Jurnal At-Tibyan: Jurnal Ilmu Alqur'an dan Tafsir

THAIFUR ALI WAFA AL-MADURI AND COUNTER-NARRATIVE OF MUKTAZILAH IN FIRDAWS AL-NAʿĪM BI AL-TAWḌĪḤ MAʿĀNĪ ĀYĀT AL-QUR’ĀN AL-KARĪM

Khairul Atfal — 2023-12-28

This article discusses Thaifur Ali Wafa's response to the polemics of Islamic theology in Madura through his monumental work Tafsir Firdaws al-Naʿīm. As a pesantren cleric and structural NU figure, Thaifur represents Madurese clerical authority. In his career, he provides critical responses to Muktazilah thoughts, including such issues as the inability to see God in heaven, God's obligation to do good, and God's promises and threats. This library research uses the content analysis method. Using the sociology of knowledge approach, this study finds that Thaifur Ali Wafa's response to Muktazilah thought reflects the strong influence of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah ideology. This ideology was formed due to Madurese cultural factors and Thaifur Ali Wafa's scientific genealogy. This article is significant in illustrating the network and intellectual relationship between Nusantara Muslims and Middle Eastern scholars, which is crucial in the writing of Islamic scholarly works in the archipelago, including in Madura. It reflects the complexity and diversity of Islamic thought in the region, which is influenced by intercultural interactions and intellectual exchanges that have taken place over centuries.

FUTURISTIC ISLAMIC STUDIES IN AGUS MUSTOFA'S AUDIOVISUAL EXEGESIS

Wahyuni Widi Lestari — 2023-12-28

Agus Mustofa is a controversial figure because his thoughts are considered deviant. Even so, he remains productive in writing and interpreting verses from the Al-Qur’an on his YouTube channel, which has hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Agus Mustofa’s academic background is nuclear engineering, not Qur’ānic exegesis. This study examines the sources, methods, validity, and implications of Agus Mustofa’s interpretations. It employs interpretive epistemological theory and mass communication theory to accomplish these objectives. Data is collected from a Agus Mustofa’s YouTube channel, Sufistic Islamic Studies. The results show that first, the sources used by Agus Mustofa are tafsir bil ma’tsur and tafsir bil ra’yi. Second, the method used is mauḍūʿī with a scientific approach. Third, the validity of the data obtained through coherence is inconsistent using interpretive sources, whereas correspondence and pragmatism are new in the world of interpretation. Fourth, Agus Mustofa’s interpretation provides positive cognitive, affective, and behavioral impacts on society.

DIALECTICS OF WOMEN DOMESTICATION IN QS. AL-AḤZĀB VERSE 33 FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ĀBID AL-JĀBIRī'S HERMENEUTICS

Naylul ‘Izzah Walkaromah — 2023-12-28

The dichotomy of opinions on women's work in the public and domestic spheres and the gender equality discourse have become interesting issues in Islamic studies. In addressing the activities and roles of women, some groups make al-Aḥzāb verse 33 the basis for women's obligation to stay at home and prohibit them from participating in activities in the public domain. This qualitative library research employs the hermeneutic approach. It aims to obtain the contextual meaning in al-Aḥzāb verse 33 through the theory of Quranic hermeneutics developed by a Muslim intellectual, Ābid al-Jābirī. The hermeneutics promoted by al-Jabiri aim to make the moral values contained in the Qur'an be implied in the fabric of society and harmony with the current context. To obtain an objective and comprehensive interpretation of a text, al-Jabiri takes two steps. The first step is to explore the concept of al-faṣl and the second is to explore the concept of al-waṣl. The results suggest that women are free to partake in the public sphere within certain restrictions specified by Islamic law. However, women's activities in the public sphere should not be an excuse to neglect their role in the domestic sphere.

ASTRONOMICAL VERSES IN THE QUR'AN (ANALYSIS OF IBN ʿĀSYŪR'S THOUGHTS IN KITĀB AL-TAḤRĪR WA AL-TANWĪR)

Nur Ahmad Irfai — 2023-12-28

This article analyzes Ibn ʿĀshūr's understanding of astronomical verses in his tafsir al-Taḥrīr wa al-Tanwīr. Indeed, the Qur'an contains scientific cues that encourage the Ummah’s development and progress in science and technology. The Qur'an mentions the heavens and the earth, the sun, the moon and its rotation, east and west, galaxies, stars and planets, the symptoms of day and night, dawn and dusk, darkness and light, the sea, rivers, springs, wind, thick clouds containing rain and thin clouds, lightning and rain. The subject of this study is described using thematic and historical approaches, and the research method is library research. The results indicate that Ibn ʿĀshūr uses a scientific approach to understand astronomical verses in the Qur'an, allowing the understanding of the relationship between natural phenomena and theological aspects of God's Power. His contribution to the science of contemporary exegesis is to encourage the study of scientific facts in interpreting the Quran and take lessons from the creation of the universe. Ibn ʿĀshūr emphasizes using other sciences to explore the meaning of the Quran while still following the rules of exegesis. This approach strengthens the theological dimension of exegesis and helps to facilitate understanding on the theological implications of glorifying the Power of God as the Creator and Ruler of the Universe.

THE RIGHTS COMPLIANCE OF PEOPLE WITH SENSORY DISABILITIES PERSPECTIVE OF TAFSIR MAQASHIDI

Mohamad Zaenal Arifin — 2023-12-29

The purpose of this article is to provide greater information on Tafsir Maqashidi's research on the rights of individuals with sensory impairments. persons with sensory disabilities have the right to the same treatment as normal persons in their situation as mukallaf. The descriptive-analytical method is being used in this library research study. Research information relevant to the topic has been gathered from books, journals, fiqh books, and other sources. The findings showed that the major goals (maqashid) of the Al-Qur’anic verses addressing individuals with sensory impairments are to uphold religious precepts, acknowledge their existence in their human capacities, and emphasize the significance of treating them with inclusivity. These services, which are all offered to individuals with sensory impairments, are founded on equality, justice, accountability, and human values. For people with sensory disabilities to participate fully in religious, educational, and social events, accessibility and facilities must be provided. This is how the goals and values expressed in the verses that relate to them are to be implemented. Serving as a prayer leader, leading congregational prayers at the mosque, learning science, having the Al-Qur’an available in braille, and so forth are several instances.

SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF ḤANĪF: AN AFFIRMATION OF THE ONENESS OF GOD

Sujiat Zubaidi Saleh — 2023-12-29

This article is based on the human paradigm which recognizes that the Prophet Ibrahim was the father of three samawī religions. This paradigm influences the ideology of religious communities. The researcher semantically interprets the ḥanîf sentence by examining the meaning of hanīf based on its history. The study concludes that ḥanîf means someone who turns away from evil, leans towards goodness and truth, always turns himself towards the Qibla of Baitul Haram, sincere in his worship, accepting all commands of Allah, and steadfast in the way of Allah, obeying all commandments without the slightest deviation. The meaning of ḥanîf therefore proves the monotheism of Prophet Ibrahim AS and his complete adherence to the religion of Allah.

STUDY OF BETRAYAL ANALYSIS IN THE QURANIC PERSPECTIVE

Tomi Septian — 2023-12-29

The concept of betrayal from the perspective of the Qur'an emphasizes the forms of betrayal and the implications of the verses offered by the Qur'an in dealing with these acts of betrayal. The objectives of this research include three, namely, knowing the terms related to betrayal. Second, know the forms and factors that cause betrayal. Third, know solutions to prevent treasonous acts. This research uses a qualitative analysis method, collecting data from Al-Quran verses related to betrayal. Data was analyzed using a textual and contextual approach to understand the meaning, context, and message conv, eyed by the Al-Quran regarding treasonous acts. The data analysis technique used in this research is the qualitative analysis based on the views of the Book of Tafsir Al Misbah by Prof. Quraish Shihab, Tafsir Ibnu Katsir, and Tafsir, Kemenag. The results of this research show that the terms of betrayal that can be identified are munafiq, murtad, disobedient, ghulul, kadzib, and the factors that cause traitorous behavior include hubb, hasad, khasam, baghyu, and anniayah.

MISINTERPRETATION IN THE MEME OF WOMEN’S DECEPTION IS MORE POWERFUL THAN SATAN

Afwi Nadia Matsna — 2023-12-30

Social media provides a platform for the concise and creative framing of religious narratives, often incorporating captivating visual elements and synoptic explanations through memes. Nevertheless, employing memes to mediatize the Qur’an frequently results in misleading interpretations. This paper scrutinizes the misinterpretation of Yusuf: 28 and Al-Nisa’: 76 in a viral meme circulating on social media, which asserts that “the deceitfulness of women surpasses that of the devil.” Three key inquiries are posed: a) How are these two verses interpreted and presented in meme form? b) What factors contribute to the deviations from the original meaning? c) What impact does the mediatization of this Qur’anic verse in the meme have in fostering a negative perception of women? By leveraging Ahmad Rafiq’s Qur’anic reception and Gary R. Bunt’s cyber Islamic environments theory in conjunction with qualitative research methodologies, this study identifies a disparity in the meme’s interpretation of the Qur’anic verse when compared to traditional and contemporary tafsir (Qur’anic exegesis). The visual composition of meme content is intrinsically linked to the prevailing trend in digital information delivery, which prioritizes simplicity and leverages psychological factors through elements such as captions and color choices. Furthermore, this research underscores the implication that excessive mediatization can lead to distortions in religious narratives, as evident in these memes that employ Qur’anic verses to unfairly stereotype women. In reality, the depicted report conveys a profound cynicism, suggesting that the potential flaws of women are even more significant than those of the most vile creature, Satan.

TAFKHĪM AND TARQĪQ OF RĀ’ AND LĀM IN THE RECITATIONS OF ḤAFṢ AND WARSH (A STUDY OF QIRĀ’ĀT AL-QUR’ĀN)

Muhammad Roihan Nasution — 2023-12-30

This article describes and analyses the tafhkīm and tarqīq of rā’ and lām in the recitations of Ḥafṣ and Warsh. It is library study and employs the descriptive-analytical method. The study shows that (1) tafkhīm and tarqīq are discussed in the science of qirā'āt in relation to the rule on the pronunciation of rā' and lām; (2) tafkhīm and tarqīq of rā’ and lām differ between Ḥafṣ and Warsh. This study contributes to the qirā’āt and ʿUlūm al-Qur’ān literature. It removes some doubt among Muslims about the correct pronunciation of both letters, as both recitations indeed were narrated by the Messenger of Allah to his companions by means of mushāfahah. The study may become an essential reference for Muslims in understanding the various methods by which the Qur’ān is recited.

COMMODIFICATION OF RELIGION IN THE QURANIC PERSPECTIVE (A STUDY AT KAMPUNG KERAMAT, BABUSSALAM, NORTH SUMATERA)

Nurul Husna — 2023-12-30

Religion, on the one hand, is something sacred, but on the other hand, there is a phenomenon wherein it is used to earn profits for business. It appears that religion has turned into a marketing point that alters the sacred nature of the essence of religion itself, with religious symbols serving as a way to attract consumers' interest in purchasing goods. This study describes the phenomenon of religious commodification in light of the Quran. The qualitative research method was used in the present study. Primary data were collected from business owners near Tuan Guru Babussalam Langkat's graveyard area. The field research data were analyzed from the viewpoint of the Qur'an. The findings indicated that Babussalam, Langkat has certain aspects of religious commodification. The components of commercialization include honouring intellectuals and requesting favours, or tabarruk. According to the Qur’an, the practice of commercializing religion is acceptable because no verses condemn the actions of the residents of Babussalam village.