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Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Contemporary Thought
Published by Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29880262     DOI : https://doi.org/10.15642/jipct
Core Subject : Religion, Humanities, Art, Social,
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Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Contemporary Thought is a peer-reviewed research journal published by the Faculty of Ushuluddin and Philosophy, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya. The language used in Indonesian and English. The journal provides an international scholarly forum for research on Islamic Theology, Islamic Philosophy, Quranic Sciences and Exegesis, Hadith Sciences, Islamic Political Thought, Religious Studies, Sufism, and Psychotherapy. 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, artistic, 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 country who are interested in these topics are cordially invited to submit their article to Journal of Ushuluddin and Islamic Philosophy and Thought and to use this open-access journal. Novelty and recency of issues, however, are the priority in publishing.
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A Sufi Interpretation of Sleep Paralysis: Al-Ghazali’s Perspective on Psychological and Spiritual Wellbeing Adawiyah, Robiatul; Limas Dodi
Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Contemporary Thought Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jipct.2024.2.2.194-213

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Sleep is a state of total rest for the human body and mind, although vital organs remain active. One sleep disorder that has attracted attention is sleep paralysis, which in Indonesia is often associated with cultural beliefs such as the phenomenon of “ketindihan.” This study aims to examine sleep paralysis (ketindihan) from a Sufi perspective, specifically the thought of Imam al-Ghazālī, using a descriptive qualitative method based on a literature review. Based on an analysis of al-Ghazālī’s works, sleep paralysis is understood as a manifestation of a person’s psychological condition, where the dominance of negative traits in the heart, such as worldly desires and immoral behavior, leads to nightmares or sleep disturbances. Al-Ghazālī emphasizes the importance of purifying the heart, cultivating remembrance of God (dhikr), and controlling desires to achieve inner peace and quality sleep. This study concludes that the Sufi understanding of sleep paralysis offers a more holistic alternative interpretation, promoting the integration of mental health, spirituality, and culture in addressing this phenomenon. These findings also enrich the interdisciplinary body of thought between psychology, Sufism, and cultural studies.
Fear of Missing Out and the Hyperreal Consumption of BTS Meal: A Study of Indonesian Muslimah Millennials Ilmy Firdaus Hafidz; Rofhani, Rofhani; Lina Puryanti
Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Contemporary Thought Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jipct.2024.2.2.151-173

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This article discusses the phenomenon of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) in the consumption behavior of BTS Meal by Indonesian Muslimah millennials through Jean Baudrillard’s perspective on simulacra and hyper-reality. This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach through semi-structured interviews and photo elicitation techniques on nine female Muslim millennial informants. The results indicate that BTS Meal consumption is influenced by low individual control over consumption choices and intensive social media contamination. The urge to purchase the product is no longer based on functional needs but on symbolic value and an exclusive image constructed through packaging and viral marketing. This phenomenon reflects a shift in consumption from focusing on function to self-existence in the virtual world. The BTS Meal simulacrum displays signs of value that form hyper-reality, causing consumers to no longer consider rationality but be driven by emotions and the desire to be recognized within their social community. This study concludes that FoMO among BTS Meal consumers mirrors modern consumerist culture, where virality has become the primary goal of self-existence in the digital age.
Spiritual Journeys and Community Dynamics: Pilgrimage, Religious Tourism, and the Pursuit of Ma‘rifah in Contemporary Indonesia Zita Malikal Mulki; Kusroni, Kusroni
Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Contemporary Thought Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jipct.2024.2.2.214-234

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Religious tourism is a form of travel that focuses on spiritual goals, one of which is through the tradition of pilgrimage to the tombs of saints, such as Sunan Maulana Malik Ibrahim in Gresik, East Jawa, Indonesia. This study aims to explore the relationship between pilgrimage practices, individual spirituality, and its impact on the local community. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method with a literature review approach and limited interviews with members of the Al Khidmah dhikr group in Gresik. The findings reveal that pilgrimage not only fulfills individual spiritual needs but also serves as a means to strengthen moral, social, and economic values within the surrounding community. Additionally, reciting dhikr and manāqib activities have emerged as alternatives for spiritual strengthening during the pandemic, given the restrictions on access to sacred sites. From the perspective of Abū Ḥāmid al-Ghazālī, achieving true spirituality requires a foundation of faith, social etiquette, ritual worship, and purification of the heart through mujāhadah and istiqāmah. Thus, pilgrimage is understood not merely as a physical journey but as an inner journey toward maʿrifah. These findings emphasize that religious tourism plays a significant role in fostering harmony between the spiritual and social dimensions of society.
Reframing Jihad: Women’s Intellectual and Social Struggles for Peaceful Islam Rahmawati, Sonia; Nur Hidayat Wakhid Udin; Faiz Hosainie Rafsanjanie
Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Contemporary Thought Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jipct.2024.2.2.275-294

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This article discusses the concept of jihad in a modern context through a review of the book Jihad Perempuan Milenial (Millennial Women’s Jihad), which offers a reinterpretation of the meaning of jihad for women in the millennial era. This study uses a literature review method with Robert N. Entman's framing analysis approach. The results of the study show that jihad is not solely related to violence or war, as it is often misunderstood in the Western world and in religious extremism. Instead, jihad in the modern perspective emphasizes intellectual struggle, social contribution, and the active role of women in building the future generation. The book identifies the problem of reducing the meaning of jihad, diagnoses its causes, directs moral judgment, and offers solutions through women’s empowerment. The book’s author underlines the importance of changing the paradigm of jihad as a peaceful struggle to achieve Allah’s pleasure through knowledge, work, and social dedication. This article concludes that a more contextual and progressive reinterpretation of jihad is key to building a peaceful image of Islam while strengthening the strategic role of women in social transformation.
The Psychosufistic Dimensions of Peusijuek: Exploring Spiritual and Psychological Harmony in Acehnese Tradition Islami, Madinatul; Khodijah, Khodijah; Cecep Soleh Kurniawan
Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Contemporary Thought Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jipct.2024.2.2.174-193

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The tradition of peusijuek is a cultural heritage of the Acehnese people that has undergone acculturation with Islamic values. This tradition means asking for coolness, peace, and blessings without contradicting the principles of Sharia law. This study aims to understand the tradition of peusijuek from a psychosufistic perspective, which is an approach that integrates Sufi values and Islamic psychology based on tauhid. The method used is qualitative with a field research approach through participatory and non-participatory observation, interviews, and documentation, which are then analyzed descriptively and analytically. The results of the study indicate that peusijuek not only strengthens the spiritual relationship between humans and God (habl min Allāh) but also reinforces social solidarity (habl min al-nās). This tradition reflects psychosophical values such as gratitude, prayer, mahabbah, khawf, and rajā’, which contribute to the formation of psychological balance and spiritual awareness in society. Thus, peusijuek is not merely a ceremonial ritual but a real representation of relevant psychological and spiritual harmony that needs to be preserved in the face of modern dynamics
Beyond the Chains of Dogma: Reconceiving the Divine in Contemporary Philosophy and Islamic Thought Setiawan, Ahmad Bayu; Saeyd Rashed Hasan Chowdury
Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Contemporary Thought Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jipct.2024.2.2.254-274

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The main academic issue in this article is how contemporary philosophy can contribute to the study of religion, particularly Islamic philosophy, by freeing religious thought from the constraints of dogmatic theology. This article discusses efforts to free God from the shackles of theology in the continental and analytic philosophical traditions. Beginning with Meister Eckhart’s prayer expressing a desire to be freed from God, this article traces the connection between Derrida’s deconstruction and logocentrism, which views God as an entity bound by the limitations of language. Based on the thoughts of Derrida, Lyotard, and Irigaray, this article argues that the desire for a God that transcends metaphysics is rooted in the limitations of language in describing the Divine. The research method used is a conceptual analysis of contemporary philosophical theories and their application in the context of Islamic philosophy. This research affirms that true thinking is not only about thinking about God but also about experiencing a direct encounter with Him, where human consciousness is surprised by His presence. The latest trends in philosophy show an effort to liberate Islamic philosophy from orthodox theology so that in the future, religious philosophy can develop by celebrating heterodox understandings and opening space for more diverse religious experiences.
Deconstructing Takfiri Narratives: A Semiotic Analysis of Nahdlatul Ulama’s Digital Discourse on NU Online Wati, Dian Annisa Rizkyah; Mhd. Syahnan
Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Contemporary Thought Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jipct.2023.1.1.111-128

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The spread of takfiri ideology—rooted in the historical legacy of the Khawarij and Wahhabi movements—has contributed significantly to religious radicalism, threatening the internal unity of Muslims and disrupting broader social harmony. As a representative of moderate Sunni Islam (Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamā‘ah), Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) has responded proactively to this challenge, particularly through its digital platform, NU Online. This study examines how NU Online constructs an anti-takfiri discourse using the semiotic theory of Charles Sanders Peirce. Applying Peirce’s triadic model—which includes the signifier (the sign), the object and the interpreter—this research analyses the signs and meanings embedded in NU’s digital content aimed at deconstructing takfiri rhetoric. Using a qualitative literature-based approach, this study finds that NU's digital messages consistently emphasize the principles of Islamic moderation, critical thinking, and a tolerant national identity. This communication strategy challenges extremist interpretations and reinforces a theological framework emphasizing peace and inclusivity while demonstrating how religious semiotics can function as a tool of ideological resistance in the digital age.
Exploring Happiness in the Islamic Tradition: Nawawi al-Bantani’s Ethical Vision through Gadamer Hermeneutics Mahfudhoh, Umi; Sufirmansyah
Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Contemporary Thought Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jipct.2023.1.1.129-150

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The concept of happiness is an intriguing topic, with various interpretations from each individual. Some people associate happiness with material wealth, social status, or academic achievement, while others find happiness through simple experiences. This concept of happiness, which has been debated since ancient times, was initially more often associated with hedonism, namely the pursuit of pleasure as the goal of life. However, true happiness does not lie in external factors, but rather comes from within the human being. The pursuit of happiness that depends on external factors often leads to dissatisfaction and is temporary. This article examines Sheikh Nawāwī al-Bantānī’s view of happiness, which states that true happiness is possessed by those who have awareness of the heart, patience of the body, and gratitude for all that they have. This study uses Hans-Georg Gadamer’s hermeneutic theory to understand Sheikh Nawāwī’s thoughts on happiness, emphasizing the importance of historical and linguistic context in text interpretation. The results show that, according to Sheikh Nawāwī, happiness is achieved through patience, awareness of Allah’s presence, and a deep sense of qanā‘ah towards all His gifts.
The Collapse of Trust: Negotiating Amanah and Digital Sovereignty in Indonesia’s Sacred Data Regime Ramadhan, Hassin Dzikry
Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Contemporary Thought Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jipct.2025.3.1.68-88

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The 2024 cyber crisis at Indonesia’s National Data Center exposed more than a technical malfunction—it revealed a moral rupture in the state’s handling of citizens’ sensitive information. Public debate largely revolved around infrastructure and economic losses, leaving unaddressed the ethical fragility surrounding what this study terms sacred data: information about religious identities, practices, and communal networks consolidated by the state. Using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) and a relational ethics framework rooted in the Islamic notion of amanah, the article examines how technocratic governance has marginalized moral responsibility and silenced affected communities. Findings reveal that the incident gave rise to three interconnected risks: individual discrimination, erosion of communal autonomy through digital profiling, and geopolitical exposure, ultimately leading to data colonialism. These vulnerabilities point to a deeper failure of moral imagination—a crisis of amanah in the digital realm. The article argues that data must be reenvisioned as a sacred trust that links the state, society, and the divine. It concludes by calling for a transformation of Indonesia’s data governance toward an amanah-based ethics that restores moral agency, ensures digital sovereignty, and redefines the social contract between citizens and the state in the age of technocratic power.
Against Algorithmic Authority: Al-Ghazali, Digital Taqlid, and the Crisis of Epistemic Agency in the Age of AI Rifqi Khairul Anam
Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Contemporary Thought Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jipct.2025.3.1.1-35

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This paper explores the contemporary crisis of AI-induced intellectual passivity, described here as a form of “nihilism in thinking.” Positioned at the intersection of technology critique and pre-modern epistemology, it brings Alan Turing’s foundational reflections into dialogue with the 11th-century Islamic thinker al-Ghazālī. The study proceeds in three steps: first, it revisits Turing’s 1950 essay to uncover an underlying “pedagogy of compliance,” where intelligence is equated with refined imitation. Second, it examines current research on human–AI interaction, highlighting practices such as “cognitive offloading” as symptomatic of this passivity. Third, it applies al-Ghazālī’s epistemological framework as the primary lens of analysis. The central argument is that this crisis can be identified as a form of “Digital Taqlid”—an uncritical reliance on algorithmic authority. As a corrective, the paper proposes al-Ghazālī’s method of taḥqīq (personal verification through intellectual struggle) as a practical ethos for sustaining authentic thought. By introducing an al-Ghazālīan perspective into AI debates, the study contributes a non-Eurocentric approach to the enduring tension between intellectual agency and passive imitation.

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