Borneo : Journal of Islamic Studies

Religion, Culture, and Radicalism

Ecep Ishak Fariduddin — 2025-10-12

This research is driven by the urgent need to formulate religion- and culture-based moderation strategies as preventive and counter-radicalization efforts, particularly in light of the rising threat of intolerance and extremism in Indonesia. The primary aim of this study is to identify the contributing factors of radicalism in multicultural societies and to formulate effective and applicable moderation strategies within the framework of the disruptive era. This study employs a qualitative method using a moderative, religious, and cross-cultural approach, guided by Creswell’s framework. Data sources include scholarly literature, government policy documents (e.g., from Kemenag and BNPT), and digital religious-cultural content from social media and online platforms. Data collection was conducted through document analysis and digital observation using purposive sampling to ensure relevance to issues of radicalism and moderation in Indonesia. The data were analyzed thematically, following Creswell’s steps: organizing data, reading for general meaning, coding, developing themes, interpreting findings, and presenting results. The findings reveal that radicalism arises from weak religious literacy, cultural exclusivism, and social inequality, all of which are exacerbated by digital disinformation. Effective moderation strategies must include strengthening multicultural education, promoting interfaith dialogue, involving local religious and cultural leaders, and utilizing digital media for tolerance and inclusivity campaigns. Academically, this study holds strong urgency in enriching scientific discourse on religion and cross-cultural understanding and radicalism and in developing a contextual interdisciplinary approach for fostering a peaceful society amid the challenges of globalization.

Augmented Reality Adoption Readiness in Islamic Education

Habib Rachman Wafiq — 2025-10-12

The integration of immersive technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) presents unique opportunities and challenges for Islamic educational institutions. This research aims to fill this gap by conducting a multi-dimensional comparative analysis of AR adoption readiness at two Islamic educational institutions in Southeast Asia: MI Al Huda Kebonsari, Indonesia, and Chariyathamsuksa Foundation School, Thailand. Using a qualitative comparative case study approach, this study analyzes data from in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis through a multi-layered analytical framework comprising the Education Technology Readiness Index (ETRI) for institutional capacity (macro), the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) for behavioral drivers (meso), and the Technology Readiness Index (TRI) for psychological dispositions (micro). The results reveal two distinct readiness profiles: MI Al Huda demonstrates a "policy-driven" readiness, characterized by a strong managerial vision but hampered by infrastructural resource limitations. Conversely, Chariyathamsuksa exhibits an "opportunity-driven" readiness, excelling in material resources due to external partnerships but facing challenges in institutionalizing innovation for long-term sustainability. This study concludes that true technological readiness is a complex socio-technical phenomenon, requiring simultaneous attention to infrastructure, perception, and mindset to ensure that technology is not only adopted but also wisely integrated to strengthen the core mission of Islamic education in shaping a generation of noble character.

Rethinking Legal Validity and Contractual Structures of Shariah-Compliant Credit Cards

Muhammad Adib Alfarisi — 2025-10-12

The rapid evolution of Islamic financial products has raised critical questions about the legal validity and practical enforceability of Sharia credit cards within Indonesia’s dual legal system. This study seeks to rethink the legal validity of Sharia credit cards by moving beyond the fiqh-based legitimacy of Fatwa No. 54/DSN-MUI/X/2006 to examine their implementation under Indonesia’s positive law, regulatory oversight, and the objectives of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah. Employing a qualitative legal content analysis, the research identifies six potentially relevant contracts kafālah, wakālah, ḥawālah, murābaḥah, qardh, and ijārah and critically assesses why the DSN-MUI ultimately operationalized only three: qardh, kafālah, and ijārah. The study argues that this tri-contract structure provides normative coherence but remains legally contingent on its harmonization with the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) and Bank Indonesia (BI) regulations governing multi-contract products. Findings reveal that while the fatwa aligns with maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah protecting wealth (ḥifẓ al-māl) and promoting justice (‘adl) by eliminating riba its enforceability under civil contract law, particularly regarding ta‘wīḍ (compensation) and gharāmah (late penalty), remains ambiguous. Comparative insights from Malaysia and the Middle East underscore the need for a regulatory framework that integrates fatwa-based legality within codified financial law. Consequently, this “rethinking” offers a new analytical framework normative, structural, and positive legal validity to bridge the gap between Sharī‘ah doctrine and enforceable Islamic financial governance in Indonesia.

Historical Consciousness of Hamka's Interpretation of Al-Baqarah Verse 261 and Its Relevance to the History of Educational Institutions in Indonesia

Al-Faiz Muhammad Rabbany Tarman — 2025-10-12

Interpreter cannot help but be confined to a limited space and time in an effort to interpret the Qur'an. The interpreter is influenced by the externalization of his environment and the internalization of various knowledge. This research discusses the awareness of Hamka's historical influence in the interpretation of QS. al-Baqarah verse 261 and its relevance to the history of educational institutions in Indonesia. This research focuses on three things, namely the treasures of the interpretation of QS. al-Baqarah verse 261, Hamka's concept of education, and the history of national educational institutions that show Hamka's historical influence in the interpretation of the verse. This research uses the theory of “effective-historical consciousness” from Hans-George Gadamer. The conclusion of this research is, first, spending wealth in the way of Allah is not limited to jihad and hajj, but also all virtuous deeds. Second, Hamka has great attention to the field of education. Hamka's concept of education contains four important keywords, namely the function of reason, the integration of science and religion, the purpose of education, and gender equality. Third, before the existence of formal education in the form of schools, mosque, langgar and surau education were known. Then in the corridor of colonization of the archipelago, the Portuguese and Dutch colonizers established schools in the context of spreading religion and colonization. Meanwhile, during the Japanese colonization, the quantity of schools decreased. This limited number and quality faced by Hamka is one indication of the influence of history in Hamka's interpretation in Al-Azhar.

Implementasi Undang-Undang Nomor 33 Tahun 2014 Tentang Jaminan Produk Halal di Rumah Potong Hewan Ruminansia Kecamatan Medan Deli

Teddy Syahputra — 2025-10-13

A Ruminant Slaughterhouse is a facility for slaughtering animals to ensure that the meat distributed meets halal requirements. Halal certification ensures that animals are slaughtered by halal butchers in accordance with Islamic law. Therefore, to guarantee the halalness of the slaughtering process and the resulting products, slaughterhouses are required to obtain halal certification. This study aims to examine the implementation of Law Number 33 of 2014 on Halal Product Assurance at Ruminant Slaughterhouses in Medan Deli District. The research method used is empirical juridical, with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and document studies. The research results indicate that the Halal Product Assurance Law has been implemented at Ruminant Slaughterhouses in Medan Deli District. This implementation is evidenced by the possession of halal certification and Juleha (Halal Butcher) certification issued by LPPOM MUI North Sumatra. However, the lack of transparency in the slaughtering process has led to public doubts regarding the halalness of both the slaughtering process and the resulting animal products. Therefore, increased transparency and supervision are needed to ensure that the implementation of the Halal Product Assurance Law can be carried out comprehensively and gain public trust.

Relevansi Pemikiran Syekh Muhammad Arsyad al-Banjari dalam Membangun Generasi Emas 2045

M. Syukri — 2025-10-16

This study aims to review the thoughts of Sheikh Muhammad Arsyad al-Banjari and examine their relevance in forming the foundation of the future generation of Indonesia. The thinking of the scholars of Borneo and the archipelago is very important to be studied in order to contribute to the development of quality human resources towards a golden Indonesia 2045. The method used in this study through a qualitative approach with literature review, this article highlights aspects of education, law, and spirituality contained in his legacy with primary sources of the book Sabilal Muhtadin and secondary sources of articles, books, and other sources that can support the data from this study. The results of the study indicate that the thoughts of Sheikh Muhammad Arsyad al Banjari in building the golden generation of 2045 are implied in his works which are very famous among Muslims in Borneo and even the archipelago, including quality and equitable education, health and nutrition of the younger generation, and economic independence and entrepreneurship. Sheikh Muhammad Arsyad al Banjari's thoughts, when compared with the pillars of the vision of a golden Indonesia 2045, are included in the pillars of human development and mastery of science and technology, sustainable economic development, and governance.

Arah Baru dalam Memahami Hadis tentang Khitan Perempuan

Yuli Delia — 2025-10-18

This research aims to understand the hadiths discussing female circumcision from a historical perspective and the sciences (medicine). This approach is multidisciplinary, combining critical traditional methodology with anthropological, historical, and gender studies perspectives. This research systematically analyzes the chain of narrators (sanad) and content (matan) of key hadiths that are often potentially distorted, cultural biases, and the influence of socio-political interests at the time the hadiths were narrated and decodified. Furthermore, this research traces the historical roots of female circumcision practices in various ancient civilizations, including Egypt, Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula, to understand how this practice has evolved and adapted over time. A comparative analysis is conducted on the views of various schools of thought (mazhab) in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) regarding female circumcision, with the aim of uncovering interpretations and arguments that underlie these views. This study concludes that female circumcision in Islam is more appropriately understood as a cultural practice that has been Islamized, rather than a shar‘i obligation based on authentic hadith.