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Implementation of the Problem Based Learning Model to Improve Understanding of Dhuha, Tahajud, and Friday Prayer Material in Elementary School Students
Full text linkThis research is motivated by the low learning outcomes of students in the subject of Islamic Religious Education (PAI), especially in the mastery of dhuha, tahajud, and Friday prayer materials in grade IV of SD Negeri 1 Tunahan. The purpose of the study is to analyze the improvement of student learning outcomes through the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model and describe the implementation of the model along with its supporting and inhibiting factors. The research uses a Classroom Action Research (PTK) approach with a two-cycle design that includes the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research subjects consist of 15 grade IV students in the 2024/2025 school year. Data was collected through learning outcome tests, observations, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation, then analyzed descriptively, qualitatively, and quantitatively. The results showed a significant improvement: learning completeness increased from 33% in the pre-cycle to 87% in the second cycle, accompanied by an increase in the activity of teachers (average 4.9) and students (average 3.8) who were categorized as satisfactory and good, respectively. The PBL model has been proven to be effective in creating active, interactive, and contextual learning, thereby strengthening students' understanding of PAI materials. These findings make an original contribution to the application of a problem-based approach to religious learning in primary schools, while offering an alternative to relevant and applicable learning strategies.
Islam without Domination: NU Women and Moderate Ethics at the Grassroots Level in Urban Muslim Society in Depok, Indonesia
Full text linkNahdlatul Ulama (NU) women in Depok develop ethical resistance to the dominance of conservative Islamic politics, which is controlled by a certain political party. This study aims to examine how NU women articulate and engage in ethical resistance through organizational involvement, and how these actions advance religious moderation and the concept of the maṣlaḥah family in an urban Islamic context. Using an interdisciplinary framework that integrates social capital theory, counterpublics, and ethical agency, the research examines the symbolic, structural, and practical strategies employed by NU women across Muslimat NU, Fatayat NU, and IPPNU. The results reveal that NU women create a distinct social environment founded on justice, compassion, and inclusiveness. Their activism offers a counterbalance to conservative narratives in Depok and helps to revive Islamic traditions in modern and contextual ways. By contesting exclusivity in urban culture and opening up space for a more compassionate, inclusive, and transformative expression of Islam, this grassroots movement contributes to broader social change
Soft Skills Training to Become Professionals for Students at Samakisast Wittaya School in Sadao, Thailand
Full text linkThis community service program was conducted at Samakisast Wittaya School, Sadao, Thailand, to address the lack of students’ interpersonal readiness for higher education and employment. The activity aimed to strengthen soft skills such as professional demeanor, communication, teamwork, and courteous speech. Using participatory action research integrated with community-based research, service-learning, and asset-based community development, the one-day program engaged sixty students through tutorials and rotating practice stations focusing on appearance, posture, handshake protocol, and polite expressions. The results showed high participation, improved understanding of the importance of soft skills, and observable behavioral enhancement during coached demonstrations. Tangible outputs included behavioral rubrics and photo documentation for continued use. The program concludes that a participatory, low-cost, and asset-based model effectively embeds soft-skills training into school routines and can serve as a foundation for sustained teacher-led reinforcement and future quantitative evaluation
Local Specialty Product Innovation of Tilapia Fish Nugget “Spirunila” through the Empowerment of Karangtaruna Pemuda Mudi Gabahan (PMG) and Persons with Disabilities in Mulur Village
Full text linkThis community service program responds to the underutilization of tilapia production in Mulur Village, Sukoharjo, where limited product diversification constrains economic growth. The program introduced Spirunila, a fortified tilapia-based product, while empowering the PMG Youth Organization and persons with disabilities through an Inclusive Joint Business Group (KUBA). The Participatory Learning System (PALS) was implemented to deliver capacity-building activities in production technology, entrepreneurship, and digital marketing. Program effectiveness was evaluated using pre- and post-test questionnaires on seven indicators, which were analyzed using a Paired Sample t-Test, N-Gain Score, and Cohen’s d. The results showed statistically significant improvements (p < 0.001), high learning gains (N-Gain category: High), and substantial effect sizes (d > 1.97), demonstrating strong behavioral and capability transformation among partners. Institutional strengthening ensures sustainability through shared production governance and digital market expansion. The findings confirm that inclusive innovation in community-based fish processing can enhance rural economic diversification and reinforce village tourism competitiveness
Investigating the Effect of Islamic Theology on Moderate Attitudes of Muslims
Full text linkIslamic theology is the main doctrine of belief centered on tauhid (the Oneness of God) and forms the foundation of the life of Muslims. The principle of tauhid establishes a framework of relations among nations based on brotherhood which is the essence of true religious life. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the influence of belief on Muslims' moderate attitude using a correlational survey approach. The statistical population consisted of 2250 students from Islamic Religious Universities (PTKI) in Pekalongan, who have taken the Religious Moderation course. The sample was determined using the accidental sampling technique with 289 students participating as respondents. Data were collected through a psychological scale and analyzed using simple regression analysis. The results showed that belief positively influenced the moderate attitudes of Muslims, accounting for 39.1% of the variance. This study provided a new perspective on Islamic moderation and the influencing factors, emphasizing a comprehensive understanding of Islamic Theology and the implications for attitudes and behaviors of Muslims. It also underscored the importance of internalizing the principles and values of Islamic moderation into da'wah and education. Beyond theoretical insights, the study offered practical guidance for policymakers in designing interventions to address the threats of radicalism and extremism
From Syariah to Berkah: The Tradition of Ṣiḥḥaḥ Akad Nikah at Jam'iyyah Rifa'iyah
Full text linkThis article examines the ṣiḥḥaḥ of marriage, still practiced by the Rifa'iyah community. The implementation of ṣiḥḥaḥ begins with negotiations between families and religious leaders, the selection of guardians, and the appointment of marriage witnesses. In addition, the bride-to-be learns the sciences of marriage, the improvement of two sentences of shahada. This research uses an ethnographic approach, focusing on the Jema'ah and Kyai Rifa'iyah. Data were collected in the field through observations, interviews with relevant parties, including the kyai (Rifa'iyah religious leader) and congregations, and documentation. Data analysis is an interactive process, namely data reduction, data display, and data verification. The research shows that the practice of ṣiḥḥaḥ until now is one of the efforts to preserve Tradition in the Rifa'iyah congregation, and its meaning has undergone a shift - from syari'ah – the ratification of the previous marriage akad – to berkah – hoping for blessings from the kyai, especially Rifa'iyah
Teachers' Challenges and Strategies in Teaching Speaking Through a Screen
Full text linkOnline learning has become a common way to deliver instruction, particularly in hybrid educational models. However, teaching speaking skills presents unique challenges because it requires real-time interaction, pronunciation practice, and fluency development. This study investigates the challenges senior high school English teachers face when teaching speaking online, the strategies they employ, and the support they require. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected from 20 teachers through questionnaires and in-depth interviews with four of them. Thematic analysis revealed four main challenges: low student engagement, time constraints that hindered feedback on pronunciation and accuracy, limited resources for authentic speaking tasks, and technical difficulties that disrupted fluency and real-time communication. To address these issues, teachers implemented various strategies. Group discussions encouraged interaction and confidence; presentations supported fluency, vocabulary, and idea organization; role-plays helped reduce anxiety and provided opportunities to practice pronunciation in contextual settings; and debates enhanced fluency, reasoning, and spontaneous speaking. The teachers also emphasized the need for engaging teaching materials, technology training, and collaborative professional development. The study concludes that although online speaking instruction presents significant challenges, strategies combined with institutional support can foster students’ fluency, accuracy, pronunciation, vocabulary, intonation, and comprehension. It is recommended that schools provide engaging digital materials, targeted teacher training, and reliable infrastructure to enhance the effectiveness of online speaking instruction
Nexus Islamic Finance Development and Income Inequality in Indonesia: Testing Kuznets Curve Hypothesis
Full text linkThis study analyzes the applicability of the Kuznets curve hypothesis within the specific context of Islamic finance development in Indonesia and its resultant implications for income inequality. The novelty of this research lies in integrating Islamic finance, specifically from the banking sector, with Islamic social finance instruments, namely zakat, infaq, and sadaqah. Crucially, it interrogates whether the Kuznets curve hypothesis remains pertinent within this expanded framework. Utilizing secondary panel data encompassing 25 Indonesian provinces over the 2019–2020 period, the study employs panel data regression techniques, specifically common effect, fixed effect, and random effect models, which were systematically selected via the Chow, Hausman, and Lagrange multiplier tests. The empirical findings demonstrate unequivocally that the development of Islamic finance, spanning both the financial and social sectors, significantly influences income inequality. This substantiates the Kuznets curve hypothesis: inequality initially escalates but subsequently diminishes as development matures. Furthermore, the results underscore the role of the Human Development Index (HDI) and the prevalence of mosques in mitigating inequality, while population density exhibits a positive association with inequality. This study conclusively argues that strengthening financial inclusion and professionalizing the management of Islamic social finance constitute strategic approaches for mitigating income inequality in Indonesia
Social Assistance Policies Amid the 2024 Presidential Election Contestation: An Islamic Political Economy Perspective
Full text linkThis research examines the dual function of social aid in Indonesia as a social safety net and as a political tool for the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election. This research used Fairclough's model of critical discourse analysis through the policymaking process of social assistance programmes, including articles in the online media, social aid (PKH, BPNT, KIP, and others), and the dynamics of public opinion from January to June 2024. The analysis of the data showed that in election years, the social aid budgets are increased. The social assistance is therefore politically motivated. However, these programmes help to some extent reduce poverty and improve access to education and health. Because of the political motivation, the assistance programmes lose their main social purpose. From the perspective of the Islamic political economy, the social assistance programmes should be based on maṣlaḥah al-‘āmmah. The underlying principle is the equitable social welfare of the people and the politically unmotivated equitable social wealth. This research demands that these assistance programmes and services be legally and politically unmotivated, and social welfare programmes be legally focused on the redistribution and social justice of the people, be oriented to the long-term social welfare of politically and legally unmotivated social welfare programmes
Transforming Mosque Sustainability: Leveraging Islamic Economics and Finance for Community Empowerment
Full text linkThis research focuses on the shift in mosque empowerment models, particularly in terms of financial sustainability, rooted in Islamic economics and finance. By exploring the correlation of Islamic economics (Y), Islamic finance (Y), and mosque sustainability (Z), this research can utilize the mixed method approach of quantitative analysis to survey 200 congregation members, conduct in-depth interviews with five key informants, and employ PLS-SEM. This is the first mosque sustainability performance study to provide a quantitative analysis, along with PLS-SEM, and to correlate finance and economics in the Islamic context. Findings indicate that Islamic finance intermediates the influence of Islamic economics on mosque sustainability (indirect β=0.527; p<0.001). Islamic economics is explained to have a considerable direct influence on Islamic finance (β=0.782; p<0.001) as well as Islamic finance being the greatest contributor to mosque sustainability (β=0.673; p<0.001). This research affirms the four-dimensional sustainability pillar and the anticipation of mosque management to respond to the SDGs. This provided strong financial governance, partnership with Islamic banking, trained financial governance, and Islamic financial literacy courses