Implementation of Jarh as Advice in Da'i Standardisation by MUI: An Examination of Qawa'id al-Tahdis

Abstract

This article discusses the role of jarh as a form of advice in the process of da'i standardisation by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), with reference to the book Qawa'id al-Tahdis. This research aims to understand how jarrh methodology is used as a tool of constructive criticism in assessing da'i competence and integrity, as well as its impact on the process of certification and standardisation of da'i in Indonesia. Through a qualitative approach and textual analysis of qawa'id al-tahdis, this article explores the application of the principles of jarrh and shiqaq as part of the effort to maintain knowledge and public trust in da'is. This research examines the theory of Jarh, namely Jarh of a dhoif person, as a form of Advice', using a literature study in the book Qawaid Al-Tahdis. This study states that the existence of Jarh will improve the quality of da'wah, Jarh will criticise the quality of scholars with the certification of Jarh people who are dhoif (weak) is important to maintain the quality of da'wah. By applying the principle of jarh through three stages, namely Certification by involving the local community, certification by involving community leaders, and analysis and feedback with fellow MUI in the certification process, the da'i certification will be more structured and formal. The study results show that the proper implementation of jarrh can improve the quality of da'i as well as being a form of constructive advice, thus supporting the creation of standardisation of da'i based on knowledge and morals.