Indonesian Journal of Islamic Literature and Muslim Society

Challenges and Opportunities in Integrating Islamic Values into Nation Branding: Experiences of Indonesia and Bangladesh

Nur Syamsudin, Nur Hasyim, Jude William Genilo — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this research is to investigate the good and bad themes of love and recognition in Sophocles' Antigone, which is within the framework of Franz Brentano's philosophical concepts and Islamic views. The main questions asked are: How do love and recognition help to understand good and bad actions in the narrative of "Antigone"? And how do these themes resonate in Islamic moral views? To answer these questions, the research uses the method of literary analysis based on historical texts, philosophical theories, and religious insights. The analysis shows that the character of Antigone shows the conflict between family loyalty and social rules, showing that love can lead to noble actions with tragic consequences. Meanwhile, Creon's character represents the dangers of pride and blind judgment and tries to enforce human laws over divine principles. The findings highlight the complexity of ethical decisions and show that what is considered good or bad may vary based on individual perspectives and social norms. Finally, this research shows how Antigone's narrative reflects the interplay of love, cognition, and ethical dilemmas and makes Brentano's thoughts on ethics reconsidered in the light of Islamic teachings. This study concludes that a deep commitment to these themes encourages a more nuanced understanding of moral ambiguity and human behavior.

Examining Franz Brentano's Concepts of Good and Bad in Sophocles' Antigone: Insights for Islamic Moral Consideration

Bita Iraji — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Shifting Religious Practices: The Impact of Digitalization on Islamic Rituals in Indonesian Pesantren

Imam Yahya, Muhammad Aflahmuna Ananda , Rokhmadi, Ferry Khusnul Mubarok — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of religious digitalization within Indonesian Muslim communities. Practices such as online communal prayers, online tahlil, online istighosah, and online religious lectures have become new forms of religious traditions in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era. However, some Muslim communities reject these digitalized forms of religiosity for fundamental reasons. The findings reveal that the rejection of religious digitalization is influenced by three main factors. First, concerns over the loss of authenticity in religious texts within the digital realm. Second, apprehensions regarding the shift of religious authority from classical scholars to digital-based preachers or ulama. Third, fears of religious desacralization, where the sacred values of religion are perceived to be replaced by the realities of digital media. This study provides essential insights into the challenges of integrating digital technology with traditional religious practices and fosters further discussion on the implications of digital transformation for religiosity in the modern era.