International Journal of Islamic Thought and Humanities

Islam Nusantara vs Progressive Islam: Dynamics and Transformation in the Modern Context of Indonesia

Syafrion Syafrion — 2024-09-01

This journal explores the comparative dynamics and transformative processes of Islam Nusantara and Progressive Islam within the modern Indonesian context. Islam Nusantara, rooted in local traditions and cultural syncretism, emphasizes moderation, tolerance, and integration with indigenous practices. In contrast, Progressive Islam focuses on rationalism, reform, and socio-political activism, drawing from contemporary interpretations of Islamic teachings. This study examines the historical evolution, theological foundations, and socio-political implications of both movements, highlighting their respective responses to global challenges and local contexts. By analyzing primary sources, field studies, and interviews with key figures, this research elucidates the complexities and intersections between these two paradigms. The findings reveal how Islam Nusantara and Progressive Islam shape Indonesian Muslim identity, influence public discourse, and contribute to the broader narrative of Islamic thought in the 21st century. This study provides a nuanced understanding of the ongoing negotiation between tradition and modernity in Indonesian Islam, offering insights into the future trajectories of these influential movements.

Transformative Shifts: From Puritanical Rigidities to Cosmopolitan Flexibilities in Islamic Education

Suhaimis Suhaimis — 2024-09-01

This journal explores the evolving dynamics within Islamic educational paradigms in the context of increasing global interconnectedness. The study investigates the transition from rigid, puritanical educational models, which emphasize strict adherence to traditional interpretations and practices, towards more flexible, cosmopolitan approaches that accommodate diversity, inclusivity, and global perspectives. Through a comprehensive literature review and qualitative analysis of case studies from various Islamic educational institutions worldwide, the research identifies key factors driving this shift. These include the influence of globalization, advancements in information and communication technologies, and the growing recognition of the need for educational systems that prepare students for the complexities of a pluralistic world. The article argues that embracing cosmopolitan flexibility in Islamic education does not necessitate the abandonment of core religious values. Instead, it advocates for a balanced approach that integrates traditional Islamic teachings with contemporary pedagogical methods and curricula that promote critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and ethical reasoning. By highlighting successful examples of transformative educational practices, the study aims to provide a framework for policymakers, educators, and scholars to develop and implement educational models that reconcile the rich heritage of Islamic knowledge with the demands of modern, globalized societies. The findings suggest that such an approach not only enhances the quality and relevance of Islamic education but also fosters a more inclusive and cohesive global Muslim community.

Analysis Of Meaning and Moral Education Values of Al Barzanji's Poetry in The Community Environment Cianjur District

R Tamtam Kamaluddin — 2024-09-06

The tradition of reading Barzanji's poems in Cianjur District seems to be decreasing and decreasing. The causal factors include 1) the lack of socialization and training from Barzanji speakers towards the younger generation, 2) the lack of interest and attention from the younger generation to learn the recitation of Barzanji's poems, 3) the absence of a specific institution to deepen Islamic cultural art in terms of this is the preservation of the tradition of reading Barzanji's poetry, 4) the rapid flow of infiltration of non-Islamic culture towards the Muslim community so that the Muslim community knows and applies non-Islamic cultures more than the Islamic culture itself. Furthermore, the author conveys that this research will describe the results of data analysis on the meaning and values of Moral Education in the tradition of reading Barzanji's Poems in the community of Cianjur Regency. This method is descriptive. An effort to preserve the Barzanji tradition in the community of Cianjur Regency includes: 1) Improving the learning and training process for the Barzanji Tradition at Majlis Ta'lim and Islamic boarding schools so that the Barzanji tradition can be passed down from generation to generation, 2) Organizing a Barzanji festival periodically with involving religious institutions and schools, especially during religious holidays, 3) making or incorporating Barzanji poetry into teaching materials in Islamic Religious Education or Indonesian language subjects in schools from elementary to tertiary level, 4 ) Carrying out intensive outreach regarding the historicity and meaning of Barzanji's poetry to the wider community both in urban and rural areas.

Critical Study of Islamic Educational Language In the Naquib Al – Attas Perspective

Nasiri Nasiri — 2024-09-01

Linguistically, Islamic education has the equivalent of Arabic words in the form of tarbiyah, ta'lim, and ta'dib. After reviewing the meanings of the three languages, each of them has a characteristic that has consequences on different target fields. Tarbiyah is more directed to the physical- material aspect; ta'lim leads more to cognitive-intellectual aspects ; ta'dib is more directed towards moral-spiritual aspects. In the study of Naquib al-Attas, in fact the Arabic language which is more appropriate to be used as the equivalent of Islamic education is ta'dib, because ta'dib contains words that focus on the formation of a moral-affective domain, where it is the essence of the goals of Islamic education. However, the study of al-Attas was not automatically agreed upon by other Muslim scientists. Many of them are pro, but not a few contra. Ijtihad al-Attas about ta'dib, although it produced a monumental finding, tarbiyah is still popularly applied in pointing out the language of Islamic education.