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Al-A'raf: Jurnal Pemikiran Islam dan Filsafat
ISSN : 16939867     EISSN : 25275119     DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.22515/ajpif
AL-ARAF: Jurnal Pemikiran Islam dan Filsafat is highly dedicated as a public space to explore and socialise academic ideas and research findings from the researchers, academics, and practitioners who are concerned with developing and promoting the values of religious moderation and tolerance, with the following but not limited to, six main topics: (1) Islamic Thought; (2) Islamic Philosophy; (3) Islamic Theology; (4) Islam and Politics; (5) Islam and Culture; and (6) Qur’an and Hadith Studies. Taking an expansive view of the subject, the journal brings together all disciplinary perspectives. It publishes peer-reviewed articles on the historical, cultural, social, philosophical, political, anthropological, literary, and other aspects of the subject in all times and places. The journal aims to become one of the leading platforms in the world for new findings and discussions of all the aforementioned fields. Academics from any countries who are interested in these topics are cordially invited to submit their article to Al-A’raf and to use this open-access journal. Novelty and recency of issues are the priority in publishing.
Articles 156 Documents
CONCEPT OF GOD, HUMANITY AND INSAN KAMIL: HALL AL-RUMUZ WA MAFATIH AL-KUNUZ MANUSCRIPT OF IBN ‘ARABI Hajam; Theguh Saumantri
Al-A'raf : Jurnal Pemikiran Islam dan Filsafat Vol. 20 No. 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpif.v20i1.7612

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There are at least two items preserved in the manuscript of Ibn Arabi's Hall Rumuz wa Mafatihu al-Kunuz on the teaching of tasawuf, located in Cirebon Palace, West Java, Indonesia: Hall al-Rumuz (a collection of answers to every query based on the Sufi) and Mafatih al-Kurum (a brief summary of the secret of the teaching of tasawuf). A hermeneutic analysis of the library study highlights two important facets of Ibn Arabi's teaching: first, the knowledge that unlocks the treasure, and second, the possession of the key that enables one to reach the pinnacle of existence (al-Insan al-Kamil). To achieve perfection, one must possess a key as the method of access. Ibn Arabi stresses the significance of accurately comprehending the notions of divinity, humanity, and the road to perfection. This is to ensure that individuals do not forfeit their fitrah or their inherent identity as beings within a highly dynamic social environment.
EXPLORING INDONESIAN RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE AND ORIENTATIONAL PLURALISM THROUGH BARASUARA’S "HAGIA" Anadza, Hirshi; Rommel Utungga Pasopati; Syarifuddin
Al-A'raf : Jurnal Pemikiran Islam dan Filsafat Vol. 20 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpif.v20i2.7676

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This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how Barasuara's Hagia manifests religious tolerance and orientational pluralism in Indonesia. It is important to highlight that the responsibility for religious tolerance and pluralism extends beyond leadership to every stratum of society. By leveraging music as a vehicle to promote pluralism and instill values within individuals at their core, this approach may prove to be more effective than other governmental-implemented formalized methods. Religion can impact the behavior of young people, who are more ardent than older people, who are more cautious. By applying a qualitative approach, this study shows how orientational pluralism in the Hagia of Barasuara exemplifies religious tolerance. Through the emphasis on divergent viewpoints and other interconnected themes, the lyrical compositions of Hagia demonstrate the potential for religious tolerance and are therefore indicative of a pluralistic and diverse ethos. In conclusion, the lyrical composition suggests that pluralistic understanding can improve inclusive views toward one's own and other religions. Hagia's recognition and admiration of various religious beliefs demonstrate that sheer relativism is insufficient; individuals must show proactive compassion for others.
THE FILM 'PESANTREN' AND RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN INDONESIA: REALITY, REPRESENTATION AND IDEOLOGY Abdullah, Irfan Mas’ud; Hasbi, Rusli; Fatihunnada, Fatihunnada; Ummah, Sayidatul
Al-A'raf : Jurnal Pemikiran Islam dan Filsafat Vol. 20 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpif.v20i2.7813

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This article aims to explain the form of religious tolerance values in the documentary film 'Pesantren' which was released in 2022. This film is interesting because it reveals the educational side of religious tolerance in Indonesia, which shows another side of pesantren, which is considered by some to be a hotbed of indoctrination of radical and fundamental religious views. Through descriptive qualitative method, this article focuses on the value of religious tolerance in the film presented through verbal and non-verbal signs. The data is analyzed using John Fiske's semiotic theory that explains the codes of television, namely the level of reality, the level of representation and the level of ideology. This theory is useful to reveal the meaning behind each scene. This article shows that in the film Pesantren, the value of tolerance is more dominant after reading the ideology stage. The value of tolerance in the film is present in the frame of inter and intra-religious tolerance. The value is instilled in three major narratives, namely: respecting differences of opinion, avoiding fanaticism because God's love is also unlimited, preaching with good words and staying away from discrimination against people of different beliefs.
ISLAMIC APPROACHES TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW Zulkifli; Nuryaman; Hafidhoh
Al-A'raf : Jurnal Pemikiran Islam dan Filsafat Vol. 20 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpif.v20i2.7848

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This study aims to investigate and review the Islamic perspective on the environment, identify Islamic approaches to preserve the environment and examine the effect of the Islamic approach in the empirical reality of the Muslim population. Based on a Systematic Literature Review of journal articles from the Scopus, the review results of 23 articles generated the Islamic perspective on the environment, namely the harmonious relationship of humans and the environment, the caliph’s role, the expression of faith and sharia obligations, and Islamic ethics. In preserving the environment, Islam proposes a theological approach, ethics and Sufism, Islamic law, comparative religion, educational, communication, philosophical, and social movement approaches. The review also found that while most studies demonstrate the positive effect of increasing Islamic environmental awareness, attitude, and actions, the two reveal an ineffective role of the Islamic environmental project and Islamic countries because environmental problems are subject to economic and political considerations. Future research should focus on explaining the diverse Islamic environmental perspectives and practices across different regions and cultures, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among scholars to provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
ISLAM, CYBERSPACE AND POST-TRUTH: EPISTEMOLOGICAL PROBLEMS IN THE DIGITAL AGE Lutfi, Muhammad; Suhermanto Ja'far
Al-A'raf : Jurnal Pemikiran Islam dan Filsafat Vol. 20 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpif.v20i2.7937

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This study describes how Islam responds to the post-truth that frequently appears in the digital sphere, especially when political momentum is involved. Post-truth connects with epistemology since, factually, it is intimately tied to the question of truth. This study provides a paradigm for dealing with post-truth by combining the taxonomy of fake news with the Islamic epistemology of Murtadha Mutahhari. Using the horizon of post-truth detection and the Islamic epistemological horizon, the method integrates Gadamer's horizons. According to the study's findings, post-truth stems from the issue of human cognitive bias, which occurs when people tend to accept what they want to think to be true. Meanwhile, misrepresentation, media bias, information laundering, statistical deceit, manipulation of election results, and similar practices are the main traits of falsehoods in the virtual world. In line with Murtadha Mutahhari's Islamic epistemology, the multiple frameworks of these lies must be challenged with efforts at verification, correspondence, and soul purity.
A SPATIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE JIRAT AND MUSLIM NOBLES CEMETERY IN LOMBOK Yusuf, Muhamad Satok
Al-A'raf : Jurnal Pemikiran Islam dan Filsafat Vol. 21 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpif.v21i1.8426

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This study aims to analyze the spatial configuration of nine Muslim noble cemeteries in Lombok, which are divided into separate areas called jirats and cemeteries, where individuals and communities are buried. Spatial archaeology approaches are employed to collect, process, analyze, and interpret data. The study revealed that the Lombok cemetery consisted of headstones, jirat, a pavilion, a fence, a gate, and trees, all of which formed a cohesive cultural area and followed Islamic customs. In Lombok, the jirat is a boundary that separates personal and communal areas designated for the deceased. These areas are determined based on lineage and the level of nobility. Most Muslim noble cemeteries in Lombok exhibit the influence of pre-Islamic and Hindu customs. The northern, north-eastern, and eastern sections of the cemetery hold the highest level of sanctity, reserved for the interment of the most distinguished individuals. The highlands were selected as the primary site for the burial of Muslim nobles in Lombok due to their association with sanctity and the elevation of the deceased's status.
EXCURSION AS AN EFFECTIVE MODEL FOR INTERRELIGIOUS LITERACY TO PROMOTE MODERATE CULTURE IN PLURAL SOCIETY Subagya, Agus
Al-A'raf : Jurnal Pemikiran Islam dan Filsafat Vol. 20 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpif.v20i2.8529

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Moderation is more than a simple concept; it is also a way of life. In order to make moderation a daily practice, enormous efforts must be made during the process of socialization and until it becomes a movement. This study aims to describe and analyse the strategies and actions of interfaith young people in Jembrana, Bali, who promote the value of moderate culture. Using a qualitative approach through participant observation model within the framework of social construction, this study found that the excursion to the interfaith communities and religious worship houses became an effective medium for increasing moderate culture awareness and practice. The trip, as a genuine activity of young people, is the result of mapping the issues and potential actors involved in the movement by considering the network for disseminating the values of moderation. The actions initiated by the students of MAN 1 Jembrana, which then involved interfaith young people from various schools in Jembrana, started with a weekly routine discussion related to diversity issues, then continued with visits and social services to various places of worship as well as religious institutions. After all, the action ended with a declaration of fraternity and an interfaith commitment to peacekeeping 
HYPERSPIRITUALITY OF MUSLIM TEENS LEARNING RELIGION ON THE INTERNET ERA Sulaeman, Mubaidi; Ahmad Muttaqien; Ali, Jan A.
Al-A'raf : Jurnal Pemikiran Islam dan Filsafat Vol. 21 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpif.v21i1.8558

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This study investigates three key questions: how Muslim youth interpret religion in the Internet era, how the Internet influences and constructs it, and how religion is conceptualized. This is a qualitative study. The data was gathered through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. This study comprised 71 Muslim teens aged 17 to 21 from Kediri Regency who were chosen for their extensive usage of the Internet to explore Islam. The analysis involved data reduction, visualization, and conclusion. Data analysis techniques included descriptive, analytical, and interpretative approaches. The study's findings revealed that Muslim teenagers who learn Islam online experience hyperspirituality due to hypersemiotics. False indications and incomplete learning due to ignorance of Islamic religious research should lead to a nihilistic interpretation of Islam. Teens are deceived by the ideology driving religious information on the Internet, which they believe is neutral. Anti-ideological ideologies undoubtedly serve ideological goals. As a result, they incorrectly feel that the lack of dogma in online Islamic education prevents them from achieving their primary purpose.
ILMU SABUKU, A LOCAL TAREKAT PRACTICED FOR CENTURIES BY THE BANJAR SOCIETY, SOUTHERN KALIMANTAN Ahmad
Al-A'raf : Jurnal Pemikiran Islam dan Filsafat Vol. 20 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpif.v20i2.8669

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Ilmu Sabuku is a spiritually nuanced Sufist from the Banjar community in southern Kalimantan, Indonesia. Ilmu Sabuku has become an integral part of religious practice, playing a role in shaping Banjar Muslim society's beliefs and way of life. Ilmu Sabuku has become a form of local Sufism that emphasises the importance of spiritual purification and achieving inner knowledge. Ilmu Sabuku teachings offer a deep understanding of the relationship between the self and the divine, as well as ways to work towards enlightenment and spiritual growth. Based on an ethnographic approach and data gathered through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and related documents, the result highlights the significant role of  Ilmu Sabuku in the religious, social, and daily life practices of the Banjar community. Even some people consider Ilmu Sabuku a "deviated" practice, but it has survived to this day. Some groups even openly keep teaching through religious meetings, through oral and written learning, as well as through visual audio, while others promote it secretly through traditional medicine and exorcism.
SOREN KIERKEGAARD'S EXISTENTIALISM: A STUDY ON HOW TO ENJOY LIFE DURING THE POST-TRUTH ERA Saputra, Riki; Ritonga, Mahyudin; Arrasyid
Al-A'raf : Jurnal Pemikiran Islam dan Filsafat Vol. 21 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ajpif.v21i1.8819

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This study aims to explain the means of deriving enjoyment in life during the post-Truth era by drawing upon the existentialist values of Soren Kierkegaard. A qualitative approach is adopted with a conceptual design, utilizing exploratory, interpretative, and analytical methods. The results showed that individuals were able to derive enjoyment from life during the Post-Truth Era by embracing the following Soren Kierkegaard's existentialism values: Firstly, being oneself; living under the narrative of the heart and mind. Secondly, being moral and adhering to universal rules. Thirdly, living a religious life, having a direct connection with God, and being critical of religion. Previous studies had extensively explored Soren Kierkegaard's existentialism, but none specifically examined its concept as a means of enjoying life.