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Dating Kitab Tibb MSS 3290: Watermark analysis and orthographic evolution in Malay medical manuscripts
Full text linkThis study establishes the provenance and approximate date of Kitab Tibb MSS 3290, a Malay medical manuscript held at the National Library of Malaysia, through codicological and paleographic analysis. Malay Kitab Tibb manuscripts are critical to understanding pre-modern Southeast Asian medical and cultural history, yet many remain undated due to scribal anonymity and fragmented records, limiting their scholarly utility. This study addresses this gap by analyzing Kitab Tibb MSS 3290, a manuscript catalogued as lacking a watermark, to demonstrate how interdisciplinary methods—codicological watermark analysis and paleographic Jawi orthography—can resolve dating ambiguities and illuminate colonial-era knowledge networks. Combining physical examination of European laid paper, watermark identification via Churchill (1965) and Heawood (1969) indices, and comparative orthographic assessment with dated manuscripts, the study revealed a previously undocumented Dutch lion watermark (c. 1683–1750) and transitional Jawi features, including the omission of syaddah, limited vowel insertion (e.g., [دالم]), and numeral-based reduplication ([راج٢]). These findings align MSS 3290 with late 18th-century texts like Hidayah al-Salikin (1778) and situate it within the VOC’s paper trade networks, underscoring synergies between Malay medical traditions, Islamic scholarship, and European material culture. The results challenge archival cataloguing practices, advocate for re-evaluating undated manuscripts, and highlight adaptive literacy practices in colonial contexts. By integrating material and linguistic evidence, this study offers a replicable model for dating Malay manuscripts, enriching narratives of Southeast Asia’s intellectual heritage and reaffirming MSS 3290 as a bridge between indigenous knowledge and colonial commerce. These insights urge renewed efforts to preserve and reinterpret regional manuscripts, emphasizing their role in global historical discourse
The influence of the VUCA era on the competitiveness of Islamic educational institutions
Full text linkHistorically, Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia were often regarded as second-class education. However, with the development of Islamic schools in recent years, the existence of Islamic educational institutions has become increasingly popular, as evidenced by the establishment of institutions such as Muhammadiyah Boarding School, Al-Mahira, and International Islamic Boarding School (IIBS), which conceptually integrate religious knowledge with science. In the current era, commonly referred to as the VUCA era (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity), there is a growing need for educational institutions that demonstrate accountability in forming and educating students comprehensively. The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of VUCA on the competitiveness of Islamic educational institutions. Using quantitative approach, with sample consisted of 131 students from SMA Muhammadiyah 3 Jember. The research instrument using a questionnaire, with the VUCA and Islamic school competitiveness variable each with fifteen questions. The results, indicate that the influence of VUCA challenges on the existence of Islamic educational institutions is reflected in an R² value of 0.325. The conclusion of this study confirms that VUCA has a significant influence on the existence and competitiveness of Islamic educational institutions
Bacteria as a microbiological harm in halal food: An integrated preventive concept from maqasid syariah
Full text linkThe presence of microorganisms, particularly bacteria, can cause damage to halal food. Bacterial microorganisms are primarily accountable for the majority of foodborne illnesses that result in discomfort and harm, particularly within the gastrointestinal tract. The objective of this study is to review and refine the concept of microbiological harm in halal food as a preventive concept from a maqasid syariah perspective. This study employs a qualitative approach of content analysis to enhance and advance the conceptual development of maqasid syariah concerning the preventive notion of microbiological harm in halal food. The finding of this study shows that the concept of maqasid syariah can be applied to the prevention of bacterial growth as a microbiological harm in halal food through basic maslahah (daruriyyah). In summary, it is recommended that maqasid syariah assumes a distinct function in advancing a preventative concept for microbiological harm, which encompasses the safeguarding and conservation of halal food consumption. Further research is recommended to explore the potential of extending the concept of microbiological harm prevention to encompass a wider range of microorganisms, including viruses, parasites, and mycotoxins produced by moulds
الممارسات القيادية في نصوص الرسائل المحمدية من خلال تحليل الممارسة الاجتماعية في ضوء نظرية التحليل النقدي للخطاب: [Leadership practices in the texts of the prophetic letters through the analysis of social practice in the light of critical discourse analysis theory]
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زخرت بحوث ودراسات عديدة حول الأحاديث النبوية ومن بينها الرسائل المحمدية التي بعث بها الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم إلى الملوك والأمراء لنشر دين الإسلام إلى الناس كافة. ولكن هذه البحوث والدراسات تناولت عدة جوانب في تحليل عناصر الرسائل المحمدية الشريفة ولم تركز على توضيح جانب الإجراء والممارسات الاجتماعية التي تنخرط في نظرية التحليل النقدي للخطاب. ولسد هذا الفراغ يروم هذا البحث في تحليل جانب الإجراء والممارسات الاجتماعية التي تعكس الممارسات القيادية للرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم في الدعوة من خلال تحليل أسطر رسائله الشريفة. واستخدم البحث نظرية التحليل النقدي للخطاب عند فيركلاوف مقتنيا جانبا من الجوانب الثلاثة لهذه النظرية، والممارسة الاجتماعية عبارة عن جميع أشكال العمل وبناء الهويات الاجتماعية والتمثيلات لعالم المجتمع، فالممارسات الاجتماعية هي الممارسات في الانتاج وتكون في مرحلة التوضيح من جانب التحليل الاجتماعي، وهي تعالج العناصر التي تكون خارجة عن نصوص الخطاب، وتأتي مكملة لتحليل الجانبين الأولين اللذين يدوران حول نصوص الخطاب نفسها. وأكدت نتائج التحليل فاعلية دور الممارسة الاجتماعية التي وضعها الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم في طيات رسائله الدبلوماسية وأوضحت كذلك منهجيته الدعوية التي انفرد بها من خلال الممارسات القيادية الدعوية في تبليغ رسالة الإسلام إلى الملوك والأمراء، وهذه القيادة الفريدة تتمثل في منهج الدعوة بالحكمة والموعظة الحسنة والجدال بالحسنى وقد ضمنت له النجاح في دعوة هؤلاء الملوك والأمراء إلى الإسلام.
Abstract
There have been many researches and studies on the hadiths of the Prophet, including letters sent by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) to kings and rulers to spread the religion of Islam to all mankind. However, these researches and studies dealt with certain aspects in the analysis of the elements of Muhammad\u27s letters and did not focus on clarifying the aspect of the process and social practices that are resonate in the theory of Critical Discourse Analysis. Therefore, to fill in this gap, this research aims to analyze the aspect of the process and social practices that reflect the leadership of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in his da’wah through analyzing the lines of his honorable letters. The research used the theory of Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis by employing one of the three aspects of this theory. Social practice refers to all forms of works and the construction of social identities and representations of the world of society. Thus, social practices are practices in the production of texts of these letters and these leadership practices are clarified by social analysis concept. They address elements that are outside of the discourse and complement the analysis of the first two aspects that revolve around the texts of the discourse itself. The results of this analysis confirmed the effectiveness of the role of the leadership practices developed by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in the folds of his diplomatic letters. They also clarified his success methodology of da\u27wah by deploying wisdom, good advice, practical argument and practical reasoning, uniquely through the leadership practices in conveying the message of Islam to the kings and rulers.
Pemerkasaan wanita menurut perspektif hadis: Satu sorotan literatur: [Women\u27s empowerment in hadith’s perspective: a literature review]
Full text linkIslam is a religion that encompasses all aspects of life. Islam has also given its followers all the guidance to manage life including in relation to women\u27s empowerment. Although today the West is considered the champion of women\u27s empowerment, the fact is that Islam first pioneered it. Since the beginning of his mission, women\u27s empowerment has been one of the agenda of the Prophet\u27s PBUH preaching. However, the implementation of women\u27s empowerment by the West is more highlighted than what was implemented by the Prophet PBUH. Therefore, this paper reviews the literature related to women\u27s empowerment according to the hadith perspective. This study applies qualitative methods through literature review to obtain research data, while data analysis is done through content analysis. The study found that previous studies have discussed several themes of women\u27s empowerment from a hadith perspective such as legislation, education, social services, careers and politics. However, there are still aspects of women\u27s empowerment according to the hadith perspective that have not been researched. Therefore, women\u27s empowerment according to the hadith perspective should be studied comprehensively to highlight the approach of women\u27s empowerment carried out by the Prophet SAW.
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Islam merupakan agama yang syumul meliputi segala aspek kehidupan. Islam juga telah memberikan kepada umatnya segala panduan untuk menguruskan kehidupan termasuklah berkaitan dengan pemerkasaan wanita. Walaupun hari ini Barat dianggap sebagai juara kepada perjuangan pemerkasaan wanita, namun hakikatnya Islam terlebih dahulu telah mempeloporinya. Sejak awal pengutusannya, pemerkasaan wanita telah menjadi salah satu daripada agenda dakwah Rasulullah SAW. Akan tetapi, pelaksanaan pemerkasaan wanita oleh Barat lebih diketengahkan berbanding apa yang dilaksanakan oleh Rasulullah SAW. Oleh yang demikian, makalah ini melakukan soratan literatur berkaitan pemerkasaan wanita menurut perspektif hadis. Kajian ini mengaplikasikan metode kualitatif melalui kajian kepustakaan bagi mendapatkan data kajian, manakala analisis data dilakukan melalui analisis kandungan. Hasil kajian mendapati, kajian-kajian lepas telah membincangkan beberapa tema pemerkasaan wanita daripada perspektif hadis seperti perundangan, pendidikan, khidmat sosial, kerjaya dan politik. Namun, masih terdapat aspek-aspek pemerkasaan wanita menurut perspektif hadis yang belum diteliti. Oleh yang demikian, pemerkasaan wanita menurut perspektif hadis wajar diteliti bagi mengetengahkan pendekatan pemerkasaan wanita yang dilakukan oleh Rasulullah SA
Predicting the intention to participate in family takaful product: A systematic literature review approach
Full text linkFor 2023, the market penetration rates for family takaful products were 19.58 percent. It suggests that a sizable portion of the Malaysian population still lacks takaful protection. Although numerous studies have examined the factors influencing participation in family takaful products, a systematic review of this specific research topic has been challenging due to the lack of review procedures, which hinders scholars\u27 ability to replicate or interpret the results. Therefore, this study aims to perform a systematic literature review on consumer participation in family takaful products. The review processes involved five fundamental methodological steps: formulation of research questions under the guidance of a review protocol; systematic search strategies based on eligibility, identification, and screening in several reputable databases, including Scopus, Emerald Insight, and Google Scholar; quality assessment; and data extraction and analysis. Five main themes were also identified based on 23 past empirical studies, including consumer behavioural predictors, religiosity, products and services, trust, reputation, and image, as well as antecedents of behavioural intentions. These five main themes uncovered an additional 19 sub-themes. Notably, this study fills an existing gap by systematically consolidating past research on the determinants of family takaful participation. The findings offer actionable insights for Takaful operators to enhance their product offerings, improve consumer trust through transparency and ethical practices, and integrate digital solutions for improved accessibility. For policymakers, the study highlights the importance of financial literacy programs, regulatory incentives for product innovation, and public awareness campaigns to enhance takaful penetration. These contributions offer a strategic roadmap for strengthening the family takaful industry and fostering higher consumer participation
Examining the interconnection between maqasid al-shariah and sleep quality: Implications for holistic wellbeing in Islamic legal and ethical
Full text linkSleep quality significantly impacts physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, yet its relationship with Maqasid al-Shariah (Islamic Law Objectives) remains understudied. This narrative review examined the interconnections between Maqasid al-Shariah and sleep quality, analyzing their implications for holistic wellbeing in Islamic contexts. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using multiple databases, focusing on peer-reviewed articles published in the last two decades. The analysis revealed five key interconnections between Maqasid al-Shariah principles and sleep quality: physical health preservation, cognitive function enhancement, mental health maintenance, cultural practice integration, and economic implications. Each interconnection is aligned with specific Maqasid al-Shariah objectives, particularly preserving life (ḥifẓ al-nafs), intellect (ḥifẓ al-‘aql), community (ḥifẓ al-nasl), religion (ḥifẓ al-dīn), and wealth (ḥifẓ al-māl). The findings demonstrate how Islamic principles can inform sleep health interventions while suggesting directions for future research on specific Maqasid principles\u27 effects on sleep quality across different Islamic societies
Sayyid Muhammad Ibn Ali Al-Sanusi dan sejarah penubuhan tarekatnya: [Sayyid Muhammad Ibn Ali al-Sanusi and the history of the establishment of his tarekat]
Full text linkSayyid Muhammad ibn CAli al-Sanūsi adalah sebuah nama yang tidak asing bagi ahli tarekat khususnya di kawasan Hijāz dan Afrika Utara. Tarekat al- Sanūsiyyah yang ditubuhkan oleh beliau telah memberikan impak yang besar dalam sejarah Islam dari aspek agama, politik dan sosial. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menghuraikan ketokohan beliau dalam memimpin serta menyatukan masyarakat Arab Badwi dan menjelaskan tentang sejarah penubuhan tarekatnya. Kaedah penyelidikan secara kualitatif digunakan bagi mencapai objektif kajian dan pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan kaedah kajian kepustakaan. Dapat kajian menunjukkan bahawa ketokohan dan keperibadian Sayyid Muhammad ibn CAli al-Sanūsi telah dipupuk semenjak beliau usia muda lagi. Seterusnya, penubuhan tarekat al- Sanūsiyyah bermula setelah beliau dilantik untuk menjadi khalifah gurunya dan ajaran beliau diterima baik oleh kaum arab Badwi. Akhir sekali, perkembangan tarekat beliau adalah disebabkan oleh struktur organisasi yang sempurna dan kehebatan seorang pemimpin dilihat kerana tarekat ini telah disebarkan hingga ke Malaysia
Faktor-faktor kekurangan kelas pengajian al-Quran braille di Malaysia: Tinjauan dan analisis: [Factors contributing to the limited availability of braille Quran learning classes in Malaysia: A survey and analysis]
Full text linkKajian ini memberikan gambaran keseluruhan kekurangan sumber dan peralatan dalam kelas pengajian al-Quran Braille di Malaysia, serta faktor-faktor yang menyumbang kepada kekurangan ini. Penggunaan Braille al-Quran adalah penting dalam memudahkan akses dan pemahaman kandungan al-Quran bagi individu cacat penglihatan melalui cara sentuhan. Walau bagaimanapun, terdapat halangan dalam penyediaan sumber dan peralatan yang mencukupi untuk kelas belajar al-Quran Braille. Faktor utama merangkumi ketiadaan Mashaf Quran Braille, peralatan khusus seperti pembentang Braille (Braille Display), dan ketiadaan bilik kuliah yang dilengkapi dengan sewajarnya. Tambahan pula, kekurangan guru yang dilatih dalam pengajaran al-Quran Braille dan pengiktirafan yang terhad tentang kepentingan Braille dalam pendidikan al-Quran telah terbukti menjadi halangan. Untuk menangani cabaran ini, langkah-langkah seperti meningkatkan penyediaan bahan bantu mengajar dan peralatan, menyediakan latihan kepada guru, meningkatkan kesedaran orang ramai, dan meningkatkan infrastruktur pembelajaran perlu dilaksanakan. Usaha kolaboratif daripada pelbagai pihak berkepentingan adalah penting untuk memastikan akses secara komprehensif dan berkesan kepada pendidikan al-Quran bagi individu yang cacat penglihatan.
This study provides an overview of the inadequacy of resources and equipment in Braille Quran classes in Malaysia, as well as the factors contributing to this deficiency. The use of Braille Quran is essential in facilitating access to and understanding of the Quranic content for individuals with visual impairments through tactile means. However, there are obstacles in the provision of sufficient resources and equipment for Braille Quran learning classes. The main factors include the absence of Braille Quran texts, specialized equipment such as Braille embossers, and the lack of adequately equipped classrooms. Additionally, the shortage of trained teachers in teaching Braille Quran and limited recognition of the importance of Braille in Quranic education have proven to be barriers. To address these challenges, measures such as improving the provision of resources and equipment, providing training to teachers, raising public awareness, and enhancing learning infrastructure need to be implemented. Collaborative efforts from various stakeholders are crucial to ensure comprehensive and effective access to Quranic education for visually impaired individuals
Islamic guidelines for content creators: A jurisprudential framework
Full text linkThe absence of comprehensive Islamic guidelines for digital content creation presents critical challenges for Muslim content creators navigating rapidly evolving digital landscapes. Millions of Muslims engaging in content creation face uncertainty regarding content permissibility, monetization methods, and platform engagement strategies within Islamic legal frameworks. This study employed a systematic dual-stream literature review methodology, collecting data from contemporary fatwas and official guidelines from recognized Islamic authorities including Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia and regional Mufti departments, alongside social studies literature on content creator behavior and platform dynamics. Data underwent integrated jurisprudential-empirical analysis using traditional Usul al-Fiqh principles, contemporary social science techniques, and established communication theories including Uses and Gratifications Theory and Cultivation Theory. The research developed a comprehensive Islamic jurisprudential framework grounded in four fundamental principles: Tawhid (Unity of God), Amanah (Trust), Adl (Justice), and Hikmah (Wisdom). Results reveal significant consensus among Islamic authorities regarding content permissibility and demonstrate alignment between empirical findings and Islamic ethical principles. Communication theory analysis shows how Islamic principles enhance established frameworks like AIDA while providing ethical constraints for audience engagement strategies. Platform-specific guidelines were developed for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, while adaptive mechanisms grounded in Maqasid al-Shariah provide foundations for evaluating future technologies. The framework transforms content creation from commercial activity into worship and community service, offering practical guidance while maintaining theological integrity