Artikel ini bertujuan untuk meneliti lintasan historis dan intelektual gerakan reformasi Kaum Muda dan peran pentingnya dalam membangun identitas Muslim moderat di Indonesia. Studi ini berupaya menunjukkan bagaimana etos reformis Kaum Muda telah membentuk moderasi Islam, progresivisme, dan keterlibatan sosial dari awal abad ke-20 hingga periode kontemporer. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan konseptual-kualitatif dengan analisis historis-kritis dan tinjauan pustaka. Data primer diambil dari buku-buku akademis, artikel jurnal yang ditelaah sejawat, dokumen sejarah, dan karya-karya intelektual kunci tentang reformasi Islam, Islam Indonesia, dan moderasi. Analisis ini mensintesis periode sejarah, wacana reformasi, dan dinamika kontemporer untuk mengidentifikasi pola kontinuitas dan transformasi. Studi ini menemukan bahwa reformasi Kaum Muda meletakkan fondasi yang kokoh bagi moderasi Islam Indonesia melalui reformasi pendidikan, integrasi pengetahuan agama dan sains, dan penekanan pada etika sosial daripada dominasi politik. Ekspresi kontemporer Islam moderat dan Islam progresif ditunjukkan sebagai perluasan dari warisan reformis ini. Lebih lanjut, pengalaman Indonesia menunjukkan bahwa Islam dapat hidup berdampingan secara konstruktif dengan demokrasi, pluralisme, dan nilai-nilai kemanusiaan global. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang moderasi Islam sebagai proyek peradaban, bukan sekadar agenda politik jangka pendek. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan konseptual bagi para pembuat kebijakan, pendidik, dan lembaga keagamaan dalam memperkuat Islam moderat melalui pendidikan, tata kelola, dan keterlibatan sosial. Artikel ini menawarkan kerangka kerja historis-konseptual terintegrasi yang menghubungkan reformasi Kaum Muda awal dengan tantangan masa kini dan masa depan, memposisikan Islam Indonesia sebagai model Islam yang konstruktif, progresif, dan moderat di abad ke-21 dan seterusnya.
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Zakat and Shared Prosperity: Framework for Sustainable Society
This study aims to construct a conceptual framework that explains how zakat contributes to shared prosperity and supports the development of a sustainable society. It seeks to model measurable links between zakat distribution and key social-sector indicators, such as poverty, education, employment, health, and household welfare, using the available national indicators. The study builds a conceptual framework that integrates zakat and shared prosperity within sustainability theory. The zakat is effective in reducing vulnerabilities and promoting shared prosperity within four objective indicators, which are reduced poverty, better education, improved health, and economic inclusion. This study is primarily conceptual, and therefore, it needs further simulated empirical modelling on the availability and quality of real-world datasets. Many national statistics data variables are not directly relevant as data sources for zakat impact, which can lead to more integrated data available for shared prosperity. The results can assist zakat institutions in improving targeting accuracy, designing evidence-based intervention programs, and aligning zakat distribution with national poverty-reduction strategies. Policymakers may use the framework to integrate zakat into broader social protection systems and data integration. By demonstrating how zakat contributes to shared prosperity, the study reinforces zakat’s role in reducing inequality, strengthening social cohesion, and enhancing the welfare of vulnerable groups. It also promotes a sustainable society where economic justice and moral responsibility converge. This study offers a unique combination of conceptual theory and empirical modelling for zakat effectiveness, supported by a measurable framework tied to national indicators. It is among the first to propose a scalable zakat–shared-prosperity model, enabling future studies to replicate, refine, and apply the approach in policy and institutional settings.
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A Complementary Zakat–Waqf Integrated Model for Sustainable Economic Empowerment Programs
This paper develops a conceptual framework for integrating zakat and waqf as complementary instruments aimed at sustainable economic empowerment. The two main pillars of Islamic social finance, zakat and waqf, have historically and theologically pursued complementing social goals of the public interest (maslahah), social protection, and poverty alleviation. In many Muslim-majority nations, waqf (an endowment intended to produce enduring public benefit) and zakat (a redistributive, mandatory alms giving) have mainly functioned in separate institutional and legal frameworks while having a similar goal of improving human welfare and acts of worship. This paper aims to discuss the strategic integration of zakat and waqf, particularly in contemporary forms like cash waqf, zakat-funded waqf seed capital, and joint zakat-waqf impact programs, to significantly increase the resource base for programs aimed at sustainable economic empowerment, boost the effectiveness of attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and enhance governance and accountability in Islamic social finance. The paper presents an operational framework for integration, addresses governance safeguards and shariah considerations, and provides policy recommendations to practitioners, regulators, and donors using a systematic literature synthesis, comparative models, and illustrative case studies (Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria) and contemporary conceptual models. The study concludes that, despite operational, legal, and institutional obstacles, digitally enabled governance, standardized impact indicators, and hybrid public-private partnerships offer practical means to scale zakat-waqf integration for inclusive and sustainable development.
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Integrating Physiology and Health Management in Practice Based On Islamic Medicine
Physiology forms the scientific foundation of modern medicine, linking cellular mechanisms with systemic functions that sustain human life. In the context of contemporary healthcare, understanding physiological principles is not only essential for clinical decision-making but also for effective health management. This study explores the integration of physiological reasoning into health system governance, clinical protocols, and practice management. Through a systematic literature review, this paper examines how physiological understanding informs policies in resource allocation, technology adoption, and service delivery. The findings reveal that physiological literacy among healthcare leaders improves clinical efficiency, enhances patient safety, and supports rational health planning. Therefore, strengthening physiological education and its application in health management is crucial to building sustainable, effective, and patient-centered health systems.
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Empowering PGMI Students to Develop AI-Integrated Teaching Materials: Building Ethical and Innovative Future Leaders
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought significant transformation to the field of education, including Islamic elementary teacher education (PGMI). This study aims to explore how PGMI students can be empowered to develop AI-integrated teaching materials that promote innovation, ethical awareness, and leadership readiness for the future. This research employed a qualitative descriptive method involving PGMI students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau as the participants. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation of the process of designing, implementing, and evaluating AI-assisted learning media, and analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results reveal that students are able to integrate AI creatively and ethically in developing teaching materials. The use of AI enhances students’ technological competence, critical thinking, and creativity while fostering ethical responsibility in technology utilization. Thus, integrating AI into learning media development serves as a strategic effort to prepare PGMI students as innovative and ethical future educators and leaders in Islamic education.
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Pens with a Purpose: Muslim Scholars and Writing Identity
Writing has always been a sacred and civilizational involvement in Islamic history, inspired by the command of Iqra’ (read) as the first revelation. Muslim scholars viewed writing not merely as a practical skill but as a mission by purpose activity that shaped identity, preserved divine knowledge, and built civilizations. This article explores the central role of writing in the development of Islamic intellectual tradition, emphasizing the intentionality behind Muslim scholarly texts. Writings were composed not only to teach knowledge, but also to counter falsehoods, initiate dialogue, document history, and inspire ethical living. From the particular compilation of hadith to philosophical debates, encyclopedias, and spiritual poetry, these works anchored Islamic thought and identity across centuries and geographies. The article categorizes the purposes behind Muslim writings and connects them to broader civilizational outcomes, such as the flourishing of knowledge in the Islamic Golden Age and the shaping of cultural memory through manuscript traditions. Using a narrative review methodology, this article draws upon classical and modern texts, tracing writing traditions from early Islamic scholars. It also uses textual analysis to identify the embedded purposes and strategies within selected writings. The article argues that the legacy of Muslim scholars’ “pens with a purpose” serves as a model for contemporary knowledge production in the Islamic worldview, especially in a digital age overwhelmed by information, yet hungry for wisdom, authenticity, and ethical guidance. Today’s Muslim writers and thinkers bear a renewed responsibility to write with clarity, truth, and purpose, so they can contribute not only to intellectual discourse but to ethical transformation and community resilience in an increasingly fragmented world.
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Ahmad Dahlan dan Pergerakan Muhammadiyah: Idea-idea Pembaharuan dalam Konteks Kebudayaan dan Sejarah
Kertas ini mengkaji pengaruh Kiyai Haji Ahmad Dahlan (1868-1923) dalam gerakan pembaharuan Islam di Indonesia dan pengaruh yang dicetuskannya dalam pergerakan dan pemikiran moden. Ini digerakkan dalam konteks pembaharuan dan pemurnian agama yang dibawa oleh persyarikatan Islam Muhammadiyah, yang dibentuknya pada 18 Novermber 1912. Objektif kajian ialah menyingkap falsafah dan khittah perjuangan yang dilakarkan dalam harakat pembaharuan yang dirintisnya sebagai pelopor kesedaran dan kebangkitan moden. Metode kajian bersifat deskriptif-historis berasaskan tinjauan kualitatif dengan pendekatan saintifik dan empirik. Temuan kajian mendapati pengaruh dan dampak dari pemikiran Ahmad Dahlan terhadap aspirasi Islam moden yang digerakkan oleh Muhammadiyah dalam jaringan aktivis dan mubalighnya yang meluas. Ia memberi kesan terhadap pengembangan aliran dan kesedaran rasional yang timbul dari tradisi mazhab dan perspektifnya yang puritan. Nilai ijtihad dan pemikiran ini dikembangkan dalam harakat pemurniannya dalam rangka mengembangkan visi kosmopolitan Muhammadiyah bagi meningkatkan jaringan dakwah salaf dan kekuatan organisasinya yang merupakan antara gerakan Islam terbesar dan paling tersusun di dunia.
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Gus Dur’s Interreligious Equality in the Context of Plural Indonesian Society
In the plural Indonesian society, where there are Muslim, Protestant, Catholic, Budha, Hindu, Konghucu, and Penghayat, interreligious harmony is something that cannot be ignored. In this case, the majoritarianism tyranny is an intolerant source that can crack harmony in religious diversity. This article gives a concept of Gus Dur’s teaching about the principle of interreligious equality. Any main questions have been exposed in this article; How is Gus Dur’s partiality toward the non-Muslim minority? How does Islam, which Gus Dur taught, regard other religious people? And why is Gus Dur’s teaching important in the religious context of plural Indonesian society? To answer the questions, to expose Gus Dur’s teaching in this article, the author explored various of Gus Dur’s writings. In this way, the author used the method of library research. According to some findings in this article, diversity for Gus Dur was not only an idea but also a part of his struggle for humanity. Gus Dur always protected humanity without seeing religious status. Gus Dur’s partiality to the non-Muslim minority was strengthened by his belief that all humans, whatever their religions, are brothers and all are equal. Gus Dur taught the principle of interreligious equality.
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Exploration of the Reading of Surah Mu’awwidzatain at the Ashabul Yamin Lasi Tuo Pondok Pesantren: A Study of the Living Quran in the Context of Spiritual Development of Santri
This research focuses on the practice of articulating the al-Falaq and an-Naas at Pondok Pesantren Ashhabul Yamin Lasi Tuo, which has become an essential part of the santri spiritual lives. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach, collecting data through direct observation, in-depth interviews with the santri and the managers of the wirid activities, and related documentation. Key informants in this study provide insights into how these surahs are integrated into daily routines and how this practice is embraced and understood by the madrasah community. The findings of this research reveal that the articulation of the mu’awwidzatain surahs at Pondok Pesantren Ashhabul Yamin has a significant impact on the spiritual development of the santri. This practice not only offers protection from external disturbances but also serves as a tool for developing inner strength, peace of mind, and discipline in daily life. Santri engaged in this practice shows improvements in focus, tranquillity, and determination, all of which are the results of deep reflection on the teachings of these surahs. However, this study also identifies some challenges in the implementation of this tradition, particularly in maintaining its consistency and relevance amid social and environmental changes. The implications of these findings underscore the importance of understanding the role of religious rituals in shaping the spiritual identity of santri in madrasah. Traditions such as the articulation of the mu’awwidzatain surahs should not only be seen as part of the religious curriculum but also as a vital means of instilling deep moral and spiritual values. Therefore, it is crucial to preserve and develop this tradition while adapting it to the dynamics and challenges faced in the modern era.
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The Effectiveness of Fiqh Learning on Students’ Worship Practices at Madrasah Tsanawiyah
This study aims to thoroughly investigate the effectiveness of fiqh learning on students’ worship practices at MTsN 2 Agam. With the continuous growth in religious education, a strong understanding of Islamic teachings becomes increasingly important for students in educational institutions like MTsN 2 Agam. Fiqh, as a branchq of Islamic knowledge that studies practical laws and rules of worship, forms the core of the religious curriculum in this school. This study will explore the extent to which fiqh learning in fiqh classes at MTsN 2 Agam influences students’ understanding of worship practices such as prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Emphasis will be placed on the practical guidance imparted in fiqh learning, which includes correct techniques and procedures in performing these rituals. Additionally, the study will observe how a strong understanding of religious principles, taught through fiqh learning, impacts students’ daily lives outside the school environment. Through careful data collection and analysis, this research aims to provide a better understanding of how fiqh learning at MTsN 2 Agam influences students’ worship practices. The findings of this research are expected to provide valuable insights for the development of religious curricula in similar educational institutions and also shed light on the importance of fiqh education in shaping individuals who are obedient to religious teachings and reflect high moral values and ethics in their interactions with others.
