Indonesian Journal of Religion, Spirituality, and Humanity https://ejournal.uinsalatiga.ac.id/index.php/ijoresh <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Indonesian Journal of Religion, Spirituality, and Humanity</strong> with registered number <a href="https://issn.brin.go.id/terbit/detail/20220628301394003" target="_blank" rel="noopener">p-ISSN: 2830-7704</a> and <a href="https://issn.brin.go.id/terbit/detail/20220628171506928" target="_blank" rel="noopener">e-ISSN: 2962-665x</a> is a multidisciplinary and peer-reviewed journal published by the Postgraduate Program of State Islamic University (UIN) Salatiga, Indonesia. It is committed to studying the dynamic interplays among religion, spirituality, and humanity. Hence, religion and spirituality are not investigated as distinct entities but as being connected with humanity. This journal mainly focuses on the works that deal with Abrahamic religions in the Asian and African context by employing sociological, anthropological, or philosophical perspectives. It is envisioned as a forum for scholarly exchanges on the dynamics of Abrahamic religions, namely Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Indonesian Journal of Religion, Spirituality, and Humanity welcomes any contributions from international scholars.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Indonesian Journal of Religion, Spirituality, and Humanity is published biannually, every June and December. It establishes religion, spirituality, and humanity as the primary focus of academic investigation and encourages any contributions relevant to the field.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> Postgraduate Program of State Islamic University (UIN) Salatiga Jl. Lingkar Salatiga Km. 02 Salatiga, Indonesia https://pps.uinsalatiga.ac.id/ en-US Indonesian Journal of Religion, Spirituality, and Humanity 2830-7704 <p><strong>Copyright</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Authors who publish with <strong>Indonesian Journal of Religion, Spirituality, and Humanity</strong> agree to the following terms:</p> <ol> <li style="text-align: justify;">Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY-SA 4.0)</a>that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. </li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Authors have the right to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Licensing</strong></p> <p><a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://journal.walisongo.ac.id/public/site/images/helmi/download.png" alt="" width="86" height="30" /></a></p> <p>This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/" rel="license">Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License</a>.</p> The ethics of ḥayā’ in contemporary Middle Eastern Salafism: meaning, forms and functions of modesty https://ejournal.uinsalatiga.ac.id/index.php/ijoresh/article/view/3620 <p>This article examines the concept of ḥayāʼ (modesty) in contemporary Salafi discourse, a topic that is often overlooked in academic studies, reducing it to a narrow understanding of shame. In relation to classical Islamic ethics present ḥayāʼ as a multidimensional virtue encompassing dignity, self-restraint, and moral responsibility, this study fills the gap by analysing how modern Salafi thinkers redefine ḥayāʼ as a preventive ethical framework central to Islamic piety and behaviour. The research aims at identifying the meanings, forms, and functions of ḥayāʼ as exemplified in five major Salafi texts from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. It employs a tripartite approach consisting of historical contextualization, close textual analysis, and ethical interpretation to establish contemporary Salafi modesty discourse within the broader Islamic moral tradition. The findings show that Salafi scholars combine classical ḥadith-based definitions with determined Sufi ethical insights to present ḥayāʼ as a comprehensive moral force. They emphasise its role in fostering God-consciousness, discouraging immoral behaviour, and nurturing disciplined conduct, thereby reinforcing both individual virtue and social order. The study demonstrates that Salafi ethics of modesty reflect a hybrid character that remains committed to tradition while adapting to contemporary Muslim contexts. As a result, this research contributes to a more nuanced understanding of Islamic ethics, particularly in clarifying the expanding role of ḥayāʼ in the Salafi discourse. It also encourages further research to assess how other Islamic schools align or differ from Salafism in their ethical views on ḥayāʼ and related virtues.</p> Abdessamad Belhaj Copyright (c) 2025 Belhaj Abdessamad https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-06-29 2025-06-29 4 1 1 24 10.18326/ijoresh.v4i1.1-24 Religion and technology: ethical implications of integrating artificial intelligence into religious practice and experience https://ejournal.uinsalatiga.ac.id/index.php/ijoresh/article/view/2797 <p>Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into religious practices offers both significant opportunities and ethical challenges that need to be carefully considered. As AI technologies become more embedded in daily life, their application within spiritual contexts, including Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam, raises critical questions about privacy, data security, authenticity, and the commodification of sacred experiences. This study examines the ethical issues raised by AI in religious settings and explores ways to address them. The goal is to create a balanced approach that takes advantage of technology's benefits while respecting religious beliefs. Guided by the ethical framework of Principlism theory, including not harming (non-maleficence), doing good (beneficence), fairness (justice), and freedom (autonomy), the research employs qualitative document analysis and case studies from China, India, and Japan, to explore AI’s role in virtual worship, digital religious education, and personalised spiritual guidance. AI allows for virtual worship services, breaking down physical boundaries as witnessed globally. Its algorithms can analyse religious texts, leading to deeper comprehension. Additionally, it provides tailored guidance, which can enrich spiritual paths. By utilising AI, religious practices can become more engaging and inclusive, especially for diverse populations. The paper concludes that while AI holds transformative potential for enriching religious life, its implementation must be carefully aligned with ethical principles and cultural sensitivities to preserve the integrity and authenticity of diverse religious traditions. Future research should focus on developing ethical AI frameworks through collaboration among theologians, ethicists, and AI developers, and assess their impact on community engagement and spiritual authenticity.</p> Armstrong Chanda Copyright (c) 2025 Armstrong Chanda https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-06-29 2025-06-29 4 1 25 54 10.18326/ijoresh.v4i1.25-54