The Menace of Forced Marriage on the Educational Development of Female Muslim Youths in Ghana: The Case of Akim Oda

Although Islam allows the parents to make arrangements for their children, especially for marriage, it never stipulated laws ignoring their consent. This is, however, the case in Akim Oda, where women are forced into marriages in the name of Islam without their consent. The situation is worrying, and women, especially female Muslim youths who are forced into marriages, continue to be disadvantaged in terms of education and training. This research work, therefore, investigates the reasons for such happenings and compares it with Islam’s view on marriage within the context of forced marriage as practiced in Akim Oda. In this regard, the qualitative research method was employed. The primary data collection method included interviews with fifteen (15) respondents, including Chiefs, Imams, religious leaders, opinion leaders, parents, and female Muslim youths. Findings from the field indicate that forced marriages, in most cases within the study area, were to the benefit of the family and not to the female Muslim youths. It was also observed from the findings that parents and relatives collect monies for their daughters who ended up dropping out of school for marriages they are unprepared for

Islam and Local Culture: A Comparative Study of Kerobok Mawlid in Kutai Kartanegara and Baayun Mawlid in Tapin

This study aims to explore the relationship between Islam and local culture, particularly the Baayun Maulid tradition in Banua Halat Village, Tapin Utara District, Tapin Rantau Regency and the Kerobok Maulid Kutai tradition in Tenggarong, Kutai Kartanegara Regency. It is qualitative research that employs a phenomenological approach. Tenggarong Community and Banua Halat Village Community were the study participants. This study's findings show that (1) The Kerobok Mawlid tradition is carried out in the month of Mawlid, which is intended to commemorate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad SAW by reciting the barzanji. The Kerobok Mawlid tradition is carried out as a traditional ceremony of the Kutai Kingdom, which is marked by the presence of the sultanate's soldiers, who carry stretchers containing various kinds of traditional cakes, dozens of baskets of sinto or potpourri, and Astagona, walking around the palace. Furthermore, the Baayun Maulid tradition in Tapin Rantau Regency is also carried out in the month of Maulid to commemorate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. This tradition is combined with the Maayun Anak tradition, the Banjar community custom of swinging children. (2) The relationship between Islam and the culture of Kerobok Maulid and Baayun Maulid is part of the manifestation of the existence of Islam in a culture. The reading of Sholawat and the Maulid as a form of Islamic identity in the Kutai and Banjar communities combined with customs shows the relationship between Islam and culture, which are inherently one unit and have harmony within them

Mappatemme Aqorang Tradition in Mattampung Ritual Among the Bugis Community in East Kalimantan

The Mappatemme Aqorang tradition in the Mattampung ritual is a tradition of reading the Qur'an 30 juz for the Bugis community in order to pray for the family of the deceased. This research is descriptive-qualitative, meaning that a study was conducted to get a general idea of the mappatemme aqorang tradition. The approach used is a phenomenological approach using the analytical tools of Max Weber's theory of social action. The results showed that the mappatemme aqorang tradition in the mattampung ritual is believed to be a hereditary tradition that has been passed down by its ancestors and as an act of spontaneity carried out for the Bugis community when a family dies by reading the Qur'an, including in the implementation of the mattampung ritual (commemoration of the day of death). In addition, this tradition consciously states that the recitation of the Qur'an has a psychological effect on the family because of the bad anxiety and worry experienced by the family left behind. Finally, this tradition has a value effect in interacting with other communities. The values contained are the values of legiulity (worship), social (friendship, solidarity, and education)

Muslim Societies, Civil and Political Rights, and The Guarantee of Religious Freedom: A Comparative Study Between Indonesia and Turkiye Constitutions

Until the middle of the 20th century, many Muslim population countries became free and independent countries following the end of world colonization. Those countries try to adopt several modern political and legal values, including establishing democracy and state constitutions. One of the constitution's contents in a democratic country is guaranteeing and strengthening civil and political rights. Civil and political rights regulation should be written in a partial part of the constitution as a commitment to live in modern democratic circumstances. Philosophically, citizens' civil and political rights in democratic circumstances cannot be restricted by government. Nevertheless, a gap in the legal argument regarding the limitation of civil and political rights in constitutions is constantly discussed. This article looks at civil and political rights limitations in two cases in different countries: Indonesia and Turkiye. These two countries were chosen as subjective data based on the legal system's proximity pattern and socio-religious conditions. Both countries are also close to the civil law system and have historical references to Islam. In addition, both countries have experience with the restriction of religious organizations. Indonesia has dealt with the restriction of Hizbut Tahrir Movement. Meanwhile Turkiye has experience in banning Gulen Movement. By this background, some questions emerge: How do Indonesian and Turkish constitutions, as Muslim population countries, guarantee human rights issues? By using a comparative legal study and a sociological-empirical approach, this article compares the Indonesian and Turkiye constitutions to see how the two countries guarantee human rights, predominantly civil and political rights. The result of this article reveals that national consensus, national security, stability, and legitimate political power are some of the legal arguments that are always present in the discourse on restrictions on human rights. Under these conditions, human rights restrictions are commonly regulated in the constitution, which contains human rights laws

Reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas: A Study of Living Qur'an at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Hasanuddin Sidoarjo

This research is exploratory qualitative research to discover the concept of Quranic life and its application in MTs Model Hasanuddin School, Sidoarjo. Data was collected through interviews with school principals, and the data obtained were processed and given results. After observing and discussing with the Public Relations Director of MTs Hasanuddin, it was discovered that a live Quran was being used in this school. Upon arrival at school, students recite Shalawat Jibril twenty-one times, Surah Al-Ikhlas three times, Al-Falaq once, and surah An-Nas once. The purpose is to shade teachers and students with divine light, and they are not used to doing negative. The Living Quran is used, and teachers and students are accustomed to reading the shalawat Jibril, surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and surah An-Nas. The result is that they can turn calm, non-violent, and more mature according to school rules. In conclusion, the teachers and students of MTs. Model Hasanuddin, after getting used to reading it, gets Allah’s blessing and can create an Islamic environment

معالم البناء السياسي عند ابن عاشور من خلال تفسيره التحرير والتنوير: دراسة موضوعية

يهدف هذا البحث إلى بيان معالم البناء السياسي عند ابن عاشور في تفسيره التحرير والتنوير من خلال دراسة موضوعية، تتمثل إشكالية البحث في أنّ حديث القرآن الكريم عن معالم البناء السياسي جاء متفرّقا في آياته وسوره؛ فلذلك كان الوقوف على التصوّر الشامل لتلك المعالم يشوبه شيء من الصعوبة؛ وبالتالي كانت الحاجة ملّحة إلى استقراء القرآن الكريم لتحديد معالم البناء السياسي عند ابن عاشور وتقديمها بشكل واضح ومتكامل كما أرادها القرآن الكريم. تتجلى أهمية هذا البحث في أنه يُعنى ببيان معالم البناء السياسي -الذي هو أحد أهم مرتكزات البناء الحضاري- في ضوء النظرة القرآنية وآليات بنائها، وهو موضوع تحتاجه الأمة بشكلٍ كبير في ظلّ التراجع الذي تعيشه منذ زمن. سيعتمد البحث المنهج الاستقرائي وذلك بتتبع الآيات القرآنية ذات الصلة وتفسير ابن عاشور لها ثم تحليلها بالاستعانة ببعض المصادر والمراجع ذات الصّلة. توصل البحث إلى أنّ نظام قوام الأمة السياسي في ضوء القرآن الكريم يتمثل في مبدأ الحكم بالعدل الذي هو واجب ولاة الأمور، ومبدأ السمع والطاعة التي هي واجب الرّعية، ومبدأ الشورى، وأنّ مدار السياسة والغاية منها درءُ المفاسد وجلب المصالح. This research aims to clarify the milestones of political development according to Ibn ‘Āshūr in his interpretation of al-Taḥrīr wa Tanwīr through a thematic study. The problem with the research is that the Holy Qur'an's discussion of the milestones of developing politics is dispersed throughout its verses and chapters; therefore, acquiring a comprehensive understanding of those milestones was somewhat difficult. Thus, there was an urgent need to extrapolate the Holy Qur’ān to determine the milestones of political development according to Ibn ‘Āshūr and to present them in a clear and integrated manner. The importance of this research is evident in that it is concerned with showing the milestones of political development - which is one of the most important pillars of civilization development - in the light of the Qur’ānic view, and it is a subject that the nation greatly needs considering the decline it has been experiencing for a long time. The research will adopt the inductive approach by following the relevant Qur’ānic verses and Ibn ‘Āshūr 's interpretation of those verses, and then analysing them with the help of some relevant sources and references. The research concluded that the political system of the nation’s strength in the light of the Holy Qur’ān is represented in the principle of ruling with justice, which is the duty of rulers, the principle of obedience, which is the duty of the people, and the principle of ShËrā. Finally, politics and its purpose aim to ward off evil and bring interests (Jalb al-Maṣāliḥ wa dar’ al-Mafāsid). &nbsp

Implementation of The Principles of Islamic Communication in the Digital Era

Advances in technology can not only provide good benefits but can also have a negative impact, among is the hoax news. The government has been working to overcome this, including socializing digital literacy to the public. This is also in line with Islamic religious teachings that put forward the concept of Islamic communication principles in the interaction of daily life including in communicating digitally so that the motto of Islam that is rahmatan lil' alamin can be achieved. From the concept, researchers are interested in knowing how to implement Islamic communication principles in the digital era. This research is field research with qualitative descriptive approach methods. The object of the research is students who have earned the teaching of Islamic Communication courses. The result of this study is that informants have tried to apply the principles of Islamic Communication, but it has not been able to be applied optimally, due to various obstacles both from internal and external self-informants. Therefore, in addition to knowledge in the form of Islamic communication concepts taught, there also needs to be habituation in the form of in-depth, serious, and continuous training. So that the principles of Islamic Communication are embedded and become self-character

The Influence of Islamic Work Ethic, Motivation, and Work Environment on Employee Performance at Muslimah Beauty Salon in Samarinda

Human resources are a crucial factor in achieving targets and goals in business. One of the businesses overgrowing today is the Muslim beauty salon business. Employees mainly support the success of this business with good performance. However, employee performance is influenced by various factors. This study aims to determine the influence of Islamic work ethic, motivation, and environment on employee performance at the Muslimah beauty salon in Samarinda. This study is a quantitative study with a study population of 15 employees. Data collection techniques use questionnaires and documentation, while data analysis uses multiple regression analysis. The study's results found that motivation affects the performance of employees in the Muslimah beauty salon in Samarinda. However, Islamic work ethic and environment have no bearing on employee performance. Simultaneously, Islamic work ethic, motivation, and work environment influenced employee performance at the Muslimah beauty salon in Samarinda with an influence of 78.6%. Other factors outside this study influenced the remaining 21.4%

Islamic Work Ethic: The Role of Religious Principles on Working Performance in Higher Education

The study aims to investigate the influences of the Islamic work ethic to increase the working motivation of academics at the Academy of Foreign Languages, Universitas Muslim Indonesia. It employs quantitative research by applying an explanatory research model. Using saturation sampling involved all the lecturers and academic staff assigned to the Foreign Language Academy at the Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, Indonesia. The target participants in this study were 34 people. The data was collected using a questionnaire compiled based on Islamic Working Ethic, Islamic Working Motivation, and Working Performance variables. The results showed that the Islamic working ethic has a favorable and substantial impact on academics' working performance in learning. Based on the aqidah tauhid, the state suggests that all indications of work ethic influence enhancing job performance so that lecturers get His joy. The work ethic with an Al-Mujahadah attitude or optimal hard work will motivate the academics to work harder, thereby improving their performance

Improving Freshmans' Kalām Ability through Hikāyah and Masrahiyah based Vlog: A Study at West Asian Department (Arabic Literature) Universitas Hasanuddin

This research is motivated by the lack of enthusiasm for student learning at university Arabic kalam courses that do not optimize the use of existing technology to support the activities of kalam or Arabic conversation. Using vlogger media such as YouTube is considered a forum for improving kalam skills with collaborative activities in the form of drama. It is field research by applying a qualitative approach. It takes place at Hasanuddin University. The data collection technique was carried out by observation, interview, and documentation techniques. Research results Optimization of "vlog" based on Hikayah and Masrahiyah improves the freshmans' Kalam ability. The results are explained in three aspects of language improvements. First, the media usage of vloggers is quite favorable and interesting for language proficiency improvement. Second, Video presentation short drama scenes are entertaining and far from dull. Third, add vocabulary without a complicated process of memorizing. The results of the research above indicate that learning Arabic for improving kalam skills by utilizing vlogger media is considered very good and feasible to be developed in the future. Besides, it can add to new vocabulary as well as stimulate student creativity in playing a scene or role that is far from the element of saturation and adds motivation to improving language skills. هذا البحث هو الافتقار إلى الحماس والحماس لتعلم الطلاب في دورات اللغة العربية على تحسين استخدام التكنولوجيا الحالية لدعم أنشطة الكلام أو المحادثة باللغة العربية. يعتبر استخدام وسائط مدونات الفيديو مثل YouTube بمثابة منتدى لتحسين مهارات الكلام من خلال الجمع بين الأنشطة في شكل أنشطة الدراما. هذا البحث هو بحث ميداني ذو منهج نوعي. سيتم إجراء هذا البحث في جامعة حسن الدين. تم تنفيذ تقنيات جمع البيانات من خلال تقنيات المراقبة والمقابلة والتوثيق. نتائج بحث تحسين "مدونة الفيديو" على أساس الحكاية والمصراحية في تحسين مهارات كلام لطلاب تعليم اللغة في جامعة حسن الدين ، هناك ثلاث نقاط رئيسية ، 1) يعتبر استخدام وسائط مدوِّن الفيديو جيدًا جدًا ومثيرًا للاهتمام من حيث الزيادة إجادة اللغة. 2) عرض الفيديو على شكل مشهد درامي قصير ممتع جدا وبعيد عن الملل. 3) زيادة المفردات دون صعوبة عملية الحفظ. بناءً على نتائج البحث أعلاه ، يُظهر أن تعلم اللغة العربية لتحسين مهارات الكلام من خلال استخدام وسائط مدونات الفيديو يعتبر أمرًا جيدًا للغاية ويمكن تطويره في المستقبل ، إلى جانب القدرة على إضافة مفردات جديدة ، كما أنه يحفز إبداع الطلاب في اللعب. مشهد او دور بعيد عن عنصر التشبع ويضيف دافعا للتعلم.زيادة مهارات الكلام