Indonesian Journal of Arabic Studies
The Indonesian Journal of Arabic Studies provides a means for sustained discussion of relevant issues that fall within the focus and scopes of the journal (Arabic Linguistics, Arabic Literature, and Arabic Applied Linguistics), which can be examined empirically. The journal aims to promote Arabic studies in Indonesia and beyond by offering a platform for researchers, scientists, and academics to publish their results and disseminate their knowledge to the wider scientific community. IJAS accepts papers from researchers, scientists, and academics all across the world. The Indonesian Journal of Arabic Studies welcomes and acknowledges high-quality theoretical and empirical original research papers, case studies, review papers, literature reviews, conceptual frameworks, analytical and simulation models, and technical notes from researchers, academicians, professionals, practitioners, and students from all over the world. The scope of the research includes: Arabic linguistics (phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of Arabic), including but not limited to Arabic theoretical linguistics, Arabic historical linguistics, Arabic Sociolinguistics, Pragmatics, Arabic Typology, Arabic stylistics, Arabic Lexicography, Arabic computational linguistics, And Arabic Corpus. Arabic Literature including Arabic Literary Theory, Arabic literary history, and Arabic Literary Criticism Arabic applied linguistic, including Arabic language pedagogy, Arabic teaching curriculum, Arabic Teaching Material, Arabic Teaching Methods, Arabic Teaching Strategy, Arabic Teaching Media, Arabic Teaching Instructional Evaluation and Assessment, Arabic Teaching Technology, Information and Communication Technology for Arabic Teaching, Arabic for Specific Purposes,Arabic Second Language Acquisition, Arabic translation, Arabic language planning and policies.
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<![CDATA[Project-Based Learning Approach in Teaching Semantics: The Creation of Arabic Thematic Dictionaries ]]>
<![CDATA[Suci Ramadhanti Febriani]]>;
<![CDATA[Tafiati Tafiati]]>;
<![CDATA[Prayoga Saputra]]>;
<![CDATA[Desriwela Ade Mela]]>
<![CDATA[ Indonesian Journal of Arabic Studies Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025) ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.24235/ijas.v7i1.16539
<![CDATA[Purpose – This study aims to identify and analyze the implementation of project-based learning in teaching semantics through the creation of Arabic thematic dictionaries at UIN Imam Bonjol Padang. The research seeks to explore how this method contributes to enhancing students’ vocabulary mastery, creativity, and contextual understanding of Arabic. Design/methods/approach – Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving fifth-semester Arabic literature students. The data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model, which includes data collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. Findings – The findings reveal that creating thematic dictionaries using a project-based learning model improves students’ semantic understanding, vocabulary acquisition, and creative thinking. Learners were able to construct meaning contextually, apply the theory of semantic fields, and demonstrate increased engagement and motivation. The project also fostered collaborative learning, critical thinking, and better learning outcomes, as evidenced by improved average scores post-intervention. Research implications – This study supports project-based learning as an effective pedagogical model in Arabic language instruction, particularly for semantic development. It offers practical insights for educators in higher education to integrate meaningful, contextual tasks that foster both linguistic and cognitive skills. Further research is recommended to quantitatively examine the broader impact of this model]]>
<![CDATA[Translation Strategies and Cultural Transfer in Ibrahim Al-Koni’s Tair an-Nahs az-zahabi ]]>
<![CDATA[Maulana Ihsan Ahmad]]>
<![CDATA[ Indonesian Journal of Arabic Studies Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025) ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.24235/ijas.v7i1.17589
<![CDATA[Purpose – This study aims to critique the Indonesian translation of Ibrāhīm Al-Kōnī’s short story Tair an-Nahs az-zahabi. It highlights the importance of preserving cultural and aesthetic integrity in literary translation, and evaluates the application of various translation techniques in transferring meaning from Arabic to Indonesian. Design/methods/approach –This research employs a qualitative descriptive method, focusing on comparative textual analysis between the source text and its Indonesian translation. The analysis centers on identifying and assessing translation techniques such as borrowing, calque, literal translation, transposition, modulation, amplification, reduction, adaptation, variation, discursive creation, clarification, and combinations thereof. Findings –The results show that techniques like borrowing and literal translation effectively retain core meanings, while methods such as modulation and amplification enhance clarity and emotional depth in the target text. However, certain techniques occasionally lead to slight shifts in meaning. Overall, the translation succeeds in conveying the symbolic, mythical, and cultural essence of the original story, albeit with some contextual reinterpretations. Research implications – The study underscores the need for a balanced use of translation strategies to maintain both literal and cultural fidelity in literary works. It suggests that a translator’s deep understanding of the source and target languages—along with their socio-cultural contexts—is essential for producing accurate and culturally resonant literary translations. These insights are valuable for translators and researchers seeking to improve the quality and sensitivity of Arabic–Indonesian literary translation.]]>
<![CDATA[A Riffaterrean Semiotic Reading of Nizar Qabbani’s Poem ‘Uhibbuki Jiddan’ ]]>
<![CDATA[Ayu Siwi Wening Nurahnis]]>;
<![CDATA[Haris Shofiyudin]]>;
<![CDATA[Mahfuzd Muhammad Shodiq]]>
<![CDATA[ Indonesian Journal of Arabic Studies Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025) ]]>
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DOI: 10.24235/ijas.v7i1.17760
<![CDATA[Purpose— This study aims to analyze the poem “Uhibbuki Jiddan” by Nizar Qabbani using Michael Riffaterre’s semiotic theory. It explores how signs, models, variants, matrices, and hypograms contribute to constructing meaning in the text. Design/methods/approach— Employing a qualitative descriptive method, the analysis applies Riffaterre’s two-level reading approach—heuristic (denotative) and hermeneutic (interpretative)—followed by identification of the model, variant, matrix, and hypogram elements found in the poem. Findings— The study reveals that the poem reflects the model of “impossible love”, expanded into three variants: love, uncertainty, and sacrifice. The matrix expresses the idea that love cannot be predicted by logic, but is sensed through emotional and bodily experiences. The hypogram links the poem to another of Qabbani’s poems, “Inni Uhibbuki”, reinforcing the central theme of sincere, unrequited affection. Research Implications— This research contributes to Arabic literary criticism by demonstrating how Riffaterre’s semiotics can uncover hidden emotional structures in romantic poetry. It also highlights the depth of Qabbani’s poetic expression and his ability to transform personal emotion into universal poetic symbols.]]>
<![CDATA[Prosodic and Rhyme Patterns in Hafiz Ibrahim’s Poem "Ila Shadaqihi Muhammad ‘Abdihi Al-Babiliy Bika Yu’atibuhu": A Study of Neo-Classical Arabic Poem ]]>
<![CDATA[Ilva Nurlatifah]]>;
<![CDATA[Rohanda Rohanda]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhammad Abdul Halim]]>
<![CDATA[ Indonesian Journal of Arabic Studies Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025) ]]>
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DOI: 10.24235/ijas.v7i1.18323
<![CDATA[Purpose—This study aims to analyze the prosodic and rhyme patterns in Hafiz Ibrahim’s poem "Ila Shadaqihi Muhammad ‘Abdihi Al-Babiliy Bika Yu’atibuhu," a representative work of the neoclassical school in Arabic poetry. The focus is on how traditional Arabic metrics and rhyme schemes are preserved and function within a modern emotional context. Design/methods/approach— The study employs a descriptive-analytic method and applies the theoretical framework of ‘Arudl (Arabic prosody) and Qawafi (rhyme theory). The analysis focuses on identifying metrical feet, rhythmic variations, and rhyme consistency throughout the poem. Findings— The findings indicate that the poem utilizes bahar khafif with modifications such as zihaf khabn and ‘illat tasy’its, reflecting a structured yet expressive rhythm. The rhyme scheme follows the pattern of qafiyah muthlaqah mardufah wa maushulah bi mad, ending consistently with the letter mīm, thus forming a qaṣīdah mīmiyyah. These features showcase Hafiz Ibrahim’s fidelity to classical form while conveying deeply personal sentiments. Research Implications— This study highlights the continued relevance and adaptability of classical prosody in modern Arabic poetry. It contributes to Arabic literary criticism by providing a stylistic reading of Neo-classical poetry that bridges traditional structure with modern expression.]]>
<![CDATA[Multilingual Practices in Public Spaces: A Linguistic Landscape Analysis of Railway Stations in Cirebon ]]>
<![CDATA[Ihsan Sa'dudin]]>;
<![CDATA[Eka Safitri]]>;
<![CDATA[Abdullah Abdullah]]>
<![CDATA[ Indonesian Journal of Arabic Studies Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025) ]]>
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DOI: 10.24235/ijas.v7i1.21815
<![CDATA[Purpose–This study aims to analyze the multilingual practices manifested in the linguistic landscape of two railway stations in Cirebon—Kejaksan Station and Prujakan Station. It explores how languages are used in public spaces, reflecting social dynamics, power relations, and language contestation within the context of urban multilingualism. Design/methods/approach – Employing a qualitative case study method, data were collected through photographic documentation of linguistic signs at both stations. These signs were classified based on language type—monolingual, bilingual, and multilingual—and analyzed in terms of language function (informational and symbolic) and the actors behind the signs (top-down vs. bottom-up). Findings – The findings reveal a dominance of bilingual signage combining Indonesian and English at both stations, with 87% at Kejaksan Station and 91% at Prujakan Station. Monolingual signage, predominantly in Indonesian, accounts for a small portion of the data. The use of English alongside Indonesian signifies the increasing influence of global language practices in public spaces, while the predominance of top-down signage reflects institutional control over language use in railway station environments. Research implications – This study highlights the role of linguistic landscape analysis in understanding language contact phenomena and sociolinguistic dynamics in urban public spaces. It also sheds light on the symbolic power of language policies and institutional decisions in shaping public communication in Indonesia's multilingual context.]]>
