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Sinergi International Journal of Islamic Studies
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29887445     DOI : 10.61194/ijis
Core Subject : Religion,
Sinergi International Journal of Islamic Studies with ISSN Number 2988-7445 (Online) published by Yayasan Sinergi Kawula Muda, published original scholarly papers across the whole spectrum of islamic studies. The journal attempts to assist in the understanding of the present and potential ability of islamic studies.
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 58 Documents
Redefining Islamic Da’wah through Generation Z’s Digital Engagement in Indonesia Masripah
Sinergi International Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): May 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61194/ijis.v1i1.908

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This study investigates the transformative role of Generation Z in Indonesia’s digital Islamic da’wah landscape, focusing on their active participation as both content consumers and creators. As digital natives, Gen Z increasingly utilizes platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Canva to design and disseminate religious messages, redefining traditional clerical models of Islamic preaching. Employing qualitative methods, including digital ethnography, semi-structured interviews, and content analysis, this research analyzes how youth reinterpret Islamic teachings in visually engaging and culturally resonant formats. The study examined their platform preferences, creative strategies, and challenges faced in balancing aesthetic appeal with theological depth. Findings indicate that Gen Z’s use of visual storytelling significantly enhances outreach and engagement, but also introduces tensions regarding misinformation, content saturation, and perceived religious authority. Student creators prioritize relatability and visual design, which often necessitate navigating trade-offs between popularity and substance. Institutional responses have begun to include media literacy initiatives and collaborations with digital influencers, aiming to ensure doctrinal accuracy while expanding reach. This research concludes that Gen Z’s integration of technology and religion signals a new era of decentralized, participatory da’wah. Their role extends beyond adaptation they are actively reshaping the meaning, delivery, and reception of Islamic messages. The study contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues in religious communication, youth culture, and digital media studies by emphasizing the pedagogical and institutional implications of youth-led digital da’wah.
Development of Braille Codes for Qur’anic Literacy among Muslims with Blindness in Nigeria Rasheed Adekunle ABILU ABILU; Jamal Abioye Adio; Akinbode P. OLAOYE; Wasiu Ademola JIMOH; Aminullahi  Adetoro YUSUFF; Ibrahim A. YEQEEN YEQEEN; Abeeb A ADEWUYI ADEWUYI; Fatimoh Adeola ADEWOYIN ADEWOYIN
Sinergi International Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): November 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61194/ijis.v3i4.994

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Access to the Qur’an in Braille formats for Muslims with blindness in Nigeria is limited due to the scarcity, high production cost, lack of basal reader, and uneven distribution of Braille copies. These constraints restrict opportunities for independent reading practice and affect the development of accurate tajweed application and sustained Qur’anic literacy among Muslims with blindness in Nigeria. This study developed Arabic Braille codes to enhance Qur’anic reading fluency among Muslims with blindness in Nigeria using a Design-Based Research (DBR) approach, which involves iterative development, expert validation, and field testing. The standard Arabic Braille alphabet was retained, while additional codes were developed for key recitation features, including elongation markers (al-madd), nasalization signs, and pause/stop signs. The codes were evaluated using a 24-item usability and accuracy instrument administered to 32 participants with blindness drawn from three specialized educational centers in Nigeria during a six-week guided reading intervention. Internal consistency reliability of the instrument yielded Cronbach’s α = 0.82. Inter-rater agreement on the accuracy of participants’ transcriptions of selected symbols, assessed independently by five experts in Qur’anic studies and special education, produced κ = 0.85. Qualitative feedback from participants and instructors indicated improved readability, learnability, and cultural acceptability of the codes. The findings suggest that the developed Braille code are viable for supporting Qur’anic literacy among Muslims with blindness. The study therefore recommends national adoption of the developed codes, large-scale production of Braille Qur’an using these standards, and the organization of Qur’anic Braille training workshops.
Theology of Pluralism in Indonesia: Inclusive and Exclusive Islam in Dialogue Ardiansyah Ardiansyah; Viki Bayu Mahendra
Sinergi International Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61194/ijis.v4i2.1009

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Indonesia’s religious plurality makes the relationship between Islamic theology and public coexistence a significant scholarly and civic concern. This article addresses a gap in Indonesian pluralism scholarship by comparatively examining how inclusive and exclusive Islamic theological orientations are configured, mediated, and linked to public coexistence within one analytical framework. Using a structured qualitative review of a final corpus of 31 scholarly and policy-relevant sources, published mainly between 2016 and 2025 and supplemented by foundational theoretical texts, the study analyzes recurring differences in truth claims, scriptural reasoning, attitudes toward local culture, and public ethics. The reviewed literature suggests that inclusive orientations are more frequently associated with contextual interpretation, dialogical engagement, and civic accommodation, whereas exclusive orientations are more often linked to literalist reasoning, sharper symbolic boundary-making, and greater discomfort with religious difference. Rather than proposing a universal model, the article offers a bounded contextual theology of pluralism for Indonesia by selectively relating Hick’s pluralist insight to Islam Wasathiyah, Islam Nusantara, and inclusive citizenship. Because the study is interpretive and literature-based, its conclusions are presented as analytical tendencies and policy-relevant possibilities rather than as direct empirical measurement of Indonesian Muslim attitudes or outcomes.
Plague, Martyrdom, and Quarantine: Classical Hadith Exegesis and Contemporary Pandemic Governance Deasy Silvya Sari; Nursiswati; Anwar Radiamoda; Dadah
Sinergi International Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61194/ijis.v4i2.1044

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The COVID-19 pandemic renewed scholarly interest in Prophetic traditions concerning plague (ṭāʿūn) and their ethical relevance to contemporary public-health crises. While previous studies have primarily examined plague-related hadiths from theological and juridical perspectives, limited attention has been given to their potential contribution to contemporary discussions on global health governance and Islamic bioethics. This study aims to reconstruct an ethical framework derived from plague-related hadiths and to examine its relevance to contemporary pandemic governance. The study analyzes nine selected hadiths drawn from Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Sunan Abī Dāwūd, Sunan al-Nasāʾī, Sunan Ibn Mājah, al-Muwaṭṭaʾ of Mālik, and Musnad Aḥmad using a thematic (mawḍūʿī) approach that combines takhrīj, sanad and matn criticism, thematic classification, and contextual interpretation. The narrations were selected based on their relevance to plague, martyrdom, quarantine, disease prevention, and communal responsibility and were limited to reports classified as ṣaḥīḥ or ḥasan. The findings identify three interconnected ethical themes: plague as a divine trial and martyrdom, quarantine and preventive responsibility, and spiritual resilience in times of crisis. These themes suggest important conceptual convergences with contemporary principles of pandemic governance, including solidarity, proportionality, reciprocity, equity, and the protection of vulnerable populations. Rather than evaluating policy effectiveness, this study offers a conceptual reconstruction of Prophetic plague ethics and argues that these traditions continue to provide relevant ethical resources for contemporary discussions on pandemic governance, Islamic bioethics, and public-health ethics.
Analysis of Sharia Compliance in Refinancing Procedures for Non-Performing Clients: A Case Study of the Sharia Supervisory Board's Opinion at BPRS Amanah Ummah Dimas Muhammad Hanief Arkaan; Indri; Fahmi Alhadi; Muhammad Dakhlan Gazali; Dessy Asnita; Usamah
Sinergi International Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61194/ijis.v4i3.972

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The expansion of Indonesia’s Islamic banking financing, which reached IDR 643.55 trillion in 2024, alongside a non-performing financing ratio of 2.12%, highlights the need for Sharia compliance in refinancing distressed clients. Prior research has examined product-level compliance, while limited attention has been given to Sharia Supervisory Board (DPS) opinions as ex-ante controls in refinancing decisions at Sharia Rural Banks (BPRS). This study analyzes the refinancing procedure for a non-performing client at BPRS Amanah Ummah and assesses the conformity of DPS Opinion No. 01/DPS/BPRS AU/VI/2025 with DSN-MUI Fatwas. Using a qualitative case-study design, the study examined four documentary sources: the DPS opinion, refinancing contract and addendum, standard operating procedure, and business-condition documents. Data were analyzed through extraction, mapping, compliance assessment, classification, and synthesis. Findings show that the DPS opinion operates as an ex-ante compliance control that informs contract adjustment, obligation rescheduling, and post-refinancing monitoring. The Musyarakah Mutanaqishah–Ijarah refinancing arrangement was consistent, within the reviewed documents, with the assessed provisions of DSN-MUI Fatwas No. 89 on Sharia refinancing, No. 73 on Musyarakah Mutanaqishah, No. 48 on rescheduling, No. 09 and No. 112 on Ijarah, and No. 43 and No. 129 on ta’widh. No documentary evidence of riba, gharar, or zulm was identified. However, asset valuation, Ijarah pricing, disclosure quality, and enforcement fairness were outside the assessment scope. It proposes a document-based DPS supervision model comprising formal opinion issuance, a contract-addendum supervision loop, and post-refinancing monitoring. This model guides BPRS and DPS in mitigating Sharia non-compliance risk.
Faith, Reason, and Digital Media: A Qualitative Exploration of Young Muslims' Perspectives in Islamic Higher Education Zulidyana Dwi Rusnalasari
Sinergi International Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): November 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61194/ijis.v3i4.1131

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The rapid development of digital media has transformed how Muslim youth access, interpret, and practice religious knowledge. While digital platforms offer opportunities for Islamic learning, they also raise challenges related to religious authority, information credibility, and integrating faith with rational inquiry. This study explores how Muslim undergraduate students understand the relationship between faith and reason and how digital media influence their religious learning and decision-making. A qualitative phenomenological approach examined the lived experiences of ten Muslim undergraduate students at Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar, selected through purposive sampling based on active engagement with digital religious media. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Braun and Clarke's six-phase thematic analysis, with trustworthiness ensured through reflexive analysis, member checking, and triangulation. Findings show participants perceive faith and reason as complementary: faith provides spiritual commitment and moral guidance, while reason enables critical evaluation of religious information. Digital media expanded access to Islamic knowledge but also diversified religious authority, prompting participants to distinguish scholarly credibility from online popularity through source comparison and consulting trusted lecturers. Family, education, and algorithmic content shaped their evaluative strategies. The study concludes that faith-reason relations are dynamic and digitally mediated, creating a hybrid religious environment requiring integrated religious and digital literacy in Islamic higher education.
Exploring Religious Leaders' Perspectives on Peacebuilding Across Different Faith Traditions: A Comparative Qualitative Study in Post-Conflict Indonesia Masripah; Ani Siti Anisah
Sinergi International Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): November 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61194/ijis.v3i4.1132

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Religious diversity presents both opportunities for social cohesion and challenges for sustainable peace in multicultural societies. Religious leaders often play influential roles in shaping ethical values, promoting dialogue, and facilitating reconciliation following communal conflict. However, comparative qualitative evidence on how religious leaders from different faith traditions conceptualize peacebuilding within the same post-conflict setting remains limited. This study explores the perspectives of religious leaders from multiple faith traditions on peacebuilding in Ambon City, Indonesia, and identifies shared ethical principles contributing to peaceful coexistence. A qualitative multiple case study examined twelve participants representing Islam, Protestant Christianity, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, customary leadership, interfaith organizations, civil society, and academia, selected through purposive sampling based on their leadership roles in interfaith relations. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, supported by field observations and document analysis, and analyzed using thematic analysis, with trustworthiness strengthened through triangulation and member checking. The analysis identified six themes: peace as positive coexistence rather than mere absence of violence; shared ethical values such as compassion and forgiveness; compassion through practical cooperation; justice as a prerequisite for trust; reconciliation as a gradual dialogic process; and tolerance without doctrinal assimilation. Findings also highlight the local tradition of Pela Gandong, reinforcing kinship across communities. The study concludes that sustainable peace depends on ethical leadership, social justice, and culturally grounded reconciliation, offering insights for policymakers and civil society.
Negotiating Digital Da'wah: A Phenomenological Study of Muslim Content Creators' Lived Experiences Across Social Media Platforms Sopa Siti Marwah; Zelynda Zeinab Maliza
Sinergi International Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): November 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61194/ijis.v3i4.1133

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The rapid expansion of digital technologies has transformed Islamic communication by shifting da'wah from face-to-face settings to interactive online platforms. Muslim content creators have emerged as influential communicators who disseminate Islamic knowledge through social media while adapting religious messages to diverse audiences. Despite growing research on digital da'wah, limited attention has been given to the lived experiences of Muslim content creators. This study explores how they understand digital da'wah, construct their identities, and communicate Islamic values in digital media. A qualitative phenomenological approach examined ten Muslim content creators across platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, and podcasts, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, supported by content observation and document analysis, and analyzed using thematic analysis, with trustworthiness enhanced through triangulation and member checking. Findings show digital da'wah is understood as a dynamic, participatory, and ethically grounded practice rather than mere digital transmission of conventional preaching. Key themes include motivation, purpose, identity construction, and application of Islamic values. Participants were motivated by disseminating authentic knowledge, positioning themselves as learners rather than formal authorities, with credibility built through authenticity and values such as rahmatan lil 'alamin and tabayyun. The study contributes to Digital Religion and Islamic Communication scholarship, offering guidance for content creators and policymakers.