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Contact Name
Sunandar Macpal
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macpal@iaingorontalo.ac.id
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+6282194001028
Journal Mail Official
farabi@iaingorontalo.ac.id
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IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo Jl. Gelatik, No. 1, Heledulaa Utara, Kota Gorontalo
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Kota gorontalo,
Gorontalo
INDONESIA
Farabi
ISSN : 19070993     EISSN : 24428264     DOI : -
Core Subject : Religion,
Farabi is an academic journal published by the LPPM IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo, INDONESIA. Farabi published twice a year (every six months, ie Juni aThis journal focuses on Ushuluddin and Islamic Thought. It dedicates as public space to develop and promote Islamic thought, idea, and philosophy based on the original research and current issues which are underlying the value of tolerance and moderation, such as the following but not limited to these specific issues.
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Hijrah anak Punk pada Komunitas Bikers Subuhan Kotamobagu Mustamin, Kamaruddin; Macpal, Sunandar; Maulasa, Aisma
Farabi Vol 19 No 2 (2022): Farabi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30603/jf.v19i2.7582

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Street children, including punk youth, are often associated with negative social stigmas such as delinquency, deviance, and public disorder. However, this generalization does not fully capture the lived experiences of punk youth, particularly those involved in the Bikers Subuhan Community in Kotamobagu. This study aims to examine the hijrah process, the factors motivating it, and the transformation of religious behavior among punk youth after joining the community. Employing a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach, this research focuses on the subjective experiences and meanings constructed by the participants. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation, involving former punk youth as primary informants, as well as community leaders and residents as supporting informants. The findings reveal that hijrah is understood as a multilayered and ongoing spiritual transformation, encompassing i‘tiqadiyah hijrah (realignment of faith and intention), fikriyah hijrah (transformation of mindset), syu‘uriyyah hijrah (shifts in preferences and lifestyles), and sulukiyyah hijrah (moral and behavioral transformation). This process unfolds gradually through personal experiences, emotional struggles, and strong community support. Analysis based on Max Weber’s theory of social action indicates that post-hijrah behavioral changes are shaped by the interplay of instrumental rationality, value-oriented rationality, traditional action, and affective action. The study concludes that hijrah among marginalized groups is not merely a symbolic change but a profound reconstruction of identity, life orientation, and social relations, contributing to the strengthening of religious commitment and community solidarity.
DIMENSI SYIFA' (PENYEMBUHAN) DALAM AL-QURAN DAN KHASIAT GURAKA SEBAGAI MINUMAN TRADISIONAL MALUKU UTARA tawang, Salehuddin Mattawang; Sulaeman; Dardirie, Achmad; Amri, Muhammad; Saefuddin, A'raf
Farabi Vol 22 No 2 (2025): Farabi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30603/jf.v22i2.7771

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This study examines the dimension of syifa' (healing) in the Quran and its relevance to the properties of Guraka as a traditional beverage of North Maluku. The Quran mentions the concept of syifa' in six verses, which scholars understand as holistic healing encompassing spiritual, psychological, and physical dimensions. This qualitative research employs the tafsir maudhui (thematic exegesis) method combined with an ethnographic approach, with primary data sources consisting of classical commentaries (al-Thabari, Ibn Katsir, al-Qurthubi, al-Razi) and contemporary ones (Sayyid Quthb, Hamka, M. Quraish Shihab, Wahbah al-Zuhaili), as well as field data from North Maluku. The findings reveal: (1) the concept of syifa' in the Quran is holistic and integrative in nature; (2) Guraka has a strong pharmacological basis, with bioactive compounds proven to possess analgesic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects; (3) there exists a theological coherence between Quranic syifa' and the Guraka tradition, which integrates al-dawa' (herbal medicine), al-du'a' (prayer), and al-tawakkul (complete reliance upon Allah). This study proposes the paradigm of "Syifa' Rooted in Local Wisdom" as an academic contribution to the development of Islamic-Nusantara health theology.
Komunikasi Interpersonal Mahasiswi Bercadar: Pola Interaksi dan Hambatan Komunikasi Talalu, Taufik R; Novia, Reni; Nurdin; Meilani, Risky Nia; Umbo, Alfin
Farabi Vol 22 No 2 (2025): Farabi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30603/jf.v22i2.7791

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The phenomenon of veiled female students in higher education is an important subject of study because it often gives rise to various social perceptions in campus interactions. This study aims to examine the interpersonal communication between veiled female students, non-veiled female students, and the opposite sex, as well as to identify the barriers that emerge in the communication process. This research employed a qualitative approach at the State Islamic Institute of Sultan Amai Gorontalo. Informants were selected using the snowball sampling technique. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and observation, and were analyzed descriptively using a qualitative approach. The findings show that the interpersonal communication of veiled female students is contextual and adaptive. In interactions with non-veiled female students, communication tends to be carried out carefully in order to maintain comfort and avoid misunderstandings. Meanwhile, communication with the opposite sex tends to be more limited, conducted only when necessary, and oriented toward clear purposes. The barriers to communication include difficulties in interpreting facial expressions, unclear voice delivery, and differences in the interlocutors’ experiences.
MEMBANGUN KEMBALI KESETARAAN GENDER DENGAN ADAT BERSENDI SYARA’: PRAKTIK, IMPLIKASI DAN TANTANGANNYA Momy A Hunowu; Hatim Badu Pakuna; Amir Fadhilah; Pardamean Daulay
Farabi Vol 23 No 1 (2026): Farabi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30603/jf.v23i1.7106

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From the 15th to the 17th century, Gorontalo women alternated with men in holding royal power for many years. This gender equality, which lasted for three centuries, began to erode with the arrival of colonial powers. Fears of sexual violence led parents to hide their daughters, causing prolonged psychological pressure and eventual marginalization. After independence, adat bersendi syara’ rituals sought to restore balance by honoring women and creating space for their resurgence. This study aims to explore traditional practices that uplift women, their implications for gender equality, and the challenges of preserving these values. Findings show that rituals for women begin early in life to instill purity, dignity, and confidence so they may grow into pious individuals. These rituals protect women from violence, internalize Islamic teachings, and strengthen their self-confidence. However, over the past century, patriarchy, the profanization of rituals, the expansion of formal education, and globalization have hindered the optimization of women’s roles. These findings are crucial for strengthening gender equality grounded in Islam and local cultural traditions.
FENOMENA S-LINE DI MEDIA SOSIAL : TINJAUAN ETIKA DAN MORALITAS DALAM PERSPEKTIF HADIS Rismalia Nurhaliza; Uswatun Hasanah; Sulaiman Mohammad Nur
Farabi Vol 23 No 1 (2026): Farabi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30603/jf.v23i1.7840

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The S-Line phenomenon on social media represents a digital cultural trend that originates from the Korean drama S-Line and has brought about ethical concerns in the realm of public digital spaces. The symbol of the “red line,” which initially signified intimate relationships, has evolved into an expression of self-identity, resulting in questions regarding privacy, modesty, and the disclosure of personal matters. This research seeks to examine the S-Line trend and its ethical ramifications through the lens of hadith. Employing a qualitative methodology that involves virtual field research, data were obtained by observing social media content and user interactions. The results indicate that S-Line serves not only as a source of entertainment but also as a medium for individuals to represent their identities by publicly displaying personal elements, either with full awareness or simply by conforming to popular trends. Viewed from the perspective of hadith, this phenomenon is associated with the prohibition against al-mujāharah and underscores the importance of ḥayā’ (modesty) in safeguarding personal dignity. Consequently, the S-Line phenomenon exemplifies a transformation in moral standards within the digital era, highlighting the need for ethical guidance grounded in prophetic teachings.
Kawruh Pangupajiwa of Ki Ageng Suryomentaram as an Ethical Framework for Addressing Consumerism: KAWRUH PANGUPAJIWA KI AGENG SURYOMENTARAM SEBAGAI PENDEKATAN ETIS DALAM MERESPONS KONSUMERISME Shinta Nurziana; Ibnu Farhan
Farabi Vol 23 No 1 (2026): Farabi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30603/jf.v23i1.7784

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Modern consumerism has transformed consumption from an activity aimed at satisfying basic needs into a means of fulfilling desires and constructing symbolic identities. This shift has blurred the distinction between needs and wants, giving rise to significant ethical concerns in contemporary society. Although consumerism has been extensively examined from the perspectives of sociology, political economy, and consumer psychology, relatively little attention has been given to ethical approaches grounded in Javanese Philosophy. Addressing this gap, this article examines the concept of kawruh pangupajiwa in the philosophy of Ki Ageng Suryomentaram as a framework for the ethics of consumption in critiquing modern consumerism. This study employs a qualitative library-based approach using conceptual and philosophical analysis. The analysis proceeds through four stages: conceptual description, philosophical interpretation, conceptual dialogue, and normative synthesis. The findings reveal that kawruh pangupajiwa establishes a clea distinction between needs and desires as the foundation of ethical consumption. It further introduces the nem-sa principles (sakpenake, sabutuhe, saperlune, sacukupe, samesthine, and sabenere) as evaluative guidelines for regulating consumer behavior through self-awareness and reflective judgment. In contrast to the logic of modern consumerism, which prioritizes symbolic or sign-value, kawruh pangupajiwa reorients consumption toward use value, sufficiency, and reflective self-consciousness. This study contributes to the growing discourse on consumption ethics by demonstrating how Javanese philosophy provides an alternative ethical framework for critically engaging with consumerism in contemporary society.
Antropologi Konsumsi: Negosiasi Identitas Muslimah dan Komodifikasi Jilbab Fashion di Lingkungan Kampus IAIN Sultan Amai, Gorontalo Samsi Pomalingo; Indra Dewi Sery Yusuf; Arfan Nusi
Farabi Vol 23 No 1 (2026): Farabi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30603/jf.v23i1.7885

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This study aims to examine the dialectic between the regulations of Islamic campus codes of ethics, the pressures of the global trend toward the commodification of the hijab in a modern-secular style, and the persistence of local religious traditions in Gorontalo. The study focuses on an anthropological analysis of consumption to understand how female students at IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo (a non-metropolitan area) negotiate their Muslim identity amidst strict institutional moral oversight. The hijab, which originally functioned as a theological instrument, has undergone desacralization through the penetration of market capitalism, giving rise to an “Islamic fashion” subculture and the hijab as a lifestyle commodity signifying economic stratification. This qualitative study, employing an ethnographic design, combines participant observation and semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using Pierre Bourdieu’s critical sociological framework (habitus, capital, and field). The findings reveal a tension between institutional rules and visual reality, as well as strategies of “tactical compliance” that give rise to the hybridity of Muslim women’s identities.
Negosiasi Standar Kecantikan dan Citra Tubuh Mahasiswi Muslim; Studi pada Mahasiswa IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo Nuraisah; Andi Oktami Dewi Artha Ayu Purnama; Sunandar Macpal
Farabi Vol 23 No 1 (2026): Farabi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30603/jf.v23i1.8279

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This study aims to analyze the negotiation of digital beauty standards and body image formation among female students at IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo. The study is grounded in the increasing exposure to beauty, lifestyle, skincare, fashion, and ideal-body content on Instagram and TikTok, which encourages young women to evaluate their bodies through visual standards circulating in digital spaces. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method with a sociological approach. The participants consisted of six active female students aged 18-24 years who actively used Instagram and/or TikTok. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana model, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that digital beauty standards are not accepted in a single and passive manner by participants. Instead, they are negotiated through understanding, social comparison, pressure to follow trends, consumption of beauty products, body management, and critical awareness of social media realities. Some participants experienced body dissatisfaction and declining self-confidence after comparing themselves with influencers, celebrities, or other social media users. However, others used social media as a source of motivation for self-care, self-acceptance, and a broader understanding of beauty beyond physical appearance. This study confirms that body image among female students is formed through the interaction between digital beauty standards, social experiences, and digital literacy in filtering social media content.
Kontestasi Politik PBNU dan PKB Pasca Muktamar NU Ke-34 Di Lampung: Otoritas Kelembagaan, Klaim Representasi dan Pemilu 2024 Adnan Adnan; Suprisno Baderan; Ahmad Khoirul Fata; Sunandar Macpal
Farabi Vol 22 No 2 (2025): Farabi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30603/jf.v22i2.8313

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This article examines the reconfiguration of relations between the Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) and the National Awakening Party (PKB) following the 34th NU Congress in Lampung. It focuses on changing institutional boundaries, competing claims to represent the Nahdliyin constituency, and their implications for the 2024 election. The study applies a qualitative case-study design and document analysis to official statements, organizational documents, scholarly literature, research reports, and verified media coverage published between December 2021 and September 2024. The data are thematically analyzed through the categories of khittah and organizational autonomy, religious authority, representative claims, elite conflict, and electoral and social consequences. The findings show that the congress served as a critical juncture that transformed long-standing tensions into an open dispute over who has the authority to define the NU-PKB relationship. PBNU invoked khittah and organizational discipline to reaffirm institutional autonomy, while PKB relied on its founding genealogy, kyai networks, and its claim to be the political channel of NU followers. The 2024 election demonstrated that Nahdliyin representation is neither singular nor automatic, but continuously negotiated and contested. The conflict is therefore not merely personal; it is a struggle over organizational boundaries, sources of legitimacy, and the future relationship between a religious mass organization and a political party.