Millati: Journal of Islamic Studies and Humanities

Dialectics of Text and Reality: Interpretation of the Verses of the Qur’an on Husband and Wife Relations from the Perspective of NU and Muhammadiyah theologians in the Cities of Salatiga and Surakarta

Mubasirun, Muhammad Irfan Helmy, Imam Sutomo — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The fact that in society there are married women who work and have careers outside the home, raises debates in the interpretation of verses related to husband-wife relations. The purpose of this research is to reveal how NU and Muhammadiyah theologians interpret verses about husband-wife relations and the factors that influence these interpretations. The approach used in this research is a normative-sociological approach to highlight the views and ideas of NU and Muhammadiyah theologians about husband-wife relations. The use of a normative approach is to examine husband-wife relations in the verses of the Qur’an about husband-wife relations. Meanwhile, the sociological approach is used to see the views of theologians from Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah circles about husband-wife relations as an interpretation of the verses of the Qur’an about husband-wife relations. For the purposes of analysis, the theory of Sociology of interpretation is used which refers to the view of Peter L Berger who states that the reality and knowledge that a person obtains are not given for free but are a dialect process between that person and the social reality that surrounds him which is then constructed into a text (interpretation). The research found that the interpretation of the NU and Muhammadiyah theologians of Salatiga and Surakarta regarding the shurah an-Nisa’[4];34 and al-Ahzab [33];33 did not have a problem with wives working and having careers outside the home as long as they obtained permission from their husbands.

The Relationship Between Religiosity and Preference for Leaders with Integrity: A Perspective on Religious Dimensions and Political Ethics

Luluk Mashluchah, Nuzulul Ulum, Ahmad Halid, Machfudz — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to analyze the relationship between religiosity and the preference for leaders with integrity, as well as examine the role of political ethics as a moderator in this relationship. Using a quantitative approach with a descriptive and correlational design, this research involved 185 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a Likert-scale-based questionnaire and analyzed using Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). The findings indicate that religiosity has a positive relationship with the preference for leaders with integrity; however, this relationship is strengthened by an individual's level of political ethics. Individuals with high political ethics are more consistent in selecting leaders based on integrity, whereas those with low political ethics are more influenced by external factors such as political affiliation, social pressure, and economic conditions. Additionally, this study identifies that party loyalty, socioeconomic background, media influence, and social norms can either strengthen or weaken the relationship between religiosity and integrity-based leadership preferences. These findings reaffirm that religiosity is not the sole determining factor in voter decision-making; rather, it must be understood within the context of political ethics and other external influences. The implications of this research highlight the necessity of political education based on ethical values and integrity to cultivate more critical and rational voters in selecting leaders with integrity.

The Ḥadīth of the Seven Earth Layers: A Scientific and Validity-Based Reappraisal

Muhammad Anshori, Abdul Haris — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines the hadith concerning the seven layers of the earth through a scientific lens. Its primary objective is to rigorously evaluate the hadith’s validity, encompassing both its chain of transmission (sanad) and textual content (matn). Employing a descriptive-analytical methodology with a critical hadith approach, this research addresses a salient aspect of contemporary hadith scholarship: the verification of prophetic traditions through modern scientific discoveries. The analysis assesses the reliability of the sanad, scrutinizes the matn, and investigates its congruence with current scientific knowledge. Findings indicate that the hadith attains a high degree of authenticity based on narrator verification and textual analysis. Scientifically, the concept of seven terrestrial layers referenced in the hadith demonstrates significant alignment with geological stratification models, ranging from the crust to the inner core. Consequently, this tradition is not only authenticated within the framework of hadith sciences but also proves consistent with modern scientific understanding, revealing embedded scientific insights empirically verified in the contemporary era.