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Enhancing fiqh learning achievements: Integrating Project-Based Learning with Android applications
Full text linkThis study was prompted by the low learning achievement in Fiqh among students at Madrasah Aliyah, as indicated by preliminary data showing that only about 70% of students in several grade X classes reached the minimum mastery criteria (KKM), set at a score of 75. To address this issue, the study aims to analyze needs, design, develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of an Android-based Project-Based Learning (PJBL) application called MaBar FIQIH in improving Fiqh learning outcomes for grade X students at MAN 2 Bandung and MAS Baitus Shofaa Ciheulang Bandung. The research used a Convergent Parallel Mixed Method approach and the Research and Development (R&D) method, applying the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The subjects included media and content experts, as well as 355 students from MAN 2 Bandung and 150 students from MAS Baitus Shofaa. Implementation results showed that the application had a significant effect on students’ learning achievements. There was a significant difference in students’ learning achievements after the use of the MaBar FIQIH application. The findings suggest that this PJBL-based application is effective and feasible for use by teachers and students in enhancing Fiqh learning outcomes
Islamic Apologetics and Social Construction: Framing Bang Zuma's YouTube Content via James Thrower
Full text linkSocial media has emerged as a critical arena for religious discourse, reshaping the dynamics of Islamic apologetics in contemporary Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the framing strategies employed in the digital content of Bang Zuma, a popular Muslim apologist on YouTube, particularly known for his polemical videos on Islam-Christianity debates. Drawing upon Robert Entman's framing theory and James Thrower's perspective on the social construction of religion, this research investigates how Bang Zuma’s content contributes to the reconstruction of Islamic identity and discourse within digital spaces. Using qualitative content analysis on three viral video transcripts, the study identifies four key framing strategies: (1) constructing a binary between the "authentic Jesus" and the "false Jesus"; (2) selectively appropriating Biblical texts; (3) positioning Islam as the true heir of monotheism; and (4) delegitimizing Christian theological authority. These strategies not only serve apologetic purposes but also enact a performative reconstruction of Islamic identity tailored to the logic of social media platforms. The findings reveal that Bang Zuma’s digital apologetics represent a transformation of traditional munazara practices, illustrating what Thrower describes as the “reconfiguration of religious authority” in the digital age, where legitimacy is increasingly built through visibility, engagement, and performativity rather than institutional credentials. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of how digital religious actors utilize platform-based affordances to shape public perceptions of Islam, negotiate interfaith boundaries, and reconstruct theological narratives in a fragmented, algorithm-driven media ecosystem
the Gender-based differences in AI usage and their impact on digital competency acquisition among Islamic teachers in Southern Pakistan: english
Full text linkThe study looks at how men and women in Southern Pakistan teaching Islamic subjects use AI tools and what impact this has on their digital competencies. Now that AI is used in schools, knowing how gender affects people’s ability to use these tools is necessary for ensuring that digital transformation in religious education is inclusive. There are three main objectives that drove the study. There are three main objectives: to study how AI is influenced by gender among Islamic teachers; to evaluate whether men or women are more skilled in digital use in Islamic education; and to find out whether digital talent rises as a result of using AI in teaching contexts. A survey device, used in conjunction with a quantitative research method, was deployed to collect information from 150 male and 150 female Islamic teachers. Gender differences were studied using descriptive statistics and independent sample t-tests, while multiple regression was carried out to determine if AI use played a role in increasing digital skills. The survey results indicated that males use AI more than females and that the reverse is true for digital tasks. In addition, using AI tools was shown to strongly influence digital competency development in both populations, indicating that this usage can help with greater improvements in digital skills. These results suggest ways in which policymakers, curriculum designers, and educational leaders can enhance digital literacy in religious education, especially among people from disadvantaged areas
Efficacy of Women Counselors in Mitigating Religious Violent Extremism in Families in the East Bandung Area
Full text linkThis study explores the efficacy of female religious counselors in mitigating religious-based violent extremism within the domestic sphere, focusing on East Bandung—an area with a high susceptibility to radicalization. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation of field activities conducted by female religious counselors. The findings reveal that these counselors adopt a feminine da’wah strategy rooted in empathy, dialogue, and everyday narratives, which significantly contributes to building critical awareness, behavioral transformation, and ideological resilience within families and grassroots communities. Their performance demonstrates competency across Bloom's cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains, allowing for the effective transmission of moderate religious values and the cultivation of tolerant attitudes. Despite their strategic role, these women face structural challenges, including patriarchal resistance, limited access to specialized deradicalization training, and a lack of institutional support. The study contributes theoretically to discourses on gender, religious communication, and community-based security, highlighting female counselors as transformative agents in the fight against extremism. Practically, it underscores the necessity of integrating gender-sensitive policies in national counter-extremism strategies and calls for formal recognition and empowerment of female religious counselors as vital actors in promoting peace, inclusivity, and social resilience
Religious moderation in the community of the Tariqah Qodiriyah Naqshabandiyah of Suryalaya
Full text linkReligious moderation is an effort by the government to form a harmonious religious group order in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to analyze how the community of tariqah practitioners implements religious moderation in religious and state life. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this paper are that the TQN Suryalaya community is known as a moderate group and has obedience to religious and state rules. The basic foundation in strengthening obedience to religious and state rules is stated in the Tanbih which is always read in the rituals of the TQN Suryalaya community. The impact of practicing the teachings of TQN is able to form humans who have an attitude of solidarity, tolerance, cooperation and respect for all groups as a form of God's love for His creatures. The doctrine of tariqah also has implications for self-awareness and peace of mind so that humans achieve living in harmony in diversity. This paper recommends that the practice of religious moderation in the tariqah community has a uniqueness that is formed through the practice of tariqah teachings and the exemplary behavior of a Murshid.Moderasi beragama merupakan upaya pemerintah untuk membentuk tatanan kelompok beragama di Indonesia agar harmonis dan rukun. Tujuan dari penelitian adalah menganalisis bagaimana komunitas pengamal tarekat menjalankan moderasi beragama dalam kehidupan beragama dan bernegara. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari tulisan ini bahwa komunitas TQN Suryalaya dikenal sebagai kelompok yang moderat dan memiliki ketaatan terhadap aturan agama dan negara. Landasan dasar dalam menguatkan ketaatan atuaran agama dan negara tercantum dalam Tanbih yang selalu dibacakan dalam ritual komunitas TQN Suryalaya. Dampak dari pengamalan ajaran TQN mampu membentuk manusia yang memiliki sikap solidaritas, bertoleransi, bekerjasama dan menghormati kepada semua kelompok sebagai bentuk kasih sayang Tuhan kepada makhluknya. Doktrin tarekat juga berimplikasi kepada kesadaran diri dan ketenangan jiwa agar manusia mencapai kehidupan yang harmonis dalam keberagaman. Tulisan ini merekomendasikan bahwa praktek moderasi beragama dalam komunitas tarekat memiliki keunikan yang dibentuk melalui pengamalan ajaran tarekat dan keteladanan seorang Mursyi
Reframing scarcity through social thermodynamics and Islamic ethics: An interdisciplinary conceptual approach
Full text linkThis metatheoretical study emerges from a critical reassessment of classical economic thought, which reduces scarcity to a mere technical issue of limited resources against unlimited wants—neglecting its deeper social, ecological, and ethical dimensions. In the face of accelerating global crises marked by structural inequality, institutional decay, and environmental degradation, scarcity is better understood as a manifestation of rising social entropy—a systemic disintegration triggered by the depletion of social energy such as trust, participation, and moral legitimacy. This research aims to reframe scarcity through an interdisciplinary synthesis of social entropy theory (Bailey), social thermodynamics modeling (Tsekov), and foundational Islamic ethical principles including ‘adl (justice), amanah (trust), and mīzān (cosmic balance). Using a conceptual literature review, this study develops a theoretical framework that positions ethical and spiritual values as vital forms of social energy capable of counteracting entropy and sustaining systemic equilibrium. The findings reveal that scarcity is not simply a material deficiency but a multidimensional crisis demanding a transformative response—one rooted not only in technical rationality but also in spiritual wisdom, distributive justice, and collective moral responsibility. The study contributes a novel conceptual model that bridges physical social science with Islamic moral epistemology, offering a holistic lens for understanding scarcity while informing equitable public policy, institutional reform, and sustainable social design
The traditional economic systems based on local wisdom of indigenous communities in Indonesia
Full text linkThis study aims to explore the traditional economic systems of indigenous communities in Indonesia, focusing on the roles of local wisdom and cultural practices in sustaining livelihoods. The research examines Banten, West Java, Central Java, and Bali indigenous communities to understand how their economic systems integrate sustainability and cultural preservation. The study employs a qualitative ethnographic research design. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation within the respective communities. Fieldwork focused on agricultural practices, economic distribution patterns, and the integration of cultural norms in economic activities. The findings reveal that the Kasepuhan communities in Banten and West Java practice sustainable rice farming under the guidance of traditional leaders, adhering to once-a-year planting to maintain soil fertility. In Bali, the Tri Hita Karana philosophy underpins the Subak irrigation system, ensuring harmony between agriculture, nature, and spirituality. The Samin community in Central Java demonstrates resilience through crop diversity and equitable resource distribution, prioritizing communal welfare and ecological balance. This study contributes original insights into the intersection of traditional knowledge and economic sustainability, addressing gaps in previous research that have often overlooked economic practices. It highlights Indigenous economic systems' adaptability and potential to inform sustainable development strategies
The Essence of The Tradition of Worrying Graves According to The Community of Tanjung Medan Village, Kampung Rakyat, South Labuhabatu
Full text linkThis study aims to understand the religious traditions in Tanjung Medan Village, which are an integral part of the social and cultural life of the local community. This study used descriptive qualitative methods with a religious anthropological approach. This approach was chosen to view religion as a social phenomenon that reflects identity, values, and symbols in the community. The research used a descriptive qualitative method. The approach used is religious anthropology, which aims to understand religious traditions in Tanjung Medan Village as a part of the social and cultural life of the local community. This approach helps researchers see religion not only as a spiritual aspect, but also as a social phenomenon that reflects the identities, values, and symbols that live in the community. The results of this research show that the tradition of reciting the Qur’an in graves in Tanjung Medan Village is a form of cultural acculturation between Islamic teachings and pre-existing local traditions. The people of Tanjung Medan Village solemnly carry out this tradition as a tribute to the deceased and as a reminder to those who are still alive about life after death. In its implementation, this tradition not only involves the immediate family but also the surrounding community, such as the Wirid group, who participate in reading prayers and verses from the Qur’an. In addition, this activity contains values of togetherness and solidarity, which are demonstrated in the reading of the Qur’an alternately by several people and in the provision of alms for participants. Overall, the tradition of reciting the Qur’an at graves In Tanjung Medan Village not only functions as a tribute to the dead but also as a means of conveying Islamic values in a way that is simple and easily accepted by the communit
Framing Banten's north coastal sea fence as eco-theology and social movement
Full text linkThis study analyzes how the sea fence phenomenon on the north coast of Banten is framed differently by national online media (Republika) and local online media (Kabar Banten). Through Robert Entman's framing perspective and social movement theory, this research explores how the two media represent the phenomenon as a manifestation of social movements, religious movements, or a combination of both with eco-theological dimensions. Using a qualitative content analysis approach to 12 news articles published in January 2025, the research found significant differences in framing strategies: Republika tends to construct narratives with moral-religious and ecotheological dimensions attached to social movements, while Kabar Banten emphasizes socio-economic aspects and local community solidarity without explicit religious dimensions. These framing differences not only reflect the media's editorial orientation, but also manifest ideological contestation in representing the relationship between religion, ecology, and social movements in Indonesia. The case of the sea fence illustrates how local environmental resistance is interpreted through distinct ideological lenses, shaped by each media outlet's institutional identity and target audience. Republika’s ecotheological framing not only moralizes environmental activism through Islamic values but also seeks to legitimize community action within a broader spiritual discourse. In contrast, Kabar Banten grounds its reporting in the immediate socio-economic struggles of coastal residents, highlighting the pragmatic and communal aspects of resistance. This juxtaposition reveals the dynamic interplay between national and local narratives in constructing meaning around ecological and religious activism. Ultimately, this study contributes to an understanding of the role of media in shaping public perceptions of ecotheology-based socio-religious movements and demonstrates how media discourse influences community solidarity and environmental consciousness in the digital era
Unpacking the Reggio Emilia approach: Innovative curriculum development in early childhood education
Full text linkThe Reggio Emilia approach is a progressive pedagogical model that positions children as active subjects in the learning process. This study is grounded in the need to gain a deeper understanding of the core principles of the Reggio Emilia approach within the context of early childhood education, particularly in relation to curriculum development and the evolving roles of teachers. The purpose of this research is to systematically examine the key concepts of the Reggio Emilia approach, including how the curriculum is constructed and how interactions between children and teachers are framed. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, the researcher analyzed a range of relevant academic publications selected through established inclusion and exclusion criteria. The findings reveal that the Reggio-inspired curriculum is flexible, contextual, and project-based, shaped through documentation, observation, and collaboration among teachers, children, and the surrounding environment. Children are positioned as constructors of knowledge and young researchers who actively explore their world, while teachers act as facilitators, partners, and reflective researchers who support and interpret the learning process. This study concludes that the Reggio Emilia approach offers valuable contributions to the creation of participatory, meaningful, and child-centered educational practices. The findings are expected to serve as a theoretical foundation for curriculum development and pedagogical innovation in various local contexts, especially in Indonesia