https://ejournal.uin-suka.ac.id/ushuluddin/esensia/issue/feed ESENSIA: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Ushuluddin 2024-11-28T22:57:17+07:00 Saifuddin Zuhri Qudsy saifuddin.zuhri@uin-suka.ac.id Open Journal Systems <p style="font-size: 16px; family: verdana;"><strong>ESENSIA: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Ushuluddin</strong> is a semiannual <a href="http://ejournal.uin-suka.ac.id/ushuluddin/esensia/Indexing">international journal</a> devoting special attention to questions of <a href="http://ejournal.uin-suka.ac.id/ushuluddin/esensia/AimScope">Islamic theology (uṣūl ad-dīn)</a>. This topic illuminates the immense significance of Islam in the context of religious life, to which it has delivered unique perspectives, approaches, and a range of contributions of abiding interest.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; family: verdana;">The journal was first published in June 2000 and follows a biannual publication schedule, releasing issues in July and December each year. Launched on the digital platform in 2011, <strong><em>ESENSIA </em></strong>provides scholarly but accessible <a href="https://ejournal.uin-suka.ac.id/ushuluddin/esensia/about/editorialPolicies#peerReviewProcess">peer-reviewed</a> research articles, aimed at national and international academic readership, with both respect to scientific approaches to the field and discoveries of new materials.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; family: verdana;">The journal considers possible articles written in Bahasa Indonesia, English, and Arabic based on their originality, research novelty, multidisciplinary interest, accessibility, timeliness, elegance, and surprising conclusions. For further information regarding the article procession and journal coverage, read our <a href="http://ejournal.uin-suka.ac.id/ushuluddin/esensia/about/submissions#onlineSubmissions">Journal Submission</a> and <a href="http://ejournal.uin-suka.ac.id/ushuluddin/esensia/AimScope">Aim and Scope</a>.<span style="font-size: 0.875rem;"> </span></p> https://ejournal.uin-suka.ac.id/ushuluddin/esensia/article/view/5698 From Qitāl to Moral Transformation 2024-10-16T10:05:53+07:00 Muhammad Hasdin Has hasdinhas@iainkendari.ac.id Achmad Abu Bakar achmad.abubakar@uin-alauddin.ac.id Moh. Safrudin safrudin@iainkendari.ac.id Abdul Muiz Amir abdulmuiz@iainkendari.ac.id <p>This study explores the transformation of the concept of <em>qitāl</em> within the historical discourse of Qur’anic exegesis, particularly in relation to verses often associated with warfare. The issue has gained increasing relevance in the context of Islamophobia and widespread misconceptions that frequently link Islam to violence. By employing a genealogical approach to Qur’anic exegesis, this research aims to trace the transformation of the meaning of <em>qitāl</em> from the pre-Qur’anic era to contemporary exegesis. The findings reveal that while <em>qitāl</em> initially referred to physical combat with a brutal connotation, it evolved into a concept imbued with moral and spiritual dimensions within Islamic teachings. This shift continued across the exegetical discourse from the classical to contemporary periods, where <em>qitāl</em> no longer solely emphasizes physical warfare but encompasses non-physical struggles that contribute to discussions on social justice and global peace. This transformation has been shaped by various social and political contexts, as well as by the agents involved. These influences indicate an ongoing dynamism in Qur’anic interpretation, reflecting its adaptation to global developments, particularly in response to Islamophobia and the narratives that associate Islam with violence.</p> <p> </p> 2024-10-26T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Muhammad Hasdin Has, Achmad Abu Bakar, Moh. Safrudin, Abdul Muiz Amir https://ejournal.uin-suka.ac.id/ushuluddin/esensia/article/view/5743 Is Islamic Philosophy ‘Islamic’? 2024-10-27T12:13:08+07:00 Muhammad Luthfi Dhulkifli muhammad.dhulkifli@uin-suka.ac.id <p>This paper critically examines the ongoing debate surrounding the Islamic nature of Islamic philosophy by engaging with key Qur'anic narratives and philosophical discourses. The central question addressed is whether Islamic philosophy can genuinely be classified as “Islamic”, considering its amalgamation of Greco-Roman and Persian intellectual traditions. In common, Islamic philosophy addresses themes familiar to broader philosophy, but it does so from an Islamic perspective, using the language and context of Islamic civilization. By analyzing the works of prominent Muslim philosophers, including al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, and al-Ghazali, the study explores how their interpretations and methodologies align—or diverge—from the foundational texts of Islam. Additionally, this paper highlights how Qur'anic narratives have been employed within Islamic philosophical thought to construct ethical, metaphysical, and theological frameworks. In conclusion, the “philosophical discussion of Islamic issues” is considered to be representative term for Islamic philosophy as it captures its essence and clarifies debates about its origins, actors, and focus discussions.</p> <p> </p> 2024-10-27T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Muhammad Luthfi Dhulkifli https://ejournal.uin-suka.ac.id/ushuluddin/esensia/article/view/5781 Discourse on Skeptical Orientalist Methodology in the Study of Qur'anic Codification 2024-10-20T17:04:11+07:00 Iqrom Faldiansyah iqromfaldiansyah@iainsasbabel.ac.id A. Muh. Azka Fazaka Rif’ah 23300012018@student.uin-suka.ac.id Muh. Rizaldi 21205032046@student.uin-suka.ac.id <p>The skeptical Orientalist discourse regarding the historical issue of the codification of the Qur'an, which is often stereotyped as being antagonistic towards the Qur'an, exhibits a heterogeneity of methodological approaches. The emergence of diverse methodologies among skeptical Orientalists is influenced by various underlying factors, leading to different implications as well. This study aims to examine the various methodologies proposed by skeptical Orientalists concerning the history of the canonization of the Qur'an. The diversity of methodologies, driven by differing interests, illustrates that the study of the codification of the Qur'an arises from scientific objectives rather than solely from an antagonistic stance towards the Qur'an. To substantiate this argument, the study employs qualitative methods, using primary data from the works of John Wansbrough, John Burton, and Alphonse Mingana, which are then analyzed using the pre-understanding theory developed by Hans Georg Gadamer. The study demonstrates that the diverse pre-understandings possessed by skeptical Orientalist figures, which subsequently give rise to specific objectives in studying the historical issues of the codification of the Qur'an, contribute to the heterogeneity of methods utilized in their studies. For instance, John Wansbrough employs modern Gospel studies—which have proven capable of liberating Gospel studies from fundamentalist tendencies—as a methodological basis in the study of Islam in general and the study of the Qur'an in particular, bringing it into the same skepticism developed in modern Gospel studies. This has implications for the importance of positioning the process of writing the Qur'an as a human process that can be tested, selected, proven, and objectively verified.</p> 2024-11-02T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Iqrom Faldiansyah, A. Muh. Azka Fazaka Rif’ah, Muh. Rizaldi https://ejournal.uin-suka.ac.id/ushuluddin/esensia/article/view/5809 The Dissemination of Hijrah Doctrine on Social Media 2024-11-22T12:39:38+07:00 Fathurrosyid fathurrosyid090381@gmail.com Moh. Asy'ari Muthhar ari2504na1@yahoo.com Abd. Kahar abdkahar@stai-almujtama.ac.id Wan Khairul Aiman Wan Mokhtar wkhairulaiman@unisza.edu.my <p>This research examines the process of disseminating the hijrah doctrine on social media, as well as the themes and motives attached to its dissemination. This study is a literature review using a virtual ethnography research model. Through a traveling theory approach, the study finds that: First, the dissemination of the hijrah doctrine on social media is predominantly carried out and shared by urban Muslims and millennial Muslims. Second, common themes used to disseminate the hijrah doctrine include Islamic clothing, early marriage propaganda, bank interest, and motivation for building an Islamic Caliphate state. These themes are disseminated through <em>Hijrah Fest</em> events, social media study groups, the narrative of agency socialization through artists and celebrities, and Islamist literature. This study argues that the dissemination of the hijrah doctrine on social media constitutes a form of religious commodification, with a larger agenda of promoting the movement to establish an Islamic Caliphate state.</p> <p> </p> 2024-12-03T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Fathurrosyid, Moh. Asy'ari Muthhar, Abd. Kahar, Wan Khairul Aiman Wan Mokhtar https://ejournal.uin-suka.ac.id/ushuluddin/esensia/article/view/5826 Unpacking Soft Radicalism among Indonesian State Islamic University Students 2024-11-28T22:57:17+07:00 Fazlul Rahman fazlulrahman85@gmail.com Faiqotul Mala faiqo.mala@gmail.com <p>Radicalism remains a significant threat to global security, manifesting in various forms, including violent and non-violent approaches. In Indonesia, soft-radicalism—a non-violent form of radicalism that subtly spreads extremist ideologies through digital platforms—poses a growing threat, particularly among Muslim students at State Islamic Universities (PTKIN). This study examines the experiences, views, and attitudes of Muslim students toward soft radicalism, focusing on their exposure to radical content on social media. Through interviews and focus group discussions, the study reveals that students frequently encounter provocative content that challenges state legitimacy and promotes alternative socio-political systems like the caliphate. While students display critical awareness of these narratives, the persistent exposure facilitated by social media algorithms underscores the need for “inclusive digital navigation skills” for them. The skills to wisely and critically navigate the digital world, filter out potentially damaging information and interact in positive, inclusive, and respectful ways of diversity.</p> <p> </p> 2024-12-12T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Fazlul Rahman, Faiqotul Mala