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Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30892864     DOI : https://doi.org/10.66236/senarai
Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization (ISSN: 3089-2864) is dedicated to the scholarly examination of the intricate intersections between Islamic philosophical thought, historical development, and the rise and evolution of civilizations. The journal aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers, scholars, and academics to explore and disseminate knowledge on how Islamic philosophies have influenced and been influenced by historical events and societal progressions. Senarai welcomes submissions that cover a broad range of topics, including the philosophical underpinnings of historical narratives within Islamic contexts, comparative studies between Islamic philosophies and other cultural and historical frameworks, contributions of Islamic scholars to global intellectual heritage, the influence of Islamic thought on various fields such as science, art, architecture, and literature, and methodological approaches to studying Islamic history and civilization.
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GENDER-JUST ANALYSIS OF QUR’ANIC VERSES ON WOMEN–MEN HOUSEHOLD RELATIONS: Analisa Adil Gender Terhadap Ayat-Ayat Tentang Relasi Perempuan dan Laki-Laki dalam Rumah Tangga R. Muhammad Farhal Azkiya; Abdul Gofur; Eni Zulaiha
Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Neo-Contemporary Quranic Studies in Reconfiguring Islamic Civilization
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66236/senarai.2026.2.2.139-164

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This research stems from the reality of marital relations that have not yet fully reflected the values of compassion and justice as taught in Islam, thereby necessitating a reassessment of the understanding of the roles and positions of each party within the family. The purpose of this study is to analyze Qur’anic verses on marital relations through a gender-just exegetical approach in order to attain an equitable and humane understanding. The method employed is qualitative, using a literature-based analysis of classical exegesis (Al-Ṭabarī, Al-Qurṭubī, Ibn Kaṯīr, and Az-Zamakhsyarī) as well as feminist exegesis (Nur Rofiah and Kiai Husein Muhammad). The findings indicate that patriarchal interpretations tend to position women as passive subjects, whereas feminist interpretations emphasize reciprocity, consent, and respect for women’s bodies. In conclusion, the Qur’an affirms that sexual relations constitute a spiritual and emotional interaction grounded in justice, compassion, and equality between husband and wife. The main scholarly contribution of this article lies in synthesizing classical and feminist exegesis to formulate a gender-just interpretive model of Qur’anic verses on marital relations within the framework of contemporary tafsir.
HIFZ AL-‘IRDH (PROTECTING OF DIGNITY) AS THE BASIS FOR OFFENSES IN DOMESTIC CONFLICT R. Dzihni Jawahir Labib; Nurul Afifah; Syahrul Anwar
Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Neo-Contemporary Quranic Studies in Reconfiguring Islamic Civilization
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66236/senarai.2026.2.2.183-209

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Domestic conflict is often understood as a personal issue whose resolution is adequately placed within the realm of morality or family law. This view becomes problematic when conflict escalates into violence, coercion, or neglect that clearly violates the dignity and honor of family members, particularly in spousal relationships. This research aims to construct the principle of hifz al-'irdh within the framework of maqasid al-syari'ah as a normative and legal foundation for understanding domestic conflict and the conceptual justification for establishing family offenses, to analyze the relevance of maqasid al-syari'ah in responding to domestic violence practices, including sexual violence and forced abortion, and to bridge family law, criminal law, and Islamic law within an integrative framework oriented toward protecting human dignity and well-being. This research uses a normative legal research method with a conceptual approach to analyze legal doctrines and perspectives, a philosophical approach to explore fundamental values, and a comparison between Islamic law and Indonesian positive law. The main research sources include primary legal materials and secondary legal materials (legal literature, expert doctrine, scientific journals). Data collection techniques were carried out thru literature studies involving document searching and review. The data analysis techniques used were qualitative analysis to describe legal materials, interpretation using the hermeneutics method for an in-depth understanding of legal meaning, and comparative analysis to identify the alignment and differences in legal norms, as well as the implications of hifz al-'irdh for positive law. The research findings indicate that violations of dignity within the household (physical, psychological, sexual violence, reproductive coercion) are not only ethical or civil violations but also meet the criteria for serious violations of the objectives of Islamic law. The principle of hifz al-'irdh has a strategic function as a parameter for distinguishing domestic conflicts that are still in the private sphere from those that require criminal law intervention. This research concludes that integrating hifz al-'irdh into Indonesian family law and criminal law has the potential to strengthen the protection of human dignity, bridge Islamic law and national law, and promote legal reforms that are more oriented toward substantive justice and victim protection.
DIALOGUE OF CIVILIZATIONS: THE INFLUENCE OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE ON MODERN EUROPE Sarkawt Tawfeeq Sidiq
Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Neo-Contemporary Quranic Studies in Reconfiguring Islamic Civilization
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66236/senarai.2026.2.2.247-276

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This study examines the multidimensional influence of the Ottoman Empire (1299-1922) on European political, economic, intellectual, and cultural development through systematic analysis of historical documents and secondary literature. Challenging traditional historiography that portrays the Empire solely as Europe's antagonist, this research demonstrates that Ottoman-European relations constituted a productive dialogue that fundamentally shaped European modernity. The analysis reveals three primary mechanisms of influence: (1) Ottoman military power catalyzed European state centralization and the Military Revolution; (2) Ottoman control of Eastern trade routes stimulated the Age of Exploration and early capitalism; (3) Ottoman governance models, particularly regarding religious pluralism and merit-based administration, provided alternative frameworks that informed Enlightenment debates. Specific case studies document how Ottoman diplomatic and commercial support enabled the survival of France, England, and Holland against Habsburg dominance, while Ottoman scientific and medical knowledge—exemplified by smallpox inoculation practices—directly advanced European public health. The study concludes that understanding European modernity requires recognizing the Ottoman Empire not as peripheral adversary but as central interlocutor whose presence shaped the continent's institutional, economic, and intellectual architecture. The main research questions are: (1) In what ways did the Ottoman Empire shape the growth of modern Europe? (2) What was the nature of Ottoman-European interaction beyond the traditional conflict narrative? (3) How did the Ottoman Empire help European civilization change and adapt?
THE SEMIOTICS OF DIVINITY AND RESILIENCE: DECIPHERING DISASTER MITIGATION WISDOM IN THE VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE OF GHUMAH BAGHI Reza Aprianti; Rafail Hasanov
Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Neo-Contemporary Quranic Studies in Reconfiguring Islamic Civilization
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66236/senarai.2026.2.2.277-296

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Traditional vernacular architecture often embodies a sophisticated synthesis of spiritual values and environmental adaptation. This study examines the Ghumah Baghi, a traditional house of the Besemah people in South Sumatra, which has survived centuries of seismic activity. While previous studies focused on its physical structure, there is a lack of research integrating its theological symbolism with disaster mitigation functions. This research employs a qualitative method with a semiotic approach, utilizing Peirce’s triadic model to analyse the meanings behind the architectural ornaments and structural systems. The findings reveal that the divine symbols in Ghumah Baghi-such as the Tiang Duduk (floating foundation) and floral carving-represent a “theology of balance” between humans, nature, and the Creator. Critically, these spiritual symbols manifest that advanced indigenous engineering; the non-fixed foundation serves as a base-isolation system that provides seismic resilience. The study concludes that the theological philosophy of “yielding to divine nature” is the fundamental driver behind the building’s structural endurance. This research contributes to the discourse of ethno-architecture by proving that local wisdom and spiritual semiotics are essential components in developing sustainable and culturally-rooted disaster mitigation strategies.
REINTERPRETING ISLAMIC HERITAGE IN CONTEMPORARY CIVILIZATIONAL CONTEXTS Miftahul Ilmi Fadhilaturrahman
Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Neo-Contemporary Quranic Studies in Reconfiguring Islamic Civilization
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66236/senarai.2026.2.2.viii-xi

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This editorial introduces Volume 2, Number 2 (2026) of Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization, which brings together eight original research articles examining Islamic heritage as a dynamic and evolving civilizational process. Addressing a wide range of themes, from contemporary Qur’anic interpretation, family law and gender justice, Islamic legal ethics, and economic practices to historical encounters and vernacular architecture, this issue highlights the ongoing interaction between normative Islamic values and changing social realities. Rather than approaching Islamic heritage as a static legacy of the past, the contributions in this volume emphasize reinterpretation, dialogue, and contextual engagement as central to the vitality of Islamic civilization. Collectively, the articles demonstrate that Islamic civilization develops through critical reflection and openness to interdisciplinary perspectives. This volume affirms Senarai’s commitment to fostering reflective, inclusive, and ethically grounded scholarship that situates Islamic heritage within broader civilizational debates and contemporary global challenges.
ISLAMIC MANUSCRIPT CULTURE AND TRANSREGIONAL MUSLIM INTELLECTUAL NETWORKS IN MINDANAO AND SOUTHEAST ASIA Willem van der Molen; Irina R. Katkova; Edwin Wieringa
Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): Islamic Heritage and Civilization
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66236/senarai.2026.2.3.318-342

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This article addresses a significant gap in the historiography of Islam in Mindanao, southern Philippines, by examining the intellectual and religious networks that shaped Muslim scholarly traditions in the region during the nineteenth century. Although Islamic institutions and practices had long been established in Mindanao, the extent of their intellectual connections with broader Muslim scholarly circles has remained insufficiently explored. The present study focuses on a recently identified corpus of Islamic manuscripts discovered in the Mindanao region by scholars such as Annabel Teh Gallop, Oman Fathurahman, and Kawashima Midori. These manuscripts once belonged to a prominent Maranao scholar, Shaykh Aleem Ulomuddin Said, and constitute an important body of primary sources for understanding the intellectual history of Islam in the region. The collection comprises texts written in Malay, Arabic, and Maranao and encompasses a wide range of Islamic disciplines, including Qurʾānic studies, ḥadīth, tafsīr, Sufism (taṣawwuf), ritual prayer, amulets (ajimat), theology and creed (ʿaqīdah), as well as Arabic morphology. Employing a qualitative research design combined with philological analysis of the manuscript materials, this study investigates the intellectual content and transmission patterns reflected in these texts. The findings demonstrate that the manuscripts reveal extensive scholarly linkages between Muslim communities in Mindanao and other centres of Islamic learning within the Malay world, particularly Aceh, Banten, Cirebon, and Minangkabau. Furthermore, the materials indicate connections with the wider Islamic intellectual sphere in the Middle East, including Mecca, Medina, and Yemen, mediated in part through the transregional Sufi network of the Shaṭṭārīyah order. These connections contributed to the circulation of religious knowledge and played a crucial role in shaping Islamic intellectual traditions in Mindanao well into the nineteenth century.
EPISTOLARY AUTHORITY IN EARLY MODERN JAVA: A PHILOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF MATARAM’S ADMINISTRATIVE LETTERS TO SOUTHERN CIREBON, LATE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY Barry Sandy Sadewo; Mochammad Wibisono; Noor Ali; Fitriyani Fitriyani
Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): Islamic Heritage and Civilization
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66236/senarai.2026.2.3.297-317

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This study examines how authority and official instruction were articulated in a set of administrative letters issued by the Sultanate of Mataram to Cirebon in 1687. Using a philological approach, it combines codicological observation, linguistic analysis, and historical contextualization to reconstruct the communicative strategies embedded in the manuscripts. Close reading of orthography, formulaic expressions, and material features reveals consistent patterns in how directives were framed and transmitted. The analysis shows that these letters functioned not merely as administrative records, but as instruments through which political authority was asserted and negotiated. Beyond conveying legal and procedural instructions, they reinforced hierarchical relations between Mataram and local rulers, while also signaling expectations of compliance. Variations in linguistic register and textual form suggest a deliberate effort to calibrate tone and authority according to context. This study is based on a limited number of surviving manuscripts, and its findings are shaped by gaps in preservation, scribal variation, and inconsistencies in language use. While these constraints limit broader generalization, they also highlight the need for careful, text-based analysis in reconstructing early modern political communication. By situating Mataram’s correspondence within its historical and material context, this article contributes to ongoing discussions in Javanese historiography, manuscript studies, and the history of governance in early modern Southeast Asia. It also points to the value of integrating philological methods with comparative and digital approaches in future research.
ISLAMIZATION OF HUMAN KNOWLEDGE IN INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA: A FEW CONCEPTUAL CLARIFICATIONS Muhammad Mumtaz Ali
Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): Islamic Heritage and Civilization
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66236/senarai.2026.2.3.343-365

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This paper examines the project of Islamization of Human Knowledge (IOHK), originally conceptualized and articulated by Ismail Raji al-Faruqi in 1982 within the broader context of intellectual reform in the Muslim world. The IOHK framework was later institutionalized as a core mission of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in the 1990s, where it underwent further development and contextual adaptation. The study highlights key features and enhancements introduced by successive IIUM rectors, which have significantly broadened the scope, application, and relevance of IOHK in contemporary educational settings. These additions have transformed IOHK from a primarily theoretical construct into a more comprehensive and operational paradigm for integrating Islamic Revealed Knowledge with the modern disciplines of human sciences. Employing a qualitative methodology based on content analysis, the paper critically examines the evolution of IOHK and situates it within its proper academic and intellectual context. It further clarifies several conceptual dimensions, including its epistemological foundations, methodological implications, and educational objectives. The paper argues that IOHK, as developed and practiced at IIUM, represents not only an educational reform agenda but also a vital framework for civilizational renewal. By fostering a balanced synthesis between spiritual values and scientific inquiry, IOHK contributes to the holistic development of knowledge and promotes the well-being of humanity in an increasingly complex and pluralistic world.
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH IN PRIVATE ISLAMIC SCHOOLS IN SOUTHWESTERN NEGERIA: LEADERSHIP, FUNDING, AND ETHICAL INNOVATION: Pertumbuhan Berkelanjutan pada Sekolah Islam Swasta di Nigeria Barat Daya: Kepemimpinan, Pendanaan, dan Inovasi Etis Uthman Okanlawon Sidiq
Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): Islamic Heritage and Civilization
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66236/senarai.2026.2.3.392-421

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The persistent crisis of out-of-school children in Nigeria, a nation of over 200 million, stems largely from a shortage of public educational infrastructure, leaving the responsibility for academic oversight shared among federal, state, and local governments, as well as private entities, NGOs, and religious organizations. This qualitative study examines the plight of private Islamic schools in Southwestern Nigeria, particularly in Lagos, which face significant barriers to growth, including the proliferation of low-cost competitors, chronic underfunding, infrastructure deficits, and socio-cultural hurdles such as family interference and parental non-cooperation. Nigeria is a multi-ethnic nation organized into six geopolitical zones, with the Northeast and Northwest being predominantly Muslim, while the North-central maintains a more balanced 60/40 Christian-to-Muslim ratio. This paper focuses on the Southwest, a zone where Muslims comprise approximately 45% of the population alongside Christian and African Traditionalist communities. Drawing on primary data from Focus Group Discussions held with the Association of Model Islamic Schools in Lagos, November 2025, as well as stakeholder observations from teachers and government officials, the research argues that long-term sustainability is contingent upon a triad of sagacious leadership, consistent funding, and ethical innovation. Ultimately, the paper provides a roadmap for Muslim proprietors that emphasizes substantial reinvestment, the maintenance of rigorous standards devoid of sectarian bias, and improved staff welfare, while advocating for modernized growth strategies such as digital transformation, robust alumni networking, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and the pursuit of ethical funding through collaboration with Islamic financial institutions and government subventions.
THEORIZING SCRIPTURAL MEMORIZATION AS COGNITIVE ARCHITECTURE: A CIVILIZATIONAL-INTEGRATIVE FRAMEWORK Najwa Azzahra; Rivo Raihan; Ina Magdalena
Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): Islamic Heritage and Civilization
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66236/senarai.2026.2.3.366-391

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This study advances a civilizational re-reading of Qur’anic memorisation (tahfizh) pedagogy by exposing the structural limits of conventional methods that are largely uniform, repetitive, and insufficiently responsive to the plurality of human cognitive potentials. Within a contemporary civilizational landscape shaped by the rapid expansion of knowledge and pedagogical transformation, tahfizh can no longer remain confined to preservationist routines of rote learning; it must be rearticulated as an adaptive, integrative, and human-centered educational practice. This study seeks to formulate a renewed conceptual framework for tahfizh instruction through the integrative application of Brain Hemisphere Theory, Multiple Intelligences, and Mind Mapping as a complementary epistemological triad. Employing a descriptive-analytical method grounded in an extensive literature review, the research synthesizes primary and secondary scholarly sources, followed by critical analysis, interpretation, and conceptual generalization. The findings indicate that the integration of these three approaches constitutes a paradigmatic shift in tahfizh pedagogy, aligning it with broader civilizational dynamics. Memorisation is reconfigured from a purely mechanical exercise into a multidimensional cognitive experience that simultaneously engages logic, imagination, emotion, and visual structuring. This transformation renders the learning process more inclusive, engaging, and adaptable across diverse age groups and learning styles. In conclusion, methodological innovation in tahfizh grounded in contemporary learning theories is not merely an option but a civilizational imperative. Such an approach strengthens memory retention and deepens comprehension while opening new avenues for sustained scholarly inquiry. Ultimately, it contributes to the cultivation of a Qur’anic educational paradigm that is both rooted in tradition and dynamically responsive to the evolving demands of human civilization.