Taqaddumi: Journal of Quran and Hadith Studies

The Impact of Philosophical Rationalism on the Methodology of Tafsir al-Manār

Siti Hajar, Ismail Ahmed — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines rationalism as a branch of philosophy and its influence on shaping the character and methodology of Tafsir al-Manār. Utilizing a qualitative-descriptive approach based on library research, this study analyzes how Muḥammad ‘Abduh and Rashīd Riḍā positioned reason as an epistemological instrument for understanding the Qur'an without negating the authority of revelation. The article demonstrates that the rationalism of Al-Manār facilitated a shift in exegesis from a textual-narrative (rijāliyah) approach towards a rational, ethical, and social one. This approach contributed to the emergence of contemporary exegesis responsive to the challenges of modernity, such as developments in science and social problems. However, the article also highlights criticisms of excessive rationalistic tendencies for their potential to reduce the transcendent dimension of revelation. Consequently, Tafsir al-Manār plays a significant role in shaping a moderate exegetical paradigm that balances rationality, spirituality, and the Islamic scholarly tradition.

Religious Moderation in the Context of Islamic Economics in Indonesia: A Thematic Interpretation of al-Qur'an

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Equitable economic welfare is not only a fundamental aspiration of society but also an important principle in Islamic teachings. However, this ideal has not yet been fully realized, as economic disparities in various regions continue to reflect unequal distribution of wealth and unequal access to economic opportunities. Such conditions indicate the need for stronger principles of social justice and balanced economic practices. In the Islamic perspective, these principles are closely related to the values of justice (‘adl), balance (tawazun), and concern for vulnerable groups (mustadh’afin) as taught in the Qur’an. Based on this framework, this study aims to elaborate the concept of religious moderation in achieving economic justice through the perspective of thematic Qur’anic interpretation. Using the maudhu’i (thematic) method of Qur’anic exegesis, this research collects and analyzes relevant Qur’anic verses comprehensively to formulate a conceptual framework of economic justice within the Indonesian context. Its implementation can be carried out through Islamic economic instruments such as zakat, almsgiving, and sharia-compliant trade, as well as religion-based social programs. The concept of religious moderation in economic affairs, as rooted in the Qur’an, offers a model for societal welfare development that adheres to the principles of Islamic economics. This approach not only presents technical economic solutions but also integrates moral and spiritual values in the pursuit of a fair and sustainable distribution of wealth.

Maggot-Based Organic Waste Management in Realising Maqashid Eko Sunah: Analysis of HR Abi Dawud No. 3845

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The explanation of the hadith in HR Abu Daud has a very strong connection with the three aspects of Maqasid, namely daruriyat, hajiyat, and tahsiniyat. These three aspects emphasise the importance of preserving food so that it is not wasted, but rather utilised as best as possible. This principle is closely related to the innovation in organic waste management developed by Kompas Lestari, a farmer group, through the maggot compost programme, which serves to process and reduce organic waste. Based on this background, this study formulates two main questions: how can the hadith of Abu Dawud Number 3845 be analysed through the Maqasid Al Sunnah approach? And how do the maqashid of the hadith interact with the practice of organic waste management using maggot compost? This study aims to explore the content of Maqashid in the hadith and explain its conceptual relationship with the maggot compost system. The approach used in this study is qualitative through library research. The hadith data was examined through several steps, namely determining Maqamu Al Hadith, Maqamu Alfadh Al Hadith, Maqamu Ma'ani Min Al Hadith, and Istinbath Al Maqashid, which will be analysed with data on maggot-based organic waste processing.The results of the research show that the command to pick up food that has fallen in Hadith Riwayat Abu Dawud Number 3845 is a fundamental principle of Zero Waste in Islam to preserve the blessings of food energy. Maggot technology has an impact in accordance with the maqshud (purpose) of the hadith because it is able to convert food waste (the object of the hadith) into protein biomass and organic fertiliser instantly, thereby producing sustainability in life.

A Critical Analysis of Sanad and Matan of Hadith on Radha'ah: Integrating Fiqh and Contemporary Medical Science

Lukman Hakim, Muhammad Royyan — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Studies on hadiths concerning breastfeeding have largely focused on proving the sahih-da'if status of their sanad and matn, without explicitly connecting them to the discourse of family fiqh and contemporary nutritional findings. This article critiques the sanad and matn of the hadith narrated by Ahmad ibn Hanbal (no. 4114) and Abu Dawud (no. 2059) regarding the amount of suckling that establishes a mahram relationship, then integrates the results of this critique with the views of the four schools of fiqh on radha'ah as well as scientific evidence on the benefits of breastfeeding for infant growth and development. This research is qualitative in nature with a library research approach, employing the methods of takhrij al-hadith, sanad criticism (al-jarh wa al-ta'dil, i'tibar), and matn criticism (al-Idlibi's criteria) as the main analytical tools. The findings show that although the sanad of the hadith is deemed da'if due to two narrators being classified as majhul, the matn is declared sahih because it is supported by syawahid (supporting chains) from the route of Ummu Salamah in Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Sunan al-Nasa'i, and Sahih Ibn Hibban, and does not contradict the Qur'an, reason, or stronger hadiths. The authenticity of this matn is reinforced by its alignment with the consensus of jurists across schools that suckling which affects the growth of the baby's bones and flesh carries legal implications of mahram, and it also corresponds with contemporary medical-nutritional evidence that breastfeeding plays a vital role in physical growth, immunity, and cognitive development of infants. The main contribution of this article is to offer a model of hadith criticism that is integrative—historical-critical, fiqh-based, and scientific—as a more robust argumentative foundation in responding to the shifting breastfeeding culture in modern society.