https://wsj.westscience-press.com/index.php/wsiss/issue/feed West Science Islamic Studies 2025-01-31T08:34:08+00:00 West Science Islamic Studies info@westscience-press.com Open Journal Systems <p>Journal of Islamic Studies is an academic forum dedicated to understanding, digging, and discussing Islam, Islamic culture, and Islamic civilization in the context of the contemporary world. The journal aims to promote a deeper understanding of Islam and provide space for in-depth research in Islamic studies.</p> <p>The journal Islamic Studies invites writers, researchers, and scholars from various backgrounds to contribute to discussing Islam and these diverse related topics. With a focus on deep understanding, high-quality research, and intercultural dialogue, the journal aims to enhance the performance of Islam and enrich cross-cultural discussions about Islam in today's world.</p> https://wsj.westscience-press.com/index.php/wsiss/article/view/1581 Da'wah Orientation towards the Importance of Maqasid Sharia Islamic Philosophy in Indonesia 2025-01-20T04:03:42+00:00 Taqwatul Uliyah taqwatululiyah@iaiannur.ac.id <p>Sadly, there are still some da'wah activities in Indonesian society that are exclusive, intolerant, and even potentially contrary to the spirit of nationalism. In 2017, the Indonesian Ulema Council issued a da'wah guidebook that was intended to be a moral standard for preachers in Indonesia. This literature review is an effort to find out whether the dimension of sharia mqasid values exists in the formulation of the da'wah orientation of the Indonesian Ulema Council. Normative-philosophical methods are used in this study. The concept of modern sharia maqasid developed by Jasser Auda serves as the basis for the analysis of this research. The results of the study show that the formulation of the da'wah orientation of the Indonesian Ulema Council contains elements of sharia maqasid values. Hifz din and hifz nafs form the personality of religious-humanist Muslims, hifz waton forms the personality of nationalist and pluralist Muslims, and hifz ummah forms the personality of prosperous and harmonious Muslims. This research shows that the value of sharia maqasid can serve as the basis for the values, methods, and paradigms of Islamic da'wah in a multicultural society. This study has not studied the concrete steps taken by the Indonesian Ulema Council to support da'wah activities in Indonesia in accordance with the various da'wah orientations that it has set.</p> 2025-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Taqwatul Uliyah https://wsj.westscience-press.com/index.php/wsiss/article/view/1611 Implementation of Fatwa DSN-MUI as a Basis for Regulation in Islamic Finance in Indonesia 2025-01-20T04:02:05+00:00 Loso Judijanto losojudijantobumn@gmail.com Mega Ilhamiwati mega83.teyze@iaincurup.ac.id Rais Abdullah rais.abdullah@feb.unmul.ac.id Indah Winarni nengindahwinarni@gmail.com KMT Lasmiatun lasmiatunmsi@gmail.com <p>This study examines the implementation of Fatwas issued by the National Sharia Council-Indonesian Ulema Council (DSN-MUI) as a foundational regulatory framework for Islamic finance in Indonesia. Through a literature review analysis, the research explores the role of these Fatwas in shaping Sharia-compliant financial practices, their integration into regulatory frameworks, and the challenges associated with their application. Key findings highlight the dual role of DSN-MUI Fatwas as theological and regulatory tools, their contribution to ensuring Sharia compliance, and the need for standardized enforcement mechanisms. Drawing lessons from global practices, this study emphasizes the importance of institutional capacity and collaboration in enhancing the effectiveness of DSN-MUI Fatwas. These insights provide a valuable roadmap for advancing Islamic finance in Indonesia, fostering alignment between religious principles and regulatory frameworks.</p> 2025-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Loso Judijanto, Mega Ilhamiwati, Rais Abdullah https://wsj.westscience-press.com/index.php/wsiss/article/view/1612 ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Integration in Global Islamic Finance 2025-01-20T04:00:53+00:00 Loso Judijanto losojudijantobumn@gmail.com Ahmad Iqbal Fathoni fathoniiqbal069@gamil.com Diah Fauziah difauziahdiah@gmail.com KMT Lasmiatun lasmiatunmsi@gmail.com Muhammad Idris Ashari idristhepurple@gmail.com <p>ESG integration is emerging as a game-changing influence on the world's financial systems with wide-ranging consequences for the Islamic finance industry. This research, therefore, has been designed to reach an objective that presents compatibility, challenges, and opportunities concerning ESG adoption in Islamic finance through a systematic review of 22 peer-reviewed manuscripts indexed in the Scopus database. The findings identify a good coincidence between ESG best practices and Sharia principles, as both witness vital echoes on ethical behavior, social development, and sustainability. Good harmony has been noted, though regulatory disparity, weak frameworks, and lack of awareness stand in the way. Green sukuk and international collaboration are promising pathways for the arising ESG issues. This would provide actionable insights for policymakers and financial institutions so that sustainability and ethical value creation can be encouraged at large, while positioning Islamic finance as a world leader in sustainable finance.</p> 2025-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Loso Judijanto, Ahmad Iqbal Fathoni, Diah Fauziah https://wsj.westscience-press.com/index.php/wsiss/article/view/1613 Integration of Islamic Values in STEM Teaching (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) 2025-01-20T03:59:52+00:00 Loso Judijanto losojudijantobumn@gmail.com Yusniar Yusniar yusniaryuzie@yahoo.co.id <p>The integration of Islamic values into the learning of STEM subjects aims to align modern education with ethical and spiritual principles for holistic learning experiences. This study systematically reviews 25 manuscripts from the Scopus database to analyze curriculum designs, pedagogical strategies, educational outcomes, and challenges in incorporating Islamic values into STEM education. The findings have identified the inculcation of ethical values, contributions of Muslim scholars in history, and project-based learning as some of the effective approaches. Other positive impacts are increased motivation, ethical awareness, and all-round development of students, while resource limitation and teacher preparedness remain some of the major barriers. This study informs educators and policy-makers who might want to consider culturally relevant and ethically anchored STEM education frameworks.</p> 2025-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Loso Judijanto https://wsj.westscience-press.com/index.php/wsiss/article/view/1614 A Study on the Role of Ulama in Reducing Socio-Religious Conflicts 2025-01-20T03:58:39+00:00 Achmad Napis Qurtubi achmadnapisq@gmail.com Pahmi Pahmi sp3teboilir@gmail.com <p>Socio-religious conflicts in Indonesia pose significant challenges to social harmony in its diverse communities. This study explores the critical role of ulama (Islamic scholars) in mitigating such conflicts through qualitative analysis involving four prominent ulama. Data were collected via in-depth interviews and analyzed using NVIVO software to identify key themes and strategies. The findings reveal that ulama play a pivotal role in promoting peace and tolerance through preventive religious teachings, mediation in disputes, community engagement, and counter-radicalization efforts. Despite facing challenges such as resistance from radical groups and limited resources, their contributions are instrumental in fostering socio-religious harmony. The study emphasizes the need for institutional support and collaborative efforts to amplify the impact of ulama in conflict resolution. These insights offer valuable implications for policymakers and stakeholders working toward sustainable peace in multicultural societies.</p> 2025-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Achmad Napis Qurtubi, Pahmi https://wsj.westscience-press.com/index.php/wsiss/article/view/1615 A Study of Nusantara Islam in the Context of Multiculturalism in Indonesia 2025-01-20T03:57:47+00:00 Ahmad Burhanuddin ahmadburhanuddin@radenintan.ac.id Ahmad Muzayyin sayyidabdur@gmail.com Juni iswanto juniiswanto14@gmail.com <p>This study will focus on the peculiarity of Nusantara Islam amidst the setting of Indonesian multiculturalism by studying the content analytically based on 21 documents indexed by Scopus. For that reason, Islam is seen harmoniously merged within the variances of the Indonesia cultural setting for religious tolerance to meet societal peaceful coexistence. The findings prove Nusantara Islam is inclusive, and flexible, and hence has emerged pivotal in unifying the highly fractionalized populace along unifying bonds of unity over diversity. It struggles for sustainability amidst the growing transnational ideologies, globalization, and digital dissemination of radical discourses. This paper underlines the value of Nusantara Islam as a model of religious moderation and provides recommendations on how to meet contemporary challenges. The research enriches the body of knowledge dealing with the interrelationship between religion and multiculturalism in ways that benefit the global discourses of interfaith harmony and cultural pluralism.</p> 2025-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Ahmad Burhanuddin, Ahmad Muzayyin, Juni iswanto https://wsj.westscience-press.com/index.php/wsiss/article/view/1616 Bibliometric Analysis of Islamic Criminal Law Research in the Modern Legal System 2025-01-20T03:56:13+00:00 Loso Judijanto losojudijantobumn@gmail.com Zulkham Sadat Zuwanda szuwanda@gmail.com <p>This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of Islamic criminal law research within modern legal systems, using data exclusively from the Scopus database and analyzed with VOSviewer. The findings reveal that traditional principles such as hudud and qisas remain central to the discourse, while contemporary themes like human rights, criminal justice, and corruption are gaining prominence. The analysis highlights localized applications, particularly in regions like Aceh, Indonesia, where Sharia law is implemented within a pluralistic legal framework, showcasing both opportunities and challenges. Furthermore, the study underscores ongoing tensions between Islamic jurisprudence and international human rights norms, particularly regarding issues like the death penalty and gender equality. The co-occurrence and collaborative networks indicate an evolving academic landscape that seeks to harmonize traditional Islamic principles with the demands of modern governance and ethical frameworks. This study calls for future interdisciplinary research to address challenges and explore innovative applications of Islamic criminal law, particularly in restorative justice and governance, to ensure its relevance in addressing contemporary societal and legal issues.</p> 2025-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Loso Judijanto https://wsj.westscience-press.com/index.php/wsiss/article/view/1617 Bibliometric Analysis of Halal Industry Research in the Global Market 2025-01-20T03:54:42+00:00 Loso Judijanto losojudijantobumn@gmail.com Dadin Solihin dadinsolihin21@gmail.com Rita Nurnaningsih ritanurnaningsih@gmail.com Yusniar Yusniar yusniaryuzie@yahoo.co.id Ovi Prina Gastriani ovigastriani@ppns.ac.id <p>The halal industry has become a vital component of the global market, driving significant interest among researchers and practitioners. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of halal industry research using data from the Scopus database and VOSviewer software. Key findings reveal the centrality of themes such as halal certification, logistics, and supply chain management, highlighting their importance in operational and consumer trust frameworks. The analysis identifies Malaysia and Indonesia as leading contributors to halal research, with strong international collaborations. Emerging trends, including blockchain, sustainability, and halal tourism, signify the evolving focus of the halal industry toward technological integration and ethical practices. The study also highlights knowledge gaps, such as the underrepresentation of non-food sectors and limited exploration of regional dynamics outside Southeast Asia. By addressing these gaps, this study provides a foundation for advancing halal industry research and fostering global collaboration.</p> 2025-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Loso Judijanto, Dadin Solihin, Rita Nurnaningsih https://wsj.westscience-press.com/index.php/wsiss/article/view/1618 The Effect of Digital Zakat and Zakat Education on Muzakki Compliance in Zakat Payment 2025-01-20T03:52:57+00:00 Loso Judijanto losojudijantobumn@gmail.com Rais Abdullah rais.abdullah@feb.unmul.ac.id Mas'ut Mas'ut masut@iaipd-nganjuk.ac.id Bhaswarendra Guntur Hendratri bhaswa1006@gmail.com <p>This study investigates the impact of digital zakat platforms and zakat education on muzakki compliance in fulfilling their zakat obligations. Utilizing a quantitative approach, data were collected from 90 respondents through a structured questionnaire using a Likert scale (1–5). The analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS 3). The findings reveal that both digital zakat and zakat education significantly and positively influence compliance, with zakat education exhibiting a stronger impact. Digital zakat enhances accessibility, transparency, and convenience, while zakat education fosters awareness and understanding of zakat's religious and social significance. The study highlights the importance of integrating technology and education to optimize zakat management. These results provide valuable insights for policymakers, zakat institutions, and digital platform developers to enhance compliance and maximize zakat's societal benefits.</p> 2025-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Loso Judijanto, Rais Abdullah https://wsj.westscience-press.com/index.php/wsiss/article/view/1629 Optimizing Da'wah in the Digital Era Through the Imam, Dai, and Khatib Certification Program in Bandar Lampung City 2025-01-31T07:16:48+00:00 Nurkholis Nurkholis nurkholisgibran@gmail.com Marzuki Noor Noor123@gmail.com <p>digital era provides significant opportunities for the development of Islamic preaching (dakwah) through information technology. However, challenges to the competence and capabilities of imams, preachers (dai), and khatibs have also intensified. This study aims to explore the implementation of the certification program for Imams, Dai, and Khatibs in Bandar Lampung City as an effort to optimize dakwah in the digital era. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the study's findings indicate that this certification program not only enhances competence in delivering digital-based dakwah but also promotes professionalism in preaching. Technological support, government regulations, and collaboration with the community are key factors contributing to the success of this program.</p> 2025-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Nurkholis Nurkholis, Marzuki Noor