The Prophetic Work Ethos in Oemar Bakry’s al-Aḥādīth al-Ṣaḥīḥah (1938): Re-evaluating Hadith Commentary for Contemporary Professionalism
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Prophetic work ethos, Oemar Bakry, Hadith commentary, contemporary professionalismAbstract
Amid the ethical ambiguities often encountered in modern workspaces, there is a critical need to rediscover indigenous moral frameworks. This article examines the construction of the prophetic work ethos in the thought of Oemar Bakry (1916–1985), a prominent Minangkabau scholar-merchant whose work bridged classical tradition and modern life. Centering on his 1938 work, al-Aḥādīth al-Ṣaḥīḥah, this study employs a qualitative approach using content analysis to re-evaluate Bakry’s interpretation of ḥadīth considering contemporary professional challenges. The research identifies that Bakry formulated a multidimensional prophetic work ethos comprising sincerity, persistence, transcendental professionalism, and pioneering benevolence. This study argues that while these ideas emerged in the early twentieth century, they provide a robust ethical anchor for navigating the disruptions of Industry 4.0 and Society 5.0. By synthesizing material productivity with an eschatological orientation, Bakry’s framework offers a transformative model for enhancing Muslims’ bargaining position in the global arena. The findings conclude that reintegrating this prophetic work ethos is not merely a nostalgic endeavor but a strategic necessity for fostering ethical resilience and professional integrity in the contemporary digital age.
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