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Al-Irfan: Journal Of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies
Published by Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darul Ulum Banyuanyar Pamekasan
ISSN : 26229897     EISSN : 26229838     DOI : https://doi.org/10.58223/al-irfan.v2i1
Core Subject : Religion, Education, Social,
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Al-Irfan is a journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies which is published Biannually on March and September by Arabic Literature Department, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darul Ulum Banyuanyar, Pamekasan. The journal covers language issues researched in the branches of applied linguistics, such as sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, critical discourse analysis, pragmatics, stylistics, corpus linguistics, translation, Education and others. In the area of literature, it covers literary history, literary theory, literary criticism and others, which may include written texts, movies and other media. And this journal also contains many varians of Isamic Studies, among others: Islamic education, the shariah, Islamic thought, economics, and other Islamic Studies.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Linguistik dan Bahasa
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The Multifunctionality of the Grammatical Lām: New Insights from Contemporary Linguistic Studies Hambali, Mahmud; Ghazi, Fachrul; Basyar, Syaripudin
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v8i1.587

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The Arabic letter “Lām (ل)” is considered one of the most significant and versatile particles in Arabic grammar due to its wide range of syntactic and semantic functions. Its meanings vary among ownership, specification, causation, emphasis, and oath, making it one of the most complex yet richest particles in the Arabic linguistic system. This study aims to identify the types, functions, and meanings of Lām to facilitate understanding among learners and teachers of Arabic and to promote accurate usage in interpreting Qur’anic, prophetic, and rhetorical texts.The research adopts a library-based qualitative method, collecting data from classical grammatical references such as Mughnī al-Labīb by Ibn Hishām, al-Jin al-Dānī by al-Murādī, and modern linguistic works addressing the semantics of particles. The findings show that Lām is divided into operative (ʿāmilah) types—such as the genitive Lām, Lām of command, and Lām of purpose—and non-operative (ghayr ʿāmilah) types—such as Lām of initiation, Lām al-muzahlaqah, Lām al-fāriqah, and others. Its function shifts according to sentence structure and context, expressing possession, causation, emphasis, or oath. This research highlights the precision and richness of Arabic syntax and underscores Lām as a key element in understanding grammatical relationships and subtle meanings within Arabic discourse.
Islamic Syncretism and Barodak Customs: A Study of Cultural Accommodation Theory in Islamic Anthropology Rifky Ramdhani; Thobib Al-Asyhar; Yon Machmudi
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v9i1.599

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The barodak tradition practiced by the Tau Samawa community in Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara, is a ritual performed before a wedding procession or circumcision, involving the stretching of the bride-to-be’s body using a traditional herb called odak. Although it appears as a physical ceremony, barodak carries deep symbolic and spiritual dimensions, and in local belief, neglecting the ritual may lead to physical or metaphysical disturbances. The problem addressed in this study is the tension perceived between the preservation of local cultural rituals and the internalization of Islamic values within contemporary Samawa society. The purpose of this research is to analyze how the Sumbawa community negotiates the relationship between customary practices and Islamic teachings. Using an ethnographic qualitative method, this study employs direct observation, in-depth interviews, and indigenous documentation to explore culture–religion interaction in the barodak ritual. The findings reveal that the community does not reject Islam; instead, they integrate religious principles into customary practices in a harmonious and adaptive manner. The barodak tradition reflects the community’s capacity to maintain cultural continuity while upholding spiritual norms. The contribution of this research lies in offering a contextual understanding of how local rituals function as a medium for expressing collective cultural and religious identity. It highlights the importance of safeguarding local traditions such as barodak as part of cultural preservation efforts that remain aligned with spiritual and communal values.
Development of Arabic Culture-Based Storytelling Media through a Project-Based Learning Approach Liazi Maulidi; Ratna Komalasari; Ardia Pramesti Regita Cahyani; Fathul Maujud
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v9i1.611

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This research was conducted descriptively to identify gaps, synthesize relevant concepts, and formulate the most appropriate theoretical model. The study produced a Project-Based Learning (PjBL) framework for creating Arabic culture–based storytelling that is ready to be implemented in the classroom. This model is designed to encourage students to collaborate actively and use Arabic in authentic contexts—namely by creating and presenting stories—so it is expected to enhance their speaking skills (mahārat al-kalām). In addition, the model is anticipated to increase students’ learning motivation and their understanding of Arab culture. Conceptually, this model is feasible to apply and has the potential to become an effective new approach to making Arabic language instruction more engaging and practical.The implications of this study indicate that the developed framework can serve as a guideline for teachers in designing more contextual and creative project-based Arabic language learning. Implementing this model has the potential to promote cultural integration in language teaching, improve the quality of communicative interaction in the classroom, and strengthen performance-based learning. Furthermore, this research opens opportunities for the development of media, assessments, and curricula that support Arabic cultural storytelling across different educational levels.
The Style of Letters and Meaning: Integration of Arabic Literary Aesthetics in the Teaching of Kitab Kuning in Pesantren M. Fathor Rohman; Isna Finurika; M. Chotibuddin
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v9i1.440

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Learning the kitab kuning (classical Islamic texts) has so far tended to focus on grammatical and legalistic aspects, while aesthetic elements such as rhythm, metaphor, and linguistic style have not been fully explored as pedagogical tools. This study employs a qualitative approach through a literature review of classical texts such as Alfiyyah Ibn Mālik, Syarḥ Imrīṭī, and Fath al-Muʾīn, which are analyzed from the perspectives of Arabic stylistics and balāghah (rhetoric). The findings indicate that integrating a literary approach in the study of kitab kuning enhances students’ understanding of the structure and meaning of the texts, cultivates linguistic sensitivity, and fosters an appreciation of aesthetic and cultural values. This article recommends transforming pesantren learning methods by systematically incorporating classical Arabic literary approaches to enrich the dimensions of comprehension, internalization, and interpretation of turāth (heritage) texts.
The Effect of Educative Interaction Patterns of Religious Teachers on Student Learning Achievement Muslim, Muhammad; Nurhidayati, Indah; Wardoyono, Agus Fatuh
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v8i1.494

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This study investigates the extent to which educative interaction patterns of Islamic education teachers influence students’ academic achievement in the Akidah Akhlak subject among ninth-grade learners at MTs Muhammadiyah 07 Klego Boyolali in the 2024/2025 academic year. Employing a quantitative survey design, data were collected through questionnaires and students’ report card documentation. Instrument validity was confirmed through corrected item–total correlation testing, while reliability reached a high level (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.950). Descriptive analysis revealed that educative interaction quality fell within the moderate category (M = 64.38), as did student achievement (M = 85.7). Assumption tests confirmed normality (K–S = 0.757; p = 0.615) and a linear relationship between variables (p = 0.100). Regression analysis indicated a statistically significant effect of educative interaction patterns on academic achievement (t = −1.630; p = 0.030), with a coefficient of determination showing 64.3% of variance explained (R² = 0.643). These findings underscore the essential role of Islamic education teachers in shaping learning motivation and moral values, and they imply the need for strengthening interactive, humanistic pedagogical approaches in Islamic secondary schools.
A Textual Evaluation of Manhaji by Joko Nursiyo: Insights from Al-Ghali and Abdul Hamid Abdullah’s Standards Syahrizal, Fauzan Fitra; Hadi, Syofyan; Asrina, Asrina
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v8i1.504

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This study aims to analyze the content of the "Manhaji" book by Joko Nursiyo, widely used in the instruction of Arabic grammar and morphology (nahwu and sharaf), particularly among non-Arab learners such as students from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The book is well-known for its methodological approach that combines practical application, memorization, and syntactic analysis using Qur’anic verses and classical texts. It has been implemented both in Indonesia and Egypt, especially among students preparing for higher Islamic studies. The research adopts a qualitative descriptive approach using content analysis methodology, based on the theoretical framework of good textbook standards as outlined by Nasser Abdullah Al-Ghaly and Abdul Hamid Abdullah. The focus is on three core foundations: cultural (thaqāfī), psychological (nafsī), and linguistic (lughawī) principles. The findings reveal that culturally, the "Manhaji" book successfully integrates strong Islamic values aligned with the background of Muslim learners. However, it lacks representation of broader contemporary Arab culture, which is essential for comprehensive Arabic language acquisition. Psychologically, the book offers practical exercises and simplified explanations that aid student understanding, though it still lacks sufficient attention to gradual learning stages and age-appropriate content. Linguistically, while the book excels in providing Qur’anic examples and syntactic exercises, it falls short in the systematic progression of vocabulary and diversity of language registers. This study recommends future development of nahwu-sharaf textbooks that strike a balanced integration of religious values, learner-centered psychological approaches, and modern linguistic principles to meet the evolving needs of non-native Arabic speakers.
The Representation of Islamic Identity in al-Marjani’s Poetry in Mustafād al-Akhbār: A Study in ʿIlm al-Maʿānī Lathif, Taqiyah Syamsul Arifin Abdul; Fitriani, Laily; Halimi, Halimi
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v8i2.534

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This article examines the representation of Islamic identity in the poetry of Shihabuddin al-Marjani as presented in Mustafād al-Akhbār, employing a balāghah-based approach grounded in ʿilm al-maʿānī. The study addresses the limited scholarly attention given to rhetorical meaning (maʿnā) as a key mechanism through which Islamic identity is articulated in classical Muslim poetry within marginal socio-political contexts. The objective of this research is to explain how linguistic structures and rhetorical strategies in al-Marjani’s poetry convey Islamic values within the socio-political setting of the Volga-Tatar region. Methodologically, the study applies qualitative textual analysis to two selected poems that represent two distinct dimensions of identity construction: Islam as a constructive intellectual force and Islam as a historically wounded identity. The analysis focuses on major balāghī devices, including khabariyyah and insyāʾiyyah sentence structures, iltifāt, muqābalah, and taqdīm, examining their semantic and pragmatic functions. The findings reveal that these rhetorical devices are strategically employed to produce ethical, emotional, and symbolic meanings that reinforce Islamic consciousness amid cultural and colonial crises. This study contributes to Arabic literary studies and Islamic intellectual history by demonstrating the significance of ʿilm al-maʿānī in uncovering the ideological and identity-forming roles of poetry, particularly in non-Arab Islamic contexts under colonial pressure.
The Role Of Islamic Religious Education Teachers In Habituation Dzuhur Congregational Prayers Among Students Kusuma, Andriansyah; Abdullah, Muin; Safitri, Yuni
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v8i1.543

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Daily congregational prayers are commonly practiced in public madrasahs, yet the mechanisms behind how such routines are nurtured particularly through the agency of Islamic Religious Education teachers remain underexplored. This study investigates how Islamic Religious Education teachers cultivate the habit of performing the Dzuhur prayer in congregation at MTs Negeri 4 Klaten, the challenges encountered in the process, and the strategies employed to sustain student participation. Adopting a qualitative single case study design, the research involved two Islamic Religious Education teachers and six students selected through purposive sampling. Data were obtained via participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis, and were processed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model. The findings indicate that the teachers’ contribution extends beyond instructional roles; they function simultaneously as role models, motivators, supervisors, and character builders. Key barriers include inconsistent student discipline, limited spiritual awareness, infrastructural constraints, and peer influence. To address these issues, the teachers implement persuasive educational approaches, exemplary conduct, close monitoring, regular evaluation, and collaborative coordination with fellow educators. Overall, the study affirms that the personal commitment of teachers is pivotal in transforming worship routines into sustainable character-building practices within the school environment.
The Art of Antithesis in Surah Al-Layl: A Descriptive Rhetorical Analysis Wahyudi, Muhammad; Hasanah, Cindy Aulia; Khairunnisa, Nazua; Alvisan, Diva Alyasmin Qolbi
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v8i1.545

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This study analyzes the use of ṭibāq (semantic opposition) in Surah Al-Lail from the perspective of balāghah (Arabic rhetoric). Previous studies on ṭibāq in the Qur’an generally focus on long chapters; therefore, this research is significant for highlighting rhetorical beauty in a short surah rich in meaning, an aspect that has received little scholarly attention. The purpose of this study is to explain the forms of ṭibāq found in Surah Al-Lail and to understand their aesthetic and rhetorical functions in reinforcing the moral messages of its verses. The research employs a qualitative approach with a library research method, utilizing primary sources such as the Qur’an, Jāmiʿ al-Bayān by al-Ṭabarī, al-Kashshāf by al-Zamakhsharī, and academic literature on Qur’anic stylistics. Content analysis was conducted to identify, classify, and interpret the forms of ṭibāq appearing in the surah. The findings reveal the presence of both positive and negative ṭibāq, such as contrasts between “night” and “day,” “giving” and “withholding,” as well as “the easy path” and “the difficult path.” The use of ṭibāq clarifies semantic contrasts, strengthens moral messages, and enhances rhetorical impact. Thus, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the stylistic function of ṭibāq in short surahs and reaffirms the relevance of balāghah.
Investigating Arabic Vocabulary Writing Errors in Second Language Learning Listi, Lusia Eka Barina; Djamilah, Wulan Indah Fatimatul
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v8i1.551

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This study aims to analyze errors in Arabic vocabulary writing made by students at MTsN 1 Surabaya. The main focus of this study is to identify the types of errors that occur most frequently and to examine the factors behind these errors. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method, utilizing data collection techniques such as documenting students' written work and conducting interviews with Arabic language teachers. The data obtained are analyzed to identify patterns of errors and their underlying causes. The results of the study indicate that the most dominant errors include mistakes in letter writing, spelling errors, and inaccuracies in writing word forms due to a lack of understanding of Arabic morphological structure. Other contributing factors include insufficient regular writing practice, limitations in the learning materials used, and a lack of mastery of the meanings of vocabulary taught in class. These conditions show that students' writing skills still require intensive training, especially in terms of accuracy and consistency in the use of correct vocabulary. This study is expected to serve as evaluation material for teachers in designing more effective, creative, and varied learning strategies, thereby improving writing skills, strengthening vocabulary mastery, and fostering student motivation in learning Arabic continuously, both in school and in everyday life.

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