetic Reception of the Qur’an in Contemporary Music: A Case Study of Bersenja Gurau and Digital Audience Engagement Analysis Awal, Muh. Awaluddin; Fahrezi, Rifki Ahmad; SM, Andi Mujahidil Ilman; Hasan, Muhammad
Religia: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu KeIslaman Vol 27 No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28918/religia.v27i2.8592

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According to William Graham, a text becomes sacred due to a relational connection between a faith community and the text they regard as holy. This relationship is manifested in various ways, such as accepting, reading, reciting, and treating the text with specific purposes. As a sacred text, the Qur’an is similarly received by faith communities, one of which is through musical expression. Recently, a song titled Bersenja Gurau (literally: Evening Jests) by Indonesian musician Raim Laode achieved widespread digital circulation. The artist claimed that the song contains quotations from the Qur’an, intended to expose listeners to the words of Allah. This study employs qualitative research methods using the Qur’anic reception framework developed by Ahmad Rafiq and Wolfgang Iser’s concept of aesthetic reception. To analyze the song’s impact on netizens, the study incorporates mass communication effect theory, including cognitive, affective, and behavioral effects. The findings reveal that Raim Laode’s activity of quoting the Qur’an in a song constitutes an aesthetic reception of the Qur’an. Moreover, based on netizen responses, Bersenja Gurau induces cognitive, affective, and behavioral effects. This research contributes to the development of the Living Qur’an studies by exploring the aesthetic reception of the Qur’an in popular music, offering a novel approach within academic discourse.
Tafsir al-Fiqh in Andalus: A Historical-Comparative Studies of Ahkām al-Qur’ān by Ibn al-’Arabi and Al-Jāmi‘ li Ahkām al-Qur’ān by al-Qurtubi BA, Moh Sabiq; Haq , Imron Izzul
Religia: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu KeIslaman Vol 27 No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28918/religia.v27i1.8604

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This article examines two books of tafsir entitled Ahkam al-Qur'an by Ibn al-'Arabi and Al-Jami' li Ahkam al-Qur'an by al-Qurtubi as a comparison study. Both were written by Andalusian scholars (mufassir). The main issue that is answered is how the method used by Ibn al-'Arabi and al-Qurtubi in interpreting legal verses. What are the similarities and differences in their interpretations in the context of Islam in Andalusia at that time? There are two factors for this research. First, these tafsir fully interpret the legal verses (30 Juz) and adhere to Maliki’s jurisprudence. Second, both of these tafsir were written at different times and places. Therefore, the author attempts to find common ground for similarities and differences between the interpretations of Ibn al-‘Arabi and al-Qurtubi through a historical approach. Furthermore, the author uses Norman Fairclough’s theory of Critical Discourse Analysis in this research. This article has several conclusions and arguments. First, Ibn al-'Arabi and al-Qurtubi use the tahlili (analytical) method, interpreting verses in detail into several points of issue and loaded with the aqwal al-ma'tsur. Regarding verse selection, Ibn al-'Arabi only focuses on interpreting certain legal verses in each surah. Al-Qurtubi interpreted all verses in the Qur'an. Second, based on the analysis of his biographical history and educational career, Ibn al-'Arabi's interpretation tends to be conservative due to the fanaticism of the mazhab and the intervention of the Murabitun dynasty. Al-Qurtubi's interpretation tends to be neutral and more ethical due to the many rebellions and rejection of the Maliki school and the emergence of Sufism under the rule of the Muwahidun dynasty until its collapse.
Exploring the Functional and Spiritual Dimensions of the Pre-Ramadan Tradition Smiyauh Nunggau within the Living Qur’an Framework Maulana, Mohd Detrial; Mandala , Ican; Al-Fajri, Ahmad Rial
Religia: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu KeIslaman Vol 27 No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28918/religia.v27i2.8608

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Prayer is a fundamental act of worship in Islam. Beyond obligatory prayers, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) also encouraged various forms of non-obligatory prayers, one of which is the tradition of Smiyauh Nunggau, or congregational prayer for forty consecutive days before Ramadan, as practiced in Koto Padang Village, Tanah Kampung Subdistrict, Sungai Penuh City, Jambi Province, Indonesia. This tradition is predominantly upheld by women, who gather to perform the five daily prayers in congregation at the mosque or musalla. Conducted annually from the end of Jumadil Akhir to the end of Rajab, this practice has become integral to the community’s religious life. This study examines three key aspects: (1) the transmission of the forty-day prayer tradition in Koto Padang Village, (2) its relevance to the concept of the Living Qur’an, and (3) its functional and spiritual values. Using a qualitative field research methodology grounded in the Living Qur’an framework and participatory observation, data were collected through interviews, observations, and active participation. The findings reveal that Smiyauh Nunggau has been practiced since before the 1990s and aligns with the teachings of the Syattariyah order, rooted in the Prophet’s hadith. Functionally, the tradition fosters social cohesion and reminds the community of the upcoming Ramadan. Spiritually, it instills consistency (istiqamah) and strengthens faith. This study highlights the tradition’s role in promoting social bonds and spiritual discipline while contributing to broader discussions about the Living Qur’an in the context of Indonesian Islamic traditions.

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