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Contemporary Quran
Published by Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta
ISSN : 25287567     EISSN : 27987108     DOI : https://doi.org/10.14421/cq
Core Subject : Religion, Education,
Religion Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other
The Contemporary Quran is a twice-a-year, trilingual, peer-reviewed journal that aims to encourage and promote contemporary Quranic studies from a wide range of scholarly perspectives, reflecting the diversity of approaches characteristic of this field of scholarship. The Contemporary Quran publishes articles both in Bahasa, English and Arabic, to encourage the bridging of the gap between the two traditions of Muslim and Western scholarship. The Contemporary Quran is principally dedicated to the publication of original papers, with a research section including of new concept and works on the Quran in the various languages of the Muslim world, as well as the output of the western academic presses.
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
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Hudūd dalam Al-Qur’an: Pembacaan Ulang Hermeneutik atas Hukuman Seratus Cambukan dalam QS. An-Nūr [24]: 2-3 Nisrina Tuhfatul Azizha; Naqiyah Naqiyah
Contemporary Quran Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/cq.v5i2.7055

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The Qur’ānic prescription of one-hundred lashes for fornication in QS An-Nūr 24:2–3 has long provoked tension between classical Islamic jurisprudence and contemporary human-rights norms. Existing commentary, dominated by fiqh-centric, atomistic readings, often neglects the socio-historical matrix that shaped the verse and, consequently, its moral telos. This study reinterprets the passage through Fazlur Rahman’s double-movement hermeneutic within a qualitative research design. Primary data comprise pre-Islamic records of flogging, early, medieval, and modern tafsīr, and statutory applications of ḥ udūd; secondary data derive from recent scholarship on Islamic criminal law and international human-rights law. The first hermeneutic movement reconstructs the historical landscape of corporal punishment from Ancient Rome to early Madīnah, revealing the lash as a socially intelligible deterrent rather than a sacralised ritual. The second movement distils a universal moral ideal—social protection through deterrence—and tests its compatibility with modern human-rights principles. Findings show that the ethical objective of An-Nūr 24:2–3 can be upheld today through non-violent, educational, and restorative measures that respect bodily integrity while preserving the Qur’ān’s preventive intent. The study thus offers a viable framework for reconciling Islamic normative authority with contemporary humanitarian standards
Interpretation of Surah Al-Fatihah verse 5 in Tafsir Al-Mishbah: Historically Effected Consciousness and the Construction of National Values Al-Faiz Muhammad Rabbany Tarman; Indal Abror; Riva Ferdiana Nasywa Az Zahra
Contemporary Quran Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/qcrsjt19

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This study examines the nationalistic interpretation of Surah al-Fatihah, verse 5, in M. Quraish Shihab’s Tafsir Al-Mishbah, highlighting its historical background and transformative implications for the relationship between religion and nationalism in contemporary Indonesia. Unlike classical exegetes who relatively emphasize the theological-ritualistic dimension, Quraish Shihab interprets na’budu as a representation of collective consciousness that transcends individual worship toward social solidarity and national responsibility. This interpretation is explicitly linked to the second principle of Pancasila, namely “Just and Civilized Humanity.”Using Hans-Georg Gadamer’s hermeneutical framework, particularly the concept of historically effected consciousness, this study argues that Quraish Shihab’s interpretation cannot be separated from his historical horizon and ideological consciousness as an Indonesian Muslim intellectual. This study is a qualitative literature review that analyzes primary sources, namely the Al-Mishbah exegesis and other works by Quraish Shihab, supported by relevant secondary literature.The results of the study indicate that Quraish Shihab’s interpretation constitutes a dialogue between the Qur’anic text and the pluralistic social reality of Indonesia. The emphasis on the values of solidarity, humanity, and nationalism is not merely a development of textual meaning but a reflection of an ideological commitment to harmonizing Islamic teachings with the Indonesian framework. This interpretation has transformative implications by reconstructing the relationship between religion and nationalism from a dichotomous paradigm into a mutually reinforcing one. Thus, Quraish Shihab’s interpretation serves not only as an intellectual product but also as an ideological instrument that promotes inclusive religiosity, strengthens social cohesion, and affirms the compatibility between Islam and national identity in the context of contemporary Indonesia.
Transmisi Keilmuan dan Jaringan Ulama Tafsir Al-Qur’an Sumatera Selatan Abad 18-20 H Reli Sulyani; Muhajirin; Nyimas Umi Kalsum; M. Riyan Hidayat
Contemporary Quran Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/ttgvks03

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Penelitian ini mengkaji tradisi tafsir Al-Qur’an di Sumatera Selatan dengan fokus pada pola transmisi keilmuan, manuskrip lokal, dan genealogi intelektual ulama tafsir dari abad ke-18 hingga abad ke-20 Masehi. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pola transmisi keilmuan tafsir dari ulama Timur Tengah ke ulama lokal Sumatera Selatan, bagaimana manuskrip tafsir lokal mencerminkan tradisi penafsiran yang adaptif terhadap konteks sosial-budaya, serta peran genealogi intelektual ulama dalam membentuk jaringan transmisi keilmuan. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah kualitatif historis-hermeneutik, memadukan analisis filologi dan studi jaringan intelektual. Data diperoleh dari manuskrip tafsir lokal, termasuk karya Masagus Muzammil, Ahmad al-Habsyi, dan KH. Fahrurrozi Seribandung, serta dokumen sejarah terkait ulama dan Kesultanan Palembang. Analisis menelusuri pola penyebaran tafsir, struktur jaringan guru-murid, serta karakteristik tekstual dan fisik manuskrip. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa transmisi keilmuan berlangsung melalui jaringan guru-murid yang terstruktur antara ulama lokal dan ulama dari Aceh, Hadramaut, dan Haramain. Manuskrip lokal menggunakan bahasa Melayu Palembang dan aksara Jawi, menunjukkan adaptasi terhadap konteks lokal, sedangkan karya KH. Fahrurrozi mempertahankan bahasa Arab untuk menjaga otoritas klasik. Genealogi intelektual ulama membentuk jaringan luas yang memungkinkan pengetahuan tafsir ditransmisikan lintas generasi dan menjaga kontinuitas tradisi keilmuan, bahkan tanpa selalu menghasilkan karya tulis baru. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa tradisi tafsir Sumatera Selatan menampilkan perpaduan antara konservasi otoritas klasik dan adaptasi lokal, sekaligus memperlihatkan kapasitas ulama dalam membangun jaringan epistemik yang kokoh dan berkelanjutan.
Dari Postmodernisme ke Dekolonialitas: Kritik atas Wacana Tafsir Gender dalam Kajian Al-Qur’an Kontemporer melalui Pembacaan QS. 4:34 dalam Tafsir Awal Mu'awwanah, Nafisatul; Iffah Al Walidah
Contemporary Quran Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/wgg37169

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This article examines the discourse of gender exegesis in contemporary Qur’anic studies through a decolonial critique of Islamic feminist epistemology, focusing on the interpretation of Q. 4:34 within the early exegetical tradition. It departs from the thesis that Islamic feminism, while significantly contributing to the deconstruction of patriarchal interpretations, continues to operate within a postcolonial horizon that risks reproducing the coloniality of knowledge. Employing hermeneutical tools such as historical contextualization, intra-textual reading, and a tawhidic paradigm, Islamic feminism advances an egalitarian moral vision of the Qur’an and interprets gender hierarchy as a product of exegetical construction. However, this project also entails epistemological tensions, as it often marginalizes pre-modern exegesis as a residue of patriarchy and promotes an anachronistic reading that evaluates Islamic tradition through modern ethical standards. Through a decolonial lens, this study repositions early tafsir as a legitimate and authoritative hermeneutical partner by demonstrating that classical exegetes possessed coherent methodological foundations and articulated a rational pre-modern moral cosmology within their historical context. In interpreting Q. 4:34, gender relations in early Muslim society are understood as structured upon ethical responsibility and God-consciousness, wherein men and women perform distinct yet complementary roles in a just framework. Accordingly, this article argues that the decolonization of Qur’anic studies necessitates the restoration of the epistemic authority of the classical exegetical tradition.
Narrative Analysis and the Transformation of Exegetical Methodology: A Systematic Literature Review of Methodological Approaches and Interpretive Frameworks (2000-2025) Mohammad Rindu Fajar Islamy; Asep Abdul Muhyi; Achmad Faqihuddin
Contemporary Quran Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Contemporary Quran
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/cq.v6i1.6717

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The application of narrative analysis to Quranic interpretation (tafsir) has emerged as a significant methodological approach in contemporary Islamic scholarship, bridging classical exegetical traditions with modern literary theory. This systematic literature review examines the development of narrative analysis methodology as a formal analytical framework for interpreting the Qur’an between 2000 and 2025. In this study, tafsir is no longer treated as the primary methodological framework; rather, it is positioned as historical and textual data that can be analyzed using modern narratological tools. The analysis reveals three dominant approaches in treating tafsir texts as material objects: structural analysis, intertextual analysis, and contextual analysis. Following PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a comprehensive search across multiple academic databases, identifying 191 relevant studies. The review identifies significant methodological innovations, including the integration of digital humanities tools, comparative narrative approaches, and cross-cultural interpretive frameworks. Key findings indicate that narrative analysis in tafsir has evolved from descriptive storytelling approaches to sophisticated hermeneutical methodologies that engage with both classical Islamic exegetical traditions and contemporary literary theory. The study reveals gaps in comparative cross-cultural narrative analysis and limited integration of cognitive narrative theory. This review contributes to the understanding of contemporary tafsir methodology and provides a foundation for future research in narrative-based Quranic interpretation.
Kyai Authority in Nonformal Qur'anic Education: Enlivening The Qur'an, Interpretive Authority, and Religious Practice Siti Fahimah; Lujeng Luthfiyah
Contemporary Quran Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Contemporary Quran
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/w4dacf19

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This article examines kyai authority in nonformal Qur'anic education by focusing on how religious leaders obtain and exercise interpretive authority through their capacity to enliven the Qur'an according to community needs in Pelangwot Village, Lamongan, East Java. The study addresses two research questions: (1) what are the forms of kyai authority in nonformal educational contexts? (2) why do these kyai obtain authority in their community? Employing a qualitative case-study design, the research gathered data through participant observation in TPQ learning sessions and mau'izhah forums, semi-structured interviews with teachers, kyai, and students, and analysis of institutional documents and teaching references. Data were analyzed using thematic coding to identify recurring patterns. Findings reveal two key dimensions. First, the forms of kyai authority in nonformal settings are predominantly socio-cultural, rooted in teacher-student transmission chains and community recognition rather than formal institutional structures. Kyai authority operates through teacher-student knowledge transmission, tolerates interpretive differences to maintain harmony, and remains fragmented across institutions. Second, kyai obtain their authority through the continuous labor of enlivening the Qur'an—selectively mobilizing established verses and hadith including "khairukum man ta'allam al-Qur'āna wa 'allamahu," QS Āli 'Imrān 3:18, QS az-Zumar 39:9, and QS al-'Alaq 96:1-5 as motivational and legitimizing devices in daily pedagogical practice. The article argues that kyai authority in nonformal settings is assembled through persistent community-building labor that translates scriptural meanings into locally relevant moral guidance. This contributes to scholarship on Islamic religious authority by demonstrating how authority emerges not from formal credentials but from the ongoing work of making sacred texts alive for community needs.
Batasan Aurat Perempuan Dalam Tafsir Al-Hidayah Karya Sa’ad Abdul Wahid: Antara Independensi Hermeneutis atau Reproduksi Wacana Institusional Rita Zunarti; Shinta Lestari Oktarini; An-Najmi Fikri; Darul Kutni
Contemporary Quran Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Contemporary Quran
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/kdwmqk59

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This research is motivated by the discourse and dialectical tension regarding the claim of independence of ijtihad in modern tafsir literature when faced with the sociological reality of exegetes who have strong ties to the authority of religious institutions. The main focus of this study is Tafsir Al-Hidayah by Sa'ad Abdul Wahid, an intellectual figure who once held a central position in the Muhammadiyah Tarjih Council. This tafsir work methodologically claims to use an izdiwajiy approach (a combination of narration and reason) independently, especially in interpreting legal verses such as the limits of women's genitals in Q.S. An-Nuur [24]: 31. Therefore, this study aims to critically examine the claim of independence by tracing and revealing the intertextual relationship between Tafsir Al-Hidayah and the official decisions of institutions contained in the Risalah Adabul Mar'ah Fil Islam. Using library-based qualitative research with Julia Kristeva's intertextuality analysis, this study dissects the ideological relationship between the genotext (the Adabul Mar'ah) and the phenotext (the Tafsir Al-Hidayah). The results of the study show three main findings: first, there is a parallelism of diction and identical argument structure related to the concepts of "modesty" and "social needs"; second, the operation of the politics of citing evidence through strict selection and exclusion of narrations that require the veil in order to accommodate the organization's views; and third, the transposition of functional-sociological logic regarding the public role of women from organizational documents into the narrative of the interpretation. These findings prove that methodological independence in the Tafsir Al-Hidayah is not inauthentic independence because the hermeneutic process has been framed by the collective institutional reasoning of Muhammadiyah.  
Tafsir sebagai Ruang Ketiga: Hermeneutika Pesantren dan Ambivalensi Epistemik dalam Islam Poskolonial Mohammad Nabil Iklil Mubarok; Zainuddin Syarif; Mohammad Thoha
Contemporary Quran Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Contemporary Quran
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/hznyha74

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This study examines the epistemological construction of pesantren Qur’anic exegesis within a postcolonial framework by analyzing three contemporary works: Safīnah Kallā Saya‘lamūn, Hidayatul Qur’an, and Firdaus al-Na‘īm. The research addresses a persistent gap in scholarship that relegates pesantren exegesis to a marginal and non-innovative tradition, often overlooking its dynamic engagement with modern intellectual demands. Employing a qualitative interpretive method and drawing on Homi K. Bhabha’s postcolonial concepts of ambivalence, mimicry, and hybridity, this study explores how pesantren scholars negotiate between classical epistemic authority and contemporary academic expectations. The findings demonstrate that pesantren exegetes construct a hybrid form of knowledge through the selective integration of traditional authoritative frameworks with modern scholarly structures. This hybrid model highlights the agency of pesantren in shaping Qur’anic epistemology that is both contextually grounded and capable of challenging colonial and orientalist representations. The study argues that pesantren tafsir functions as an active participant in the global circulation of Qur’anic interpretation, offering alternative epistemic pathways that contribute significantly to the broader project of decolonizing Islamic studies.

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