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Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies
Published by Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kudus
ISSN : 23551895     EISSN : 24769304     DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.21043/qijis
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The focus of QIJIS is to provide scientific article of islamic studies that developed in attendance through the article publications, research reports, and book reviews. QIJIS journal welcome papers from academicians on theories, philosophy, conceptual paradigms, academic research, as well as religion practices. In particular, papers which consider the following general topics are invited.
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Beyond the Western Gaze: Islamic Humanitarianism and the Decolonization of Global Aid Atin Prabandari
QIJIS (Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies) Vol 14, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/qijis.v14i1.32221

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This  study  examines  the  extent  to  which  Islamic  humanitarianism  can counterbalance  Western-dominated  norms  and  structures  of  global  aid. Combining  decolonial  theory  with  norm  localization,  it  develops  the  concept  of localized  universalism  to  explain  how  Islamic  humanitarian  actors  articulate independently  grounded  universal  ethical  commitments  while  selectively engaging  with  international  humanitarian  standards.  The  study  employs  a qualitative  document  and  literature  review  of  scholarly  works  published primarily  between  2000  and  2025,  including  literature,  organizational  reports, zakat  statistics,  regulations,  and  fatwas  on  Islamic  humanitarian  actors  in Indonesia  and  beyond.  It  also  includes  illustrative  cases  involving Muhammadiyah,  Nahdlatul  Ulama,  Islamic  Relief  Worldwide,  Dompet Dhuafa, BAZNAS, mosque-based philanthropy, and the UNHCR Refugee Zakat Fund. The findings  reveal  three  interrelated  patterns.  First,  Islamic  actors  re-ground humanitarian values in Islamic traditions, such as humanity, solidarity, and non- discrimination,  in  Islamic ethical  and  jurisprudential  traditions,  exemplified  by Muhammadiyah’s  al-Ma’un theology  and  Fikih  Kebencanaan.  Second,  Islamic social finance—including zakat, infaq, sadaqah, and waqf— provides substantial and  recurrent  humanitarian  resources,  although  these  remain  predominantly domestically  oriented  and  under-realized  relative  to  their  estimated  potential. Third, authority rarely shifts to Muslim communities; legitimacy is conferred by certifiers,  UNHCR,  and  the  Indonesian  state.  The  article  terms  this  pattern “localized  universalism”:  epistemically  rich  but  structurally  limited decolonization.  These  findings  contribute  to  debates  on  decolonizing humanitarianism  by  shifting  attention  from  the  localization  of  aid  delivery toward  the  deeper  question  of  who  possesses  the  authority  to  define humanitarian universality.
Transgender People in the Indonesian Muslim Society: The Social and Islamic Construction Koeswinarno Koeswinarno; Zakiyah Zakiyah; Anik Farida
QIJIS (Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies) Vol 14, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/qijis.v14i1.28904

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This study examines the issue of transgender identities in Indonesian Muslim society as a minority group that often receives discrimination, focusing on the intersection of marginalization, religiosity, and Islamic interpretation. They are perceived as cursed people who are accused of spreading diseases, and frequently encounter discrimination, social exclusion, and negative stigma as part of the social problems. Moreover, Islam, as the religion practiced by the majority of Indonesians, has contributed to the process of discrimination against transgender people. For instance, the Indonesian Ulama Council issued a fatwa on rejecting transgender groups. Hence, this study aims to further explore the lived experiences of transgender people and investigate the possibility of developing a more humanistic reinterpretation of several Qur’anic verses regarding their identities. This study employed a qualitative approach, using in-depth interviews, life-history narratives, and observations conducted at the Pondok Pesantren Waria Al-Fatah in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The elicited data were then examined using cultural analysis. The findings reveal that transgender people encountered multiple challenges throughout their lives, including social exclusion and discrimination. Some were forced to leave their homes in search of refuge, with Yogyakarta being one of their destinations. They actively engage in religious practices and collective Islamic learning as strategies for preserving dignity, spirituality, and social belonging amid persistent marginalization. Furthermore, this study argues for a more humanistic reinterpretation of Qur’anic verses that prioritizes human dignity, compassion, and social justice by acknowledging the presence of transgender people as legitimate moral and social subjects within Muslim communities. This study contributes to contemporary Islamic discourse by offering an alternative framework for inclusive Islamic engagement with gender diversity.
Reconfiguring Transnational Islamic Education Amid Geopolitical Conflict: Post-Wahhabism and Madrasah Responses to the Iran–Israel Conflict in Indonesia Ali Muhtarom; Murdan Murdan
QIJIS (Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies) Vol 14, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/qijis.v14i1.37726

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The Iran–Israel conflict has posed new challenges for Saudi-oriented Salafi educational institutions in Indonesia and tensions between their theological commitments and the broader Muslim solidarity with Palestine. The article examines the reconfiguration of educational ideology and institutional responses among post-Wahhabism madrasahs in Lombok and Banten, Indonesia, in response to these geopolitical developments. The present study is a descriptive qualitative case study based on observations, interviews, and document analysis. The findings suggest that the conflict did not fundamentally alter the theological bases of the madrasahs. Rather, it triggered strategic discursive and institutional adjustments. School leaders regularly described the conflict in terms of maṣlaḥah, humanitarian solidarity with Palestine, and social harmony. Salafi doctrinal commitments were sustained. In addition to theological debates, institutions expanded their educational programs, deepened local participation, and broadened public engagement to maintain educational legitimacy amid growing geopolitical polarization. The paper argues that these developments are best understood in terms of post-Wahhabism, which refers not to a new theological doctrine but to the reconfiguration of educational ideology, institutional strategy, and religious authority in response to changing geopolitical and socio-political contexts.
‘Entwined’ Islamic Political Identity of Turkiye’s Ak Party and its Relevance for the Muslim World Muhammad Khalis Ibrahim; Ensar Nişancı
QIJIS (Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies) Vol 14, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/qijis.v14i1.30818

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The narrative that presents Turkiye’s Justice and Development Party (AK Party) as ‘a model’ for the Muslim world, particularly among Islamists, remains contested, as the party’s identity remains unclear and the notion of the ‘Turkish model’ requires further scrutiny. Therefore, this paper aims to identify the AKP’s identity through the lens of Islamic political identities and to examine its relevance for the Muslim world. Employing a discursive approach, this study analyses the party’s official sources through content analysis and critical discourse analysis, focusing on its discourse and selected policies. This paper argues that the AK Party manifests an ‘entwined’ identity that combines conservative democracy, support of secularism, a pro-European Union attitude, religious sensibility, and post-Islamist characteristics. This identity is shaped by the specific Turkish context and thus is not appropriate for wholesale imitation elsewhere in the Muslim world. Overall, this paper contributes to the literature on Islamism as a significant religio-political phenomenon that shapes the dynamics of the Muslim world in the present century and beyond.
Karāma in the Perspective of Sufism: Response to the Magic Commodification in the Digital Era Muhammad In'amuzzahidin; Muhammad Faiq; Ahmad Umam Aufi
QIJIS (Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies) Vol 14, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/qijis.v14i1.34199

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Social media has facilitated the proliferation of Muslim magicians who showcase magical performances as Islamic spiritual healing, obscuring the distinction between authentic karāma and commercialized supernatural claims. This study examines how such practices misrepresent the Sufi concept of karāma on YouTube. Employing a qualitative netnographic approach, the data were collected from the YouTube channels of Gus Samsudin, Ningsih Tinampi, Ustadz Dhanu, and Ujang Busthomi. Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) was applied to examine their construction of algorithmic authority. In addition, semiotic analysis was used to examine the motives behind the visualizations in their social media content. Meanwhile, to assess whether these performances reflect the authentic concept of karāma, data triangulation was performed by comparing video content with classical and modern Sufi texts, media reports, and insights from Sufism experts. The findings reveal that these performances constitute pseudo-karāma rather than genuine saintly miracles, commodifying Islamic symbols and exploiting vulnerable audiences for commercial purposes. This study contributes to digital religion scholarship by distinguishing authentic Sufi karāma from pseudo-spiritual performances and highlighting the importance of strengthening religious and digital literacy to counter misleading supernatural claims in the digital era.
Beyond Colonial Archives: Decolonizing Indonesian Islamic Historiography Through Epistemic Pluralism Abdurrahman Masud; Sus Eko Zuhri Ernada; Nur Said
QIJIS (Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies) Vol 14, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/qijis.v14i1.34563

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This article examines the relationship between colonialism, capitalism, and orientalism in the historiography of Indonesian Islam and the impact they continue to have on contemporary Islamic Studies. Although colonialism and capitalism have been heavily criticized in the past for their bearing on contemporary knowledge production, they have been neglected in knowledge-based research on Indonesian Islamic intellectual traditions, which are regarded as legitimate sources of knowledge. In this research, we applied a qualitative approach that takes into account critical archival analysis of two important British colonial texts, The History of Java (1817) and The History of Sumatra (1783), and the semi-structured interviews conducted with scholars at SOAS University of London, University of Oxford, and University of Birmingham. We found that colonial epistemic hierarchies still exist in academic institutions, and that the systems of archival authority, publishing practices, citation politics, and the production and validation of theory each have their own mechanisms. Rather than examining colonialism, capitalism, and orientalism as separate historical processes, we thought of them as jointly constitutive structural actors that influence the production and circulation of knowledge in Islam. As a result, Indonesian Islamic intellectual traditions, including pesantren epistemologies, oral transmission, and local knowledge of intellectual practices, are valuable tools for epistemic pluralism and the decolonization of Islamic historiography. The article argues that decolonizing Islamic historiography, beyond postcolonial critique, is about epistemic reconstruction, in which Indonesian Islamic intellectual practices are seen not only as empirical objects of study but also as legitimate sources of conceptual and theoretical innovation. The study contributes to contemporary Islamic studies by bringing together colonialism, capitalism, and orientalism as interrelated frameworks and by positioning Indonesian Islamic historiography as a plural and generative site of knowledge creation.

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