AL-IKHSAN: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Studies

The Deductions of al-Imām al-Jushamī in Surat al-Fātiḥah Through His Exegesis in al-Tahdhīb fī al-Tafsīr: An Analytical Study

2024-09-29T09:46:37+00:00

This research aims to investigate the deductions found in Surat Al- Fātiḥah in the interpretation of al-Imām al-Jushamī , , and critically examine them . The research problem arises from the fact that these deductions have not been previously compiled or studied comprehensively, with some being acknowledged by scholars . While his deductions have strengths, they also face criticism, highlighting the significance of this research in elucidating and critiquing al-Imām al-Jushamī’s deductions in Surat al-Fātiḥah.The researcher adopted an inductive and analytical approach. The study yielded several findings, notably that deduction is a science that tolerates right and wrong, and that deviation in interpretation and doctrine is one of the main reasons for error in deduction. Likewise, Al-Hakim Al-Jashmi paid attention to the aspect of deduction in his interpretation, and he summarized the opinions of the predecessors and explained them as best as possible.

Emotional Intelligence - The Notion and The Dilemma of Islamization From Qurʾānic Perspective: An Analytical Study

2024-11-01T03:11:13+00:00

. Modern studies have shown significant interest in the field of emotional intelligence, predominantly from a Western perspective, However, this concept has also received considerable attention in Qurʾānic guidance, which emphasize regulating emotions within oneself and others, Problem solving and effectively utilizing emotional intelligence to navigate one's environment. Hence, this research aims to extract a comprehensive definition of emotional intelligence and explore the dilemma of its Islamization, aligning with the comprehensive Qurʾānic perspective on life. This study employs the inductive approach to trace the concept of emotional intelligence among scholars in the West and the East, and then the analytical approach to analyse the problem of Islamizing emotional intelligence according to the Qur’anic vision. The study has yielded the following conclusions: (1) Developing a new definition of emotional intelligence: ‘the positive and effective feeling in this life towards the Creator, the soul, the others, the earth and the universe’; (2) Identifying shared elements between the Western and Islamic views of emotional intelligence in three domains: (a) Understanding and managing one's own emotions, (b) Understanding and coping with emotions of others and (c) adapting to new challenges and conditions in life; (3) Proposing two new domains of emotional intelligence based on Qurʾānic principles: (a) managing positive relationships with the Creator, and (b) managing positive interactions with divine laws. Furthermore, these findings highlight the synthesis between Western psychological perspectives and Islamic teachings on emotional intelligence, offering a comprehensive understanding rooted in the Qurʾānic worldview

Unveiling the Miracular Aspect of Qur’an on Viruses and Their Wonders: A Descriptive Qualitative Study

2024-11-01T03:05:38+00:00

Over centuries, viruses have puzzled microbiologists due to their wonders: their sizes, shapes, structures, morphologies, their true nature, their life cycle; and subsequent disease progression, morbidity, and mortality. This descriptive qualitative study adopted Thematic Approach and Synoptic Approach to uncover how Qur'an allude to these wonders. Tafsir Ibn Kathir was used for the preliminary interpretation of the identified verses. Data concerning the wonders of viruses were screened from MEDLINE and PUBMED databases. The preposition مِن (part of) used in the phrase لَا يَعْزُبُ عَنْهُ مِثْقَالُ ذَرَّةٍ فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَلَا فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا أَصْغَرُ مِن ذَٰلِكَ وَلَا أَكْبَرُ إِلَّا فِي كِتَابٍ مُّبِينٍ (not even the weight of a speck of dust or less than that or greater escapes His knowledge in the heavens or in the earth but it is in a Clear Book) of Qur’an, 61:10, which is similar to another phrase used in Qur’an, 34:3, allude that, even the virus particles and their tiniest particles that makes them, are within Allah’s knowledge. This modest contribution may help people to ponder on the presence, greatness and glory of Allah (S.W.T). May also generate the interest of other scholars to mount further research in this subject.

Facilitation and Understanding in Hadith Studies

2024-11-01T03:02:52+00:00

This study holds significant importance as it investigates the various challenges that students face in comprehending academic texts, particularly in the study of Hadith in non-Arabic speaking countries. The main objective of this study is to identify the factors contributing to students' difficulties in mastering the subject, such as weak language skills, lack of practical application, and limited access to original sources. A key issue in this context is the students' reliance on memorization rather than deep understanding. The study employs a qualitative approach, drawing on the researcher's personal experience in Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, along with observations of students at Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University. The findings reveal that insufficient Arabic language education, coupled with inadequate emphasis on discussion skills, has contributed to the difficulties in understanding the Hadith sciences. As a result, the study recommends a more balanced distribution of the curriculum across all academic years, greater use of primary sources in teaching, and increased practical training in Hadith studies to enhance students' comprehension of the subject. Moreover, it is advised to increase the credit hours allocated to Hadith sciences and Takhreej to ensure better understanding.

Social Interactions Among Undergraduates at State Universities: An Analysis of Experiences Post-Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks

2024-10-07T14:48:34+00:00

Sri Lanka is a country with diverse religions and ethnicities. Sri Lanka’s Muslim-Buddhist relationship dates back centuries. Its diverse background is due to its long history of religions, cultures, and ethnic groups. Because of tension and enmity between different ethnic groups, ethnic conflict is frequent. Exactly this happened with the Easter Sunday bombings on 21 April 2019. The main objective of this study is to examine whether the criticism and hate speech that occurred after the Eastern Sunday attack affected the social interaction of university students. The researchers used a mixed method of study through an empirical approach. The data for the study were collected by distribution of 268 questionnaires and 25 unstructured interviews. The questionnaire data were analysed with the help of SPSS software (version 26); interview transcriptions underwent a coding analysis method. According to the findings, There was a healthy social interaction between the undergraduates of the two religions. Nevertheless, factors that hinder mutual contact include frequent meetings with the same religious students and being threatened by one's religious friends when developing good relations with a person belonging to another religion. Several parameters need to be met for a healthy social co-existence to be built on mutual understanding, including a lack of understanding of other religious beliefs and a lack of interest in learning other recipes. It is likely that if this situation continues in the future, tensions will arise between Muslims and other students at the university.

Errors in Islamic Calligraphy: A Short Analytical and Critical Evaluation

2024-03-12T01:48:27+00:00

The idea of undermining the familiar is to challenge the constants and its acknowledged limitations, in contrast to deconstruction and its destructive pursuit. It is accomplished by means of the reception process and the constraints imposed by the way a word or text is formed, as well as by the overall structural and design framework and, specifically, by Arabic calligraphy. This depends on how the dual phenomena and the content's presentation are understood and interpreted by the recipient. More precisely, its expressive phenomenology reveals its actuality; four chapters of research were devoted to the study of "Errors in Islamic Calligraph: A Short Review." The methodological introduction was covered in the first chapter, while the concepts of undermining the familiar and its representations in Arabic calligraphy and embodiment of content and its application in Arabic calligraphy were covered in the second. In contrast, the third chapter described the research methods and the community's approach to thirty-two compositions, from which various conclusions were drawn from the study. The most crucial idea was explained in the fourth chapter. The theoretical framework's design relationships may be the calligraphers' example. In addition to undermining the familiar and embodiment of the content for those who are interested in and concerned with Arabic calligraphy, the current study concentrated on utilizing the constructive movements and energies of letters to enhance, modernize, and revitalize the art of Arabic calligraphy. Furthermore, the study of design treatments was recommended in order to represent the material in Arabic calligraphic forms.

The Concept of the Science of Religions and Its Origins in Islamic and Western Thought

2024-04-02T16:38:51+00:00

The researcher in this study delved into the evolution and conceptual delineation of the science of religions, employing an analytical and descriptive historical approach. It was concluded that this academic discipline involves the study of the emergence, progression, and dissemination of various belief systems, their doctrines, rituals, and legal frameworks, while also undertaking comparative analyses to underscore both distinctions and parallels. This field, rooted in Islamic tradition, garnered Western interest due to several factors, particularly the impact of Islamic civilization on Western civilization.

The ‘Ilm Al-Qur'an: A Study of Asbab An-Nuzul, Makkiyyah and Madaniyyah

2024-11-01T03:20:49+00:00

This paper attempts to explain the study of the Qur'anic Sciences about asbab an-nuzul, makkiyyah and madaniyyah. This research was conducted to determine the characteristics and benefits of studying the three branches of knowledge in the ‘Ulum Al-Qur'an. After doing the research, it can be concluded that the Al-Qur'an was revealed to the Arab community which is thick with their ancestral culture. Some of the verses of the Al-Qur'an must be understood by looking at the background of the revelation of the verse. There is a correlation in asbab an-nuzul, makkiyyah and madaniyyah which as the cause of the revelation of a verse in the Al-Qur'an is called asbab an-nuzul. Then for the time of the revelation of a verse is divided into two, namely makkiyyah and madaniyyah. Both makkiyyah and madaniyyah have asbab an-nuzul in the time of the revelation of the verse. Then by studying the three branches of ‘Ulum Al-Qur’an, we can increase our faith in the Al-Qur'an which is the word of Allah SWT.

Prophetic Medication Al-hijamah (Hijamah) and Approach of Kashmiri People Towards Hijamah Cupping Therapy: An Empirical Study

2024-04-18T03:09:17+00:00

Worldwide cupping therapy is used and in Islam term Al-hijamah (Hijamah) also called as prophetic medicine is used in place of cupping therapy. Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him ) said, the best among your treatments is Al-hijamah (Hijamah) as it is a promising excretory treatment to clear blood of causative pathological substances. It is a three-step iron excretion technique (skin suction, scarification and suction) through pressure-dependent filtration then excretion via the skin dermal capillaries that significantly decreased serum iron overload and accompanying oxidative stress by exploitation of physiological excretory mechanism. In current study, 200 patients (100 male and 100 female) from various Unani Hospitals of Kashmir were selected at random for our study on their consent. The study revealed that majority of the respondents understudy were aware of the benefits of Hijamah and there was nonsignificant difference in general between male and female respondents (P>0.05). Hijama is used to treat diseases such as high blood pressure, lower back pain, shingles pain, facial paralysis, spinal disk wear and tear (cervical spondylosis), cardiovascular disease prevention, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, headache, migraine, cellulitis, cough, cold, asthma, acne, urticaria, neurodermatitis, soft tissue injury, arthritis. Practitioners apply the cups to different parts of the body of an individual such as neck,back, between the shoulders, behind the ear, chin, thighs, middle and crown of the head, ankle joints, knee joints, breast, buttocks, wrist joints, hips. Finally, researchers gave the suggestions for the effective use of Hijamah.

Utilizing Islamic Ethics to Alleviate Multidimensional Problems In Nigeria

2024-11-01T03:17:03+00:00

Nigeria faces numerous challenges stemming from immoral activities within its society, including corruption, terrorism, political dichotomy, economic instability, religious crises, and poor healthcare. Despite the government's efforts to combat these issues, the desired results have not been achieved. This study aims to investigate the potential of utilizing Islamic ethics, as outlined in the Qur'an and the sunnah of the Prophet, to address the multidimensional problems faced by Nigeria. By employing descriptive and qualitative research methods, relevant data was collected through questionnaire and analyzed. The findings highlight the failure of Nigeria to embrace Islamic ethical values as a significant factor contributing to the nation's problems. Specific instances illustrating the misalignment between prevailing ethics and societal challenges will be discussed.

Islamic Psychology and Herbert George Wells (1866-1946)

2024-04-02T16:47:12+00:00

Health has five dimensions, namely physical, social, mental, spiritual, and religious health. “Religious health” is the state of physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being that occurs by complying with the orders, prohibitions and rules of the true religion that is Islam mentioned by Allah. In conclusion, we would like to emphasize that the most important dimension of health is “religious health” since religion has a substantial role in improving physical, mental, social and spiritual health. Wells summarized Islam 100 years ago as follows: modern religion (Islam) appeals to no revelation, no authoritative teaching, no mystery. The statement it makes is, it declares, a mere statement of what we may all perceive and experience. To this, all true religion, casting aside its hulls of misconception must ultimately come. To it indeed much religion is already coming. Lastly, Islamic psychology is rapidly growing and developing with more academic and clinical training programs around the world; therefore, we strongly believe that Islamic psychology should be integrated with mainstream psychology.