Indonesian Journal of Islamic History and Culture

The Hui Muslims in China

Mai Jianjun — 2024-05-30

The Hui Muslim is the largest Muslim minority ethnic group in China. While global attention has largely focused on China’s Uygur Muslims, the Hui Muslims have remained relatively marginalized, resulting in prevalent misconceptions about their identity as native Chinese converts to Islam. This article seeks to correct these misconceptions by exploring the deep historical roots of the Hui Muslims. In doing so, the article aims to shed light on the development and evolution of this unique Muslim minority, emphasizing its distinctive ethnic identity within a prominently non-Muslim Chinese society.

The Perception of the People of Aceh Besar Towards Syekh Abdullah Kan’an

Husaini Husda — 2024-05-30

Syekh Abdullah Kan'an was a Palestinian cleric and is considered pioneer of Islam to Aceh Besar. Apart from being a scholar, he is also an entrepreneur and an expert in agriculture, especially pepper. He played a role in spreading pepper in Aceh, so he is called the father of Aceh pepper. The aim of this research is to determine the perception of the people of Desa Lampeneu’eun, Aceh Besar, regarding Syekh Abdullah Kan'an as the father of Aceh pepper and to examine his role in the spread of pepper in Aceh. This research is qualitative research. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The findings suggest that Syekh Abdullah Kan'an, better known as Teungku Chik Lampeneu'eun, was born around 400-450 H/1012-1059 AD. The name Abdullah was given by his parents who came from Kan'an, Palestine, and were the first Mufti of the first Sultanate in Aceh. He was the figure who first introduced pepper seeds to the Aceh region. This success led pepper to become an important crop in Aceh. As a cleric, he is revered as a Tengku with blessings, and his reputation is well-known among local people and beyond the region.

The Position of Women in Perspective of Islamic History: Dismissed the Issue of Inequality in Islam

Arfah — 2024-05-30

Islam is a fair religion in its view of the status of women, unlike the pre-Islamic culture that degraded them. Islam has elevated the status of women from an era that demeaned them to one that grants balanced rights between men and women. However, there are still some who tarnish Islam with gender issues. In reality, Islam was the first to express gender equality found in the Quran, with many verses implying a fair gender equality concept for both men and women. Throughout history, we find many Muslim women playing significant roles in advancing Islamic civilization worldwide. This demonstrates that the presence of Islam honours and accepts women in various aspects of life, enabling them to contribute to the advancement of Islamic civilization. This has led to the emergence of many Muslim women figures known today who have made history in the Islamic world.

Islamic Architecture in Kompas Online Media: An Archaeological Study

Dian Mursyidah — 2024-05-30

This research demonstrates that public archaeological studies have not been extensively explored, as evidenced by the presence of Islamic archaeological themes in online media. Islamic archaeological themes, such as ancient mosques, which are Islamic relics, have been widely discovered in Indonesia. Ancient mosques, in the context of archaeological studies, are examined from the perspective of their architecture. The purpose of this research is to examine Islamic architecture within Kompas media. To validate this study scientifically and holistically, qualitative methods are employed with intensive library and documentation methods, using a descriptive content analysis approach. In this research, the descriptive content analysis approach attempts to explain the actual state of online news up to the explanatory stage. Therefore, this paper discusses news data on Islamic architecture featured in Kompas online media from 2017 to 2023, including the spatial layout and decorative elements of Islamic architecture in Kompas online media as well as the functions and meanings attributed to Islamic architecture in Kompas online media.

The Early Cities of the Islamic World: Kufa and Basrah (A Study of the Historical Formation and Social Condition)

Septian Fatianda — 2024-05-30

The policy of expanding territory was an imperative aspect of the early days of Islamic rule in Medina. The main reason Islamic leaders sought to expand their territory into regions such as Persia and mainland North Africa was to further the interests of da’wah. History records indicate that Islamic troops succeeded in establishing new settlements, which later became centres of new civilization, in addition to the cities of Mecca and Medina. Notably, these new cities included Kufa and Basrah. This research employs historical methods, specifically a library study approach, to locate historical data. The four methods utilized are heuristics, verification, interpretation, and historiography. The research findings show that these four cities were chosen because of their strategic locations as the leading fronts for the mission to conquer territory under the power of Islamic enemies such as Persia. In these cities, Muslims began to build new city plans until they developed into centres for trade, agriculture, and the military. As a result, outsiders began to settle and formed a new social identity in these cities.

Philosophical Meaning of Traditional Wedding Rituals of the Singkil Tribe

Annisa Rizki — 2024-05-30

This article aims to describe the philosophical meaning of the traditional weddings of the Singkil Tribe based on data from Lae Butar Village, Gunung Meriah District, Aceh Singkil Regency. This research uses descriptive methods with data collection techniques, namely observation, interviews, and documentation. In the process of presenting data, researchers use data analysis techniques that describe, interpret and validate. The results of the research show that wedding customs are still implemented and maintained by the people in Lae Butar Village to this day. Meanwhile, the traditional wedding procession of the Singkil Tribe in Lae Butar Village is, first, mekhisik, tandek sintua, mebagah, khapat famili, umba-umba and gaba-gaba. The second day, namely, marriage contract, mangan mido tawar, slaughtering animals, religious lectures, hine tetuhu. The third day involve dalalel khairat, tepung tawakh, and hine menangko. On the last day is mangan mekhadat, temetok and pengakhak Mangan mido tawar has a philosophical meaning, which means that those holding a wedding will receive blessings and avoid undesirable things. Tepung tawar means, so that the bride and groom get blessings from the procession. The Singkil Tribe wedding procession in Lae Butar Village combines marriage and custom directly on the same day.

The Central Idea of the Text on the Benefits of Spices

Rahmatillah — 2024-05-30

This Text on the Benefits of Spices is an Arabic-Malay text that discusses the properties of spices as medicine. This manuscript is from the Pedir Museum collection with inventory number MS.PM.0432/2019 which is included in a collection of texts totaling 94 pages. This research was carried out because there are still many manuscripts that have not been studied thoroughly and the condition of the manuscripts needs serious treatment, as a result the information in the manuscripts cannot be understood perfectly. So the aim of this research is to produce edits to the text so that it can be read correctly and highlight the central ideas contained in the text on the properties of spices as useful information for society. Because this manuscript is a single manuscript, the researcher used a single manuscript research method with a standard edition. Apart from that, researchers also used the theory of the use of herbs in the world of health to study the text. The central idea contained in this text is the spices used for treatment, some of these spices are black cumin, hinggu, kerosene, ginger, shallots, garlic, ma'jun, coriander, nutmeg, wheat rice, cloves, vinegar sour, and moist. The results of this research show that, first: edit the text to a standard edition, and second: clearly understand the contents of the text on the properties of spices which discusses how to use spices for treatment.

Media Framing in Responding to Articles on Blasphemy Through Islamic Newspapers in 1918-1919

Rina Mutoharoh — 2024-05-30

This research examines the responses of Islamic press, including Oetoesan Hindia, Medan Moeslimin, and Islam Bergerak, to the controversial religious blasphemy published by Djawi Hiswara's newspaper in 1918. The research employs historical methodology and a journalistic approach with framing analysis popularized by Robert M. Entman. Primary sources are drawn from the National Library of Indonesia, complemented by secondary sources such as books, journals, and theses. The results reveal variations in the internal responses of the Muslim community, influenced by backgrounds and conflicts of interest. Oetoesan Hindia demonstrated its firm stance against Djawi Hiswara, demanding punishment for the controversial editor and writer. Tjokroaminoto, through Oetoesan Hindia, seized the opportunity to consolidate SI members, resulting in the formation of Tentara Kandjeng Nabi Muhammad. While Medan Moeslimin and Islam Bergerak supported punishment, both newspapers criticized the slow movement of TKNM and the central Sarekat Islam. Internal conflicts escalated, with Haji Misbach criticizing Muhammadiyah and the SI Center for their perceived sluggish response to the Djawi Hiswara case. Eventually, Djawi Hiswara's conflict faded from media coverage, replaced by more crucial issues within the internal Muslim community. Martodharsono was freed from legal entanglements, and Djawi Hiswara's newspaper ceased publication in 1919