Al-A'raf : Jurnal Pemikiran Islam dan Filsafat

MEHDI HAIRI YAZDI’S ‘ILM ḤUḌŪRĪ: A RESPONSE TO CONTEMPORARY EPISTEMOLOGICAL DEBATES

2025-02-04T16:43:03+07:00

This article aims to analyze Mehdi Hairi Yazdi’s contribution in responding to contemporary epistemological contestation through the idea of ‘ilm ḥuḍūrī. The main problem in modern epistemology lies in the relationship between the subject and object of knowledge, which tends to be dualistic in the Western epistemological tradition. Hairi Yazdi offers ‘ilm ḥuḍūrī as an alternative solution in modern epistemology. This research is a literature study using a qualitative method, and its data sources are from Mehdi Hairi Yazdi’s works and relevant research. The research findings show that Hairi Yazdi’s idea of ‘ilm ḥuḍūrī cannot only bridge the gap between rationalism and empiricism but provide a strong epistemological basis for the validity of mystical experiences. Furthermore, this idea offers a new perspective in studying Islamic philosophy. It contributes to the development of inclusive knowledge in facing the challenges of contemporary epistemology. Thus, this study emphasizes the importance of ‘ilm ḥuḍūrī as an alternative paradigm that enriches contemporary epistemological discourse.

THE CLASH OF SUFI & SALAFIST EDUCATION ON INDONESIAN FACEBOOK

2025-03-18T12:34:59+07:00

This article examines the Facebook-based educational debate between Sufi scholar Ulil Abshar Abdalla and Salafi scholar Yazid bin Abdul Qadir Jawas. Our research addresses three main questions: What educational philosophies do Sufis use to defend against Salafi attacks? What educational approach does Salafis use to refute Sufi’s critiques? How does this theological conflict affect the daily religious practices of Indonesian Muslims? Using Facebook Analytics, this study analyzes recordings from the online Ngaji Ihya and Ngaji Rodja groups. The analysis comprises the coding of images and non-text data, a narrative analysis of social media content, and an examination of audience behaviour. Our research indicates Ulil Abshar Abdalla’s Sufism is a culturally-based approach to overcoming Islamic sectarian divisions within Indonesia. Yazid bin Abdul Qadir Jawas’s Salafist ideology, rooted in textual fiqh, is used to undermine Indonesia’s moderate Islamic voices. The conflict between the two groups stems from disagreements about faith, rituals, democracy, and customs. This theological conflict has resulted in both inclusive and exclusive religious practices. Facebook has become a battleground for competing Sufi and Salafi Islamic viewpoints. Sufism’s defensive position is characterized by its inclusivity and multiple perspectives, unlike salafism’s confrontational and singular view.

DIGITAL RELIGION AND SHIFTING RELIGIOUS AUTHORITY: UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE'S BEHAVIOUR IN ACCESSING ISLAMIC WEBSITES

2024-12-23T17:24:48+07:00

Islamic websites are one form of new media that has attracted the attention of the Muslim community in Indonesia in the last few decades. Islamic websites contain Islamic beliefs, values, and traditions that are needed by people in the digital era. Therefore, this study aims to measure and map internet access behavior, especially access to Islamic websites in the Jabodetabek area and Surabaya City. This study uses a quantitative approach, collecting data through face-to-face interviews with 401 respondents. The results of this study indicate that regarding internet usage behavior, 40.2% of respondents fall into the Addicted User category, and 59.6% fall into the Medium User and Heavy User categories. The Islamic News Site is considered the most influential, trusted, and complete Islamic news media. Then, the National Islamic News, Islamic Trends, and Prayer columns are the three most commonly accessed columns by respondents on almost all Islamic websites.