International Journal of Islamic Thought and Humanities

The Hadith’s Perspective on Zina and its Implications for Human Health: A Textual and Contextual Analysis

2026-01-03T04:32:43+00:00

Zina is a bad act that is prohibited in the teachings of Islam. It is not in accordance with the religious norms set in the hadith of the Prophet. In the modern era, zina has spread and is rampant by some teenagers and the elderly. They seem to be used to doing it without paying attention to the impact on themselves and others. This phenomenon of zina is interesting to research; some academics raise zina in hadith, but they do not link their studies to human health problems. This study integrates zina in hadith and medicine. This study aims to explain the prohibition of zina in the view of hadith and its effect on health problems. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach based on literature data. The findings of this study are that zina, in the view of hadith, is a heinous act that is prohibited by Islam. Scientifically, the prohibition of the Prophet is related to the aspect of human health. So medically, zina will come as a disease that is difficult to cure. The perpetrator experienced a Sexually Transmitted Infection (ITS) in his genitals, causing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and even Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). This virus attacks the entire immune system of the human body. Explicitly, this research greatly contributes to academics and the wider community by increasing knowledge about zina and its dangers to human health. Integratively, the Prophet strictly forbade his people from committing zina, because there is a negative influence on health problems.

Does Zakat Fitrah Distribution Truly Satisfy the Community? Evidence from Aceh Tamiang

2026-01-13T02:36:48+00:00

This study aims to analyze the effect of the distribution of zakat fitrah on community satisfaction in Gampong Kebun Tanah Terban, Karang Baru District, Aceh Tamiang Regency. The study uses a quantitative, survey-based approach. Data were collected from 100 respondents who were zakat recipients through observation, questionnaires, and documentation. Sampling was carried out using simple random sampling. The collected data were analyzed using simple linear regression in SPSS version 25. The results indicate that zakat fitrah distribution has a positive and significant effect on community satisfaction, with a regression coefficient value of 0.777 and a significance level of 0.000 (<0.05). The coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.508 indicates that 50.8% of community satisfaction is explained by the zakat fitrah distribution, while the remaining 49.2% is explained by other factors. These findings suggest that the more effective, fair, and transparent the zakat fitrah distribution, the higher the community’s satisfaction level. The study contributes to strengthening the management of zakat as an instrument of Islamic social justice and community welfare.

Strategic Branding in the Digital Age: Optimizing Pesantren Broadcasting Media for Institutional Image

2026-01-19T03:44:11+00:00

The development of religious institution-based broadcasting media has opened a strategic space for Islamic boarding schools (pondok pesantren) to build their institutional image within society. Radio and TV Persada of Sunan Drajat Islamic Boarding School in Lamongan serve as da'wah media and mass communication tools that play a significant role in shaping public perception regarding the existence and values of the pesantren. This study aims to analyze the role of Radio and TV Persada in shaping the image of the Sunan Drajat Lamongan Islamic Boarding School and to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors in its implementation. This study uses a qualitative case-study approach. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews with media managers, Islamic boarding school leaders, and listeners/viewers, observation of broadcast content, and documentation of Persada Radio and TV programs. Data analysis was carried out through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The analytical framework of this study draws on mass communication theory, specifically uses and gratifications theory, to understand how media messages are constructed and received by audiences. The results show that radio and television play an important role in building a positive image of Islamic boarding schools by consistently broadcasting religious, educational, and institutional information relevant to community needs. Consistency of messages, credibility of preachers and Islamic boarding school leaders, and the media's proximity to the community are key factors in strengthening the institution's image. That said, limitations in human resources, broadcasting technology, and broadcast coverage remain challenges to optimizing the media's role. This study is expected to contribute theoretically to the development of studies on da'wah communication and pesantren media, as well as practically to pesantren broadcasting media managers in designing effective communication strategies to build a sustainable institutional image.

The Role of RUDEKA Community in the Internalization of Qur’anic Values among Persons with Disabilities

2026-01-18T03:04:10+00:00

Qur’anic education plays a vital role in shaping human religiousity, including for persons with disabilities who often face limited access to the law, public policy, and common, inclusive religious learning. The goal of this study is to describe the process of internalizing Qur’anic values among people with disabilities and to analyze the role of the RUDEKA Community in Jombang in supporting this process. This research uses a qualitative case-study approach to examine the RUDEKA Community in Jombang City. Data were collected through interviews with 2 (two) community founders, volunteers, and persons with disabilities who are members of the community, observations, and documentation of various community activities. Research findings reveal that Qur’anic values such as ṣabr (patience), syukr (gratitude), muhasabat al-nafs (self-awareness), Musyawarah (deliberation), ta‘awun (mutual help), al-musawat (egalitarianism), and ukhuwah Islamiyah are internalized through artistic expression, spiritual reflection, and participatory learning. These processes strengthen self-confidence, mental resilience, self-acceptance, spiritual independence, and social solidarity among persons with disabilities. The study concludes that collaboration between communities, persons with disabilities, volunteers, families, and Islamic educational institutions is essential to implement inclusive and humanistic Qur’anic education for persons with disabilities.

Religious Authority and the Qibla Dispute: A Social Fiqh Analysis of the Mosque Conflict

2026-02-14T10:09:47+00:00

Mosques normatively function as centers of worship, education, and community unification. However, in practice, mosques can also become spaces for internal conflict due to differences in religious views and organizational management. This research begins with a conflict phenomenon that occurred at the Al-Zainab Mosque, triggered by differences in interpretation regarding the delivery of religious commentary and differences of opinion regarding the placement of prayer rows. This study aims to analyze the dynamics of this conflict and reconstruct its resolution from the perspective of Islamic jurisprudence. The research used a qualitative case-study approach, employing observation, interviews, and documentation. The results show that the conflict was not solely caused by differences in Islamic jurisprudence of worship, but also by weak organizational communication, a low understanding of the principles of Islamic jurisprudence (ikhtilaf), and the absence of a participatory deliberation mechanism. From the perspective of Islamic jurisprudence, this conflict is categorized as ikhtilaf Tanawwu' (Tanawwu'), which should be managed with the principles of Tasamuh (tasamuh), deliberation, and an orientation towards the welfare of the community. This research contributes conceptually by designing a framework for mosque conflict fiqh based on the principle of Maqasid Al Syari'ah as a model for conflict resolution in contemporary religious institutions, thereby enriching social fiqh in the context of modern mosque management.

Teachers’ Pedagogical Competence for Fostering Religious Moderation Awareness in the Digital Era: A Phenomenological Study of Madrasahs in East Java

2026-03-01T02:41:35+00:00

The Proliferation of radical content in the Digital world presents both challenges and opportunities for religious education. Teachers play a key role in guiding students to address this, but research on the specific pedagogical competencies needed to foster religious moderation in the classroom remains limited. This research investigated the role of teachers’ pedagogical competence in promoting awareness of Islamic moderation in madrasahs during the digital era. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis of madrasah teachers in East Java, Indonesia using a qualitative approach with an interpretative phenomenological design. The research findings reveal that teachers’ pedagogical competence is manifested through three integrated dimensions: first, curriculum integration by embedding Islamic moderation values into learning materials; second, technological pedagogical mastery through the use of digital tools to facilitate critical discussions on religious issues; and third, management of inclusive learning environments and student character assessment that fosters dialogue and values differences. These findings serve as a framework for designing a Sustainable Professional Development (SPD) program. This program should not only focus on general digital literacy but specifically on enhancing teachers' ability to curate digital moderation-based content, manage sensitive online-offline dialogues, and integrate multi-layered pedagogical evaluations. For policymakers, these findings recommend integrating the principles of Religious Moderation into the core Curriculum of teacher training to prepare educators capable of responding to the dynamics of the Digital age.

Integration of Arabic Language Learning Based on Islamic Boarding School Books and the 2019 National KMA 183: A Case Study at Madrasah Tsanawiyah

2026-02-02T05:23:45+00:00

Arabic language education in pesantren-based madrasahs faces an ongoing tension between the demand for communicative competence as emphasized in KMA Curriculum No. 183 of 2019 and the pesantren scholarly tradition that has long been oriented toward the study of classical Arabic texts. Previous studies have generally addressed these two orientations separately, leaving an empirical gap regarding how both paradigms can be systematically integrated into classroom learning practices. Based on this context, the present study aims to examine the formulation and implementation of an integrative Arabic language learning model at MTs Miftahul Ulum Al-Azizah. This research employs a qualitative case-study design in a pesantren-based madrasah. The data were collected through classroom observations, in-depth interviews with Arabic language teachers and the madrasah principal, as well as an analysis of relevant instructional documents. Data analysis was carried out thematically through stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, supported by source and technique triangulation to ensure data validity. The findings reveal a structured, integrative Arabic learning model comprising a linguistic preparation stage (tamhīd lughawī), communicative instruction aligned with the KMA curriculum, in-depth grammatical study through the text Mukhtashar Jiddan, thematic dialogue practice, and linguistic reflection activities. This model represents a pedagogical synthesis that integrates the development of linguistic competence with character formation and the internalization of spiritual values within the context of pesantren-based madrasahs.