The Concept of Islamization of Knowledge Among the Undergraduates of The Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language: Present and Future

PurposeThe Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language is the only faculty that teaches Islamic sciences in both Arabic and Tamil languages in Sri Lanka. Students of this faculty learn in different fields at both general and specialization levels; but there are no prior efforts in scientific research on the extent to which the faculty has achieved the theory of Islamization of knowledge among its students. This research aims to obtain an answer to the question “How is the Islamization of knowledge achieved among students of the Faculty of Islamic Studies and the Arabic Language? What are the opportunities and challenges that face in applying this theory?” MethodThis research uses descriptive and analytical methods through mixed approach quantitative and qualitative.  The questionnaire was given to 60 male and female students of the third year to explore the students’ attitudes in it, and an interview was conducted with ten lecturers to find out the opportunities and challenges in applying this theory, and the results were analyzed using the descriptive approach with the help of MS Excel. Results/findingsThis faculty applies this concept to moderate level, without using the term Islamization of knowledge. Conclusionthe faculty aims to be a well-known national center for integrating Islamic studies and the Arabic language in the related fields of study, and in the faculty’s curriculum there are subjects related to Islamic studies and the Arabic language; But some of them did not achieve the required goal, such as linguistics, and some of the subjects related to social sciences and humanities.

The Political Identity: Between Qur'anic View and Western Theory

Purpose:Identity nowadays has become very complicated in the political sphere. Political identity needs to be studied from two perspectives; Western theory and Islamic theory. Islamic political identity taken from the concept of the Qur'an. This research aims to reveal identity politics from these two perspectives, namely the perspective of the al-Qur'an and Western theory.  Method:The library research method is used for this critical analysis research, which takes a qualitative approach. The qualitative method collected data and news references from books, journals, or trusted online sources.  Results/Findings:The results show that there are contradictions in interpreting identity politics. Identity politics is often interpreted as something that is considered harmful. Through critical analysis, researchers found differences from the most fundamental aspects of understanding and theory to the value of their influence on society.  Conclusion:Even though the theory of identity in the West existed and was developed by Henry Tajfel and John Turner, the theory is in line with how Islam views political identity as necessary as a political strategy that emphasizes differentiation and the utilization of primordial ties as its main category. Identity in the Qur'an is called Shibgah. The theory of identity, both in politics and outside politics, is correct and reasonable

Teenager’s Resistance to Patriarchy in School: A Feminist Movement Representation on Moxie Film

PurposeThis research aimed to reveal the representation of patriarchy in school and teeanger's feminist movement on Moxie film. MethodThis qualitative research study employed a qualitative content analysis as the design of the research. The data from the film were selected, collected and analyzed using representation theory by Stuart Hall and feminism approach.Results/FindingsThe result showed that Moxie represented patriarchy in school by portraying female objectification, represive school regulation against female, patriarchy in student's reading material, male's achievement glorification, and supporting attitue towards patriarchal practices. Since the female students experienced various disadvantages, the film also represented their feminist movement through the publication of anonymous feminist magazine, the action of females speak up in the public, embracing lesbian identities, the action of visual protest symbolism and act of solidarity, the activism on social media, and the action of school vandalismConclusionThe female teenager in Rockport High School resisted patriarchy in school by representing different feminist movements based on their personal  experience and understanding of patriarchal practices and feminis

The Effect of Parental Rejection on Children’s Personality Depicted in The Willoughbys (2020)

PurposeThis current study aimed to analyze the effect of parental rejection on children in The Willoughbys (2020) movie. The focus of discussion in this study was centered on the first child of the Willoughbys family, namely Tim Willoughby.  MethodThe method used to help analyze the data is a qualitative method. The data are taken from pictures and dialogues from the movies. Through the psychological approach, this study implemented Parental-Rejection Theory (PARTheory) to help analyze the effect of parental rejection presented in the movie.  Results/findingsThe study showed that parental rejection affects children socially and emotionally.  It influenced some aspects of children’s life. Tim Willoughby suggested that parental rejection affected his perspective of the world, his dependency level, his relationship with others, and also his mental state.  ConclusionThe study concluded that the consequences of parental rejection contain features that can have the potential to last for a long time. Therefore, this study suggests that parents must take into consideration of their words as well as actions toward their children. They also have to pay close attention to their children’s development so that they can intervene if children show any symptoms that indicate problems

Deconstruction of Shirin’s Islamic Identity in A Very Large Expanse of Sea Novel

PurposeThis research aimed to reveal the inconsistency in Shirin’s Islamic identity in this novel using Derrida’s deconstruction concept or theory. MethodAs this research tried to unveil Shirin’s Islamic identity focusing on the female main character, Shirin. This research used a qualitative approach to analyze her Islamic identity. The data were obtained by reading and marking sentences or paragraphs of the novel related to the proposed problems. The collected data  were analyzed was qualitatively using relevant concept or theory.  Unveiling Shirin’s Islamic identity was based on the concept of Islamic identity construction proposed by Lori Peek comprised ascribed, chosen, and declared identity. Findings/ResultThis research finds that the Islamic identity in Shirin’s character that the novel portrayed is an ascribed identity from her parents; and a declared identity from the religious crisis experience. However, Shirin’s Islamic identity is disturbed by how she portrays her declared identity. The positive portrayal that she shows as a Muslim is being a common American, which is similar to others. ConclusionTherefore, Shirin’s Muslim identity is inconsistent because she violates Islamic rules and neglects Islamic teachings. It can be concluded that Shirin unconsciously deconstructs her Islamic identity by being a common American teenager

Large-Scale Social Collaboration Policy in the Food Sector in DKI Jakarta: A Socio-Cultural Perspective

PurposeThis research aims to reveal the implementation of Large-Scale Social Collaboration (LSSC) policy in the food sector in DKI Jakarta, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic seen from the socio-cultural perspective to produce a solution policy model. MethodsThe study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design as it tried to elaborate how the society perceived LSCC policy during the Covid-19 pandemic. The data of this research is the LSSC policy issued by DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, and the society's perception and opinions sourced from aggregators, collaborators, and beneficiary communities. The data was got by conducting a review on LSSC policy, interview, and observation of the policy implementation process.  FindingsThe study reveals the government of DKI Jakarta has implemented LSSC policy in the food sector during the Covid-19 pandemic well. However, there were several shortcomings must be improved, including data synchronization, socialization, and limited regulations by introducing two policy models, namely IEFFB and MATALI. IEFFB stands for improving DKI Jakarta's food security, ensuring people's food needs, fostering a sense of togetherness and care, forming a collaborative system between the government, private sector and the community to overcome common problems, and becoming a policy role model for other regions. MATALI that stands for motivation, actualization, trust, ability, leadership; and innovation is six important aspects of implementing the LSSC food sector policy. ConclusionThe study concludes that implementing LSSC policy in the food sector in DKI Jakarta still needs a serious improvement as a new policy solution for LSSC after Covid-19 pandemic.

Journal Article Writing Assistance Program: An Effort to Improve Publication in Islamic University

PurposeThis mixed-methods study aimed to explore how the Faculty of Humanities carried out Journal Article Writing Assistance Program (JAWAP) in 2021, and determine its contribution to the participants’ English articles. MethodThis mixed methods research used a convergent mixed methods design that relied on 17 participants’ perception towards its implementation as the main data collected using questionnaire, interview, and document analysis. The quantitative data were analyzed using correlational statistics and compared with qualitative data to confirm or dis-confirm each other.  FindingsThe study revealed that JAWAP worked in an online scheme where the communication between the participants and reviewers did not occur intensively. The study identified weaknesses in the review process, such as the article’s compliance with the author guidelines, lack of interdisciplinary discussion and collaboration with others, and the deservedness to be published in internationally journals. However, the study shows the JAWAP contributed significantly to the participants’ English articles.   ConclusionJAWAP as an assistance program can help the participants to write quality English articles. To increase its contribution to the English article quality, the faculty should conduct the program intensively during the writing process openly in an intensive communication between reviewers and participants in small groups

Local Wisdom: The Study of Takjil Selling Phenomenon in Jakarta 2017--2019

PurposeThe article aims to identify the phenomenon of Takjil selling which is rife in the month of Ramadan in Jakarta, which was carried out in 2017--2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic. MethodThis research used qualitative and descriptive research methods with a cultural anthropology approach. Various online information in the form of coverage of takjil selling in various places in Jakarta in 2017--2019 is used as primary sources. Results/FindingThe results found that there is local wisdom in the phenomenon of takjil selling. The takjil sellers are able to respond local conditions in the local environment around the takjil selling center by serving several Betawi typical foods in their menu. By selling Betawi typical foods and other numerous kinds of food that fitted to the consumers tastes, they can gain profit, help the consumers providing food for breaking their fast and preserve Betawi food. ConclusionThe research concluded that the phenomenon of takjil selling in the month of Ramadhan in Jakarta in 2017-2019 was not only revealed that there is a local wisdom in the activity of selling takjil but it is also a media to increase economic, strengthen solidarity among muslim and reinforce Betawi civilization.

Information Practices of University’s Civil Servants in Managing Family Archives for Asset Declarations

PurposeThis study aims to elaborate on the information practices carried out by university’s civil servants in managing and preparing family archives for asset declaration purposes by applying a theory of everyday information practices. This study uses McKenzie’s two-dimensional model which consists of Active Seeking, Active Scanning, Non-directed Monitoring, and By Proxy modes, along with the Connecting and Interacting phases in each mode. MethodThis study is a descriptive qualitative study and utilizes the data analysis method. Research data was collected through semi-structured online interviews. The informants were selected based on purposive sampling.  Results/FindingsThe results of this study indicate that only three modes of information practices were applied by the university’s civil servants for asset declaration purposes. The three modes are Active Seeking, Active Scanning, and By Proxy. ConclusionInformation practices for archive management are a part of daily life. It cannot be separated from context such as the type of archive and for what purpose. It is clear that archival study is related to information practices

Problematizing Contemporary Islamic Discourse: A Conceptual Modeling of New Heroes in Indonesian Islamic Biographical Films

PurposeThis study problematizes the interconnectedness between religion and media once again within the context of Indonesian biopics. This paper looks at the pattern of transformation of two Islamic elite-authoritative figures into Islamic-popular heroes that are thematically intertwined with Islamic discourse in Indonesia’s reform era. MethodThe research in this article combines several theoretical concepts by examining the relationship between text and context. The social semiotic paradigm of Kress becomes the main theory for disecting the text, while the concept of cultural commodities from Fiske and discourse formation from Foucault become the frame of reference for viewing the relationship between text and context. Results/findingsThe binary modes in those two biopics are not identical, according to this article, but both have transformed the stable concept of historical figures into more complex ones that generate polysemic ideas from an ideological standpoint. This article also explains how the process of meaning formation in the film's two Islamic figures are affected by three entities forming a three-party dialectic model. ConclusionIn the case of two biopics, Sang Pencerah (2010) and Sang Kiai (2013), this article confirms a dynamic model of conceptual design that connects texts and context. It demonstrates the existence of some variables that contribute to the polarization of contemporary Islam discourses in Indonesia