{"title":"The Importance of Islamic Regal Leadership in Zakat Delivery to Its Recipients in Perlis","authors":"Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil, A. Buang","doi":"10.56389/tafhim.vol16no1.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56389/tafhim.vol16no1.5","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this article is to justify that Islamic regal leadership in Perlis plays a very important role in the delivery of zakat to its recipients with a goal to alleviate poverty. This study argues that Islamic regal leadership benefits the recipients in Perlis by adopting effective Islamic governance based on the principle of al-siyāsah al-sharʿiyyah and adab through the reflections of wisdom and justice in Islam derived from the the Holy Quran. Accordingly, this article discusses how His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Perlis, as the ulū al-amr (Islamic leader), adopts Islamic values and virtues while expressing benevolence (i.e., kindness) by personally hand delivering the zakat to its recipients. The primary data collected were from interviews with selected respondents representing interested parties such as policy makers and zakat contributors. About 30 zakat recipients were chosen to take part in a faceto-face interview. The data collected were analysed through qualitative methods using Atlas.ti 8 and triangulated with the literature to show that virtuous traits, beneficence (i.e., being charitable) and righteousness in Islamic regal leadership in Perlis have benefitted the recipients by transitioning them out of poverty through three positive interdependent factors, namely the important existence of Islamic regal leadership traits in His Royal Highness, the fulfilment of the zakat recipients’ needs and the opportunities for the zakat recipients to set up businesses. The findings of this study are useful to those concerned about Islamic regal leadership and to those responsible for zakat delivery to its recipients. This is a pioneer study, presenting new observations and knowledge pertaining to Perlis.","PeriodicalId":430568,"journal":{"name":"TAFHIM: IKIM Journal of Islam and the Contemporary World","volume":"159 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133881477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Islamic Perspective on the Usage of Bodies of the Deceased in the Teaching and Learning of Anatomy","authors":"","doi":"10.56389/tafhim.vol16no1.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56389/tafhim.vol16no1.3","url":null,"abstract":"Anatomy is regarded as one of the fundamental knowledge areas in medicine. Traditionally, the approach of teaching and learning of anatomy is primarily conducted through dissection of bodies of the deceased. This allows for a hands-on approach for medical students to learn anatomy. Dissection is also a method for surgeons to improve and upgrade their surgical skills and at the same time, serves as a means to test new surgical tools and techniques. However, Islam prohibits any act that can be regarded as disrespectful to the deceased. In spite of this, there is a pressing need for medical students to master anatomical knowledge in order for them to become medical doctors. This article looks at the teaching and learning of anatomy from the perspective of Islam. The article begins by looking at the history of learning anatomy. It then discusses Islam’s prohibition on mutilation of the body of the deceased, conditions under maṣlaḥah that allows dissection to be done in medical education, and several fatāwā on this issue. This article also touches on the methods employed in Malaysia for the teaching and learning of human anatomy.","PeriodicalId":430568,"journal":{"name":"TAFHIM: IKIM Journal of Islam and the Contemporary World","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129741528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Towards a Scientific Approach for Integrating Science’s Outputs and Islamic Concepts – Part 1","authors":"A. Mabrouk","doi":"10.56389/tafhim.vol16no1.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56389/tafhim.vol16no1.1","url":null,"abstract":"The intellectual Muslim community is living in a dichotomy between faith and science. On the one hand, Islamic teaching tells us that knowledge brings us closer to God and substantiates our faith with rational evidence. On the other hand, the predominant western culture in the modern scientific community rejects the notion of believing in the unseen and sidelines it under the topic of metaphysics, with all the negative connotations associated with it. As a result, the path of living according to faith and the path of scientific investigation diverged further from each other, seemingly with no point of convergence. This article is aimed at removing the obstacles erected by the empiricist outlook in the scientific methodologies, which hinders the integration of religious knowledge and scientific output in a unified framework. Our discussion on the scientific methodologies from the Islamic perspective shows that rational and empirical faculties can be utilised to their fullest potential in a complementary manner. Emerging from the understanding that religion and science are the two valuable engines of human civilisation, an ideologybased approach for the study of natural systems can be adopted. In this part of the article, the tenets of empiricism and Karl Popper’s notion of falsification are contrasted with the Islamic concept of certainty (yaqīn).","PeriodicalId":430568,"journal":{"name":"TAFHIM: IKIM Journal of Islam and the Contemporary World","volume":"06 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127280471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bahaya Pemikiran Takfīrī terhadap Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah di Malaysia","authors":"Muhammad Ayman al-Akiti","doi":"10.56389/tafhim.vol15no2.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56389/tafhim.vol15no2.5","url":null,"abstract":"The Ahl Sunnah wa al-Jamāʿah (ASWJ) is a majority Muslim group who was promised by the Prophet Muhammad SAW as a group that is going to be safe from hellfire. In Malaysia, the definition of ASWJ has been embedded in various written laws such as in several acts, enactments, fatwa, and others. According to research, only six states interpret ASWJ exclusively as al-Ashʿarī and al-Māturīdī, whereas seven states mention the Shāfiʿī school without stating any theological adherence, and one state does not specify its theological and jurisprudence schools entirely. The threat to the ASWJ’s belief is the takfīr attitude (accusing someone as a disbeliever) which is currently deemed a crime in Islamic law in all states in Malaysia.","PeriodicalId":430568,"journal":{"name":"TAFHIM: IKIM Journal of Islam and the Contemporary World","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130270044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Household Food Waste Reduction: An Islamic Perspective","authors":"Azrina Sobian","doi":"10.56389/tafhim.vol15no2.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56389/tafhim.vol15no2.4","url":null,"abstract":"One of the most pressing issues confronting humanity today is the increase in food waste (FW). This is a global issue, and Muslim communities are no exception. There are some indicators of the contribution of Muslim communities to this issue. There is an enormous amount of food waste generated during Ramadan. Middle Eastern countries are recognised as some of the world’s highest food wasters. During Ramadan, 30-50 percent of the food prepared in Saudi Arabia is wasted. In Qatar, the percentage was 25 percent and in the United Arab Emirates, it increases to 40 percent. This information raises questions about the value of food to Muslim communities. Islam places the greatest emphasis on the values of food and sets certain guidelines on Muslim behaviour towards food. Wasting food is not allowed in Islam. Thus, this article explores guidance provided by Islam regarding food to reduce food waste. This article is based on literature review of books, journal papers, reports, articles, and other published material.","PeriodicalId":430568,"journal":{"name":"TAFHIM: IKIM Journal of Islam and the Contemporary World","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129718473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Islamic Social Finance and Global Inequalities: The Case of COVID-19","authors":"A. Al-Roubaie","doi":"10.56389/tafhim.vol15no2.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56389/tafhim.vol15no2.1","url":null,"abstract":"Islamic social finance plays a key role in reducing inequalities among and within nations. It adheres to the Islamic principles of equity, justice, and freedom, therefore, providing the tools for alleviating poverty, reducing socio-economic inequalities, and sharing prosperity. Instruments such as zakat, waqf, and voluntary donations empower the society to create new opportunities and build capacity for development. The COVID-19 pandemic has widened income and wealth inequalities among and within nations. This paper analyses the global income and wealth inequalities and examines the contribution of Islamic social finance in reducing inequalities and supporting future sustainability. Islamic social finance promotes inclusion by offering equal opportunity to participate in the economy and contribute to development. The paper uses Lorenz Curve to highlight the existing income and wealth gaps both globally and within nations.","PeriodicalId":430568,"journal":{"name":"TAFHIM: IKIM Journal of Islam and the Contemporary World","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121888957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Family Well-being Index Based on Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah","authors":"Suzana Md Samsudi","doi":"10.56389/tafhim.vol15no2.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56389/tafhim.vol15no2.3","url":null,"abstract":"Family well-being is the only component with a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the Malaysian Well-being Index (MyWI) for the period of 2000 to 2018. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the score of family well-being in MyWI had slipped further in 2020. The Family Well-being Index is an important reference and benchmarking tool for government, NGOs or zakāh institution to provide financial aid and social support to families. Considering the issues surrounding family wellbeing and the lack of Islamic indices as a tool for family well-being measurement, this article aims to identify a set of indicators for the purpose of developing a family well-being index within the Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah framework.","PeriodicalId":430568,"journal":{"name":"TAFHIM: IKIM Journal of Islam and the Contemporary World","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130790006","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Norhasnina Abu Hassan, Nur Shahidah Paad, Asmawati Muhamad
{"title":"DAKWAH PELESTARIAN ALAM SEKITAR: ANALISIS TERHADAP KEPERIBADIAN DAN STRATEGI AZIZAN BAHARUDDIN","authors":"Norhasnina Abu Hassan, Nur Shahidah Paad, Asmawati Muhamad","doi":"10.56389/tafhim.vol15no1.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56389/tafhim.vol15no1.5","url":null,"abstract":"In Islamic preaching, environmental sustainability is one of the vital aspects in order to achieve the wellbeing of life. Therefore, the involvement of religious groups or preachers is very crucial to curb problems of environmental sustainability based on the tenets of religion. Hence, using content and document analysis approach, this study is aimed at reviewing the da’wah approach of environmental sustainability addressed by Azizan Baharuddin in calling Muslims to adopt environmental ethics and sustainability from Islamic teachings. The results found that Azizan Baharuddin’s da’wah strategies towards environmental sustainability are dominated by the cultivating of knowledge and network of cooperation with stakeholders. Therefore, in order to spread the awareness of environmental sustainability based on Islamic teachings among Muslims, Islamic preachers should emulate the personality and da’wah approach applied by Azizan Baharuddin who promotes it holistically and effectively.","PeriodicalId":430568,"journal":{"name":"TAFHIM: IKIM Journal of Islam and the Contemporary World","volume":"61 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131516640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fadillah Mansor, Ahmad Naim Abdullah, Zairani Zainol
{"title":"Exploring the Concept of Financial Planning from the Perspective of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah","authors":"Fadillah Mansor, Ahmad Naim Abdullah, Zairani Zainol","doi":"10.56389/tafhim.vol15no2.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56389/tafhim.vol15no2.2","url":null,"abstract":"Financial planning is commonly associated with the management of debt. In reality, financial planning also includes money management, emergency planning, investments, and estate planning among others. Muslims in Malaysia generally lack of involvement in the matters concerning financial planning. It is evident when the majority of those who are declared bankrupt are Muslims. Lack of Muslims’ participation in takāful and matters pertaining to Muslim inheritance is also worrying. Hence, this study is aimed at exploring the concept of financial planning from the perspective of the Objectives of the Sharīʿah (Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah). The methodology of this study involves an in-depth interview with selected experts in the area of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah and Islamic financial planning. The results indicate the elements involved in financial planning concept are in accordance with the guidelines provided by Islam and the concept of financial planning is related to all the elements in Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah, particularly on wealth protection.","PeriodicalId":430568,"journal":{"name":"TAFHIM: IKIM Journal of Islam and the Contemporary World","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133740337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"INTRODUCING MAQĀSIDIC FRAMEWORK FOR CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY (CBDC)","authors":"Mohd Noor Omar","doi":"10.56389/tafhim.vol15no1.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56389/tafhim.vol15no1.3","url":null,"abstract":"Money is a social convention performing its functions to facilitate the socio-economic ecosystem. For decades, money has evolved from barter, rare piece, metal, fiat and presently a distributed blockchainbased digital money. Monetary authorities around the world are expected to advance their own national Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) that works effectively and efficiently. Several studies have investigated the technical, economic and feasibility of CBDC that might have an impact on monetary policy and liquidity. This study employs the maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah framework to investigate an ethical dimension of CBDC and lay out an Islamic principal guideline. The findings introduce an ethical ecosystem useful to signify the viability type of CBDC with specific characteristics and features. This is also possible in modelling the compliance aspects of digital monetary system to the Islamic monetary framework.","PeriodicalId":430568,"journal":{"name":"TAFHIM: IKIM Journal of Islam and the Contemporary World","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115583333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}