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KARSA: Jurnal Sosial dan Budaya Keislaman (Journal of Social and Islamic Culture)
Published by Universitas Islam Negeri Madura
ISSN : 24423289     EISSN : 24424285     DOI : https://doi.org/10.19105
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KARSA Jurnal Sosial dan Budaya Keislaman has reflected the Universitas Islam Negeri Maduras strong commitment to publishing the best of multidisciplinary research, arts and humanities, social studies, cultural studies, including decision studies, gender studies, theoretical or empirically grounded, contemporary or interdisciplinary research in a social and artistic investigation, especially in sociocultural studies and related areas on Southeast Asia, Western Europe, and Indo Pacific region. Karsa is designed to appeal to both regional and global audiences. This journal aims to promote excellent, agenda-setting scholarship and provide a forum for dialogue and collaboration within and beyond the region. KARSA engages in wide-ranging and in-depth discussions attuned to the regions issues, debates, and imperatives while affirming the importance of learning and sharing ideas on a cross-country and global scale. An integral part of the journals mandate is to foster scholarship that is capable of bridging the continuing divide in area studies between sociological issues, halal research, environmental issues or ecological modelling, decision issues for government policy, gender issues, comparative religion issues, religious or theological issues, philosophy, political issues, ethnic studies, and other humanities issues, on the one hand, and the Islamic cultural studies on the other hand. KARSA also refers to research and social issues that specialize in the Islamic culture and humanities of the different states and ethnic groups of Southeast Asia, Western Europe, and the Indo Pacific.
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Patterns of Religious Identity Resistance in the Translation of Fiqhu al-Nisa’ from Arabic into Indonesian Imama Nur Layliyah; Sajarwa Sajarwa
KARSA Journal of Social and Islamic Culture Vol. 33 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/karsa.v33i2.20230

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This study examines the pattern of religious identity resistance in the translation of Fiqhu al-Nisa’ from Arabic into Indonesian. Resistance in this context refers to the translator's strategy in maintaining religious terms without domestication or significant cultural adaptation, in order to maintain the integrity of meaning, sacred value, and Islamic identity in the translated text. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a comparative approach between the source and target texts. Data in the form of religious terms were analyzed based on Al Ghamdi’s categories of religious identity, which include eschatology, moral and ethical criteria, religious artifacts, religious buildings, religious events, religious groups, religious figures or appeals, religious sites, special religious activities, supernatural beings, and enlightenment terms. The findings indicate that the strongest resistance emerges in the categories of specific religious activities and moral and ethical criteria. It is because terms within these categories are deeply rooted in Islamic epistemology and function as carriers of doctrinal authority. Such terms are difficult to substitute or domesticate without compromising their theological specificity and sacred function. Therefore, the translator consistently preserves these terms through transliteration or literal translation. This practice is not merely due to the absence of equivalent terms in Indonesian but rather represents a deliberate ideological choice to resist the secularization of religious language. These findings affirm that the translation of religious texts constitutes an ideological practice that plays a crucial role in maintaining Islamic identity and authority in the target text.
Constructing Territorial Identity: Strategic Narrative in Aceh’s Maritime Boundary Disputes Bustami Bustami; Zainal Arifin; Hasrat Efendi Samosir
KARSA Journal of Social and Islamic Culture Vol. 33 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/karsa.v33i2.20762

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Territorial disputes concerning maritime boundaries have grown increasingly intricate in the context of subnational autonomy, especially in areas with special administrative status. The communication strategies employed by the Aceh government regarding maritime territorial claims exemplify a distinctive instance of strategic narrative construction within Indonesia’s decentralized governance framework. This study investigates how the Aceh government formulates strategic narratives in territorial claims, scrutinizing the discursive patterns, rhetorical strategies, and power dynamics inherent in their political communication related to maritime boundary disputes. This research utilizes Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) in accordance with Fairclough’s three-dimensional framework, examining official documents, press statements, and public speeches delivered by Aceh government officials from 2018 to 2024. The data were subjected to analysis through textual examination, discursive practice evaluation, and contextualization of social practices. The analysis uncovers three predominant narrative strategies: (1) historical legitimacy narratives that invoke pre-colonial sovereignty, (2) legal-constitutional narratives that underscore special autonomy rights, and (3) economic security narratives that emphasize resource sovereignty. The government employs particular linguistic devices, including metaphorical expressions, intertextuality, and strategic ambiguity, to construct legitimacy while addressing multiple audiences. Aceh's strategic narrative construction illustrates a sophisticated discursive management of territorial claims within constitutional limitations. The findings enhance the understanding of subnational political communication in territorial disputes and provide insights for conflict resolution through narrative mediation.
Aestheticizing Coexistence: Public Perceptions of the Istiqlal-Cathedral Tunnel on Social Media Muhammad Yusuf Pratama; Luthfi Rahman; Mokh Sya'roni; Yasser Mulla Shadra; Muhammad Alwi HS
KARSA Journal of Social and Islamic Culture Vol. 33 No. 2 (2025)
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Although Indonesia is known for its religious diversity, numerous incidents of intolerance reveal that symbols and practices of tolerance have yet to be deeply rooted in the country's social fabric. the Terowongan Silaturahmi in this context, a connecting passage between the Istiqlal Mosque and the Jakarta Cathedral—stands out as a rare spatial phenomenon symbolizing interfaith harmony in an urban landscape. This study aims to examine the aesthetic and architectural dimensions of the tunnel and analyze public perceptions of it as a representation of pluralist values. Employing a qualitative-descriptive approach supported by digital quantitative analysis, the study integrates architectural interpretation, literature review, and sentiment classification of 2,003 comments from 5 videos on the YouTube page using the IndoBERT model and word cloud visualization. The findings reveal that the tunnel is broadly perceived as a positive symbol of tolerance and national identity, though some resistance emerges from conservative groups. Therefore, the Terowongan Silaturahmi exempli-fies how architecture can function as a medium for dialogue and social education on interfaith coexistence within Indonesia's public spaces.
Reconstruction of the Principle of People’s Sovereignty Based on the Perspective of Fiqh Siyasah Rahmad Lubis; Riswan Hadi Lubis; Heri Sulaiman; Desi Purnama; Nuranisah Nuranisah; Nur Isyanto
KARSA Journal of Social and Islamic Culture Vol. 33 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/karsa.v33i2.20852

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The principle of popular sovereignty constitutes a fundamental doctrine in modern constitutional democracy, positioning the people as the ultimate source of political legitimacy. However, within Islamic political thought, this principle has often been perceived as theoretically problematic due to its assumed tension with the doctrine of divine sovereignty (ḥākimiyyah Allāh). This article aims to reconstruct the principle of popular sovereignty from the perspective of fiqh siyasah, moving beyond the conventional dichotomy between divine sovereignty and popular authority. Employing a normative-philosophical approach combined with conceptual and historical analysis, this study examines classical Islamic political doctrines alongside contemporary theories of sovereignty and constitutionalism. The findings demonstrate that fiqh siyasah does not reject popular sovereignty per se, but rather reframes it as a form of delegated, ethically bounded authority. Sovereignty, in this perspective, is not an absolute right of the people to legislate without limits, but a collective mandate exercised within the normative framework of Islamic law and oriented toward the realization of justice and public welfare (maqāṣid al-sharī’ah). Popular will acquire legitimacy not merely through procedural majority, but through its conformity with substantive ethical principles. This reconstruction offers a conceptual synthesis between Islamic political jurisprudence and modern democratic governance. It further shows that democratic institutions in Muslim-majority states can operate within a framework of constitutional and ethical sovereignty without negating Islamic normative foundations. In the Indonesian context, this model provides a theoretical basis for strengthening substantive democracy by integrating popular sovereignty with constitutional values and moral accountability. The article contributes to contemporary Islamic political thought by offering a prescriptive framework that bridges normative Islamic principles and modern constitutional practice.
Functional Arabic Syntax Theory in Action: Developing Materials for Islamic Universities Wahyuddin Wahyuddin; Zulfa Jamalie; Muhammad Nadir
KARSA Journal of Social and Islamic Culture Vol. 33 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/karsa.v33i2.21026

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The Antasari State Islamic University Sharia Faculty encounters several obstacles in teaching Arabic due to the theoretical syntax textbooks that are irrelevant to students' needs. These books contain difficult examples, complex grammatical rules, and elaborate and complicated syntactic parsing (i‘rāb). This study seeks to create functional syntax theory instructional materials. Evaluate the feasibility of these materials. Assess the effectiveness of the materials in the academic performance of the learners. The approach employed is Research and Development (R&D) using a modified Borg & Gall model. Data was collected using observation, interviews, questionnaires, tests, and documentation. Data was analysed qualitatively using the Miles and Huberman technique, and quantitatively through t-test analysis using SPSS. Based on the findings, the developed grammar materials have considered the simplification of the elements of iʿrāb: mawqiʿ, iʿrāb, ḥukm iʿrāb, and ʿalāmat al-iʿrāb: Table, which enhances understanding; An inductive approach was also employed alongside the theory of syntactic function, which stipulates that 'the endings of the words are modified because of their position and function in the sentence, not because of ʿāmil. The syntax instructional materials developed in this study received excellent evaluations from Arabic language experts and instructional design specialists. Additionally, Arabic syntax experts and students from non-Arabic studies programs in the Faculty of Sharia also provided very positive evaluations. All research participants agreed that the instructional materials are suitable for syntax teaching. The results of the T-test indicate a significant difference between the pre-test scores prior to using the developed syntax instructional materials and the post-test scores after the students had utilized these materials. This is evidenced by a significance value of 0.000, which is smaller than the alpha value of 0.050. Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of the developed nahwu instructional materials is effective in improving the academic performance of students from Sharia faculty members who are not in Arabic study programs.
Islamic Jurisprudence in Academia: Knowledge Production and Interpretation at Indonesian Islamic Universities Abdurrohman Kasdi; Fauzan Adim
KARSA Journal of Social and Islamic Culture Vol. 33 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/karsa.v33i2.21096

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This research is based on a literature review using historical and phenomenological approaches, interviews, and comparisons. This study seeks to understand the efforts of Indonesian Muslim academics in the study of al-Tafsir Al-Fiqhi in Islamic universities, focusing on the Al-Quran Science University (UNSIQ) in Wonosobo and PTIQ University in Jakarta. The data from this study were analyzed using content analysis, by analyzing data from theses, dissertations, and publications from UNSIQ Wonosobo and PTIQ University Jakarta, focusing on the methods of knowledge production. The steps taken in this study were as follows: First, the research data were described through references related to legal interpretation or fiqh, especially in Indonesia. Then, the theses and dissertations at UNSIQ Wonosobo and PTIQ University Jakarta were reviewed, and finally, all data were interpreted, induced, studied, and investigated. This research shows that the production of knowledge in al-Tafsir al-Fiqhi at UNSIQ Wonosobo and PTIQ Jakarta strengthens the role of al-Tafsir al-Fiqhi studies in dealing with legal and jurisprudential issues in Indonesia. In addition, both universities contribute to the production of research related to the interpretation of legal verses, which contributes to the revival of al-Tafsir al-Fiqhi studies. Furthermore, this study also shows that both universities focus on three things: First, improving understanding of legal texts, analyzing legal verses, and comparing them with the needs of society. Second, focusing on the development of educational and research methodologies by integrating Islamic traditions and Sharia objectives with the realities of Indonesia. Third, contributing to community service. It can be done by applying fiqh interpretations to practical issues, such as family law and financial transactions. UNSIQ Wonosobo and PTIQ Jakarta face challenges in their efforts, such as the need for more studies linking legal interpretation to the global context and balancing the preservation of classical fiqh heritage with the demands of the times.
Syncretizing Culture and Faith: The Kurang Labih Principle in Kalimantan Yuli Apriati; Zainudin Bin Hassan; Rahmat Nur; Muhammad Rezky Noor Handy; Cucu Widaty
KARSA Journal of Social and Islamic Culture Vol. 33 No. 2 (2025)
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This article aims to identify and analyze the value of the local wisdom “Kurang Labih” in the traditional river-based trading system, specifically as a form of local wisdom among the Banjar people. Values ​​rooted in the local wisdom of the Banjar people, such as the value of “Kurang Labih,” remain the primary foundation in the governance of their social life, especially in traditional trade practices. This research employs a qualitative approach, utilizing a case study method. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation to produce a comprehensive writing on cultural phenomena. The study's results found that the culture and local wisdom in traditional trade at this floating market possess the value of “Kurang Labih,” which can make the trade process mabrur, or moral, namely a trade that prioritizes goodness, virtue, and blessings received from Allah SWT. The local wisdom of “Kurang Labih” at the Lok Baintan floating market is strongly influenced by Islamic values, considering that all traders are Muslim, and this value is passed down from generation to generation. The value “Kurang Labih” reflects the principle of caution in buying and selling, a moderate attitude, and the pursuit of blessings, thus creating acceptable trade. This value also serves as a reminder to avoid sins resulting from inaccurate weighing or defective goods, and as a means of fostering sincerity between seller and buyer. These values ​​are in line with Islamic teachings, which have deeply influenced the cultural patterns and local wisdom of the Banjar people, particularly in the traditional river-based trading system.
Post-Conflict Democratization: A Comparative Case Study of Cambodia and Nigeria’s Experiences Daffa Danendra Cahyadi; Adhi Cahya Fahadayna
KARSA Journal of Social and Islamic Culture Vol. 33 No. 2 (2025)
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Religious conflicts occurred in various countries, from Nigeria's 1980 conflict between Islam and Christianity to Cambodia's religious conflict in 1970. This study examines how religion reconstructs democracy following civil wars in Cambodia and Nigeria. Cambodia emphasizes a spiritual approach for conflict-affected communities to eliminate future conflicts, making religion a collective spiritual tool. Nigeria emphasizes an institutionalized approach using mediation and interfaith dialogue, using religion as socio-political mediation. This comparative study examines religion's role in post-conflict democratic reconstruction in both countries. The research analyzes using Most Similar System Design (MSSD) two countries with systemic similarities, including religious-based civil conflict, influential religious actors, and democracy disruptions between 1970 and 2005. Despite similarities, Cambodia and Nigeria used different faith-based peacebuilding strategies. In Cambodia, Buddhist monk Maha Ghosananda adopted a spiritual approach, focusing on healing through rituals like the “Pilgrimage of Truth” to restore trust and values for reconstructing democracy. In Nigeria, religious leaders Imam Muhammad Nurayn Ashafa and Pastor James Movel Wuye used an institutionalized approach, emphasizing mediation and interfaith dialogue for socio-political reconciliation. While Cambodia's approach yielded stronger personal reconciliation, Nigeria’s strategy effectively reduced violence and polarization, establishing deliberative democracy. The study concludes that religious peacebuilding effectiveness depends on context, with the socio-political environment shaping strategies. Quantitative data from V-Dem shows religious actor interventions coincide with improved democratic indicators, highlighting faith-based peacebuilding’s contribution to democratic reconstruction.
Facing Climate Change Risk: Green Theology Commitment Crisis in Ritual Practices Henky Fernando; Eko Ariwidodo; Qodariah Barkah; Eny Boedi Orbawati; M. Nastain; Yuniar Galuh Larasati; Farahdilla Kutsiyah
KARSA Journal of Social and Islamic Culture Vol. 33 No. 2 (2025)
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The crisis of commitment to green theology has been sublimated into collective consciousness, making the potential ecological damage caused by ritual practices often seem normal or acceptable. However, this issue tends to be overlooked in academic discussions. This study adopts a qualitative descriptive approach using a case study method. Data collection and analysis were conducted intensively by examining online news articles published between May 29 and June 11, 2025, using the keywords “climate change, ritual, and ecological knowledge” via the Google search engine. The findings indicate that ritual practices conducted in natural settings frequently disregard their long-term ecological implications. This situation is further exacerbated by the use of non-environmentally friendly ritual materials, such as plastic and synthetic substances, which leave residues that are not easily biodegradable. The lack of waste management and the absence of ecological rehabilitation efforts following the rituals reflect a weak commitment to green theology in the implementation of tradition-based rituals. The significance of this study lies in its emphasis on the need to reorient traditional ritual practices so that they are theologically and ecologically integrated, thereby supporting environmental preservation without compromising religious intentions and cultural values.
Harmony of Islam and Local Wisdom: An Ethnographic Study of Wetu telu Tradition in Lombok Raden Sumiadi
KARSA Journal of Social and Islamic Culture Vol. 33 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/karsa.v33i2.21458

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This research examines the socio-cultural negotiation processes that facilitate accommodation between Islam and indigenous customs in the learning practices of the Wetu telu community in Bayan, North Lombok. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach, this study examines how the Wetu telu indigenous community negotiates Islamic values with local wisdom, strategies employed by internal community actors in accommodating Islamic implementation, and the development of a contextual Islamic model that respects local wisdom while maintaining Islamic authenticity. The findings reveal three main strategic approaches: (1) elite power approach through structural negotiation with traditional leaders, (2) emotional approach through relationship building and interpersonal trust, and (3) cultural approach through integration of Islamic teachings into local traditions without negating cultural identity. This research produces a multidimensional accommodation model that enables the integration of Islamic values within indigenous social systems while maintaining cultural integrity. The resulting framework demonstrates that effective Islamic implementation in indigenous communities requires recognition of existing cultural knowledge systems and integration of religious teachings within traditional learning processes. This model provides a practical framework for developing contextual Islamic integration that can be applied in other regions with similar characteristics, emphasizing the role of internal community actors as primary agents of change who ensure religious transformation emerges from within existing social structures.

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