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Takafu
Published by Universitas Islam Bandung
ISSN : 30627729     EISSN : 30481422     DOI : 10.29313
Core Subject : Religion, Humanities, Education, Social,
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Takafu is a scholarly journal dedicated to exploring the intersection of Tafsir or Quranic exegesis and gender perspectives. The journal seeks to delve into the rich tradition of Islamic interpretation while critically examining gender dynamics within religious texts and contexts. Takafu provides a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to engage in nuanced discussions, rigorous analysis, and interdisciplinary dialogue regarding the interpretation of the Quran through a gender lens. It aims to foster a deeper understanding of how gender influences interpretations of scripture and how interpretations in turn shape societal norms and practices. Through insightful articles thought-provoking essays and comprehensive reviews Takafu aims to promote inclusivity diversity and gender equality within the realm of Islamic scholarship in English. It is a peer reviewed and open access journal. Focus The Islamic Tafsir and Gender Journal seeks to explore and analyze the interpretations tafsir of the Quran with a specific focus on gender-related themes and issues. It aims to foster scholarly discussions and critical examinations of various tafsir literature methodologies and approaches used to understand the Quranic verses related to gender within the context of Islam. Scope Gender Perspectives in Quranic Verses Analyzing Quranic verses that address gender related topics such as gender roles rights responsibilities family dynamics and interactions between men and women. Historical Tafsir and Gender Exploring how gender has been interpreted in classical tafsir works from different Islamic scholars and schools of thought including the impact of cultural and societal norms on these interpretations. Contemporary Tafsir and Gender Examining modern and progressive tafsir interpretations that consider gender equality womens rights and social justice issues within the context of the Quranic teachings. Feminist Tafsir Investigating the emergence of feminist approaches to tafsir their methodologies and the insights they offer regarding gender equality womens agency and empowerment. Women Scholars of Tafsir Highlighting the contributions of women scholars in the field of tafsir and their insights on gender-related interpretations. Methodologies and Approaches Analyzing various tafsir methodologies used to understand gender-related verses such as linguistic analysis historical context and intra-Quranic correlations. Contextualizing Gender in Tafsir Examining how cultural historical and sociopolitical contexts influence tafsir interpretations and perceptions of gender roles and relations. Misinterpretations and Misrepresentations Addressing instances of misinterpretation and misrepresentation of gender-related Quranic verses and their potential impacts on gender equality and justice. Tafsir and Womens Empowerment Exploring how tafsir can be utilized to promote womens empowerment challenge patriarchal norms and advocate for gender equality within Muslim communities.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Studi Agama
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ANALYSIS OF NUR ROFIAH'S CRITICAL ARGUMENT ABOUT GENDER EQUALITY IN THE QUR'AN AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN DOMESTIC LIFE Chusbyah, Nila
Takafu: Journal of Tafsir and Gender Perspective Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): TAKAFU
Publisher : Department Islamic Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Traning, Universitas Islam Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/takafu.v2i2.8558

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This study examines the interpretation of Qur'anic verses regarding the concept of gender equality from Nur Rofiah's perspective and its implications in the household in response to the increasing divorce rate in Jombang City in 2024. The researcher used a type of library research and a descriptive-analytical approach. This research makes the concept of gender equality as a formal object and the verses of the Qur'an as a material object. The first finding is about the verses that Nur Rofiah uses as the foundation of gender equality such as An-Nahl verse 97, Ar-Rum verse 21, Al-Hujurat verse 13, Al-Baqarah verse 30 and At-Taubah verse 71. Second, according to Nur Rofiah's interpretation that the reward for human deeds has nothing to do with gender, men and women both carry the mandate of the caliphate on earth, only piety is able to distinguish the two in the eyes of Allah, hand in hand in commanding good and forbidding evil and the need for zawaj relationships in achieving domestic purity. According to him, the concept of gender equality is part of the mission of Islam. By positioning Tawheed in Islam, it is hoped that it will be able to revolutionize the position of men and women for equality. When this concept is applied in domestic life, it will produce several points of implication that will be discussed straightforward and in-depth in this study.
ISLAMIC SPIRITUALITY-BASED GENDER COMMUNICATION: THEORETICAL AND CONTEXTUAL NARRATIVES Pambayun, Ellys Lestari
Takafu: Journal of Tafsir and Gender Perspective Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): TAKAFU
Publisher : Department Islamic Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Traning, Universitas Islam Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/takafu.v2i2.8602

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Intergender communication in Muslim societies is often influenced by social norms, patriarchal culture, and conservative religious interpretations, which can limit equality in speech, social roles, and leadership. This study focuses on how Islamic spirituality, which encompasses values such as tauhid (oneness of God), rahmah (compassion), adab (etiquette/morality), justice (keadilan), ihsan (excellence/sincerity), and sincere intention (niat ikhlas), can serve as a basis for forming a more just, empathetic, and transformative pattern of gender communication. Using the literature review method, this article collects relevant literature from classical and modern texts, as well as empirical research from Indonesian and global contexts. The narrative describes the framework of Islamic spirituality, analyzes the relationship between spirituality and gender communication, identifies challenges, and deepens the discussion on practical implications in the context of education, dakwah (Islamic preaching/outreach), media, and family. The results of the study indicate that Islamic spirituality offers the potential for the transformation of gender communication: through adab, moral equality before God, sincere intention, and sincere mutual respect between genders; however, obstacles such as patriarchal interpretations, local culture, regulatory uncertainty, and inadequate education are still very dominant. This study hopes to become a theoretical foundation for further empirical research and for communicative practices in Muslim communities that are more humane and spiritual.
THE CONCEPT OF GENDER JUSTICE IN SURAH AL-BAQARAH/2:234 REGARDING THE LAW OF ʿIDDAH ASM, U. Saifuddin; Nur'aeni, Ulvah
Takafu: Journal of Tafsir and Gender Perspective Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): TAKAFU
Publisher : Department Islamic Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Traning, Universitas Islam Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/takafu.v2i2.8699

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Surah Al-Baqarah verse 234 is one of the important verses that regulates ‘iddah—the waiting period for a woman whose husband has passed away, lasting four months and ten days. Normatively, this verse is often understood as an obligation for women to preserve their dignity and ensure the certainty of lineage. However, from a gender perspective, this verse carries a deeper meaning related to the position and protection of women within the Islamic social system. This study aims to analyze the meaning of justice and protection for women in the provision of ‘iddah as stated in QS. Al-Baqarah verse 234, using a thematic (maudhu‘i) and gender hermeneutic approach. The research employs a qualitative method based on a literature study and applies the TA9-based exegesis methodology (Tamhid, Tartib al-Ayat, Tarikh, Tanasub al-Ayat with other verses, Tanasub al-Ayat with Hadith, Tarjamah Mufradat, Tahlil Tafsir, Takwil al-Ayat, and Tathbiq). The findings show that the provision of ‘iddah is not a form of women’s subordination, but rather an expression of respect for their dignity and rights. From the Qur’anic perspective, this rule serves as a social and psychological transition period for women to gain inner peace, legal protection, and space to reorganize their lives after the loss of a spouse. Thus, QS. Al-Baqarah verse 234 reflects a balanced value of gender justice, where the Qur’an places women as legal subjects who have the right to make life choices after the completion of the ‘iddah period. These findings affirm that Islamic teachings, when understood contextually, support the principles of justice, well-being, and respect for women as beings equal before Allah.
HUMANISTIC AND SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS OF WOMEN’S EXPERIENCE IN CHILDBIRTH IN QS. AL-AḤQĀF/46: 15 AND QS. MARYAM/19: 22–26 Nabilah Nuraini; Syauqi Aulade Ghifari
Takafu: Journal of Tafsir and Gender Perspective Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): TAKAFU
Publisher : Department Islamic Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Traning, Universitas Islam Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/takafu.v2i2.8736

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This article examines the lived experience of women in childbirth as portrayed in two Qur’anic passages—QS. al-Aḥqāf [46]:15 and QS. Maryam [19]:22–26—through a qualitative descriptive–analytical framework. Integrating textual, contextual, and hermeneutical approaches, the study investigates how the Qur’an articulates both the human dimension (al-insāniyyah) and the spiritual dimension (al-rūḥāniyyah) of the maternal experience. Surah al-Aḥqāf underscores an ethical-normative vision, portraying the mother’s suffering and sacrifice as the moral foundation of birr al-wālidayn (filial devotion). Conversely, Surah Maryam presents an existential-spiritual encounter in which Maryam’s solitude, anguish, and submission (tawakkul) reflect the depth of human faith in the face of divine will. Drawing upon the works of classical exegetes such as al-Ṭabarī, al-Qurṭubī, and Ibn Kathīr, alongside contemporary interpretations by M. Quraish Shihab, this study argues that the Qur’an transcends the biological description of childbirth and reveals its theological and existential depth. Childbirth emerges not merely as a physiological process but as a sacred intersection between the human and the Divine, where pain becomes a vessel of raḥmah (divine mercy) and maternal love embodies the compassionate presence of God within creation.
TRENDS IN ISLAMIC FEMINIST EXEGESIS: A LITERATURE REVIEW Ulvah Nur'aeni; binti Kamaruddin, Kasimah
Takafu: Journal of Tafsir and Gender Perspective Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): TAKAFU
Publisher : Department Islamic Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Traning, Universitas Islam Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/takafu.v2i2.9057

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This literature review examines contemporary trends in Islamic feminist thought from 2020 to 2025, focusing on new feminist readings of the Qur'an, the reconstruction of gender exegesis in global Islamic feminist movements, thematic reinterpretations of women-related verses, and critical examinations of women's marginalization in Qur'anic translation and transmission. The study employs a qualitative systematic review of 12 Scopus-indexed articles, utilizing thematic analysis to identify recurring concepts, methodological patterns, and interpretive frameworks. The findings reveal a growing methodological sophistication in Islamic feminist scholarship, characterized by inclusive interpretive models that integrate socio-historical context, women's lived experiences, and contemporary gender issues. The study also highlights the efforts of Muslim feminists in various countries to defend women's rights, roles, and mobility through distinctive and effective movements that reinterpret Qur'anic verses traditionally understood through gender-biased lenses. Furthermore, the review underscores the importance of thematic reinterpretation of women-related verses, which challenges patriarchal bias in classical commentaries, foregrounds egalitarian principles, and exposes gender injustice in contemporary contexts. Finally, the study critically examines various forms of women's marginalization in the religious domain, including gender-biased interpretations, limited recognition of women's roles in Qur'anic transmission, and gender bias in Qur'anic translations. The article concludes that contemporary Islamic feminist discourse is marked by increasing global interconnectedness and a shift toward interpretations that emphasize ethical equality and gender justice as intrinsic to the Qur'anic worldview, while also highlighting the need for more inclusive spaces for women in the production and transmission of religious knowledge.

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