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Islamic Feminism in Indonesia: An Analysis of the Discourse on Gender Equality by the ‘Ulama Perempuan’ (Female Ulama) Congress Zakka, Umar; Nizam, Zain; Farah, Rina
Islamic Studies in the World Vol. 2 No. 6 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/isw.v2i6.2582

Background. The emergence of Islamic feminism in Indonesia represents a significant redefinition of gender discourse within an Islamic framework. This study explores how the Kongres Ulama Perempuan Indonesia (KUPI) constructs and disseminates ideas of gender equality rooted in Qur’anic hermeneutics, Islamic jurisprudence, and social justice principles. Purpose. The research aims to analyze the theological, sociocultural, and political narratives articulated by female ulama to promote gender-inclusive interpretations of Islam. Method. Using a qualitative approach based on critical discourse analysis, the study examines official congress documents, public sermons, and media statements produced during and after the congress sessions (2017–2022). Results. The findings reveal that KUPI reframes gender equality not as a Western liberal import but as an authentic Islamic ethical imperative grounded in rahmatan lil ‘alamin values. Female ulama reinterpret classical texts to challenge patriarchal readings and advocate for women’s leadership, protection from gender-based violence, and equitable religious authority. Conclusion. The study concludes that Islamic feminism in Indonesia represents a contextualized form of theological activism that bridges Islamic scholarship, social advocacy, and policymaking, thereby expanding the epistemological boundaries of gender justice within the Muslim world.

The Sociology of the “Hijrah” Movement Among Indonesian Urban Professionals and Celebrities: A Quest for Pious Modernity Wijaya, Wijaya; Mariam, Siti; Omar, Rina Haji
Islamic Studies in the World Vol. 2 No. 6 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/isw.v2i6.2583

Background. The “Hijrah” movement among Indonesian urban professionals and celebrities represents a contemporary form of Islamic revivalism shaped by the intersections of faith, modernity, and social identity. This study investigates how participants in this movement construct and perform piety within the context of urban consumer culture and digital visibility. Purpose. The research aims to explore the sociological dynamics underlying their motivations, networks, and self-representations as expressions of a quest for “pious modernity. Method. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach, the study combines in-depth interviews, participant observation, and digital ethnography across Jakarta, Bandung, and Surabaya from 2023 to 2024. Results. Findings reveal that the hijrah phenomenon is not merely a religious transformation but also a form of social repositioning and identity negotiation in response to moral uncertainty in modern life. Hijrah communities utilize social media, fashion, and entrepreneurial ventures to embody Islamic ethics while remaining embedded in urban capitalist systems. Conclusion. The study concludes that the hijrah movement exemplifies a hybrid religiosity merging spiritual authenticity with middle-class aspirations thereby illustrating the ongoing negotiation between Islam and modernity in Indonesia’s post-reform urban culture.

Countering Digital Fitna: An Empirical Study on Hoax-Detection and Islamic Digital Literacy Among Online Muslim Communities Leila Mahdavi; Reza, Ali; Karimi, Reza
Islamic Studies in the World Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/isw.v2i4.2690

The rapid circulation of misinformation in digital spaces has intensified concerns about “digital fitna,” a term used to describe the spread of deceptive content that distorts religious understanding and destabilizes social cohesion within Muslim online communities. The increasing prevalence of hoaxes, manipulated religious narratives, and misattributed hadith on social media highlights the urgent need for Islamic digital literacy that equips users with both critical thinking skills and authentic religious knowledge. The phenomenon poses serious risks to communal harmony, public trust, and the integrity of Islamic teachings in the digital age. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of hoax-detection skills and the level of Islamic digital literacy among online Muslim communities, with a focus on assessing how users evaluate, verify, and respond to religious misinformation. The research also seeks to identify demographic, cognitive, and behavioral factors that influence susceptibility to digital fitna. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative surveys of 312 active Muslim social media users with qualitative interviews involving digital da‘i, Islamic educators, and community moderators. Quantitative data assessed literacy levels and detection accuracy, while qualitative data explored perceptions of misinformation, verification practices, and challenges in navigating religious content online. Findings reveal that while awareness of digital misinformation is relatively high, actual hoax-detection accuracy remains moderate, with only 47% of participants consistently identifying false religious claims. Higher literacy scores are strongly correlated with formal religious education and prior media-literacy training. The study concludes that strengthening Islamic digital literacy requires integrated interventions combining religious authority, technological competence, and community-based verification practices.

The Quantified Self and Digital Piety: Analyzing Islamic Prayer Apps, Datafication, and their Impact on Daily Worship Nandar Hlaing; Myint, Aung; Arslan, Murat
Islamic Studies in the World Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/isw.v2i4.2699

The widespread adoption of Islamic prayer applications has introduced new forms of digital piety in which acts of worship become increasingly structured, quantified, and mediated through mobile technologies. The rise of these apps reflects broader cultural shifts toward datafication, self-tracking, and algorithmically guided religious practice. While prayer apps offer convenience, reminders, and personalized worship analytics, concerns have emerged regarding overreliance on digital tools, potential erosion of spiritual intentionality, and the implications of data extraction for user privacy. These dynamics highlight the need to critically examine how quantified self technologies shape Muslim devotional life. This study aims to analyze the influence of Islamic prayer apps on daily worship by investigating how datafication, algorithmic nudges, and quantified worship metrics affect users’ spiritual habits and perceptions of religious discipline. The research seeks to explore both the empowering and constraining effects of digital piety on contemporary Muslim practice. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining a quantitative survey of 268 Muslim prayer app users with qualitative interviews involving twenty participants who regularly engage with worship-tracking features. Document analysis of popular prayer apps was also conducted to examine interface design, tracking mechanisms, and data-collection practices. Findings reveal that prayer apps significantly increase worship consistency, particularly in maintaining prayer schedules and tracking missed prayers. However, the quantification of worship introduces psychological dependence on reminders and metrics, shifting spiritual motivation from intrinsic intentionality to external digital cues. The study concludes that while prayer apps enhance ritual discipline, they also reshape devotional experiences through datafication, necessitating ethical reflection on privacy, autonomy, and the meaning of worship in a digital age.

Navigating Patriarchy and Piety: A Case Study of Islamic Feminist Discourse and Women's Leadership in Malaysian NGOs Amina Azhigali; Anis, Nina; Farah, Rina
Islamic Studies in the World Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/isw.v2i4.2700

Patriarchal norms continue to shape socio-religious expectations for Muslim women in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia, where debates around gender, authority, and piety intersect within civil society spaces. Islamic feminist discourse has gained increasing visibility in recent years, yet questions remain regarding how women leaders in Muslim-majority contexts negotiate religious legitimacy while challenging gendered power structures. Malaysian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) provide an important arena for examining the everyday strategies through which women navigate patriarchal constraints and articulate faith-based approaches to gender justice. This study aims to investigate how women leaders in Malaysian Islamic-oriented NGOs engage with Islamic feminist discourse to negotiate authority, cultivate legitimacy, and advance transformative social agendas. The research seeks to identify the discursive, religious, and organizational strategies that enable or hinder women’s leadership within patriarchal environments. A qualitative case-study approach was employed, drawing on in-depth interviews with fifteen female NGO leaders, participant observation of organizational activities, and document analysis of mission statements, program materials, and public advocacy texts. Data were analyzed using thematic coding informed by feminist theory, Islamic gender ethics, and discourse analysis. Findings reveal that women leaders strategically mobilize Qur’anic principles, prophetic narratives, and concepts of justice to challenge patriarchal interpretations while maintaining religious credibility. Participants reported using relational leadership styles, community-based legitimacy, and interpretive flexibility to navigate gendered expectations. The study concludes that Islamic feminist discourse serves as both a protective shield and a transformative tool, enabling women to assert leadership within constraints while promoting more inclusive understandings of Islam in civil society.

The New ‘Aisyahs: A Comparative Political Analysis of Female Muslim Legislators and Gender-Inclusive Policies in Indonesia and Turkey Murat Arslan; Kaya, Cemil; Y?lmaz, Hale
Islamic Studies in the World Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/isw.v2i4.2701

Female Muslim legislators have become increasingly visible in the political landscapes of several Muslim-majority countries, including Indonesia and Turkey, where shifting democratic norms and evolving interpretations of Islamic gender ethics shape women’s participation in governance. Despite expanded representation, questions remain regarding how these women influence gender-inclusive policymaking and how their political strategies differ across distinct socio-religious and institutional contexts. Understanding these dynamics is essential for analyzing the broader transformation of Muslim women’s political agency in contemporary Muslim democracies. This study aims to compare the roles, strategies, and policy impacts of female Muslim legislators in Indonesia and Turkey by examining how they navigate religious discourse, party structures, and political constraints while advocating for gender-inclusive reforms. The research seeks to identify convergences and divergences in their legislative behavior, institutional challenges, and use of Islamic arguments in political debates. A qualitative comparative political analysis was conducted using parliamentary documents, policy archives, and twenty semi-structured interviews with legislators, political advisors, and civil-society actors from both countries. The analysis employed thematic coding and cross-case comparison to evaluate how religious identity intersects with political participation and legislative outcomes. Findings reveal that Indonesian female Muslim legislators tend to mobilize pluralist Islamic narratives and civil-society alliances to strengthen gender advocacy, whereas their Turkish counterparts often navigate more centralized party systems and heightened ideological polarization. Both groups, however, strategically employ Islamic ethical frameworks to legitimize gender-inclusive policies. The study concludes that female Muslim legislators play a crucial role in transforming gender governance in Muslim-majority democracies, though the extent of their influence remains shaped by national political structures.

Gharar or Ghanimah? An Islamic Juridical (Fiqh) Analysis of Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) as a Halal Asset in the Digital Economy Ammar Al-Momani; Tashbayeva, Aigerim; Jumabekova, Nurgul
Islamic Studies in the World Vol. 2 No. 5 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/isw.v2i5.2702

The rapid expansion of cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin, has generated intense debate within Islamic jurisprudence regarding its status as a halal or haram asset in the emerging digital economy. Contemporary Muslim scholars disagree on whether Bitcoin should be classified as gharar (excessive uncertainty) due to its volatility and speculative trading, or considered a new form of ghanimah (legitimate gain) enabled by technological innovation. This debate highlights a fundamental jurisprudential tension between classical fiqh principles and modern financial technologies, raising questions about how Islamic law should adapt to non-physical, decentralized digital assets. This study aims to provide a rigorous fiqh-based analysis of Bitcoin’s legal status by examining its characteristics in light of major Islamic legal maxims, classical texts, and contemporary fatwas. The research evaluates whether Bitcoin satisfies the criteria of mal (property), meets conditions of lawful trade (mu‘?mal?t), and avoids elements of gharar, maysir, and riba. The objective is to offer an evidence-based juridical assessment that can guide Muslim investors, regulators, and Islamic financial institutions. A qualitative juridical method was employed, combining textual analysis of classical fiqh literature, comparative evaluation of contemporary scholarly positions, and examination of economic data related to Bitcoin’s usage, volatility, and transactional patterns. These materials were analyzed using usul al-fiqh principles and the maqasid al-sharia framework. The findings indicate that Bitcoin can be considered halal under specific regulatory and transactional conditions, particularly when used as a medium of exchange or store of value rather than for speculative trading. The study concludes that Bitcoin’s permissibility depends on mitigating gharar and avoiding maysir through responsible usage, transparency, and adherence to sharia-compliant financial ethics.

Zakat 4.0: The Role of FinTech and Blockchain Platforms in Optimizing Zakat Collection and Distribution for Poverty Alleviation Meera Gupta; Atayev, Murat; Saparov, Tolgay
Islamic Studies in the World Vol. 2 No. 5 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/isw.v2i5.2703

The emergence of digital technologies, particularly financial technology (FinTech) and blockchain systems, has transformed the landscape of Islamic social finance, offering new opportunities to strengthen the effectiveness of zakat management in the era of Zakat 4.0. Persistent inefficiencies in conventional zakat collection and distribution—such as limited outreach, administrative delays, and lack of transparency—continue to hinder its potential for sustainable poverty alleviation. The digitalization of zakat institutions presents a promising pathway to enhance accountability, expand access, and ensure that zakat reaches eligible beneficiaries in a timely and equitable manner. This study aims to examine how FinTech and blockchain-based platforms contribute to optimizing zakat collection and distribution within contemporary socio-economic contexts. The research focuses on identifying the technological mechanisms that improve data accuracy, enhance donor trust, streamline verification processes, and support evidence-based targeting of mustahiq populations. The analysis also evaluates how digital platforms align with sharia principles while addressing operational challenges faced by zakat agencies. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining systematic literature review, analysis of secondary data from digital zakat platforms, and semi-structured interviews with practitioners from zakat institutions in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Quantitative indicators—such as collection growth, transaction transparency, and distribution efficiency—were triangulated with qualitative insights to produce a comprehensive understanding of digital transformation in zakat management. The findings show that FinTech and blockchain significantly increase zakat collection rates, improve traceability, and reduce administrative leakages through smart contracts and automated reporting. The results suggest that digital zakat systems strengthen institutional credibility and foster greater participation among donors, ultimately enhancing the poverty alleviation impact. The study concludes that Zakat 4.0 represents a transformative model capable of establishing a more transparent, inclusive, and data-driven zakat ecosystem.

Digital Waqf as a Social Impact Model: A Framework for Sustainable Funding of Islamic Education via Technology Platforms Al-Mohannadi, Ahmed; Al-Sheikh, Fatima; Al-Zayani, Salim
Islamic Studies in the World Vol. 2 No. 5 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/isw.v2i5.2939

The growing demand for sustainable and reliable funding models in Islamic education has intensified interest in the digitalization of waqf as a contemporary social impact mechanism. Traditional waqf systems, while historically significant in supporting schools, madrasahs, and Islamic higher education, often struggle with management inefficiencies, limited transparency, and low donor engagement. Digital waqf platforms supported by FinTech and blockchain technologies offer new opportunities to revive waqf as a scalable and accountable funding model capable of sustaining educational institutions in the modern era. This study aims to develop a conceptual framework that explains how digital waqf can function as a sustainable social impact model to finance Islamic educational institutions. The research evaluates the technological, managerial, and ethical components that enable digital waqf to improve fundraising, enhance governance, and promote long-term financial resilience. It also investigates donor perceptions and platform characteristics that influence participation in digital waqf systems. A qualitative research design was employed using systematic literature review, analysis of digital waqf platforms, and semi-structured interviews with waqf administrators, Islamic education leaders, and technology developers. The data were analyzed thematically to identify operational features, governance structures, and technology-driven innovations that shape the effectiveness of digital waqf ecosystems. The findings indicate that digital waqf platforms significantly improve transparency, reduce administrative barriers, and expand donor outreach through automated reporting, smart contracts, and mobile-based contribution tools. These innovations enhance donor trust and strengthen institutional accountability. The study concludes that digital waqf has substantial potential to become a sustainable funding model for Islamic education when supported by strong governance, ethical compliance, and user-centered technological design.

The ‘AI-Powered’ Madrasa: Efficacy of Personalized AI Tutors for Qur’anic Memorization and Arabic Language Learning Zarfi, Syarifatul Hayati; Omar, Ali; Mohammed, Samira
Islamic Studies in the World Vol. 2 No. 5 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/isw.v2i5.2940

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into Islamic education has introduced new opportunities for enhancing Qur’anic memorization (tahfiz) and Arabic language learning through personalized, adaptive technologies. Traditional madrasa models rely heavily on direct teacher–student interaction, repetition-based practice, and individualized correction, yet often face constraints related to limited teaching time, large class sizes, and diverse learner abilities. Recent advancements in AI-driven tutoring systems provide alternative pathways for supporting memorization accuracy, pronunciation refinement, and grammar acquisition, offering a scalable solution aligned with contemporary educational needs. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of personalized AI tutors in improving Qur’anic memorization performance and foundational Arabic language competency among madrasa students. The research investigates how AI-generated feedback, adaptive pacing, and real-time voice recognition contribute to learner progress, motivation, and error reduction within tahfiz and language-learning contexts. A quasi-experimental design was employed involving two groups: an experimental group using AI-powered tutoring applications and a control group engaging in conventional instructional methods. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests in Qur’anic memorization fluency, tajw?d accuracy, and basic Arabic vocabulary and grammar assessments. Additional qualitative data were gathered from student reflections and teacher interviews. The results demonstrate that students in the AI-assisted group achieved significantly higher gains in memorization retention, pronunciation accuracy, and vocabulary mastery compared to the control group. Learners also reported increased engagement, reduced anxiety, and enhanced autonomy in their study routines. The findings highlight the pedagogical value of AI tutors in complementing traditional madrasa teaching practices. The study concludes that AI-powered personalized tutoring systems can serve as effective supplementary tools for Qur’anic and Arabic instruction, provided that implementation aligns with ethical, pedagogical, and cultural considerations.

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Contact Name Adam Mudinillah

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Journal Mail Official adammudinillah@staialhikmahpariangan.ac.id

Editorial Address Jorong Kubang Kaciak Dusun Kubang Kaciak, Kelurahan Balai Tangah, Kecamatan Lintau Buo Utara, Kabupaten Tanah Datar, Provinsi Sumatera Barat, Kodepos 27293.

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Adam Mudinillah

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+6285379388533

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adammudinillah@staialhikmahpariangan.ac.id

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Jorong Kubang Kaciak Dusun Kubang Kaciak, Kelurahan Balai Tangah, Kecamatan Lintau Buo Utara, Kabupaten Tanah Datar, Provinsi Sumatera Barat, Kodepos 27293.

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Kab. tanah datar,

Sumatera barat

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