Islam and Social Science Review
Islam and Social Science Review aims to advance high-quality interdisciplinary scholarship that bridges Islamic studies and the social sciences. The journal seeks to promote critical and evidence-based research that explores the interaction between Islamic values, thought, and institutions and contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and developmental issues at both local and global levels. The journal welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, and conceptual papers grounded in strong theoretical and methodological frameworks. It prioritizes contributions that are interdisciplinary, comparative, and policy-relevant, and that contribute meaningfully to global academic discourse. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Islamic Studies and Contemporary Muslim Societies Covers Islamic studies, Islamic ethics, civilization studies, history of Muslim societies, and contemporary Islamic issues in global and local contexts. Education, Psychology, and Counseling Includes Islamic education and pedagogy, learning sciences, psychology, counseling perspectives, and behavioral studies within educational and social environments. Economics, Finance, and Development Encompasses Islamic economics and finance, development studies, public policy, management, and organizational studies related to socio-economic transformation. Communication, Media, and Cultural Studies in Islamic Contexts Focuses on communication, media studies, digital culture, community studies, and the role of media in shaping Islamic discourse and social interaction. Social, Political, and Anthropological Studies Covers sociology, anthropology, political science, governance, public policy, and interdisciplinary analyses of social dynamics and human behavior. Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences and Humanities Includes multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches integrating Islamic studies, social sciences, humanities, and other relevant contemporary research fields.
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<![CDATA[Synergizing Islamic Social Finance for Geriatric Care: A Decentralized Zakat-Waqf Framework in Malaysia ]]>
<![CDATA[Muhsin Nor Paizin]]>
<![CDATA[ Islam and Social Sciences Review Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Work Environment, Da'wah, Culture ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Institut Agama Islam Negeri Pontianak ]]>
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DOI: 10.24260/92ymty81
<![CDATA[This study aims to explore the synergy of Islamic social finance in long-term geriatric care to develop a sustainable, decentralized Zakat-Waqf framework for the vulnerable B40 demographic in Malaysia. The research adopts a qualitative, library-based approach, involving systematic document analysis. Data were collected from national demographic reports, statutory guidelines including the Care Centres Act 1993, and official operational records from major Malaysian state Islamic religious councils, and analyzed using thematic content analysis. The findings validate a hybrid financing model that strictly demarcates Waqf for capital expenditure, such as infrastructure, and Zakat for operational expenditure, including daily care and medical needs. This indicates that the framework satisfies Shari'ah compliance, specifically the principle of Tamlik, and justifies reclassifying elderly individuals burdened by chronic medical debts under the Gharimin category. The study is limited by its conceptual nature and reliance on secondary data, which lacks empirical validation through primary fieldwork, potentially restricting the understanding of ground-level operational nuances across different jurisdictions. Practically, the results highlight the importance of decentralized governance and the strategic ring-fencing of funds for zakat administrators and policymakers to satisfy both religious jurisprudence and civil regulatory standards. The originality of this study lies in its interdisciplinary approach bridging Islamic welfare economics with the modern care economy, demonstrating how operationalizing Maqasid al-Shari’ah directly aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to shift geriatric care from passive charity to sustainable empowerment.]]>
<![CDATA[Digital Islamic Preaching and the Construction of Religious Tolerance: A Strategic Management Perspective ]]>
<![CDATA[Siti Fatimah Azzahra]]>;
<![CDATA[Syarifah Haniyah]]>;
<![CDATA[Lidya Safitri]]>;
<![CDATA[Putri Putri]]>;
<![CDATA[Hairus Soleh]]>
<![CDATA[ Islam and Social Sciences Review Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Work Environment, Da'wah, Culture ]]>
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DOI: 10.24260/32epbb63
<![CDATA[The rapid expansion of digital media has transformed Islamic preaching (da'wah) practices, creating new opportunities and challenges in communicating religious tolerance within increasingly pluralistic societies. While previous studies have examined digital da'wah and religious moderation separately, limited attention has been given to how strategic da'wah management constructs and communicates the concept of religious tolerance through digital platforms. This study addresses this gap by investigating the strategic management of digital da'wah in promoting religious tolerance through Buya Yahya's sermons on the Al-Bahjah TV YouTube channel. Employing a qualitative content analysis, the study systematically analyzed selected sermon transcripts focusing on narratives concerning interfaith relations and the boundaries of religious tolerance in Islam. To enhance analytical validity, the findings were triangulated with semi-structured interviews conducted with Muslim informants from Hadhramaut, Yemen. The findings reveal that the da'wah strategy is characterized by three interconnected dimensions: (1) conceptual clarification of religious tolerance as respect for religious diversity without compromising Islamic creed (aqidah); (2) persuasive and contextual communication that addresses contemporary misconceptions surrounding interfaith engagement; and (3) strategic utilization of digital media to broaden audience reach while maintaining doctrinal consistency. The study further demonstrates that digital da'wah contributes to fostering a balanced understanding of religious tolerance by integrating harmonious social relations with firm religious commitments. These findings extend the literature on strategic religious communication by proposing a conceptual framework for digital da'wah management that combines theological authenticity, contextual communication, and digital engagement. The proposed framework provides practical implications for religious communicators, Islamic institutions, and policymakers seeking to promote moderate religious discourse in the digital era.]]>
<![CDATA[A Data-Driven Fundraising Framework: Integrating Need Assessment and Social Accountability in Community-Based Islamic Philanthropy ]]>
<![CDATA[Nurazlansyah Nurazlansyah]]>
<![CDATA[ Islam and Social Sciences Review Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Faith, Science, Civilization ]]>
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DOI: 10.24260/32ap6m09
<![CDATA[The increasing demand for transparency and accountability in Islamic philanthropic organizations has highlighted the limitations of conventional fundraising practices that prioritize resource mobilization without systematic beneficiary identification. This study proposes a data-driven fundraising framework that integrates multidimensional need assessment with fundraising and distribution processes to strengthen social accountability in community-based Islamic philanthropy. Employing an action research approach, the study was conducted at Lazismu Kubu Raya, Indonesia. Data were collected through field observations, structured interviews with village officials and neighborhood leaders, household surveys, beneficiary verification, and participatory observation during fundraising and aid distribution activities. The findings demonstrate that multidimensional need assessment based on housing conditions, household dependency ratio, and income stability enables the development of reliable beneficiary profiles that significantly improve targeting accuracy and reduce information asymmetry. Furthermore, integrating verified beneficiary data with micro-philanthropy fundraising through household donation boxes enhances donor confidence by increasing transparency throughout the fundraising cycle. The study also reveals that embedding aid distribution within community religious gatherings reinforces public trust and strengthens donor engagement through visible social accountability. Theoretically, this research extends the literature on Islamic philanthropy by conceptualizing fundraising as an integrated ecosystem that connects beneficiary identification, fundraising activities, and accountable distribution rather than treating these stages as independent processes. Practically, the proposed framework offers a replicable model for zakat institutions and community-based nonprofit organizations seeking to improve fundraising effectiveness, organizational legitimacy, and sustainable donor participation through evidence-based decision-making.]]>
<![CDATA[Fundraising Strategy Through Beneficiary Testimonial Publication in Strengthening Donor Trust ]]>
<![CDATA[Nazilah Nazilah]]>
<![CDATA[ Islam and Social Sciences Review Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Work Environment, Da'wah, Culture ]]>
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DOI: 10.24260/fhm70k62
<![CDATA[This study examines the fundraising strategy of Al-Mumtaz Berbagi Pontianak, an Indonesian Islamic philanthropic institution, focusing on how program publicity and beneficiary testimonials are used to strengthen donor trust. A qualitative descriptive design was applied. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with the institution's chairperson and head of the fundraising division, selected through purposive sampling, and triangulated with organizational documentation, including activity photographs, videos, and program reports. Data were analyzed using the interactive model of data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. The institution builds donor trust through two interrelated mechanisms embedded within a structured management cycle: (1) consistent publication of program documentation, which signals transparency and accountability, and (2) dissemination of authentic beneficiary testimonials, which function as social proof and cultivate emotional closeness between the institution, beneficiaries, and donors. As a single-site qualitative case study, the transferability of findings should be interpreted cautiously; future research could adopt quantitative or multi-site comparative designs. The findings offer practical guidance for grassroots Islamic social organizations designing communication strategies that integrate documentary transparency with narrative-based testimonials to sustain donor loyalty. This study contributes to the limited qualitative literature on donor-trust formation in grassroots Indonesian philanthropic institutions by integrating signaling theory and social-proof perspectives within a single explanatory framework, extending prior quantitative research on nonprofit transparency and social media fundraising. Keywords: Fundraising Strategy, Program Publicity, Beneficiary Testimonial, Donor Trust, Islamic Philanthropy.]]>
<![CDATA[Integrating Path–Goal Leadership and Prophetic Leadership: A SLR of Leadership Models in Contemporary Da'wa ]]>
<![CDATA[Muhammad Rezky Pratama Marsudi]]>;
<![CDATA[Cecep Castrawijaya]]>
<![CDATA[ Islam and Social Sciences Review Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Faith, Science, Civilization ]]>
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DOI: 10.24260/mhpznj22
<![CDATA[Contemporary da'wah organizations operate in increasingly complex social and digital environments, requiring leadership models that are adaptive while remaining grounded in Islamic values. Although the Path–Goal leadership theory has been widely applied in organizational studies, its integration with Prophetic leadership within the context of da'wah organizations remains conceptually underexplored. This study aims to develop an integrated leadership framework by synthesizing Path–Goal leadership theory with Prophetic leadership principles for contemporary da'wah organizations. This study employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) using a thematic synthesis approach. Relevant national and international scholarly publications on leadership, Islamic leadership, and da'wah management were systematically identified, screened, and analyzed through open coding, thematic categorization, and conceptual synthesis to construct an integrated theoretical framework. The review demonstrates that leadership effectiveness in da'wah organizations cannot be achieved through a single leadership style. Instead, effective leadership emerges from the dynamic integration of four Path–Goal leadership styles directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented leadership with Prophetic leadership values, including trustworthiness (amanah), truthfulness (ṣidq), wisdom (faṭānah), and effective communication (tablīgh). This integrated framework enhances organizational adaptability, strengthens member engagement, supports innovation in digital da'wah, and improves organizational performance while preserving Islamic ethical principles. This study contributes to the literature by proposing a novel conceptual framework that bridges modern leadership theory and Islamic leadership philosophy within da'wah organizations. The synthesis extends the application of Path–Goal leadership theory beyond conventional organizational settings and offers a theoretically grounded reference for future empirical research as well as practical guidance for leadership development in Islamic nonprofit organizations.]]>
<![CDATA[Trends of Social Science Research in Ethiopian Higher Education: A Qualitative Inquiry into Arba Minch, Wolaita Sodo, Hawassa, Dilla, and Addis Ababa Universities ]]>
<![CDATA[Asmare Shetahun Alemneh]]>
<![CDATA[ Islam and Social Sciences Review Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Transformation, Strategy, Collaboration ]]>
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DOI: 10.24260/b9bv6j54
<![CDATA[Social science research is widely regarded as a driving force behind economic, social, and political transformation, providing the empirical foundation upon which rational governance and democratic society are built. In Ethiopia, however, the culture of conducting social science research within higher education institutions remains constrained by structural, financial, and policy-related barriers. This study assesses the trends, opportunities, and challenges of social science research in five Ethiopian universities: Arba Minch, Wolaita Sodo, Hawassa, Dilla, and Addis Ababa. Anchored in an interpretivist paradigm and social constructivist assumptions, the study adopted a qualitative case study design. Data were collected through 28 in-depth interviews, 15 focus group discussions, and document review involving officials of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, university research directors, department heads, lecturers, and researchers. Data were analyzed thematically. The findings indicate that although the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the sampled universities have introduced policies, incentive schemes, and institutional differentiation strategies to strengthen research productivity, social science research remains under-prioritized relative to the natural and applied sciences. Inadequate funding, weak research infrastructure, heavy teaching loads, bureaucratic financial procedures, and limited professional incentives were identified as the principal challenges, while advances in digital research technology, government policy attention, growing numbers of doctoral-qualified staff, and expanding stakeholder collaboration were identified as key opportunities. The study contributes empirical, context-specific evidence on the state of social science research culture in Ethiopian higher education and offers practical recommendations for university administrators, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and researchers seeking to strengthen the research ecosystem. ]]>
<![CDATA[Attention Economy in Digital Marketing Communication: How Authentic and Humorous Social Media Content Drives Audience Engagement in Food-Sector SMEs ]]>
<![CDATA[Mazya Aina Faza]]>;
<![CDATA[Jesica Jesica]]>;
<![CDATA[Azzara Azzara]]>;
<![CDATA[Dita Nur Fadilah]]>;
<![CDATA[Baiti Harom]]>;
<![CDATA[Fakhrurrosi Fakhrurrosi]]>
<![CDATA[ Islam and Social Sciences Review Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Transformation, Strategy, Collaboration ]]>
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DOI: 10.24260/85702p79
<![CDATA[Purpose: This study examines how attention economy strategies are enacted in digital marketing communication through the Instagram content of a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Indonesia’s food sector, Aldi’s Burger. Design/methodology/approach: A descriptive qualitative design employing reflexive thematic content analysis was used to examine promotional texts, visual content, and audience engagement patterns on the Instagram account @aldis.burger, following the six-phase analytic procedure of Braun and Clarke (2021). Findings: The analysis identified three interrelated attention economy strategies that jointly generate stopping power and audience engagement: (1) unique, absurd, and humorous promotional messages; (2) authentic and spontaneous visual content that favors authenticity over commercial polish; and (3) entertainment-oriented viral content that stimulates organic sharing and reach. Research limitations/implications: As a single-case qualitative study relying on publicly observable Instagram content, the findings are analytically rather than statistically generalizable and would benefit from cross-platform and multi-case replication. Practical implications: SME practitioners can strengthen brand awareness, engagement, and consumer trust by prioritizing authentic, entertaining, and culturally distinctive content over conventional polished promotion. Originality/value: The study extends attention economy theory beyond large corporations and influencer marketing by demonstrating how an SME strategically converts humor, authenticity, and culturally embedded religious expression exemplified by the tagline “all burgers belong to Allah” into a scroll-stopping communication mechanism, contributing novel empirical evidence on attention capture in resource-constrained digital marketing contexts. Keywords: attention economy; digital marketing communication; social media marketing; authenticity; audience engagement]]>
