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Al-Karim: International Journal of Quranic and Islamic Studies
Published by Universitas Islam Tribakti Lirboyo Kediri
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29869366     DOI : https://doi.org/10.33367/al-karim.v1i2
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Al-Karim International Journal of Quranic and Islamic Studies is a scientific journal focusing on the study of the Quran and Hadith which includes the Quranic Sciences the sciences of Hadith tafseer character study literature study manuscript study living Quran and Hadith The journal is published by Universitas Islam Tribakti Lirboyo Kediri online and printed twice a year in March and September
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Robert Hoyland’s Epigraphic Approach and Its Implication For The Historical Study Of The Qur’an  Sofiyul, Achmad; Rochmaniyah, Inayah; Touré, Youcha Alassane
Al-Karim: International Journal of Quranic and Islamic Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Al-Karim: International Journal of Quranic and Islamic Studies, September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33367/al-karim.v3i2.7347

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This study examines epigraphy as an innovative and empirically grounded approach to understanding the Qur'an. It aims to analyze Robert Hoyland’s epigraphic discourse in Qur'anic studies, critically assess the factors underlying the emergence of the epigraphic approach, and explore its theoretical implications for contemporary Islamic scholarship. Employing a qualitative research design, this study adopts Van Dijk’s Critical Discourse Analysis as its theoretical framework, as it enables the examination of ideological, historical, and contextual dimensions embedded within epigraphic discourse. This framework is essential for understanding how epigraphy shapes interpretive authority and reconfigures methodological assumptions in Qur'anic studies. The findings demonstrate that the epigraphic approach offers an empirical basis for understanding the Qur'an through inscriptions, manuscripts, and material evidence from the formative period of Islam. This approach is methodologically significant for its capacity to illuminate the historical context of Qur'anic revelation, substantiate the stability of the Qur'anic text, and reveal its dynamic interaction with pre-Islamic cultural and religious traditions. Moreover, the study shows that epigraphy contributes to a transformation of hermeneutical methodology by shifting Qur'anic interpretation toward a historically informed and materially anchored perspective. Theoretically, this research broadens the epistemological horizon of Qur'anic interpretation and underscores the urgency of a multidisciplinary approach in contemporary Qur'anic studies. By situating epigraphy within critical discourse analysis, the study affirms its relevance not merely as an auxiliary tool, but as a significant paradigm in rethinking the foundations of Qur'anic scholarship. Contribution: This research contributes to contemporary Qur'anic studies by critically articulating the epigraphic approach as an alternative epistemological and methodological framework for examining and understanding the Qur'an.
Quran, Sufism and Social Culture Awakening of Medieval Türkiye: The Case of Akhism Andriawan, Didik; Alrumayh, Safa
Al-Karim: International Journal of Quranic and Islamic Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Al-Karim: International Journal of Quranic and Islamic Studies, September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33367/al-karim.v3i2.7859

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Akhism, which flourished in Anatolia from the 13th to the 20th century, was a distinctive socio-economic and moral organization grounded in the ethical teachings of the Qur’an, Hadith, and Sufism. Beyond functioning as a guild for artisans, it served as a social and moral institution that fostered integrity, solidarity, and justice within the community. This study aims to examine how Qur’anic values shaped the ideological foundations and social functions of Akhism within the Ottoman context. Employing a qualitative approach with a cultural-historical focus, the research draws upon diverse sources, including historical documents, Fütüvvetnâme texts, the Qur’an, Hadith, and other records relevant to Akhism. The researcher acts as the primary instrument, applying data reduction, data display, and conclusion-drawing techniques to interpret findings. The analysis reveals that Akhism represented a dynamic synthesis of Qur’anic ethics and Sufi spirituality, operating simultaneously as a moral compass and a social regulator. This study finds that Akhism exemplifies how scriptural values can sustain social harmony, ethical discipline, and cultural resilience within medieval Turkish society. Contribution: This study contributes to understanding the embodiment of Qur’anic ethics in socio-economic structures, offering Akhism as a historical model of Islamic ethical praxis in public life.
Bridging Sacred Traditions: Seyyed Hossein Nasr’s Hermeneutics and the Application of Biblical References in “The Study Quran” Andesra, Aan; Alfabanni, Tunde Ahmed
Al-Karim: International Journal of Quranic and Islamic Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Al-Karim: International Journal of Quranic and Islamic Studies, September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33367/al-karim.v3i2.7950

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The application of biblical references in the field of interpretation is not a new phenomenon, but it does not make it a common practice. This study examines Seyyed Hossein Nasr's construct of thought in The Study Quran (TSQ) in the application of the Bible as a reference for interpretation. This application did not arise from a vacuum, but was followed by certain constructive factors that led to the application of biblical references in the framework of The Study Quran. This study uses a qualitative-philosophical method by utilizing John Hick's Religious Inclusivism-Religious approach from John Hick (ultimate reality, inclusivism paradigm, and theocentric model) to highlight the theological dimension, as well as the Philosophical Hermeneutics from Hans-George Gadamer (historical influence, pre-understanding, and assimilation of horizons) in revealing the socio-historical dimension of Seyyed Hossein Nasr. The results of the study show that Seyyed Hossein Nasr assesses the Bible as a text with complex historical value, and that the involvement of the Bible in the realm of interpretation has the purpose of expanding the meaning of the verses of the Qur'an. Given the issue of distortion, this work emphasizes the aspect of distortion of meaning and interpretation rather than distortion of the text. The view of distortion indirectly imposes limitations by placing the Bible as a historical text limited to the functions of historical contextualization and intertextual analysis. In the theological dimension, Seyyed Hossein Nasr's position is inclusive, while in the hermeneutical-philosophical perspective, it shows a hermeneutic situation with intellectual traces and contemporary dynamics, including the 9/11 phenomenon that gave rise to Islamophobia in New York. Given the limitations of the Eastern school in assessing the application of the Bible as presented and the dynamics of the Western school, which is open to cross-traditional references, supported by the 9/11 phenomenon, this shows an effort to bridge two different traditions in the realm of interpretation. Contribution: This study theoretically contributes by integrating John Hick’s religious inclusivism and Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics to construct an interreligious interpretive framework that explains Seyyed Hossein Nasr’s inclusive use of biblical references in The Study Quran.
Productivity, Spirituality, and Qur’anic Purpose: Rereading Stephen Covey through Muhammad Ratib al-Nabulsi Jaman CK , Thanveer
Al-Karim: International Journal of Quranic and Islamic Studies Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Al-Karim: International Journal of Quranic and Islamic Studies, March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33367/al-karim.v4i1.7351

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This study aims to reread Stephen R. Covey’s concept of productivity and personal effectiveness in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People through the Qur’anic perspective of Muhammad Ratib al-Nabulsi. Amid the growing culture of self-improvement, digital productivity, and personal leadership in contemporary society, Covey’s ideas have gained increasing popularity among professionals, academics, and young Muslims. Nevertheless, Covey’s principle-centered paradigm is often criticized for being rooted in a secular foundation that places effectiveness and individual achievement as the ultimate goals without a clear spiritual and teleological orientation. As a result, productivity is frequently understood in pragmatic terms and detached from ethical, religious, and existential dimensions. This study employs a qualitative approach using textual-comparative analysis of the works of Covey and Muhammad Ratib al-Nabulsi. The analysis focuses on three principal dimensions: productivity, spirituality, and Qur’anic purpose, examining how these concepts shape life orientation, character formation, and social relations. The findings reveal that al-Nabulsi does not reject Covey’s principles of effectiveness, but rather reconstructs them within a Qur’anic framework oriented toward attaining God’s pleasure and social welfare. Productivity is no longer understood merely as the capacity to achieve targets and individual success, but as a means of realizing spiritual purpose. The concepts of niyyah (intention), ikhtiyar (moral choice), and salah (prayer) transform the notion of private victory into a process of self-formation that constitutes an act of worship. Meanwhile, the principle of interdependence is reinterpreted through the values of ta‘awun (mutual assistance) and shura (consultation), so that social relations are not built solely on utility and pragmatic interests, but on solidarity and collective responsibility. The study also finds that the concept of ihsan represents the highest stage of character ethics within the Qur’anic perspective. Unlike Covey’s character ethic, which emphasizes personal integrity, ihsan integrates inner sincerity, moral action, and awareness of God’s presence. Accordingly, this study proposes the model of “Islamic Personal Mastery” as a synthesis of modern productivity, Islamic spirituality, and Qur’anic purpose. This model offers an alternative paradigm for contemporary Muslim society to develop personal effectiveness without losing ethical, spiritual, and eschatological orientation. Contribution: This study contributes by developing the “Islamic Personal Mastery” model, which synthesizes Stephen Covey’s modern productivity framework with the Qur’anic spiritual purpose articulated by Muhammad Ratib al-Nabulsi. It also expands contemporary Qur’anic studies by demonstrating how Qur’anic concepts can reconstruct the secular paradigm of self-improvement.
Living Qur’an and Living Hadith in Contemporary Islamic Studies: An Epistemological Analysis of Authority, Reception, and the Legitimacy of Religious Practices Berliana, Diva Queen; Iliyin, Iklima; Muthmainnah, Zulfa Syarifah
Al-Karim: International Journal of Quranic and Islamic Studies Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Al-Karim: International Journal of Quranic and Islamic Studies, March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33367/al-karim.v4i1.8404

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This study examines the epistemological relationship between the Living Qur’an and the Living Hadith within the framework of contemporary Islamic studies. Although both approaches emphasize the manifestation of sacred texts in social life, comparative studies that systematically analyze their differences and interconnections remain limited. This article aims to analyze the forms of authority, reception, and legitimacy that characterize both paradigms and to explain how their interaction shapes contemporary Muslim religious practices. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method based on library research. Data were collected from primary and secondary sources on Living Qur’an and Living Hadith studies and analyzed comparatively through an epistemological approach. The analysis focuses on three aspects: the source of authority, the pattern of social reception, and the legitimacy of religious practices derived from the Qur’an and Hadith. The findings show that the Living Qur’an is grounded in the authority of divine revelation, which is sacred, stable, and transcendent. Consequently, the reception of the Qur’an tends to be more homogeneous and directly legitimized by the sacred status of the text. In contrast, the Living Hadith is rooted in the historical authority of the Prophet, mediated through isnad, scholarly interpretation, and local cultural adaptation. This makes hadith-based practices more diverse, contextual, and dependent on social negotiation. Despite these differences, the two paradigms are complementary. The Qur’an provides the theological and moral foundation, while the Hadith operationalizes and contextualizes these values in everyday life. Their interaction produces dynamic religious practices that reflect both normative commitments and social realities. Contribution: This study contributes to contemporary Islamic studies by offering a comparative epistemological framework for understanding the relationship between sacred texts and lived religious experience. It also enriches the methodological development of interdisciplinary, empirical, and contextual approaches in Qur’anic and Hadith studies. 
Reframing Qur’anic Ethical Education for the Contemporary World: Toward Social Harmony and Religious Tolerance Supandi; Subhan, Moh; Hobir, Abdul; Aini, Kurratul; Mawardi Syufyan, Farid
Al-Karim: International Journal of Quranic and Islamic Studies Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Al-Karim: International Journal of Quranic and Islamic Studies, March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33367/al-karim.v4i1.8979

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This study examines how Qur’anic ethical education can be reconstructed as a pedagogical framework for promoting social harmony and religious tolerance in contemporary plural societies. The article departs from the widespread perception that the Qur’an is incompatible with tolerance because it is often interpreted literally and selectively, especially in relation to verses on war and unbelief. In contrast, this study argues that the dominant ethical orientation of the Qur’an is justice, compassion, recognition of diversity, dialogue, and peace. Using qualitative library research with a descriptive-interpretive design, the study employs thematic (maudhu‘i) and maqāṣidī approaches to analyze eighteen Qur’anic verses concerning freedom of religion, diversity, relations with non-Muslims, and reconciliation. The analysis is supported by classical and contemporary tafsir, particularly Tafsīr al-Ṭabarī, Ibn Kathīr, Tafsīr al-Manār, and Tafsir al-Mishbah. The findings reveal five central Qur’anic ethical values; ‘adl, raḥmah, ta‘āruf, shūrā, and ṣulḥ/salām; which together form the basis of a reconstructed model of Qur’anic ethical education. These values are operationalized through five educational dimensions: educational goals, curriculum, pedagogy, institutional culture, and assessment. The study concludes that Qur’anic ethical education should move beyond doctrinal transmission and ritual piety toward the cultivation of empathy, intercultural competence, dialogue, and peaceful conflict resolution. Contribution: The study contributes by reframing Qur’anic ethics as a transformative and measurable pedagogical model that integrates justice, compassion, dialogue, and recognition of diversity into Islamic education in order to strengthen social harmony and religious tolerance in plural societies.
Rethinking Contemporary Qur’anic Epistemology: Neurotheology, Double Consciousness, and Non-Arabcentric Hadith Traditions Syafii, Muhammad Hisyam; Azhari , Husain; Alaldaya, Rudyn; Amirudin , Amirudin
Al-Karim: International Journal of Quranic and Islamic Studies Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Al-Karim: International Journal of Quranic and Islamic Studies, March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33367/al-karim.v4i1.9019

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This study investigates the neurotheological reconstruction of Qur'anic foundations undertaken by Indonesian muhaddith operating within non-Arabcentric Islamic intellectual traditions, examining how these scholars negotiate classical hadith methodology alongside indigenous Indonesian spiritual epistemology and contemporary cognitive neuroscience. Employing a qualitative interpretive methodology integrating in-depth semi-structured interviews, critical discourse analysis of institutional texts, and ethnographic observation within Indonesian Islamic learning communities, this study systematically documents the epistemological strategies through which Indonesian muhaddith reconstruct the neurological and psychological dimensions of Qur'anic engagement beyond Arab-normative hermeneutical frameworks. The findings reveal that Indonesian muhaddith construct a distinctive form of epistemological double consciousness, theorize the collective neurotheological dimensions of Qur'anic recitation practice, and reconstruct the classical concept of nafs through the convergence of hadith anthropology, indigenous Javanese spiritual epistemology, and contemporary psychological science. The novelty of this study lies in its theorization of non-Arabcentric Islamic scholarship as a productive site of neurotheological innovation, demonstrating that cultural and cognitive diversity within global Muslim intellectual traditions constitutes an epistemological resource rather than a deviation from normative Islamic hermeneutical standards. Contribution: This study contributes by advancing neurotheological approaches in Islamic studies, repositioning non-Arabcentric scholarship as a locus of epistemological innovation, and offering an integrative framework linking hadith studies, Islamic anthropology, and cognitive science to explain the embodied and socially mediated dimensions of Qur’anic engagement.

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