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السلفية والسياسة: حالة ماليزية
No full textالملخص
كان ظهور "السلفية السياسية" من بين الظواهر غير المتوقعة لما يعرف بأحداث الربيع العربي؛ من خلال المشاركة النشطة للجماعات السلفية في سياسات بعض البلدان التي تأثرت بالثورات. ومع ذلك، سبقت جماعة من دعاة السلفية في ماليزيا إخوانهم في مصر، فقد انضم السلفيون الماليزيون إلى الحزب القومي الحاكم، (UMNO) (المنظمة الوطنية الماليزية المتحدة) في عام 2009، مبررين مشاركتهم في الحزب بالقول بأنهم يتبعون النهج السلفي الذي يدعو إلى "الطاعة المطلقة للحكام" (طاعة ولاة الأمر)، و"تحريم الخروج على الحكام"، و"الضرورات تبيح المحظورات". لقد كان لتلك المشاركة في الحياة السياسية فائدة لكل من السلفيين والنظام، على الرغم من أن هذه المشاركة كانت تقوم على أساس النفعية السياسية. وتتناول هذه الورقة، التي تطبق المنهج التاريخي والوصفي، الحجج والدوافع الدينية لأولئك السلفيين ".
الكلمات الأساسية: السلفية، العقيدة السلفية، حزب السياسة , ماليزياAbstract:
“Political salafism” is among the unexpected phenomenon emerge as a result of Arab Spring. It is observable through active involvement of salafi groups in politics in certain countries affected by revolutions. However, salafī–political advocators seems emerged earlier in Malaysia, compare to their counterparts in Egypt. Malaysian Salafi joined themselves in UMNO party (the United Malays National Organization) in 2009, and justified their involvement in the party as following salafi method, based on the notion of “absolute obedience to the ruler,” ‘prohibition of secession from the ruler,” and “necessity renders prohibited things permissible” Such involvement in political life is considered as bringing mileage to the salafī as well as the political party itself, even though the involvement initially based on gaining certain political benefit. Using historical and descriptive methodology, this article attempts to characterize raison detré as well as religious motives underneath the framework of those salafī advocators.
Keywords: Salafī, ‘Aqīdah, Politics, UMNO, Malaysia
 
Fiṭrah in Islam and Ren Xing in Confucianism: Its Relation to Islamic and Confucian Ethics
No full textThis paper discusses the concept of human nature in Islam and Confucianism. The researcher emphasizes on a comparison between the concept of fiṭrah in Islam and its relation to Islamic Ethics or “good character,” and the concept of ren xing or “inherently good” in Confucianism. In order to explore both concepts that deal with human nature the researcher employs the textual analysis and a comparative method on the written materials related to the topic. The findings reveal that there are similarities between the concept of fiṭrah and ren xing as both concepts deal with human nature that covers human characters and behaviours, values of good and evil, and the innate idea of mind and soul, and others. 
Dāʿish in Malaysia: A Case Study
No full textThe aim of this study is to discover Dā‘ish movement in Malaysia which is considered as a threat to society and the country to identify its networks and links with the global terrorist movement, and also the way they are involved in this terrorist activity. It is conducted based on government reports and in-depth interviews with 30 detainees at Sungai Buloh Prison, Malaysia, to hear directly from them on their backgrounds and affiliations and the reasons which led them to embrace this movement, and to trace the pinnacle of their terrorist ideas. This terrorist movement is considered as a threat to the country and society and the number of detainees associated with the terrorist activity is increasing year by year. The result of the study is that not all the detainees belonged to the movement of "dā'ish" alone, but part of them belonged to other groups, and that not all the detainees belonged to the Jihādī Salafī ideology, but part of them joined the jihād in Syria for helping the Syrian people against Assad regime. The most important point is that most of them are not from religious backgrounds but in their perception they are better than others in understanding religion. Study shows that moderate scholars has crucial role in guiding Muslim youth to convey them the true meaning of religion and to guide them to the right path and understanding
Watt’s View on Muslim Heritage in The Study of Other Religions: A Critical Analysis
Full text linkThis paper examines a writing of the late William Montgomery Watt’s (1909-2006) monumental work entitled Muslim-Christian Encounters: Perceptions and Misperceptions that is related to the legacy of study of religions. The authors emphasize on Watt’s important claim that due to Muslims’ tradition of Islamic self-sufficiency or showing no interest in studying doctrines of other religions, has led to the dearth of literatures in the field. This study employed a qualitative methodology in which the textual analysis approach was applied on Watt’s writing. The findings indicate that there are seven examples provided by Watt to strengthen his notion of Islamic self-sufficiency, each of whom has methodological flaw and opens room for criticism and improvement.
This paper examines a writing of the late William Montgomery Watt’s (1909-2006) monumental work entitled Muslim-Christian Encounters: Perceptions and Misperceptions that is related to the legacy of study of religions. The authors emphasize on Watt’s important claim that due to Muslims’ tradition of Islamic self-sufficiency or showing no interest in studying doctrines of other religions, has led to the dearth of literatures in the field. This study employed a qualitative methodology in which the textual analysis approach was applied on Watt’s writing. The findings indicate that there are seven examples provided by Watt to strengthen his notion of Islamic self-sufficiency, each of whom has methodological flaw and opens room for criticism and improvement.
 
The Significance of Religious Key Terms and Their New Meanings in Al-Faruqi’s Al-Tawḥīd: Its Implications for Thought And Life
Full text linkOne of the most brilliant contributions of Ismail Raji al-Faruqi (1921-1986) is his writings in the field of Islamic Thought. His masterpiece Al-Tawḥīd: It’s Implications for Thought and Life is indeed a great and refreshing contribution to the modern Islamic Worldview. This paper discusses selected traditional religious terminologies which have been redefined by al-Faruqi in his Al-Tawhid thus given new meanings, and implications. The selected terms taken from Al-Tawhid and analysed in this paper are ilāh, tawḥīd, īmān, ‘ibādah and ummah. The old meanings of these terms are compared with the new ones. Much positive ethical implications to Islamic practice can be discerned from the new meanings of the terms analysed. The new meanings of these terms contribute more positively to the practice and understanding of Islam to the new generation in a relevant and beneficial way in our modern time and society.
One of the most brilliant contributions of Ismail Raji al-Faruqi (1921-1986) is his writings in the field of Islamic Thought. His masterpiece Al-Tawḥīd: It’s Implications for Thought and Life is indeed a great and refreshing contribution to the modern Islamic Worldview. This paper discusses selected traditional religious terminologies which have been redefined by al-Faruqi in his Al-Tawhid thus given new meanings, and implications. The selected terms taken from Al-Tawhid and analysed in this paper are ilāh, tawḥīd, īmān, ‘ibādah and ummah. The old meanings of these terms are compared with the new ones. Much positive ethical implications to Islamic practice can be discerned from the new meanings of the terms analysed. The new meanings of these terms contribute more positively to the practice and understanding of Islam to the new generation in a relevant and beneficial way in our modern time and society.
 
The Harmonization of Naqlī And ‘Aqlī Approaches In Affirming The Islamic Creed In Dāwūd Al-Faṭānī’s Ward Al-Zawāhir
Full text linkoai:ojs2.journals.iium.edu.my:article/10This paper offers an examination of the scholarship of Dāwūd al-Faṭānī in dealing with the revealed sources (naqlī) and qualified scholarship in the exercise of the intellect (‘aqlī) in affirming the Islamic creed. The author emphasizes the determination of Dāwūd al-Faṭānī on the need to refer to the authority of naqlī and ‘aqlī so as to guard against deviation and exceeding the proper limits of methodological practices towards theological goal of knowing God (ma‘rifat Allāh). A qualitative methodology in which the textual analysis and comparative study was employed to analyse textual materials related to Dāwūd al-Faṭānī especially his writing, the Ward al-Zawāhir. Findings indicate that Dāwūd al-Faṭānī attempted to integrate the naqlī and ‘aqlī approaches, and harmonize such distinctions in dealing with theological approaches especially that of Salaf and Khalaf’s.This paper offers an examination of the scholarship of Dāwūd al-Faṭānī in dealing with the revealed sources (naqlī) and qualified scholarship in the exercise of the intellect (‘aqlī) in affirming the Islamic creed. The author emphasizes the determination of Dāwūd al-Faṭānī on the need to refer to the authority of naqlī and ‘aqlī so as to guard against deviation and exceeding the proper limits of methodological practices towards theological goal of knowing God (ma‘rifat Allāh). A qualitative methodology in which the textual analysis and comparative study was employed to analyse textual materials related to Dāwūd al-Faṭānī especially his writing, the Ward al-Zawāhir. Findings indicate that Dāwūd al-Faṭānī attempted to integrate the naqlī and ‘aqlī approaches, and harmonize such distinctions in dealing with theological approaches especially that of Salaf and Khalaf’s.