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Bulletin of Islamic Research
Published by Yayasan Pendidikan Tafsir Hadis
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30314526     DOI : https://doi.org/10.69526/bir.v1i4.1
Core Subject : Religion, Humanities, Education, Social,
Religion Humanities Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences
Aims The Bulletin of Islamic Research aims to advance Religious Studies through an interdisciplinary investigation of the role of religion particularly Islam in addressing contemporary global challenges, including globalization, social transformation, and sustainability. It examines the influence of religious beliefs, practices, and institutions on culture, education, psychology, social behavior, governance, economics, digital technology, and environmental ethics, with particular attention to human well-being, ethical development, social cohesion, and societal resilience across diverse cultural contexts. Scope The scope of this Bulletin, situated within Religious Studies and the Social Sciences, covers the dynamics of religiosity and Islamic thought in response to globalization and modernity; the interrelationships between history, religion, culture, governance, and economic systems; the role of digital media and communication technologies in shaping religious identity and social interaction among Muslim communities; educational, psychological, and behavioral dimensions of religion related to mental health and well-being; the contribution of Islamic values to moral education, character formation, and social ethics; Islamic perspectives on environmental sustainability and ecological responsibility; and consumer and social behavior analyzed through qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research designs in cross-cultural and comparative settings.
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The Prophetic Strategic Preparation Model (PSPM): A Sequential Framework of Spiritual Leadership Formation in Surah Al-Muzzammil Muhammad Aamir Ali; Nazish Aamir
Bulletin of Islamic Research Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Educational Foundation for Qur'anic Exegesis and Hadith Studies (Yayasan Pendidikan Tafsir Hadis)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69526/bir.v4i2.415

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Purpose – This study aims to examine the structural process of spiritual leadership formation in The Qur'an through an analysis of Surah Al-Muzzammil (verses 1–7). The research addresses the methodological gap in previous Qur’anic leadership studies, which generally emphasize thematic interpretation without modeling the relational dynamics among spiritual constructs. The study proposes a sequential framework called the Prophetic Strategic Preparation Model (PSPM) to explain how spiritual discipline shapes prophetic leadership readiness. Design/methods/approach – The study employs Social Network Analysis (SNA) to operationalize Qur’anic concepts as interconnected relational nodes. A total of 44 thematic nodes were extracted from the selected verses and coded into an adjacency matrix. Centrality measures, including closeness, harmonic closeness, betweenness centrality, and eccentricity, were calculated using Gephi software, alongside modularity-based clustering analysis. Findings – The findings reveal a layered relational topology in which identity anchoring functions as the central structural hub, nocturnal discipline acts as a mediating mechanism, measured recitation serves as cognitive calibration, and responsibility emerges as a downstream construct dependent on prior spiritual preparation. Five major modular clusters were identified, representing spiritual discipline, cognitive structuring, responsibility internalization, optimization outcomes, and strategic temporal engagement. Research implications/limitations – The study is limited to Surah Al-Muzzammil (verses 1–7) and focuses exclusively on network-based structural interpretation. Future studies may expand the dataset to other Qur’anic passages and integrate qualitative exegetical comparisons. Originality/value – This research contributes methodologically by demonstrating the applicability of SNA in Qur’anic studies and theoretically by introducing PSPM as a systems-based framework for spiritual leadership formation grounded in Islamic scripture.
Challenges of Addressing Money Laundering As A Threat To National Security: A Study of Nigeria and Senegal Umar Sanda Babashani
Bulletin of Islamic Research Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Educational Foundation for Qur'anic Exegesis and Hadith Studies (Yayasan Pendidikan Tafsir Hadis)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69526/bir.v4i2.418

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Purpose – This study examines the challenges of addressing money laundering as a threat to national security in Nigeria and Senegal. The research was undertaken to assess how institutional weaknesses, regulatory fragmentation, and technological adaptation by criminal networks undermine the effectiveness of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) frameworks in both countries. Design/methods/approach – The study adopts a qualitative comparative research design based exclusively on secondary data. Data were collected from FATF, GIABA, UNODC, national legislation, institutional reports, and peer-reviewed literature. Institutional Theory served as the principal analytical framework, complemented by Systems Theory, while qualitative thematic and comparative analyses were employed to evaluate legal frameworks, institutional coordination, enforcement practices, and national security implications. Findings – The findings reveal that Nigeria records high volumes of AML investigations and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), yet conviction rates remain disproportionately low due to institutional fragmentation, political interference, and weak inter-agency coordination. Senegal demonstrates relatively stronger institutional coherence following FATF delisting, but enforcement effectiveness remains constrained by limited capacity and low detection rates. Both countries remain vulnerable to cash-based laundering systems, porous borders, and emerging digital and cryptocurrency channels. Research implications/limitations – The study relies solely on secondary data and focuses on two West African countries, which may limit the generalisability of findings to other regions. Variations in institutional reporting standards and data availability also affected comparative assessment. Originality/value – This study contributes to the literature by positioning money laundering as an institutional and systemic national security challenge rather than merely a financial crime issue. It provides comparative insights into AML governance in West Africa and highlights the need for institutional consolidation, technological upgrading, and regional cooperation.
Shari’ah Teachings Towards Civilization: A Blueprint to Addressing Societal Crimes Bello Ali; Lawan Abdullahi Muhammad; Maunde Muhammad Usman; Abdulmumini Bawuro Manga; Murjanatu Ismail Agwaru
Bulletin of Islamic Research Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69526/bir.v4i2.419

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Purpose – This study examines how Shari’ah teachings within Islamic civilization provide a comprehensive framework for addressing societal crimes and contemporary social crises. The paper responds to the growing challenges of moral decline, economic inequality, governance failures, and environmental degradation by exploring the relevance of Islamic ethical principles such as tawḥīd (divine unity), ʿadl (justice), raḥmah (compassion), and khilāfah (stewardship). It argues that Islamic civilization offers a timeless model for promoting justice, social harmony, and sustainable development. Design/methods/approach – The study adopts a qualitative and analytical research methodology using a descriptive-analytical design. Data were collected through documentary analysis of the Qur’an, classical Islamic scholarship, and contemporary academic literature. Thematic and content analysis were employed to examine the application of Shari’ah teachings to issues relating to societal crimes, governance, welfare, and environmental sustainability. Findings – The findings reveal that Islamic civilization integrates spiritual, social, economic, and environmental dimensions into a unified moral framework. Shari’ah teachings promote accountability, moderation, equality, and consultation (shūrā) as safeguards against corruption and injustice. Economic institutions such as zakāt, ṣadaqah, and waqf support equitable wealth distribution and social welfare, while Qur’anic environmental ethics discourage wastefulness (isrāf) and corruption (fasād). The study further finds that Islamic principles provide preventive and transformative approaches to societal crimes through moral reform, social responsibility, and ethical governance. Research implications/limitations – The study is limited to qualitative analysis based on documentary sources and does not include empirical fieldwork. Its conclusions are primarily interpretive and focused on Islamic civilizational thought, which may limit broader comparative application. Originality/value – This study contributes to contemporary discourse by positioning Islamic civilization as a holistic framework for crisis management, ethical governance, crime prevention, and environmental stewardship. It highlights the enduring relevance of Shari’ah principles in addressing modern societal challenges while offering a value-based alternative to secular approaches to civilization and development.
Feminine Temporality in Banu Mushtaq's Heart Lamp: Selected Stories Muhammad Rehan Sabir; Muhammad Rehan; Aryati Prasetyarini
Bulletin of Islamic Research Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69526/bir.v4i2.420

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South Asian Muslim women's fiction remains relatively underrepresented in Anglophone literary scholarship, particularly writing produced in Indian regional languages. This article examines Banu Mushtaq’s Heart Lamp: Selected Stories (trans. Deepa Bhasthi, 2025) to analyze how feminine temporality is constructed and negotiated in South Asian Muslim women's everyday lives. Drawing on feminist temporality theory, particularly the work of Kristeva, Freeman, and Sharma, and feminist narratology, the study conducts close readings of selected stories from the collection. The analysis identifies four recurring temporal modes: waiting, bodily time, domestic repetition, and counter-temporal rupture, and examines how these are structured through narrative form. The article argues that Mushtaq's fiction constitutes a counter-temporal literary project that resists the linear time of patriarchal and national modernity by centering embodied, cyclical, and constrained temporalities. The study contributes to feminist literary scholarship on South Asian Muslim women's writing and demonstrates the relevance of feminist temporality frameworks for reading Kannada regional fiction.
Effective and Sustainable Reintegration of the Children of Boko Haram Returnees from an Islamic Perspective; a Case Study of Maiduguri Town Ibrahim Abubakar Mustapha; Muhammad A Ajiri; Ibrahim Lawan Mustapha; Yagana Goma; Abba Kale
Bulletin of Islamic Research Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Educational Foundation for Qur'anic Exegesis and Hadith Studies (Yayasan Pendidikan Tafsir Hadis)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69526/bir.v4i2.428

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Purpose – This study examines the effective and sustainable reintegration of children of Boko Haram returnees from an Islamic perspective in Northeast Nigeria. The research addresses the persistent social stigma, fear, discrimination, and mistrust faced by these children in post-conflict communities. It argues that reintegration should not only focus on security and humanitarian dimensions but also incorporate Islamic ethical values to foster reconciliation, peace-building, and long-term community healing. Design/methods/approach – The study employed a qualitative research design using Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with community members and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) involving Islamic scholars (Ulama), traditional rulers, camp managers, and humanitarian actors. In addition, document analysis was conducted on Qur’anic verses, Hadith, and Islamic literature concerning forgiveness, justice, rehabilitation, and child protection. The collected data were analyzed thematically to identify major barriers to reintegration and the role of Islamic teachings in promoting social cohesion. Findings – The study found that children of Boko Haram returnees are largely perceived as victims of conflict rather than perpetrators of violence. However, stigma, social isolation, fear, and discrimination remain major obstacles to successful reintegration. Sustainable reintegration requires community sensitization, psychosocial support, access to education and vocational empowerment, and the active involvement of religious and traditional institutions. Islamic values such as rahmah (compassion), tawbah (repentance), ‘adl (justice), and collective responsibility significantly contribute to social healing and reconciliation. Research implications/limitations – The study is limited to selected communities in Northeast Nigeria and relies mainly on qualitative data, which may limit broader generalization. Nevertheless, the findings provide important insights for policymakers, humanitarian agencies, and religious leaders in designing culturally and religiously sensitive reintegration programs. Originality/value – This study offers a faith-based reintegration framework that integrates Islamic teachings with modern reintegration theories. It highlights the underutilized role of mosques, Sangaya and Islamiya schools, zakat institutions, and Ulama in supporting sustainable reintegration and preventing future radicalization.  
Seven Earths in the Qur’anic Worldview: An Epistemological Study of Classical and Modern Tafsir A. Sholahudin Akhyar; Lusi Ismayenti
Bulletin of Islamic Research Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026)
Publisher : Educational Foundation for Qur'anic Exegesis and Hadith Studies (Yayasan Pendidikan Tafsir Hadis)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69526/bir.v4i3.431

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Purpose – Cosmological verses of the Qur’an have long been a point of convergence and tension between Qur’anic exegesis and modern scientific thought. Among these, QS. At-Talaq [65]:12 is unique in referring to the “seven earths” (wa mina al-arḍi mithlahunna). This study aims to compare the interpretations of the concept of the seven earths in the exegeses of Ibn Kathīr and Ibn ‘Āshūr and to examine their epistemological implications for contemporary studies of Qur’anic cosmology. Design/methodology/approach – This study employs a qualitative descriptive-comparative approach based on library research. Primary data consist of the exegetical works of Ibn Kathīr and Ibn ‘Āshūr, which are analyzed through comparative textual analysis to identify differences in interpretive methodology, epistemological orientation, and cosmological paradigms. Findings – The study reveals two fundamentally different interpretive paradigms. Ibn Kathīr, employing the tafsīr bi al-ma’thūr approach, interprets the seven earths literally as layered realms supported by prophetic traditions and reports from the Companions, resulting in a vertically structured metaphysical cosmology. In contrast, Ibn ‘Āshūr adopts a rational-philological approach, interpreting the expression as referring to seven regions or continents based on linguistic analysis and openness to empirical knowledge, thereby constructing a horizontal and empirically oriented cosmological model. These contrasting interpretations demonstrate that cosmological exegesis is shaped not only by the Qur’anic text but also by the epistemological frameworks and intellectual horizons of the exegetes. Research implications/limitations – The study is limited to two major exegetical traditions and does not include broader comparative analysis with contemporary scientific or modern exegetical perspectives. Future research may expand the discussion by incorporating interdisciplinary approaches involving cosmology, philosophy of science, and modern Qur’anic interpretation. Originality/value – This study contributes to the field of Qur’anic cosmology by demonstrating that debates over the concept of the seven earths are fundamentally methodological and epistemological rather than questions of scientific correctness. It offers a balanced framework for fostering constructive dialogue between Qur’anic exegesis and modern science while preserving the epistemic integrity of revelation and remaining open to the advancement of human knowledge.
Application of Islamic Insurance (Takaful) as a panacea to the present Economic Downturn in Northern Taraba State, Nigeria Haruna Dahiru; Lawan Abdullahi Muhammad; Steve Paul Anuye; Lawan Garba
Bulletin of Islamic Research Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Educational Foundation for Qur'anic Exegesis and Hadith Studies (Yayasan Pendidikan Tafsir Hadis)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69526/bir.v4i2.433

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Purpose – This study examines the application of Islamic insurance (Takaful) as a strategic mechanism for addressing the ongoing economic downturn in Northern Taraba State, Nigeria. The research explores the potential of Takaful to enhance economic resilience, promote financial inclusion, and support sustainable socio-economic development in a region characterized by agricultural vulnerability, insecurity, limited access to formal financial services, and unstable household incomes. Design/methodology/approach – The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative and qualitative analyses. Data were examined to assess the role of Takaful contributions (tabarru’) in risk mitigation, livelihood protection, and business continuity among households and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The analysis is further grounded in Islamic normative sources, including relevant Qur’anic injunctions and Prophetic traditions that emphasize mutual cooperation, solidarity, and ethical risk-sharing. Findings – The findings indicate that Takaful provides an effective alternative to conventional insurance by promoting collective responsibility, reducing financial vulnerability, and strengthening risk management mechanisms. Empirical evidence suggests that Takaful contributes to greater financial inclusion among Muslim communities, enhances economic empowerment, and supports the sustainability of household and business activities during periods of economic uncertainty. The principles of mutual assistance (ta‘āwun) and ethical financial participation emerge as key factors in fostering community resilience. Research implications/limitations – The study focuses on Northern Taraba State and may not fully capture the diverse socio-economic conditions of other regions. Future research may undertake comparative studies across different states or examine long-term impacts of Takaful adoption on poverty reduction and economic growth. Originality/value – This study contributes to the growing literature on Islamic finance by demonstrating the practical relevance of Takaful as a Shari’ah-compliant instrument for economic stabilization. It highlights the role of Islamic insurance in promoting equitable development, social protection, and financial sustainability within vulnerable communities.

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