Islam’s Combat of Racism as Evidenced by Al-Qur’an and Hadith

A few months ago the USA was overcome by nationwide protests that continue to this day; these protests expanded internationally. The protests were sparked by the death of George Floyd, an unconvict African-American man. The incident indicates that racism is still prevalent. This article shall argue that Islam condemns racism and that it came with a plan to end slavery, which was very popular in pre-Islamic days and also to end racist action in all its forms. According to Islamic teaching, racism should have disappeared fourteen centuries ago. This article shall present Qur’anic verses and Prophetic hadith to the effect that in Islam all people are supposed to live in harmony and equality. There should be no discrimination on bases of race, money, skin color or religious believes.

Peace Journalism in Framing Radical Islamic Issues in Bali

Nowadays, radical Islamic issues has becoming an international’s issues. News stories in media filled by this issue. Even local media also put this issue in their agenda, like local media in Bali Province. Since Bali bombing in 2002, people in Bali have their own trauma related to radical Islamic especially terrorism. Media have the power to shape people’s agenda, and to shape people’s perspective in any issues. So, local media in Bali have power to influence how people in Bali to see and understand the issue. The research’s quetions is how the media in Bali framing radical Islamic issues in 2018? Unit analysis in this research are <em>Bali Post</em> and <em>Tribun Bali. </em>Both of them have the highest traffic and the oldest newspaper in Bali. Research is using Entman’s Framing Method, which focus in how media selected issues and what aspect is highlighted by the media during 2018. The result is peace journalism has been practiced in framing radical issues in Bali.

Entrepreneurship Verses Reinterpretation of Qur’an Surah Quraisy Based on Humanism Hassan Hanafi Theology

This qualitative research aims to comprehensively determine the gap between classical and contemporary interpretations of Qur’an Surah Quraisy that needs to be decomposed with the theological theory of humanism Hassan Hanafi, using the <em>t</em><em>ahlili-muqaran</em> interpretation method. The study found that the difference was apparent in explaining the term with the classical and modern interpretation methods used to define <em>ilaf</em> as habit or love and expertise in entrepreneurship, respectively. Furthermore, the word “Quraisy” is interpreted as a tribal name according to classical interpretation and branding in accordance with modern interpretations. The word <em>rihlah</em> is interpreted as a trade trip by classical interpretations, while in modern interpretation, it is known as an effort to maintain and improve quality. The word worship is interpreted as vertical and horizontal relationships by classical and modern interpretations, respectively. The differences are analyzed with the humanistic theology of Hassan Hanafi’s four points including, dialectics, eclectic, hermeneutics, and phenomenology. This research provides a new contribution to the interpretation of <em>tahlili</em> in collaboration with muqôron. It also tries to determine a common ground between classical and modern interpretations.

Under the Banner Dakwah: the Radical Potential among Muslim Students in Riau

This study is based on the presence of spirit (<em>ghirah</em>)<em> </em>to return to Islamic teachings among Muslim students in Riau after the 212. This study shows that: <em>First</em>, the <em>ulama</em> who has the same understanding with students is Habbib Rizieq Shihab. <em>Second</em>, the idea about <em>Khilafah Islamiyah </em>and the implementation of <em>syari’ah </em>or<em> </em>Islamis law is still dominant. <em>Third</em>, there is an idea that killing is a part of <em>jihad</em>. <em>Fourth</em><em>, </em>the consciousness about differences is still low. Based on this finding, the radical potential which is high among students is basically disquieting. Furthermore, the basis of this understanding is affected by the <em>dakwah</em> concept of some extra campus organizations and their ideological organization.

Encounter between the Prophet’s Sunna and the Society Tradition: a Study of Living Sunna in Puncu Sub-District, Kediri District

Sunna, the prophet Muhammad’s traditions and practices, always develop and come to the attention of the next generation of Muslims. Indonesian Muslims as followers of the largest Islamic religion in the world have a unique concept in terms of the struggle of tradition from the relics of local religions with the teachings of Islam. The dialectics proceed dynamically as developed by Walisanga (the nine revered saints of Islam in Indonesia), which was known later as the cultural and religious acculturation model. This paper will describe how the process of religious acculturation with local culture in Puncu Sub-District, Kediri can be implemented well, especially related to their practice in carrying out the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad in their various religious lives. Some fundamental questions to be answered are how the process and form of living Sunna as well as the factors that influence the acculturation process applied in these. For this reason, this type of research is interdisciplinary, by not only based on the science of hadith, but also using an anthropological approach and cultural acculturation theory. The results found include: (1) traditions practiced in Puncu such as rituals in the process of birth, marriage, and body management are forms of living Sunna that have become customs and become part of the acculturation of local religion and culture that is going well; (2) this can be realized with at least a number of factors, including: the role of religious scholars and religious leaders with moderate characters, government officials who care about diversity, the existence of religious institutions that contribute to the cultivation of acculturation so as to minimize conflicts between local religions and cultures, as well smooth the agenda of faith and community traditions simultaneously.

Gender Equality and Equity with Mubadalah Concept and Its Implementation in Islamic Education

Gender equality study is the study that will continously be discussed in human life. The study of gender examines the diverse roles of women and men in community life. The concept of <em>mubadalah</em> is of the new studies in gender equality. The concept of <em>mubadalah</em> is way of looking at two relations, namely man and woman, in which both of them as dignified human beings who are able to take advantages of all aspects of life for their good. Education is an important means of educating people who are knowledgeable and have noble character. Gender-based education is the foundation in creating a gender responsive young generation. This study aims to examine more deeply the concept of <em>mubadalah</em> and its implementation in Islamic education. This study used qualitative approach and the type of this research is library research. Data were obtained from various sources relate to the concept of <em>mubadalah</em> and Islamic education. The results show that the concept of <em>mubadalah</em> is one of the concepts of gender equality which can be used as a reference for understanding gender equality and equity that seeks to see women and men as servants of Allah swt. which is the subject of the texts in Al-Qur’an as well as in their interpretation. Education in an Islamic perspective becomes a forum for teaching gender equality through the design of a gender responsive education component.

Counseling of Osing: a Counseling Based on Local Wisdom Represented in Lontar Yusuf Manuscript

<p class="normal">Counseling has been a need for people all over the world to the present day. This article will discuss discourses and practices of counseling in <em>Osing</em> as illustrated in <em>Lontar Yusuf</em> Manuscript. The study applies a qualitative approach with the technique of content analysis. This article argues that counseling has not only been a dominant discourse and practice of the modern society in the West but also a cultural wealth in the traditional society in Indonesia, as can be seen in Banyuwangi people (<em>Osing</em>). This article further argues that traditional local values of <em>Osing—</em>such as <em>moco saloko </em>(passing on God’s teachings through songs), <em>ngedapteyan </em>(being aware, patient, and resilient), <em>angering sang putri </em>(relieving sorrow), and <em>munajah </em>(praying to God)<em>—</em>has been a foundation for discourses and practices of <em>Osing</em> which can develop awareness of basic concepts of counseling and therapeutic techniques based on the importance of religion and godliness. The result of this study shows that counseling based on local wisdom of <em>Osing </em>can contribute to enrich discourse and practices of counseling in the modern era.</p>

Pluralism and Religious Conflict in the Frame of Regional Autonomy in West Sumatra

The diversity of ethnicities, races, and religions is a reality in the life of the nation and state, although it is undeniable that there is a potential for conflict. This study aimed to explain the pattern of religious harmony in West Sumatra within the framework of regional autonomy which is adopted from the cultural system and local wisdom. This study used a phenomenological approach to provide accurate conditions of multi-ethnic, cultural, and religious communities. The results showed that the pattern of religious harmony through the resolution of religious conflicts in several regions in West Sumatra was carried out through the alignment of regional autonomy with local customs and culture. Forms of alignment include alignment of school uniforms, equal distribution of sacrificial meat, the presence of <em>baralek</em>, the tradition of <em>manyiriah</em>, interfaith graves between Muslims and Christians, and the application of customary philosophies. This study contributes to the theory of a cultural approach based on local wisdom in resolving religious conflicts and strengthening social integration of the community.

Islamic Spiritual Deconstruction: Kanjeng Ratu Kidul Myth in Kiai Ibnu Hajar’s View

This article aims to study and analyze the Islamic spiritual sides of the deconstruction in Kanjeng Ratu Kidul belief from the perspective of Kiai Ibnu Hajar. Kanjeng Ratu Kidul is a very popular myth among people in the southern part of Java Island. Most of them hold annual ceremonies as a way to express their request for having the blessing and being avoided from disasters. The data of this research were collected through in-depth interviews and participatory observations. Derrida’s deconstruction theory was applied to analyze the spirituality aspects. There are three deconstruction processes: (1) logocentric identification; (2) internal contradiction return; (3) difference or building new construction. This research found that Kiai Ibnu Hajar’s deconstruction spirituality was performed in three stages: (1) visual identification stage, which is done through eliciting the discourse of Kanjeng Ratu Kidul by her pictures or photos; (2) returning stage, which is done through mind-verbal activities, i.e. by understanding the nature and existence of human being through religious teachings and informal chats; (3) building new concept, which is actualized through the use of new terms among the members of Jamaah Aolia Panggang Mosque.

Sufism Based Character Education: Strenghtening the National Character to Traditional Muslim Community in Madura

This article describes model of strengthening the national character values with the Sufism approach in the traditional Madurese Muslim community who has a sectarian and static mindset through the Majlis Maulid wa al-Ta’lim Riyadlul Jannah Madura activities. The strengthening of the national character is based on Islamic teachings which normatively emphasize the ritual and social dimensions. This Majlis builds religious values, love for the country, the spirit of nationality, tolerance, and social care. The pattern of strengthening with the Sufism approach is carried out through the reading of <em>Maulid Simth ad-Durar</em>, <em>shalawat</em>, and <em>qashidah</em> with national character values, <em>mauizhah hasanah</em>, and <em>riyad</em><em>lah</em> through safari maulid in 40 nights and <em>qiyam al-lail</em> on the last 15 nights of Ramadan. The strengthening of the national character runs optimally influenced by the power of prayer, humility (<em>tawad</em><em>lu’</em>) of the Majlis leaders, hospitality, and noble morals in every Majlis activities.