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Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam
ISSN : 18584349     EISSN : 24425249     DOI : 10.18860
ULUL ALBAB Jurnal Studi Islam (ISSN 1858-4349 and E-ISSN 2442-5249) is the journal published biannually by Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. The journal puts emphasis on aspects related to Islamic studies, with special reference to Islamic law, Islamic education, Islamic politics, society, Islamic philosophy, Quran and hadith, and theology. Ulul Albab has been accredited by The Ministry of Research Tecnology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia (SK Dirjen Penguatan Riset dan Pengembangan Kementerian Riset, Teknologi, dan Pendidikan Tinggi No. 48a/E/KPT/2017). The languages used in this journal are Indonesia, English and Arabic.
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AL-INÂYAH AND AL-IKHTIRÂ’ IN IBN RUSHD’S DIVINITY CONCEPT AND ITS RELEVANCE TO THE QURAN Rofi'i, Muhammad Arwani; Arrois, Syaiful Makhi Ula; Hamzah, Muhammad Habibi; Saleh, Sujiat Zubaidi; Arif, Syamsuddin
Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam Vol 26, No 1 (2025): Tafsir and Hadith
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/ua.v26i1.29157

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This article explores the application of the theories of al-Inâyah (Providence) and al-Ikhtirâ’ (Creation) as a Quranic approach. The analysis is based on Ibn Rushd’s Manâhij al-Adillah fî Aqâ’id al-Millah, highlighting how he integrates Greek philosophy with Islam to explain God as the First Cause and the Organizer of the universe. The method used is library research with a content analysis approach. The results show that Ibn Rushd views the order of the universe as a manifestation of God's will, where creation itself serves as evidence of a Creator with a divine purpose. The theories of al-Inâyah and al-Ikhtirâ’ are employed to argue that the universe’s order and complexity are the results of divine intention, in line with Quranic teachings about God as Creator and Organizer. This study finds that Ibn Rushd combines Aristotelian philosophy with Quranic teachings to provide a more comprehensive understanding of God. Using both reason and revelation, he portrays God as an essence that transcends the physical realm. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding on Islamic theology by showing the compatibility between rational inquiry and divine revelation. This study also demonstrates Ibn Rushd’s significant influence on both Islamic and Western philosophical traditions, reflecting a profound integration of philosophy and theology in conceptualizing the divine.
ACTUALIZATION OF QURAN VALUES ON RELIGIOUS MODERATION IN BANUROJA VILLAGE, GORONTALO, INDONESIA Asfar, Khaerul; Hanif, Ni'matul; Daud, Ilyas; ., Mustaqimah; Khadhary, Muhammad
Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam Vol 26, No 1 (2025): Tafsir and Hadith
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/ua.v26i1.31427

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As a plural and multicultural country, Indonesia faces significant challenges in achieving harmony and national unity. A society made up of diverse ethnicities, cultures, and religions generally leads to complex issues. In fact, conflicts often revolve around the construction of places of worship, leadership transitions, and other matters. Banuroja Village is a community with diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds, yet its people manage to live harmoniously. This research aims to explore the factors that enable the people of Banuroja Village to live harmoniously. It employs a qualitative approach to describe and analyze the social behaviors of the community through the sociological approach of the Quran. The data collection was conducted through interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings of this study indicate that the Banuroja community effectively actualizes Quranic values of religious moderation. The community has actualized the value of tawassut{ (moderation) and I'tidal (justice) as well as fostered balanced attitudes toward diversity, as reflected in peaceful and equitable leadership transitions. The embodiment of tasâmuh (tolerance) is seen from the absence of conflicts during the construction of worship houses because of respecting diversity. Furthermore, the emphasis on Shûrâ (consultative decision-making) has reinforced social solidarity within the community. Additionally, the commitment to al-La'unf (non-violence) and I'tirâf al-‘Urf (recognition of local customs) has fostered the development of a peaceful and harmonious social order. The actualization of these Quranic values positions Banuroja Village as a model of successful religious moderation, showcasing a community life free from inter-religious conflict.
EPISTEMOLOGY OF ISTINBAȚ IN QURAISH SHIHAB’S INTERPRETATION OF MARRIAGE VERSES IN TAFSIR AL-MISBAH Ishaq, Zamroni; Idri, Idri; Musyafa'ah, Suqiyah; Khalqi, Ahmad Muhammad Sa'dul
Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam Vol 26, No 1 (2025): Tafsir and Hadith
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/ua.v26i1.29888

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Quraish Shihab is a prominent figure in contemporary Islamic scholarship, especially regarding Quranic exegesis. However, some critics challenge his legal formulations concerning marriage law. This study examines Shihab’s istinbâț epistemology—his methodology in deriving Islamic legal rulings— through his marriage-related verses interpretation in Tafsir al-Misbah using Yusuf al-Qaradâwî’s ijtihad theory, the analytical framework. It adopts a qualitative textual approach, focusing on Shihab’s interpretations’ sources, methods, and legal characteristics. The findings reveal Shihab’s diverse sources: Quranic exegesis, asbâb al-nuzûl, Hadith, early scholars’ opinions, and insights from social sciences and health disciplines. He combines ijtihâd intiqâ’î (selective reasoning) and ijtihâd jâmi’ (synthetic reasoning), engaging classical jurisprudence while constructing rulings suited to contemporary contexts. Rationality, contextuality, and flexibility, which mark a shift from rigid traditionalism to an adaptive, ethically driven Islamic legal thought, have characterized Shihab’s legal reasoning. His model affirms that Islamic law must remain faithful to its scriptural foundations while being responsive to modern human realities. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on legal reform and Islamic epistemology by demonstrating how contextual ijtihâd enriches modern jurisprudence. It highlights the need for dynamic interpretive models bridging tradition and contemporary social change offering valuable insights for scholars, jurists, and reform-oriented Muslim communities.
QIRA’AH INTERPRETATION ON Q.S. AL MAIDAH [5]:6: Shia Perspectives from Makârim Shirazî and Țabâțabâ’î’ Yuliarto, Udi; Husnaini, Ica Fauziah; el-Feyza, Muhafizah; Putra, Hepni; Hamid, Hudaili Abdul
Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam Vol 26, No 1 (2025): Tafsir and Hadith
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/ua.v26i1.32133

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The interpretations of Q.S. al-Mâidah [5]:6 by Makârim Shirazî and Țabâțabâ’î focus on the meaning and practical implication of wudu, particularly concerning the word ‘arjulakum’ which holds two possible meanings based on different qirâ’ah. These differences generate various understandings and be distinguishing factors among Islamic mazhabs. One of them is Shia which considers the recitation a key basis for performing five obligatory prayers. This article presents and analyzes the interpretation of Q.S. al-Mâidah [5]:6 by Makârim Shirazî and Țabâțabâ’î’, two prominent exegetes in Shia tradition. The study adopts a qualitative approach using descriptive-analytical methods and is conducted through library research. Data were analyzed using content analysis. The findings reveal that both exegetes center their interpretation on the word ‘wa arjulakum’, read either with a fath{ah or a kasrah. Shirazî and Țabâțabâ’î’, along with majority of Shia scholars, affirm and favor the qirâ’ah with kasrah (wa arjulikum), implying the command to wipe (rather than wash) the feet during wudu. This distinction is also reflected in their explanations regarding the extent of the area to be wiped. This tafsir implication shows obedience to teaching conveyed by ahl al-bayt, and strengthens the main principal in Shia that Quranic interpretation is closely intertwined with hadiths originating from ahl al-bayt. The article contributes to a broader discourse on interpretive framework within Islamic traditions, highlighting Shia interpretations of qirâ’ah and narration which shape ritual practice. It also provides a detailed case study of how linguistic variation affects Islamic legal thought.
RIGHTEOUS WOMEN AND SUBMISSION: Between Islamic Texts and Muslim Women’s Perspectives Izza, Farah Nuril; Jamilah, Jamilah; Sa'diyah, Zaimatus
Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam Vol 26, No 1 (2025): Tafsir and Hadith
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/ua.v26i1.28932

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This article explores the contested concepts of righteous women and submission in Islamic literature, and how Muslim women perceive, interpret, and embody these ideals in daily life. Combining textual analysis with field research, this study investigates women's agency within Islamic frameworks, particularly how religious texts are internalized, contested, or reinterpreted. Primary sources include classical and contemporary tafsir and hadith literature, alongside key works on gender and women’s agency in Islam. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten Muslim women from diverse educational and socio-cultural backgrounds to capture a range of lived experiences. The findings reveal that classical to modern mufassirun predominantly associate women's righteousness with obedience, primarily to God and to husbands, especially in the marriage context. In contrast, contemporary scholarship increasingly frames righteousness as a personal moral and ethical responsibility beyond marital obedience. The interviews reflect this interpretive variation: while some Muslim women uphold traditional views, others prioritize intellectual autonomy, spiritual depth, and egalitarian relationships in the household. The study also identifies varied expressions of women's agency, including devotional commitment, subtle resistance, and strategic engagement with religious norms. Amid ongoing debates over gender roles in Islam, this article underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of how Muslim women actively negotiate religious texts within evolving socio-cultural contexts. It contributes to broader discourses on Islamic feminism, gender justice, and interpretive authority. It also offers fresh insights into the dynamic interface between scripture, tradition, and lived female piety.
INTEGRATING HADITH AND SCIENCE IN THE DIGITAL SPHERE: A Haughtian Analysis of Virtual Religious Content Fauziyah, Farichatul; Lutfi, Muhammad; Zamzami, Mukhammad; Hegazy, Wael
Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam Vol 26, No 2 (2025): Tafsir and Hadith
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/ua.v26i2.33214

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This study analyzes how digital da‘wah constructs the relationship between hadith and science, applying John F. Haught’s typology as an analytical lens. As digital platforms increasingly shape the circulation of religious knowledge, the boundaries between revelation and scientific rationality become blurred, requiring closer attention to how authority is produced online. Through qualitative observations of several accounts on Instagram (@nurliya_alqurantulis), TikTok (@1menittojannah, @hadidjayatech, and @edimujiono19), and Facebook (Zulfa Khairi and Arie Elreal), this study shows that science functions less as an epistemic partner and more as a symbolic tool. The discourse loosely aligns with Haught’s confirmation and conflict models but does so superficially, using scientific references as legitimizing devices that reinforce scriptural authority rather than fostering meaningful dialogue. This shift, from a hermeneutical paradigm of ta’wil to a digital-verificative paradigm, suggests that religious truth is increasingly constructed through visual performance and rapid verification logics. The study’s contribution lies in the formulation of the concept of virtual scientific apologetics, namely a pattern of faith-defense within digital culture in which scientific symbols are mobilized to construct an image of religious modernity, thereby reducing the methodological autonomy of science. The concept enriches the epistemic transformation in contemporary Islamic digital discourses in Indonesia. It also offers a critical analysis of representational tendencies that reduce science to a mere instrument for legitimizing doctrine.
POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH IN THE QURAN: Psychological Insights from the Story of Prophet Ayyub Khodijah, Siti; Arif, Muhammad; Fadzil, Huda Mohd; Johari, Aisyah
Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam Vol 26, No 2 (2025): Tafsir and Hadith
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Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG), developed by Tedeschi and Calhoun, describes the positive transformations that may emerge following profound suffering or trauma. These include strengthened interpersonal relationships, enhanced personal strength, a renewed appreciation for life, openness to new possibilities, and spiritual development. Although PTG has been widely examined in contemporary psychology, its application within Quranic exegesis remains limited. Employing a qualitative approach through library research, this study analyzes the story of Prophet Ayyub AS in Q.S. al-Anbiyâ [21]: 83-84 and Q.S. Sâd [38]: 41-44 through a comparative exegesis (tafsîr muqâran), drawing on classical (al-T{abarî), medieval (Ibn Kathîr), and contemporary (Quraish Shihab) commentaries. The comparative analysis, with a thematic focus on suffering and recovery, is mapped onto five domains of PTG. It shows how Ayyub AS’s ordeal catalyzes meaning-making, moral refinement, relational restoration, and spiritual strengthening. It operationalizes spiritual resilience as s{abr (patient steadfastness) and tawakkul (trustful reliance on God) that stabilize cognition and affect, sustain moral commitment (istiqamah), and convert affliction into disciplined, hopeful action. Spiritual resilience thus functions both as a mediator and an outcome of PTG, integrating divine mercy with human initiative. Hence, the study presents a Quranic-based framework for resilience and psychological transformation, interpreting suffering not merely as a test of endurance but as a process of growth, meaning-making, and spiritual elevation. It contributes to contemporary Quranic scholarship by integrating exegetical perspectives across classical, medieval, and modern periods and contextualizing them within the framework of PTG, thereby enriching the interdisciplinary dialogue between Islamic exegesis and modern psychology.
THE DISCOURSE ON CONTEMPORARY TA’LÎL AL-HADITH: The Thoughts of al-Ḥuwaynî, Mamdûḥ, and al-Malîbârî Nursyahbani, Iqbal; Hasbillah, Ahmad 'Ubaydi; Farid, Mohamad
Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam Vol 26, No 2 (2025): Tafsir and Hadith
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/ua.v26i2.34773

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Taʿlīl al-ḥadīth—the critical investigation of hidden defects in prophetic reports—has been practiced since the formative period of Islamic scholarship and has undergone renewed expansion since the mid-14th/20th century. In this contemporary phase, distinct methodological orientations have emerged around leading figures such as Abū Isḥāq al-Ḥuwaynī (Salafī), Saʿīd Mamdūḥ (Ashʿarī-traditionalist), and Ḥamzah al-Malībārī (Iḥyāʾ Manhaj al-Mutaqaddimīn). This article presents a comparative analysis of their thought, utilizing library research and thematic interpretation, and highlights the methodological, epistemological, and socio-religious implications of current debates. The study argues that contemporary discourse on taʿlīl al-ḥadīth is no longer confined to technical isnād criticism but has become a site of ideological contestation and the renegotiation of religious authority within global Muslim communities. Al-Ḥuwaynī rejects tafarrod (solitary transmission) as a valid ʿillah and emphasizes strict muʿāṣarah (narrator contemporaneity); Mamdūḥ also rejects tafarrod but fully accepts ziyādat al-thiqah (trustworthy narrators’ additions); whereas al-Malībārī regards all ʿilal as potentially qādiḥah (damaging) and widens criticism to include weak transmitters. These positions implicitly respond to pressing contemporary concerns: al-Ḥuwaynī to the global spread of Salafism, Mamdūḥ to sectarian tensions and calls for social justice, and al-Malībārī to rising spiritual disorientation and permissive cultural trends. By mapping these orientations and their implications for academic scholarship, religious practice, and communal dynamics, this article highlights the need to reassess taʿlīl al-ḥadīth as both a technical discipline and a significant influence on shaping authority, orthodoxy, and Muslim public life today. The study thus contributes a critical framework for understanding the evolving epistemology of ḥadīth criticism in the modern era.
POLITICIZATION OF RELIGION: The Quran as a Commodity of Religious Texts in Indonesia Said, Hasani Ahmad; Tsauri, M. Najib
Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam Vol 26, No 2 (2025): Tafsir and Hadith
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This article examines the politicization of religion in Indonesia, with a focus on the Quran’s transformation into a political and social commodity. Through a qualitative case study conducted in Jakarta and West Java, involving 42 informants from various sectors, including religious, political, academic, and community, the study revealed that sacred texts are frequently decontextualized and manipulated to legitimize political agendas. The Quran’s instrumentalization has intensified social polarization, undermined theological integrity, and weakened public trust in both religious institutions and democratic processes. The analysis identifies four main typologies of manipulation: political delegitimization, instrumental legitimacy, explicit desecration, and commodification within the digital and commercial sphere. Using the maqâs{id al-sharîah framework, these practices obviously violate fundamental Islamic objectives—particularly h{ifz{ al-dîn, h{ifz{ al-aql, and h{ifz{ al-nasl. However, three Indonesian cultural values (cooperation, communal harmony, and peaceful coexistence) offer cultural resilience countering these tendencies through inclusive education and critical religious literacy. The study concludes that genuine religiosity must be rooted in the Quran’s ethical application rather than its political instrumentalization. Restoring the Quran's sanctity requires a synthesis of scriptural fidelity, civic responsibility, and cultural wisdom to ensure religion functions as a unifying moral force rather than a divisive political tool. This study offers two key contributions. Theoretically, it introduces a comprehensive framework for interpreting the Quran as both a sacred text and a politicized social commodity. Practically, it presents evidence-based strategies to help policymakers, religious authorities, and civil society mitigate religious politicization while promoting theological integrity and social unity within Indonesia’s pluralistic democracy.
CLICK, LEARN, REMEMBER: Digital Tools for Memorizing the Quran Busro, Busro; Hakim, Rizal
Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam Vol 26, No 2 (2025): Tafsir and Hadith
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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Cinta Quran application’s interactive features in supporting the Quran memorization process, focusing on user motivation, engagement, and accessibility. The research is significant in addressing the growing role of digital tools in religious education and their potential to improve spiritual practices. The study employs a qualitative descriptive approach with a case study method. Data were collected through digital observation of the application's features and user reviews on the PlayStore. The analysis was conducted thematically to identify key patterns and insights. The study reveals that features such as flexible quiz modes, audio playback, and color-coded visualization significantly enhance structured and personalized users’ learning experiences. These features increase motivation and engagement of users from diverse demographics. However, technical challenges, including audio issues, application crashes, and slow loading times, were identified as barriers to accessibility and reliability. The findings contribute to the religious education field by demonstrating how interactive digital tools can effectively support the Quran memorization and broader spiritual practices. They also offer practical insights for developers to improve inclusivity and accessibility in religious applications. This article provides a novel perspective on integrating interactive features and addressing technical challenges in digital tools for religious education. Its focus on the Cinta Quran app offers unique insights into how personalized and adaptive technology can enhance user experience and support spiritual practices in the digital era.

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