Nahdlatul Ulama and Environmental Engagement in Coastal Bengkalis amid Ecological Crisis

This article explores how Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), through its local branch in Bengkalis (PCNU), responds to the worsening ecological crisis in one of Indonesia’s most vulnerable coastal regions. Using a qualitative case study approach that combines field interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, this study investigates how Islamic environmental ethics—particularly fiqh al-bi’ah and maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah—are translated into collective practices through grassroots religious initiatives. Two key programs are highlighted: Green Pesantren, which integrates ecological education, reforestation, and sustainable practices into Islamic boarding schools; and Mimbar Dakwah, which encourages preachers to include environmental themes in sermons as a form of moral advocacy. These initiatives show how religious discourse can shape environmental behavior and public consciousness at the community level. However, the study also identifies major obstacles, including economic hardship, weak policy enforcement, limited institutional support, and escalating climate impacts. Despite these barriers, PCNU plays a critical role in mobilizing religious networks, shaping local ecological narratives, and promoting community resilience. The findings contribute to the sociology of religion and environmental studies by demonstrating how faith-based organizations can serve as agents of social action and environmental engagement, especially in regions where state capacity is limited

Analisis Semantik Reflektif Terhadap Frasa Syaghafaha Hubban dalam Surah Yusuf

Syaghaf is an Arabic term that describes love or a very strong inclination toward something. In Surah Yusuf verse 30, the phrase syaghafaha hubban is used to depict the obsessive love of the wife of Al-Aziz for Prophet Yusuf, whose intensity could obscure rationality. Although this concept is frequently mentioned in Qur’anic exegesis, studies linking its semantic analysis with a reflection on Qur’anic ethics remain rare. A deep understanding of this phrase is essential to explore the relationship between the language of revelation, the dynamics of extreme emotions, and moral restraint in modern life. This study aims to analyze the semantic meaning of syaghafaha hubban through a reflective-ethical semantic approach, which combines syntagmatic and paradigmatic analysis with moral examination based on Qur’anic values. Data were collected through a literature review of classical and modern tafsir, as well as Qur’anic linguistic studies to trace semantic shifts in contemporary contexts. The findings indicate that syaghafaha hubban represents a form of obsessive love that can weaken self-control and drive behavior contrary to the principles of tauhid. This study enriches Qur’anic semantic scholarship by integrating linguistic analysis with ethical reflection, while filling a research gap that connects the language of revelation with modern emotional health issues. It recommends strengthening spiritual practices, internalizing tauhid values, and implementing Qur’an-based emotional education as preventive measures in managing extreme emotions, so that the moral message of Surah Yusuf verse 30 can be applied contextually in the present era. Abstrak: Syaghaf merupakan istilah bahasa Arab yang menggambarkan cinta atau kecenderungan yang sangat kuat terhadap sesuatu. Dalam QS. Yusuf ayat 30, frasa syaghafaha hubban digunakan untuk melukiskan perasaan cinta obsesif istri Al-Aziz terhadap Nabi Yusuf, yang intensitasnya mampu mengaburkan rasionalitas. Meskipun konsep ini sering disebut dalam tafsir, kajian yang mengaitkan analisis semantik frasa tersebut dengan refleksi etika Qur’ani masih jarang dilakukan. Padahal, pemahaman mendalam terhadapnya penting untuk mengkaji relasi antara bahasa wahyu, dinamika emosi ekstrem, dan kendali moral dalam kehidupan modern. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis makna semantik syaghafaha hubban dengan pendekatan semantik reflektif-etika, yakni perpaduan analisis sintagmatik dan paradigmatik dengan telaah moral berdasarkan nilai-nilai Qur’ani. Data dihimpun melalui studi pustaka terhadap tafsir klasik dan modern, serta kajian linguistik Al-Qur’an untuk menelusuri pergeseran makna dalam konteks kontemporer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa syaghafaha hubban merepresentasikan bentuk cinta obsesif yang dapat melemahkan pengendalian diri dan mendorong perilaku yang bertentangan dengan prinsip tauhid. Temuan ini memperkaya studi semantik Al-Qur’an dengan mengintegrasikan analisis linguistik dan refleksi etis, sekaligus mengisi celah kajian yang menghubungkan bahasa wahyu dengan kesehatan emosional modern. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan penguatan praktik spiritual, internalisasi nilai tauhid, dan pendidikan emosional berbasis Qur’ani sebagai langkah preventif dalam mengelola emosi ekstrem, sehingga pesan moral QS. Yusuf ayat 30 dapat diterapkan secara kontekstual di era kini

The Impact Of Exchange Rate On Debt In The Gambia: A Non-Linear Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model

This study investigates the relationship between exchange rate fluctuations and debt sustainability in The Gambia. Unstable currency rate remains a major problem to countries’ economy especially external debt which The Gambia is faced with. To achieve the objective of this study, we employed non-linear autoregressive distributed lag (NARDL) model to explore both short-term and long-term effect. Our study revealed that exchange rate volatility was found to significantly influence The Gambia’s external debt dynamics, particularly through the reduction of the Gambian Dalasi (GMD) against major currencies, which raises the cost of servicing foreign-denominated debt and strains fiscal resources. The study reveals that a 1% depreciation of GMD increases external debt by 6.6% in the short run, underlining the immediate impact of currency fluctuations on debt accumulation. This research highlights that exchange rate volatility can undermine investor confidence and escalate borrowing costs, and exacerbates debt challenges. In terms of policy recommendations, the study emphasizes the importance of robust debt sustainability analysis (DSA), effective currency management, and export-driven growth to mitigate the adverse effects of exchange rate fluctuations. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers in The Gambia, suggesting strategies to improve fiscal resilience and manage exchange rate-induced economic risk

Pelaksanaan Otonomi Khusus Di Aceh Terkait Qanun Pokok-Pokok Syari’at Islam: Telaah Prinsip-Prinsip Siyasah Dusturiyah

Provinsi Aceh merupakan salah satu provinsi yang mendapatkan hak otonomi khusus. Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2006 tentang pemerintahan Aceh mengamanatkan kewenangan khusus yang bersifat lokal namun sejalan dengan prinsip NKRI. Kewenangan ini dijabarkan oleh Pemerintahan Aceh dengan mengeluarkan sejumlah Qanun di antaranya Qanun No 10 Tahun 2002 tentang Peradilan Syariat Islam dan Qanun No. 8 Tahun 2014 Tentang Pokok-pokok Syariat Islam. Penelitian ini mengkaji “Peraturan Pelaksana Otonomi Khusus di Aceh terkait Pokok-pokok Syariat Islam di provinsi Aceh (telaah prinsip-prinsip Siyasah Dusturiyah)”. Permasalahan yang diteliti adalah bagaimana kebijakan otonomi khusus terhadap syariat Islam di Aceh dan bagaimana prinsip-bprinsip siyasah dusturiyah terhadap otonomi khusus di Aceh. Metode penelitian ini berjenis yuridis normatif, dengan pendekatan peraturan perundang-undangan dan konseptual dengan cara meneliti bahan-bahan pustaka. Hasil studi ini menunjukan bahwa otonomi khusus di Aceh berimplikasi pada legislasi hukum Islam dalam bentuk qanun yang sebagai wujud formal dalam pelakasanaan otonomi khusus, meski begitu pengelolaan pemerintahan Aceh tidak mengabaikan sistem dan prinsip Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia berdasarkan Undang-undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1945 dengan tujuan untuk memperkuat pelaksanaan syariat Islam yang meliputi aqidah, ibadah, muamalah dan akhlak

PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN LEARNING CYCLE 7E TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH SISWA SMP

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa yang menggunakan model pembelajaran Learning cycle 7E lebih baik dibandingkan dengan pembelajaran konvensional. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis eksperimen berupa quasi experimental design dengan desain penelitian Pretest-Posttest control group design. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 16 Banda Aceh. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik total sampling, dengan kelas VII-3 sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas VII-2 sebagai kelas kontrol. Data dikumpulkan melalui tes kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berdasarkan uji-t, kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa yang diajarkan menggunakan model pembelajaran Learning cycle 7E lebih baik dibandingkan dengan siswa yang diajarkan menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional

Religious Moderation Villages and Interreligious Tolerance: Implementation, Successes, and Challenges in Pamekasan, Indonesia

This study aims to explore the implementation of religious moderation through the establishment of Religious Moderation Villages (Kampung Moderasi Beragama/KMB) as a strategy to address religious conflicts and enhance inter-religious tolerance in Pamekasan Regency, East Java. Employing a qualitative approach, the study combines in-depth interviews and literature reviews. Informants were purposively selected from local government officials, administrators of KMB programs, and prominent religious leaders with direct involvement and extensive knowledge regarding the practice of religious moderation. Data analysis followed the thematic analysis framework by Miles and Huberman, comprising data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the implementation of KMB has effectively strengthened tolerance among religious groups, evidenced by decreased occurrences of internal and inter-religious conflicts within the study area. Key indicators of successful religious moderation include enhanced harmonious social interactions among diverse religious communities, decreased resistance toward religious differences, and increased collective awareness of the importance of moderate religious attitudes. Nonetheless, the study identifies ongoing challenges, notably persistent extremist paradigms held by certain religious organizations, insufficient community education on religious moderation values, and limited structural support from local governmental institutions. The study recommends enhancing synergy among local governments, religious leaders, and community members to consistently educate society about moderation values, thus achieving sustainable social harmony in Pamekasan Regency

Adaptation of Indian and Malay Culture in Muslim Indian Community in Medan City

This research seeks to portray an outline of the description of Indian and Malay cultural adaptation carried out by Muslim Indians in Medan City. The purpose of this research is to see how the process of the Muslim Indian ethnic community makes cultural adaptations in order to maintain their cultural identity and integrate with the local culture (Malay) in Medan city. This research is a social and cultural history research, using library research method and anthropological approach. The results of this study indicate that since the beginning of his arrival to the city of Medan ethnic Indian Muslims received a warm welcome and the adaptation process went well, this is because the ethnic Indian Muslims who came to the city of Medan tried to blend in quickly and did not accentuate their identity (as Indians) thickly even they were able to assimilate into anything and anyone many who assimilated into Malay, Bugis, Javanese and others it was done through the marriage process. The patterns of life of the local community are successfully followed so that there is a very close bond of brotherhood and ethnic Indian Muslims do not look like foreign immigrants in Medan city. In addition, through the Tepung Tawar tradition which is one of the traditions of Indian origin which can then be accepted by the Malay community in Medan city and even become one of the traditions that have been attached to the Malay community, the steps taken by ethnic Indian Muslims at that time by eliminating Hindu elements and embedding Islamic values in it, so that the cultural adaptation process carried out by ethnic Indian Muslims in Medan city is considered successful

THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PT. PEGADAIAN SYARIAH BANDA ACEH FOR THE LOSS OF COLLATERAL OBJECT : Study of the Financial Services Authority Regulation No. 31 of 2016 on Pawnshop Business

PT. Pegadaian Syariah is an alternative financing institution that provides loans based on the law of pawn, which requires the submission of movable goods as collateral from customers to PT. Pegadaian Syariah. The focus of this study is on the form of responsibility and the explanation of how PT. Pegadaian Syariah Banda Aceh resolves compensation for the loss of the pawned objects. To answer this research question, the method used is a normative juridical approach. Normative juridical is a system for selecting legal regulations, doctrines applied to provide answers to legal cases, and using a statute-based approach. The findings of this study conclude that if a case of damage or loss of collateral occurs during the pawn process, PT. Pegadaian Syariah is responsible for the damaged or lost collateral. In providing compensation, PT. Pegadaian Syariah must adhere to the provisions set out in the Pawnshop Work Procedures Handbook, which governs how compensation should be provided if the collateral is los

KEBERADAAN KARANG DI PERAIRAN PULAU NASI ACEH BESAR

Corals are a type of aquatic biota inhabiting benthic environments, comprising diverse species with varying levels of presence. This research aimed to assess the number of species and the presence levels of coral species in the waters of Nasi Island, Pulau Aceh Subdistrict, Aceh Besar Regency. The research activities were conducted from July to August 2024. The methodology employed was a survey method. Data collection was carried out using a purposive sampling technique. The research area was segmented into three locations based on their geographical positions. Within each location, two observation stations were established. Each station consisted of ten research plots with dimensions of 2 m x 2 m. The number of coral species was analyzed descriptively, while the presence levels of coral species were analyzed using a presence index. The results of the study indicated that 35 coral species were found in the waters of Nasi Island, with the presence index ranging from 33.33% to 100%. Therefore, it can be concluded that the number of coral species in the waters of Nasi Island is considerably high, and the presence levels of coral species are highly variable, ranging from very rare to very abundant

The Development of a Multimedia-Based Electronic Booklet for Teaching Reading Skills to Sixth Grade Elementary Students: تطوير الكتيب الإلكتروني القائم على الوسائط المتعددة في تعلم مهارة القراءة لطلاب الصف السادس في المرحلة الابتدائية

Learning reading skills is one of the most important things to develop students' Arabic language skills. Using appropriate and interesting media can make it easier for them in the process of learning reading skills. One way is by using multimedia-based e-booklets. Therefore, this research aims to develop multimedia-based e-booklets in learning reading skills for class VI SD/MI students to make it easier for them during learning, so that they are more active and creative during the learning process. The method used in this research is R&D (Research and Development) with the ADDIE development model which consists of five stages, namely analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. Based on the results of the development of this media, it received a positive and effective response in helping students understand lessons and practice reading skills