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Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies
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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Articles 149 Documents
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.
Pesantren in the Changing Indonesian Context: History and Current Developments M. Falikul Isbah
QIJIS (Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies) Vol 8, No 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/qijis.v8i1.5629

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This article discusses the history of pesantren as an educational institution in the changing Indonesian context, and provides a snapshot on their current development and enrolment trends. It aims to provide an updated comprehension on Indonesian pesantren, which is an important aspect in understanding the contemporary development of Islam in Indonesia. The data presented here is based on systematic review of existing literature and policy documents, interviews with key policy makers, and observation in some pesantren. I argue that Indonesian pesantren have continued to grow over different historical periods due to their adaptability in the changing contexts. Such adaptability is seen in their adoption of modern schooling system, their incorporation of non-religious subjects into their curricula, as well as their dynamic integration into the national education system.
Becoming the State-Funded Madrasah or Retaining Autonomy: The Case of Two Madrasahs in Kelantan Hilman Latief; Anidah Robani; Mohd Fauzi Kamarudin; Rozikan Rozikan
QIJIS (Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies) Vol 9, No 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/qijis.v9i1.7620

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Malaysia witnessed the rise of Islamic education more than a century ago, partly evidenced by the establishment of traditional Islamic education institutions called pondok or madrasah. Starting in the nineteenth century, Islamic pondok schools spread in Malaysia, founded by ‘ulama (Islamic scholars) who gained financial support from the community. As time went by, many pondok, previously supported by civil society, began to face financial difficulties because of the changing political landscape, economic situation, the death of their founders, and changes in government policy. This paper investigates the experiences of two madrasahs in the state of Kelantan in Malaysia and the strategies they have adopted to resolve their financial issues. This paper argues decisions and strategies regarding financing were influenced by several factors, including the degree of attachment felt by the current asatidz (teachers) to the history of their pondok, their desire to preserve the legacy of the madrasah founder, and the level of economic pressure they experienced. The primary choice was between relinquishing ownership to the state by becoming a state (funded) school or remaining a self-governed school with limited access to state funds.  
Sacred Sites, Sustainable Futures: Community Responses to the Development of Sustainable Religious Tourism in Mount Muria Area Mubasyaroh Mubasyaroh; Nuril Maghfirah; Nevy Rusmarina Dewi
QIJIS (Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies) Vol 12, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/qijis.v12i2.26023

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The majority of tourists seeking a profound spiritual experience are interested in religious tourism. Concerning sustainability, several aspects are required to promote sustainable religious tourism development and management, with community participation being a key factor. The Tomb of Sunan Muria in Kudus serves as a model for sustainable religious tourism development. This study employs qualitative research methods with a field research approach. The key informants include the Foundation of Sunan Muria Mosque and Tomb (YM2SM), the Department of Culture and Tourism of Kudus (Disbudpar Kudus), and the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) community located around the tomb. Data were analyzed through data triangulation, focusing on religious tourism at the Tomb of Sunan Muria. The findings indicate that religious tourism at the Tomb of Sunan Muria has significantly developed from the beginning to the present in terms of human resources, tourism amenities, and visitor numbers. The sustainable development of religious tourism at this site aligns with the sustainable development goals (SDGs), although it needs further improvement. Positive responses from the community outnumber negative responses, but there are obstacles to achieving sustainable development in this area. Collaboration and coordination among various stakeholders, especially the two primary parties—YM2SM and Disbudpar Kudus—are crucial for effective sustainable development. In addition, it is necessary to fully engage the community in every aspect of the sustainable development process, including decision-making.
Bank Selection Criteria and SERVQUAL Survey among Muslims in Mauritius Muhamad Abduh; Shaheen Bibi Ramjaun; Muhamad Mustaqim
QIJIS (Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies) Vol 6, No 2 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/qijis.v6i2.3756

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As a Muslim minority country located far off the east coast of South Africa, Mauritius has successfully introduced Islamic finance since 1998. However, the development is not as expected since two Islamic banking windows were closed down and the only Islamic commercial bank in the country has been struggling hard in order to generate favorable expected profits. The aims of this study are to investigate the bank selection criteria among Muslims in Mauritius and to evaluate the customer satisfaction upon the Islamic banking service quality in the country. The findings show that privacy, easy access, service quality, facilities, transparency and bank reputation are the factors influence Muslim Mauritian to patronize bank and interestingly religion and religiosity are out of it. The importance – performance analysis is used to provide an interesting visual analysis on the service quality items examined. The findings suggest that Islamic banks must improve their Tangible and Reliability aspects in order to satisfy the customers and eventually become more profitable.
Tawhid-Based Green Learning in Islamic Higher Education: An Insan Kamil Character Building Masturin Masturin; Mhd. Rasid Ritonga; Siti Amaroh
QIJIS (Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies) Vol 10, No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/qijis.v10i1.14124

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This study aims to integrate green learning into the curriculum and proposes a holistic conceptual framework for Islamic higher education. This study used a qualitative-thematic approach and collected data through structured interviews with four informants from Islamic higher education institutions with green campus programs who were selected through snowball sampling. The results revealed that the green campus had been implemented in several ways, including the vision and governance of the campus environment, the appropriate waste management, research, and community service, and the learning process in several courses, either explicitly regulated in the written curriculum or implicitly taught in the hidden curriculum. One of the goals of implementing a green campus is to provide insight to students, lecturers, and other higher education communities about the importance of a sustainable environment through the learning process as a provision when living in a society. In addition, Islamic higher education has budgeted funds for green campus development, although it is limited because it strictly competes with funds allocations for other required campus development. For this reason, the researchers propose Tawhid-Based Green Learning, a conceptual framework for developing Islamic higher education responsive to the natural environment, which is reflected in the vision, mission, goals, learning materials, quality assurance, and outcomes. The concern for the environment based on tawhid (monotheism) integrated into the curriculum is also a form of human piety, and Islamic higher education has the task of producing graduates who have insan kamil personalities. As an implication, Islamic higher education must contribute to reducing the impact of global warming through tawhid-based green learning included in curriculum and lecture materials.
A Reflection on Decolonizing Narratives: Understanding Familial Suicide Terrorism in Indonesia Herdi Sahrasad; Dedy Tabrani; Al Chaidar Abdurrahman Puteh; Pipip A.Rifai Hasan
QIJIS (Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies) Vol 13, No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/qijis.v13i2.31977

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Suicide terrorism in Indonesia has increasingly involved family units, revealing a shift in the dynamics of radicalization and the reproduction of extremist ideologies within domestic spaces. This study aims to analyze how familial suicide terrorism emerges and is sustained by examining the narratives that shape the everyday lives of radicalized families. Using a qualitative approach based on document analysis, media reports, and academic research on family-linked attacks over the past two decades, with limited field observation and semi-structured interviews with six former Jemaah Islamiyah members in five Indonesian cities, this study explores how colonial legacies, state violence, and global counterterrorism discourses intersect with local experiences of marginalization. Data were examined through an iterative dual-path strategy integrating thematic coding, narrative analysis, cross-case comparison, and decolonial interpretation. The findings show that familial suicide terrorism is not merely the result of ideological indoctrination but is embedded in intergenerational trauma, affective bonds, and the normalization of violence within intimate settings. The study argues that decolonizing the dominant narratives of terrorism—by foregrounding local histories, structural inequalities, and lived experiences—offers a more nuanced understanding of why entire families become agents of violent extremism. It contributes to terrorism studies by foregrounding Indonesian perspectives and proposing more culturally sensitive, family-centered, and community-based approaches to prevention and counter-radicalization.
Capitulation and Siyasah Syar’iyah Al-Maliyah Impact on Economic Stability of the 18th & 19th Ottoman Turks Desmadi Saharuddin; Meirison Meirison; Inayatul Chusna; Ade Sofyan Mulazid
QIJIS (Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies) Vol 7, No 2 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/qijis.v7i2.4847

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Free trade and foreign investment that characterize the 21st Century trade and business model do not benefit all parties, particularly Islamic countries. Only those who have well-established economic system and large capital gain the most benefit. This condition had occurred during the Ottoman Khalifah. Therefore, this article aims to prove that free trade and foreign investment during the Ottoman, in the form of capitulation, brought negative impact on the Ottoman’s economy and politics. Capitulation is an agreement between the Ottoman and Western European countries that regulated economic and legal sectors by giving privilege to the European countries to come and trade in the Ottoman. The Ottoman became a free market place that eliminated the Islamic economic system. The Ottoman saw the agreement as its Siyasah Syar’iyah Al-Maliyah to protect the political sovereignty when facing European countries. Once the agreement benefited the Ottoman, later it caused economic political problems. The domestic industries faced difficulty when competing with foreign trades. The Ottoman government did not have full authority over the law and justice of the Europeans in the Ottoman. The capitulation that was expected by the Ottoman to protect its economy and politics had put the country under the domination of Western Europe. What happened to the Ottoman is proof that the free market is only beneficial to developed countries with active industries. Therefore, this historical fact should be reference for Islamic countries in conducting their foreign economic system.
Salafism in Rural Java: The Struggles of Indonesian Islam Since the Fall of the New Order Zuly Qodir; Krismono Krismono; Irwan Abdullah
QIJIS (Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies) Vol 11, No 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/qijis.v11i2.7953

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This study elucidates the factors that have driven the emergence of Salafism in rural Java, including the individual actors, the global Salafi movement, and the connections established amongst Islamic organizations since the fall of the New Order. This study emphasizes that the Salafi movement has not been purely religious in rural Java, but rather served to provide members with economic and political salvation. Diverse economic and political contestations have occurred within the Salafi movement as actors within the movement have established connections with individuals who share their vision and political ideology. This article concludes that the Salafi movement may be considered a form of political Islam, wherein individuals contest public spaces through public piety, economic activities, and political approaches. Data for this study were collected through field research, interviews with informants, and a review of the literature. A political sociology approach was used to analyze the connections between village actors, the spread of Salafism, and the political and economic issues faced by religious organizations.