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Jurnal Theologia
ISSN : 08533857     EISSN : 2540847X     DOI : -
Jurnal THEOLOGIA, ISSN 0853-3857 (print); 2540-847X (online) is an academic journal published biannually by Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Humaniora, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang. It specializes in Islamic Studies (Ushuluddin) which particularly includes: Islamic Philosophy and Theology, Al-Quran (Tafsir) and Hadith, Study of Religions, Sufism and Islamic Ethics.
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Articles 486 Documents
Transcending Paradigm: Bridging Spirituality and Modern Science in the Thoughts of Nasr, al-Attas, and al-Faruqi Zuhri, Mishbah Khoiruddin; Mundhir, Mundhir
Jurnal Theologia Vol. 34 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : The Faculty of Ushuluddin and Humanities, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/teo.2023.34.2.18692

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The research examines the transcending paradigm as a crucial intellectual approach, with scholars like Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas, and Ismail Raji al-Faruqi proposing a synthesis of Islamic spiritual principles with modern scientific inquiry. This paradigm aims to bridge the gap between science and spirituality, advocating for a unified model that respects Islamic metaphysical traditions while embracing empirical scientific advancements. Through a systematic comparative and analytical approach, the research thoroughly examines and critiques the philosophical foundations and theoretical frameworks presented by Nasr, al-Attas, and al-Faruqi. This study's synthesis of these scholars' perspectives makes it unique, providing insights into their efforts to move beyond traditional academic paradigms. Their contributions argue for a coherent framework harmonizing divine unity and cosmic understanding. They assert that true knowledge encompasses both the material and the transcendent, offering a holistic and spiritually enriched scientific perspective. This article contributes to enhancing the Islamic intellectual tradition by presenting a model deeply rooted in cultural values and responsive to the complexities of the modern scientific era.
Defending Women Beyond Feminism: Gender Perspectives in Indonesia Nur Mutiullah, Muhammad Yaufi
Jurnal Theologia Vol. 35 No. 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/teo.2024.35.1.18861

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This article examines the development of gender understanding in Indonesia. Specifically, the understanding of gender discussed in this article comes from the perspective of one of the leading Islamic organizations in Indonesia, namely Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), which has its own way of thinking in defending women's rights. This article aims to show that Nahdlatul Ulama's concept of defending women is different from the concept of feminism that emerged in Western civilization, namely by looking at the capabilities and capabilities of women themselves. Therefore, I use the words "Defending Women But Not Feminism" with the intention of emphasizing that the way NU defends women's rights is not based on the feminist paradigm way of thinking that has developed in modern times. The research methodology used in this research is a qualitative approach. This article uses library research procedures, especially analytical descriptive methods. This research uses book data, relevant literature, and other important sources. This research uses document analysis as a qualitative research methodology. The results of this research show that NU's thinking paradigm in defending women's rights is different from Western feminism. NU has a different view in defending women's rights, namely "beyond feminism”.
Perseverance and Recognition: The Struggle of JAGI Church in Establishing its Unitarian Christian Identity Maola, Mochammad
Jurnal Theologia Vol. 35 No. 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/teo.2024.35.1.18916

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This article aims to examine the development, challenges, and dynamics of the JAGI Church concerning religious freedom in Indonesia. This research seeks to answer fundamental questions about the identity of the JAGI Church, its mission, its influence in Indonesia's social and religious realms, and the various challenges it faces in the form of discrimination. The research methodology applied to the JAGI Church study uses a qualitative descriptive approach. This research methodology also integrates a historical contextualization approach, which aims to provide a different understanding by placing these events in Indonesia's broader historical, social, and religious context. The results of this research demonstrate a deep understanding of the dynamics of religious freedom and the challenges faced by the JAGI Church in achieving official recognition, as well as describing their efforts in fighting for interreligious dialogue and creating an environment of mutual respect and tolerance. This article also links the JAGI Church case study with the thinking of religious freedom experts, thus providing new insight into the complexities of protecting and promoting religious freedom in the context of a multicultural society like Indonesia.
Treatment of Infertility through the Qur'an: Shifting the Function of al-Syifa' from Spiritual Disease Treatment to Physical Medicine Ichwan, Mohammad Nor; Rohmah, Nihayatur
Jurnal Theologia Vol. 34 No. 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/teo.2023.34.1.19067

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Al-Qur’an, besides proclaiming itself as a guide for the man (huda li al-nas), also serves as a cure or healer (shifa') against all kinds of diseases, especially spiritual conditions. In the Community of Therapy Sky Line Two With Prayer, the Qur'an serves as a medium of infertility treatment. Infertility occurs when a husband and wife do not have children, even though they are sexually active. Besides being caused by medical factors, infertility is also caused by non-medical factors, such as genie or magic disorders. This article aims to elaborate and, at the same time, prove the success of infertility treatment through the medium of Qur'anic verses carried out by Therapy Sky Line Two With Prayer. Methodologically, this article uses field research whose primary sources are obtained through observation, structured interviews, and documentation. The collected data was then analyzed using a phenomenological approach. The findings of this article show that the Qur'an can not only cure spiritual diseases but can also be used as a medium to treat infertility. This article also found that the verses of the Qur'an recited to people with infertility can make their hearts calm, more pleased with His decrees, and also more grateful for the blessings He has given. This attitude is a fundamental thing that is needed for those who have not been blessed with offspring. Hence, they feel confident that chanting the verses of the Qur'an can stimulate people with infertility and make them pregnant and have the desired offspring.
From Uyghur Muslims in China to the Uyghur Diaspora in Southeast Asia: A Political Reflection Sahrasad, Herdi; Al Chaidar, Al Chaidar; Tabrani, Dedy; Hasan, Pipip A. Rifai
Jurnal Theologia Vol. 34 No. 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/teo.2023.34.1.19173

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This article discusses the problems of the Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, People's Republic of China, who have experienced mistreatment and violence from the communist regimes of Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, Zhu Rongji, and Xi Jinping. Despite facing this treatment, the Uyghur Muslim minority has received criticism and negative labels for their resistance. The world community has also shown little attention to the Uyghur issue. This article aims to reveal the dynamics among Uyghur Muslims as they shift from nationalistic interests to their participation in acts of terrorism. This article uses a descriptive-analytical qualitative method based on data obtained from interviews, documents and literature studies. This article also explores the novelty of this topic by discussing the impact and implications of Uyghur Muslim involvement in global jihadist groups. For example, this article shows that thousands of Uyghur Muslims have become diasporas in other countries (Turkey, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Middle East, Southeast Asia, etc.) seeking solutions to their problems, while being in a difficult and disadvantageous position . This article also explores the magnitude and extent of the activities and presence of Uyghur Muslims in Indonesia, such as in Aceh, Jakarta and Papua.
Al Qaeda, Islamists and Terrorism in Southeast Asia: A Lesson from the Past Sahrasad, Herdi; Syukur, Yanuardi; Tabrani, Dedy; Rifai Hasan, Pipip A.; Al Chaidar, Al Chaidar; Mulky, Mohamad Asrori
Jurnal Theologia Vol. 35 No. 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/teo.2024.35.1.19241

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 This article aims to explore the involvement of the Al-Qaeda network in Southeast Asia at the beginning of the 21st century. As an international terrorist organization with sufficient financial and human resources, Al-Qaeda's arrival in Southeast Asia came as a major shock to the local communities affected by it—an injustice caused by the capitalist regimes in the region. The methods used in writing this article are case studies and historical analysis. This article will provide specific examples of Al-Qaeda involvement in several countries in Southeast Asia, such as the case in Poso, Indonesia, where Al-Qaeda members Omar Bandon and Jusuf Galan from Spain provided military training and funding to militant Islamic groups in Malaysia. This article will also discuss Al-Qaeda's involvement in the Philippines, where they formed cells and networks with the Abu Sayyaf and other extreme Islamic groups. The results of this research show that the entry of the Al-Qaeda network in this area has caused terrorism problems and resulted in quite large losses in the form of property and lives. It is hoped that this article will provide new insights and policy recommendations to strengthen counterterrorism efforts in the future.   
The Typologies of Islamic Thought: Mapping The Contemporary Intellectual Movements in Indonesia Amin, Faizal
Jurnal Theologia Vol. 35 No. 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/teo.2024.35.1.19551

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The continuity and change of reformation ideas in the history of the Islamic intellectual movement necessitate a systematic categorization. This article endeavors to present a fresh framework for classifying Islamic thought, drawing inspiration from Fazlur Rahman’s categories of revivalist, classical modernist, neo-revivalist, and neo-modernist. More specifically, this article  examines a reclassification of Islamic thought and elaborates on its implications for the contemporary historical narrative of the Islamic intellectual movement within the Indonesian context. By undertaking a comprehensive literature review and employing a descriptive methodology for data collection and analysis, this article found out eight categories or typologies characterizing contemporary Islamic intellectual movements in Indonesia: (1) the revivalist movement, (2) the classical modernist movement, (3) the neo-revivalist movement, (4) the neo-modernist movement, (5) the traditionalist movement, (6) the neo-traditionalist movement, (7) the post-modernist movement, and (8) the post-traditionalist movement. These typologies commence with the emergence of classical modernism juxtaposed against classical traditionalism as the turning point of the dialectical progression of Indonesian Islamic intellectualism. Each typology has undergone a transformative process and metamorphosis within a dynamic scientific dialectic.
The Silence Bissu: Cultural Misaccommodation of Local Communities in Ritual Ceremony Pabbajah, Mustaqim; Adawiah, Rabiatul; Darwis, Muh
Jurnal Theologia Vol. 35 No. 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/teo.2024.35.1.20331

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This article aims to explain how cultural misaccommodation of rituals in local communities can occur. Bissu as a component of society comes along with negotiations to maintain the rituals and religiosity that have shaped their identity. The presence of bissu in the ritual procession is an authority that they have culturally. Throughout the history of civilisation, bissu were the main, sacred and central party in the ritual procession. However, what happened on Bone's 62nd anniversary was a moment when bissu were not involved. This article is based on data obtained from online searches. News and article searches were conducted as a basis for analysing the cultural misaccommodation of local communities. This article shows that the misaccommodation of bissu in the ritual procession is a weakening of identity and existence. The government in this case becomes the party that eliminates bissu from its roots, the dynamics of polarisation of the ruling group along with a set of laws make bissu misaccommodation a hegemony. Along with the society that places bissu as a minority party, both socially and culturally. Therefore, it is necessary to affirm the authority of bissu as a party that maintains cultural sustainability.
The Contribution of West Kalimantan Sufi Scholars In Promoting Community Resilience: The Great Works of The Sufis to Fulfill the Basic Needs of Societies Elmansyah, Elmansyah; Nurhadijah, Elis; Gitosaroso, Muh.; Sahri, Sahri
Jurnal Theologia Vol. 35 No. 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/teo.2024.35.1.21490

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West Kalimantan is known as a region that produces Sufism thought, which is widely developed and utilized in various areas in Indonesia and the world. It can be seen from their great works in the form of books and development applications that they have created, even in integrating congregations. This research aims to reveal the works of West Kalimantan Sufism Ulama related to their efforts to build social, national and state resilience. The study is carried out over a long period, from 2012 to 2021. Several articles have been published in scientific journals and in book form. The research was conducted using a biographical approach through stories about their activities, the books they wrote, and other works still useful today. The study results show that Sufism scholars in West Kalimantan have their way of responding to changing times. The results of this work can be applied to Indonesia, which continues to grow towards becoming a developed and authoritative country.
State Hegemony in the Campaign of Religious Moderation in Higher Education (a Study at UIN Walisongo Semarang and UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta) Muhammad, Hasyim; Naili Ni'matul Illiyyun
Jurnal Theologia Vol. 34 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/teo.2024.35.2.22676

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Religious radicalism in the university has recently reached a serious level. Not a few academics are involved in this understanding and show extreme attitudes both at the level of action and narrative. Since 2019, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has been committed to strengthening religious moderation. These efforts can be seen concretely in the preparation of Religious Moderation books, counseling activities, the formation of educational curriculum, and the establishment of the House of Religious Moderation in universities. PTKIN as the long arm of the Ministry of Religious Affairs has a strategic role in mainstreaming religious moderation in Indonesia. This qualitative study took two PTKIN in Central Java, UIN Walisongo Semarang and UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta. Using a descriptive narrative approach, this study aims to determine the basis of the argumentation for mainstreaming religious moderation, identify activities initiated by PTKIN, and the practice of state hegemony through the Ministry of Religious Affairs in this effort. The results of this study indicate that UIN Walisongo Semarang and UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta have theological and cultural argumentation bases in mainstreaming religious moderation. Both campuses have initiated activities both academic and non-academic in the implementation of religious moderation. In addition, the state through the Ministry of Religious Affairs seems to be aggressive in preventing radicalism and extremism by giving a mandate to PTKIN in mainstreaming religious moderation which seems to indicate that Islam is separate from the value of moderation.