Islah: Journal of Islamic Literature and History

The Mystery of the Fall of the Abbasid Dinasty

Muhammad Ridwan — 2024-12-20

The Abbasid Dynasty, founded by Abu Abbas al-Shaffah in 750 AD, played a significant role in the history of Islamic civilization. Replacing the Umayyad Dynasty, it marked the Islamic Golden Age, integrating various cultures and advancing knowledge, the economy, and civilization. However, the dynasty faced numerous challenges, including internal conflicts, a monarchical political system, and power struggles within the family, which led to instability and civil wars. This research was conducted using a library research method, with a qualitative approach and continued with content analysis., shows that the Abbasid Dynasty symbolized the rise of Islam and its advancements but was also entangled in internal conflicts and political weaknesses. Their downfall was accelerated by the emergence of smaller kingdoms and external threats, such as the Mongol invasion that destroyed Baghdad. The experience of the Abbasid Dynasty highlights the dangers of power without wisdom and justice, emphasizing the importance of humane leadership.

From social movement to economic movement

Husna Amalia — 2025-01-30

The purpose of this study is to analyze the protest of the Temanggung community against the 2009 fatwa on the haram of cigarettes; explain the process of establishing the Mbako Batik Industry as a protest action of the Temanggung community; and analyze the influence of the Mbako Batik Industry on the socio-economic life of the people of Tegaltemu Manding Temanggung Hamlet in 2013-2021. This thesis research uses a historical research method. The steps in the historical research method are: (1) Search and collection of data or heuristic, (2) Source criticism or verification, (3) Interpretation or interpretation, and (4) Historical writing or historiography. The primary source in this thesis is data from the Mbako Batik Company and interviews with the owners and batik makers of Batik Mbako. The results of this research include the following: The history of the Mbako Batik industry stands at the same time as the demonstration about rejecting the haram fatwa on cigarettes issued by the MUI. In addition, at the same time in 2009, many Temanggung tobacco farmers were worried that Temanggung tobacco farmers were threatened. Alm. Iman Nugroho established the batik industry and originated the name Batik Mbako by using the beauty of tobacco leaves as motifs and everything related to tobacco plants. The development of Batik Mbako started from the beginning of its establishment, only the home industry turned into a company that has two places, namely the Batik Mbako Workshop as a place for batik production and the Batik Mbako Showroom which is used as a store selling Batik Mbako. The influence of Batik Mbako on the socio-economic condition of the community in Tegaltemu Hamlet can be seen from several levels, namely the increased level of education, the opening of jobs, and the absorption of labor, namely as Batik Mbako batik. Then the increase in income, if viewed from most of the income obtained by the community, the batik makers with the salary they get can help meet their daily needs, support the family economy, and of course get a more decent and prosperous life and get a better quality of life.

Theological idealism of Gus Dur’s Humanitarian response towards social transformation

M Gufron — 2025-01-30

Abdurrahman Wahid is a kyai as well as an organic scholar and a divergent figure. Gus Dur believed that Islamic theology needs to be re-actualized according to current conditions. According to Gus Dur’s hermeneutical perspective on developing a theology of humanitarian action, he believed that theological writings could be understood both from ma fin nash (in the text) and ma haulan nash (around the text), with the spirit of seeking new universality of teachings.