Tertib al-Jam‘ dan al-Naskh dalam Mukhtalif al-Ḥadīth Menurut Sharaf al-Quḍāh: Satu Analisis

The method used by hadith scholars in the issue of contradiction between hadith which is termed as Mukhtalif al-Ḥadīth usually involves three manhaj, namely al-Jam‘, al-Naskh and al-Tarjīḥ. In principle, the scholars of hadith arrange the order by putting al-Jam‘ as the first, then al-Naskh and followed by al-Tarjīḥ. However, a contemporary hadith researcher, Sharaf al-Qudāh, was found to have presented a different order as compared with presented by hadith scholars. Therefore, this article aims to examine the views of Sharaf al-Quḍāh regarding the sequence of manhaj solution of Mukhtalif al-Ḥadīth based on the manhaj of hadith scholars. To implement this purpose, the writer is used library research based on qualitative research through contents analysis in order to record and analysis data. The finding of this research shows that the sequence of al-Hadith methodology which is proposed by Sharaf al-Quḍāh is acceptable among muḥaddithīn even though it is not clearly stated in Muṣṭalaḥ al-Ḥadīth writings. Accordingly, this writing is the way to enhance the understanding in accordance with the sequence of aplication methodology amongs the muhaddithīn in order to eliminate the contradiction between al hadith.

Ma‘ānī Asmā’ Allāh al-Ḥusnā Ḥāl al-Iqtirān wa Ḥāl al-Ifrāḍ fī Khawātīm Ba‘ḍi Āyāt al-Qur’ān: Dirāsah Waṣfiyyah Taṭbiqiyyah

The Quran is the fundamental source by which a person knows his Creator through the knowledge of the names of Allah and His attributes, which represents the subject of the unification of Allah and affects the faith of a Muslim, train his soul and conscience and refine his behavior. Thorough examination of the names and attributes of Allah in the Qur’an reveals that both the names and attributes can be found in either of the two instances: in a joint form or in isolation to show that in both cases they carry different meanings, so the study aimed at explaining the names and attributes of Allah, in both of the two instances in some verses of the Quran. The study followed the descriptive and empirical methods. The paper found that the names and attributes of Allah are tawqifiyyah,(Divine), there is no room for personal reasoning, and that the names and attributes of Allah signify perfect and sublime qualities, It was also discovered by the study that the name of (Allah) Al-‘Azīz (The Almighty) was associated with wisdom (Hikmah), the name of (Allah) Al-Laṭīf (The Gentle) with mercy (Rahmah) and the name of Al-‘Afuw (The forgiver) with power and ability (Qudrah). Based on this, the more a person knows Allah the more he reveres Him and follow His commandments. The research finally recommends that to guard the behaviour of a Muslim society, people need to learn the meanings of names and attributes of their Creator.

Exploring the Theological and Practical Implications of Contextualization Among Muslims

The greatest missionary challenge throughout the church history is ministering to the Muslims. Previously, different approaches have been employed by the church with different settings; however, they yield little or no results at all. The need to address the challenge of Islam is ardent among Christian missionaries: therefore, in their struggle to propagate Christianity among Muslims as well as to maintain its diminishing number of followers, missionaries have been in search of new methods for Muslim outreach. Their newest discovery is the contextual approach that has been much debated in so many theological books and journals that explain its theological and practical implications. However, the methods of contextualization are said to have been successfully employed for missionary activities in some parts of the Muslim world and it has imparted to the Christian mission further significance and validity. To this end, at some level contextualization was rather accepted in regards to outreach to Muslims. This paper attempts to discuss the theological and practical implications of this new method of ‘contextualization’ in its various approaches and to see the element, if any, that distinguishes it from the former missiological methodologies of ‘Inculturation,’ ‘Identification,’ ‘Indigenization’ or ‘Vernacularization’ etc.

Pengamalan al-Ṭarīqah al-Ṣūfiyyah Sebagai Motivasi Spiritual Bagi Penagihan Dadah

The statistics of drug abuse in the country is always at worrying levels. Various methods have been employed by the government and other parties in preventing and treating this problem. Among of the treatment for drug addiction is through the approach of sufism by implementing the practice in al-Ṭarīqah al-Ṣūfiyyah through the emphasis on the needs and the methods of spiritual motivation. By applying the interview method and descriptive analysis, this study was conducted at Pondok Remaja Inabah Kuala Nerang to obtain informations on drug addiction treatment methods via the practice of Ṭarīqah Qadiriyah wa Naqshabandiyyah. Managers or practitioners as well as four trainees were interviewed to obtain more detailed regarding the information on the methods and also on the experiences of the trainees which is has been exposed to this method of spiritual motivation. This study found that the spiritual aspect using the methodology of al-Ṭarīqah al-Ṣūfiyyah taken by practitioners of Ṭarīqah Qādiriyah wa Naqshabandiyyah is able to be an alternative or complementary treatment to existing drug addiction rehabilitation treatment in addition to developing human personality. Mandi taubat, solat and zikir are the three main motivational stimulant practices in the treatment of drug addiction.

The Islamic Musical Sciences and the Andalusian Connection: Juan Andrés’ «Letter on Arabic Music» (1785)

Music was an essential part of the philosophical knowledge in the classical antiquity and then in the medieval era. Music provided tools to foster a global speculative knowledge, and the classical Islamic thought developed different musical sciences. This paper tries to describe the different approaches to the musical phenomenon from an Islamic perspective, and the feasible transmission of this knowledge to Western music via al-Andalus. In doing so, the paper places attention in the Italian «Letter on Arabic Music» written by the Spanish Jesuit Juan Andrés in 1785, one of the first documents attesting this connection.

Kaedah Komunikasi Keluarga dalam Surah Āli ‘Imrān Ayat 159: Kajian Amalan Mualaf Cina di Selangor

Communication is one of important aspects in forming a happy and prosperous family. Poor communication in family would give negative effects on emotions and psychology of the family members. In this context, Islam has a complete solution to address all problems related to families’ matters which occur in daily life. This article discusses about family’s communication from Islamic perspective according to Surah Āli ‘Imrān verse 159. The study found that the style of communication suggested for Muslims family is around gentle and soft speaking, musyawarah and family’s relationship sustenance. The former communication approach is explained through six kinds of language methods mentioned in the Quran namely qaulan layyina, qaulan ma'rufa, qaulan sadida, qawlan karīmā, qaulan maysura and qaulan baligha. These methods of language were employed by the selected ten Chinese research informants through semi-structured interviews. Descriptive qualitative analysis was conducted thematically. The findings showed that all informants emphasized the importance of using these methods as means of getting attention, generating love and sustaining family relationships.

Perfecting Good Character Through the Approach of Prophet Muhammed in American Islamic Schools

Islamic theory of moral is in congruent with the Universal theory of moral. Noble characters and morals are the most essential path of Prophet Muhammed as he said “I was not sent except to perfect moral characters”. This work will examine the effects of Islamic morals in propagating Islam in America to the level of winning the souls of American leaders including their presidents, that are canvassing for Islam as an acceptable peaceful religion in the West. The article will be supported through the research methodology of qualitative and the review of series of literatures that secured the credibility and the integrities that benefited Islam in the West. Moreover, moral character encourages the appreciation that is consider as a motivation for better performance, which American Muslims enjoy.

Metod Dakwah dalam Pengislaman di Sabah (Sebelum Era Penguasaan British Crown Colony

Da’ie is an important group in the spreading of Islam during the period of sultanate of Brunei and Sulu before British Colony Era. The domination of sultanates has given a positive impact to the spread of da’wah in Sabah (known as North Borneo). The da’i have succeeded to bring a harmonious spiritual need among the locals in Sabah. Islamisation has encouraged comprehensive way of life from legal, economy and politic aspects. This dynamic nature is shown through the effort of Islamisation. It can be seen with the acceptance of Islam from the local community of Sabah (North Borneo); who lived in east coast through the influence of Sultanate of Sulu and flourishing in the west coast of Sabah through the Sultanate of Brunei. Therefore, this study aims to identify the da’wah methods that are a factor to Islamization in Sabah. The design of this study is a literature review with using content analysis of the materials on the study topic. The findings show that there are five methods of da'wah that were highlighted in Islamization in Sabah before the British era. It is an adaptation of the preacher to local life, approaching the ruling class, through marriage and through trade activities, and the factor of the superiority of the sufi preachers.

Fenomena Pentakdisan Turāth di Dayah Tradisional Aceh

The sacralization of turāth refers to a form of unconditional admiration toward and blind acceptance of the content of turāth books, with the assumption that the books are free of mistakes or inaccuracies. The traditional Dayah of Aceh, a highly valued educational Islamic institution in the eyes of the Acehnese people, plays a pivotal role in promoting various religious understandings as prescribed in turāth books. In order to see to what extent this assumption is true, this field study attempts to investigate the use of turāth at Dayah Mudi Mesra, Samalanga, Aceh. This Dayah has earned much respect and trust from today's Acehnese society due to its role in the teaching of Fikah. The study was carried out to identify the perceptions of the ulama at the traditional dayah toward the position of turāth books in their study of Islamic sciences, especially fikah. This qualitative study employs various data collection methods including literature review, interviews, documentation and observations. In addition, inductive, deductive, and comparative methods were used for data analysis. The study found that the ulama of the traditional dayah in Aceh, in their studies of Islamic sciences, especially fikah, had regarded turāth books as being on par with hadith.