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The Transformation of Cadu ka Haji’s Myth: Between Local Tradition and Islamic Teachings in Cipaku Community, Sumedang

Ilman Maulana — 2025-10-06

This study aims to describe the continuity and role of this myth in the religious life of the local community, as well as to understand how this myth intertwines with the Islamic teachings they adhere to. This study uses an anthropological approach and qualitative research through literature review, participant observation, and in-depth interviews with community leaders. The analysis is conducted using Claude Lévi-Strauss's structuralism theory, which views myth as a cultural mechanism for managing the fundamental contradictions of human life. The results show that the myth of "cadu ka haji" serves as an interpretive tool in understanding socio-spiritual phenomena and serves as a bridge between local traditions and religious teachings. The Cipaku community has developed a unique way of practicing religion, where faith, myth, and ancestral values synergize in daily practice. The implications of these findings emphasize the importance of a cultural approach in Islamic propagation and the preservation of local wisdom. The originality of this study lies in revealing the syncretic dynamics between Islam and local Sundanese culture, which have not been widely explored in previous academic studies.

Ethical Dialogue: Immanuel Kant And Al-Ghazali On Moral Obligation

Riska Yanti — 2025-10-06

This study aims to explore the common grounds and fundamental differences between Immanuel Kant’s deontological ethics and al-Ghazali’s ethical thought, particularly concerning the concept of moral duty. Kant emphasizes the categorical imperative as the universal and rational foundation of morality, while al-Ghazali grounds moral obligation in obedience to divine law and the purification of the soul as a path to ultimate happiness in the hereafter. Employing a qualitative library research approach, this paper examines kant’s rational morality, situating both within a constructive philosophical dialogue. The analysis reveals that despite their distinct foundations autonomous reason in the Western tradition and divine revelation in the Islamic tradition both converge on the affirmation of moral duty as the basis of ethical life. This study contributes to comparative ethical discourse by opening the possibility of integrating rational and religious ethics in fostering a more comprehensive moral awareness.

Optimizing The Role Of Training Institutions In Implementing Love-Based Curriculum In Madrasahs

Mohammad Halomoan Lubis — 2025-10-17

The launch of the Love-Based Curriculum (Kurikulum Berbasis Cinta/KBC) by Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs in 2025 represents a transformative innovation in Islamic education. KBC seeks to foster “schools of love” by instilling values of compassion, moderation, and ecological awareness. This study aims to analyze the role of the Ministry’s internal training institutions—the Center for Competency Development (Pusbangkom), Religious Training Centers (BDK), and Religious Training Units (LDK)—in accelerating and sustaining the implementation of KBC. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the research combines library study and policy analysis. Data were drawn from official regulations, government documents, and academic literature on curriculum reform, teacher training, and religious moderation. The findings indicate that the Ministry possesses a strong training ecosystem, including institutional networks, professional trainers (Widyaiswara), and digital-based learning facilities. Nevertheless, a key challenge lies in the limited involvement of training institutions during the early planning stages of KBC. The study concludes that comprehensive engagement of these institutions—from planning to implementation and evaluation—is essential. Further research is recommended to conduct empirical case studies in madrasahs to assess the effectiveness of KBC training models.

Islamic Value-Based Education Management Strategies To Improve Students’ Memorization Quality And Character

Juhardi Juhardi — 2025-10-06

This study aims to examine and conceptualize the efficacy of Education Management Strategies Rooted in Islamic Values at Ma’had Ashabil Qur’an, Simeulue, Aceh, utilizing a qualitative paradigm with an instrumental case study design. Findings indicate that management is implemented through three integrated pillars: curriculum development, systematic instructional practices (murājaʿah), and pesantren culture reinforcement (uswah). Islamic principles drive managerial decisions, enhancing memorization and character development. Conceptually, this system yields the Qur'anic Integral Management Model, where spiritual integrity is the highest success indicator. The substantial scholarly contribution is an empirical demonstration that fundamentally reformulates Maslow's theory and quality management principles, showing that basic needs imbued with Islamic values are a necessary theological prerequisite for achieving Islamic self actualization.

Thematic Exegesis of Polygamy in the Qur'an: Reconstructing the Concept of Justice through QS An-Nisa Verses 3 and 129

Milawati Milawati — 2025-10-06

This article aims to explore the concept of polygamy in the Qur’an through the method of tafsir maudhū‘i (thematic exegesis), focusing on QS An-Nisa: 3 and QS An-Nisa: 129. The thematic approach collects and interprets Qur’anic verses related to polygamy as a unified discourse. Primary data were drawn from the Qur’an, while secondary data included classical and contemporary tafsir literature. The findings reveal that the Qur’an does not advocate polygamy
as a normative practice but allows it under strict conditions, particularly the principle of justice. Moreover, the Qur’an acknowledges the inherent difficulty in maintaining emotional fairness.
Thus, favoring monogamy is more aligned with the Islamic ideal of justice. The study concludes that justice is the ethical foundation of marital relationships in the Qur’an, and polygamy must be interpreted within this moral framework. It recommends a holistic and contextual reading of the Qur’anic verses to prevent reductionist interpretations of women and marriage in Islam.