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The article investigates the philosophical foundations of religious education and their role in reconciling faith with reason. It critically assesses the relationship between religious belief systems and philosophical inquiry, proposing that religious education should not only transmit religious knowledge but also encourage critical thinking and philosophical reflection on religious matters.

This article explores the ethical implications of teaching religious education in a predominantly secular world. It examines the challenges religious educators face when imparting moral and ethical teachings in societies where secularism and religious pluralism are on the rise. The paper argues for a balanced approach that respects diverse beliefs while fostering ethical responsibility.

The digital age has introduced new opportunities and challenges for religious education. This article analyzes how digital media platforms and online learning tools have transformed the way religious education is delivered. It highlights the potential benefits, such as wider reach and accessibility, while also addressing challenges related to content quality, misrepresentation, and the need for critical media literacy.

This article offers a comparative analysis of religious education systems across different countries. It examines the approaches to religious education in diverse cultural and national contexts, assessing their effectiveness in promoting religious understanding, moral development, and social cohesion. The study provides recommendations for enhancing religious education based on international best practices.

The application of blockchain technology in waqf and zakat management offers an innovative solution to enhance transparency and accountability in religious fund management. In the context of Islamic economics, zakat and waqf play a crucial role in wealth redistribution and social welfare. However, challenges such as lack of transparency, inefficient reporting systems, and potential fund mismanagement remain significant obstacles. This study aims to analyze how blockchain technology can be utilized to improve the effectiveness of zakat and waqf management. Using a qualitative approach, this research explores the key benefits of blockchain, including decentralized transaction recording, smart contract utilization, and reduced data manipulation risks. The findings indicate that blockchain implementation can increase public trust, accelerate distribution processes, and enhance accountability in zakat and waqf institutions. Nevertheless, challenges such as technological infrastructure limitations and regulatory constraints must be addressed to ensure the optimal adoption of blockchain within the Islamic financial system.

This study examines the implementation of a wetland-based circular economy in South Kalimantan, which integrates local wisdom and sharia values ​​for sustainable natural resource management. The purpose of this study is to understand how the principles of ta'awun (mutual cooperation), maslahah, and istihsan can encourage organic waste management, ecosystem conservation, and improve community welfare through a circular economy. The method used is an ethnographic study, with a qualitative approach to explore the experiences, views, and practices of local communities in implementing this concept. The results of the study indicate that a wetland-based circular economy not only provides economic and environmental benefits, but also strengthens social and religious values ​​through cross-sector collaboration involving the community, government, and the private sector, as well as the implementation of sharia instruments such as productive waqf and environmental zakat for sustainable development in South Kalimantan.

Indonesia is a diverse nation with a wide range of religions, ethnicities, cultures, languages, and traditions spread across its vast territory from Sabang to Merauke. This diversity, on the one hand, serves as a strength of the nation, yet on the other hand, it also carries the potential for conflict if not managed properly through the practice of tolerance. Students, as agents of change, hold a strategic role in maintaining harmony and peace, both within campus environments and in society at large. This study aims to analyze the implementation of tolerance values among university students in order to achieve peace in a plural society. The research employs a library research method with a descriptive qualitative approach, analyzing relevant literature on tolerance, students, and social peace. The findings reveal that students’ tolerance can be manifested in academic settings, organizational activities, social interactions, and religious practices. However, its implementation faces challenges such as intolerance, radicalism, identity politics, and the misuse of social media. Strengthening tolerance values can be carried out through multicultural education, character building, and student engagement in cross-cultural and interfaith organizations. Thus, students are not only academic individuals but also moral, social, and intellectual role models who can serve as key drivers in fostering peace and harmony within Indonesia’s diverse society.

This study examines the application of the hermeneutical approach in Islamic studies from the perspective of contextual Islamic Religious Education (IRE). The problem underlying this research is the dominance of textual and normative learning patterns in Islamic education that are often disconnected from contemporary social and cultural realities. The study aims to describe the hermeneutic concepts of Fazlur Rahman’s “double movement” and Hans-Georg Gadamer’s “fusion of horizons” and to analyze their relevance in developing contextual IRE. This research employs a qualitative library research method by analyzing recent scientific literature (2021–2025) from national and international journals. The findings reveal that hermeneutics provides a methodological and philosophical foundation for transforming IRE from rote-based learning into reflective, dialogical, and contextual learning. This study concludes that hermeneutics can be used as a conceptual and practical framework to strengthen the relevance of Islamic education in addressing modern challenges. However, the study’s limitation lies in its theoretical nature, so further empirical research is recommended to test the effectiveness of hermeneutic-based pedagogical models in classroom settings.

This study aims to examine the actualization of Islamic creed (aqidah) values and work ethic among students of the Aqidah and Islamic Philosophy Department, Faculty of Ushuluddin and Islamic Studies, UIN Sumatera Utara Medan, during their internship program at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) of Medan Kota District. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach using observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. The findings indicate that aqidah values such as honesty, trustworthiness, sincerity, and responsibility are manifested in administrative tasks, religious counseling activities, and public religious services. Furthermore, the Islamic work ethic of the students is reflected in discipline, professionalism, cooperation, and commitment to work quality. The integration of aqidah values and work ethic fosters a service-oriented and devotional work pattern, indicating that the internship program serves not only as practical learning but also as a medium for internalizing Islamic values within the context of public religious services.

This study examines the role of the head as a therapist in informal counseling practice at the Religious Affairs Office (KUA) of Medan Tembung District. Penghulu not only carries out administrative functions as marriage registrars, but also acts as a religious figure who provides psychosocial and spiritual assistance to the community. In practice, the penghulu is often the first referral place for married couples, prospective brides, and families who face problems in relationships, communication, and domestic conflicts. This study aims to describe the forms of informal counseling carried out by the penghulu and understand the meaning of the practice in the social and cultural context of the local community, including the religious values, customs, and community norms that underlie it. This study uses a qualitative approach with ethnographic methods through participant observation and in-depth interviews. This study concludes that informal counseling practices by the head have an important contribution in fostering family resilience and preventing domestic conflicts. These findings confirm that the role of the head in KUA is not only administrative, but also social, cultural, and therapeutic in people's lives.

The topic of marrying women who conceive before marriage continues to spark debate in Islamic law, with diverse viewpoints across Muslim communities. Lack of awareness about Islamic rules and governmental policies frequently results in unions that defy both sharia teachings and applicable laws. This piece explores Islamic fiqh opinions on the marriage of unmarried pregnant women and evaluates how this is applied in marriage services at the Religious Affairs Office in Medan Timur District. The study adopts a qualitative framework using juridical-normative and empirical methods. Data was obtained by reviewing fiqh literature, legal regulations, and conducting interviews with KUA officials. The research reveals that ulama hold differing views on the acceptability of marrying a woman pregnant due to adultery, especially concerning the marriage ceremony timing and the child's familial status. Practically, the Medan Timur KUA follows guidelines from the Islamic Law Compilation and state administrative norms, all while exercising prudence. This investigation is intended to provide clearer insights for the public and act as a benchmark for Islamic law professionals facing similar scenarios.

Da'wah is an activity that aims to invite people to the path of truth and guidance from Allah SWT, carried out orally or in writing with the spirit of calling and guiding the people. As an integral part of Islamic teachings, this da'wah requires not only sincerity but also good management so that its implementation is effective, structured, and relevant to the development of the times. In this case, management becomes an important element that includes planning, implementing, and evaluating religious programs. The values ​​contained in this management can be reflected in the Qur'an, such as strategy, trustworthy leadership, and a wise approach, emphasizing the importance of integration between da'wah and management. Management is interpreted as an-nizam or at-tanzim, which is a regulatory system that puts everything in its place. The relationship between management and da'wah is synergistic, where da'wah requires a management program and communication media to reach the community effectively and innovatively. A da'i, in this context, also has a very imaudience’s important role, namely as a manager who must understand the audience's characteristics and design the right da'wah strategy. Therefore, the integration of management in da'wah activities is one of the essential needs in building a systematic and competitive da'wah movement amidst modern social dynamics.

Religious education plays a very important role in shaping the discipline and moral character of students, especially at the primary level. This community service aims to assist students of class VI A at MI Darul Ulum Palangka Raya in tadarus Juz Amma, reciting Asmaul Husna, and reciting the obligatory prayers, as an effort to improve the discipline of worship. This activity uses the ABCD (Asset-Based Community Development) method, which utilises school assets and the potential of students and teachers. MBKM Teaching Assistance programme students play an active role in collaboration with the VI A class teacher to accompany students during the activity. The results of this assistance show significant improvement in students, especially in the ability to read the Qur'an with tartil and correct tajweed, memorise Asmaul Husna, and recite prayer readings correctly. This activity, which is routinely carried out every morning, not only improves the understanding of worship techniques, but also familiarises students to carry out worship consistently. This assistance fosters students' sense of responsibility and discipline in carrying out worship obligations.

Learning Islamic Education is a conscious effort carried out by teacher in the form of preparation for students to know, understand, and practice the Islamic teachings that have been studied, through conselling, guiding, or training activities in order to achieve the goals setting. In the subject of Islamic education, we could find the topics focussing on the formation of students’ morals. This study aims to describe the implementation of Islamic Religious Education learning and determine the values ​​of social attitudes during the learning at State Elementary School or SD Negeri III Sukaslamet.This study is qualitative research. The data of the study is collected from interviewing students, conducting the observation and having documentation. This study adopts a purposive sampling technique to take samples.The study reveals that the feedback method is used in the implementation of Islamic religious education learning. And appropriate strategies are formulated as well to convey the material to students. And the study indicates that values ​​of honesty, courtesy, trustworthiness, respect for others, and obedience to parents are found in the learning of Islamic religious education.

This research aims to analyze the concept and implications of nusyuz's actions in divorce cases in the Religious Courts. Nusyuz is defined as a wife's defiance of her obligations to her husband. Nusyuz is also often the basis for filing divorce lawsuits, especially divorce petitions for divorce by the husband. This study examines how nusyuz actions are taken into consideration by Religious Court judges in deciding divorce cases, as well as their impact on the wife's rights, such as those related to iddah liaving, mut'ah living, and child custody. By using normative juridical methods based on analysis of direct trials and court decisions, this research finds that nusyuz actions have significant legal consequences for wives, especially in terms of living and other rights after divorce. However, there are also variations in the judge's assessment of the evidence of nusyuz's actions, which has implications for the final outcome of the divorce case.

This study aims to determine efforts to improve student learning outcomes about funeral prayers through demonstration methods in Islamic religious education learning. The subjects in this study were students who participated in teaching and learning activities in funeral prayers. The method used in this study was classroom action research. Data were collected using observation sheets and interviews. Data analysis was carried out using qualitative descriptive techniques. The results of the analysis in cycle I showed that as many as 85% of students got a complete score in the ability to understand the material about funeral prayers. While in cycle II as many as 99% of students got a complete score in the ability to demonstrate funeral prayers. The results of the study showed that the application of the demonstration method can increase student learning motivation in the material of funeral prayers. Therefore, it is recommended that the demonstration method be applied more in learning in schools so that it can increase student learning motivation and the overall quality of learning.    

Halal tourism has emerged as a significant niche within the global tourism industry, offering a unique opportunity to integrate religious values with sustainable tourism practices. This study explores the economic, cultural, and environmental impacts of halal tourism, focusing on its role in fostering local economic growth, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting environmental sustainability. The research highlights key findings that show halal tourism not only drives economic growth by creating income opportunities and supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but also ensures that tourism activities align with eco-friendly practices. The study emphasizes that halal tourism has the potential to integrate local wisdom and community engagement, which strengthens cultural preservation and promotes social cohesion within tourism destinations. Furthermore, halal tourism initiatives frequently incorporate sustainable tourism practices, such as responsible resource use and the conservation of natural ecosystems, thereby contributing to the broader goals of sustainable tourism development. The study compares halal tourism with traditional mass tourism, noting that halal tourism offers a more inclusive, culturally sensitive, and environmentally responsible model. It also examines the challenges faced by halal tourism, including the lack of standardized halal certification and infrastructure deficiencies, which hinder its growth in some regions. Despite these challenges, the research identifies opportunities for innovation, particularly in the use of technology to enhance certification systems and improve environmental sustainability. The paper concludes with policy recommendations for integrating halal tourism into sustainable tourism strategies, suggesting the need for coordinated frameworks that promote both halal compliance and environmental stewardship. Finally, future research should focus on the impacts of halal tourism in diverse geographic and cultural contexts, exploring its potential for fostering sustainable tourism practices worldwide.

Multicultural campuses are growing in awareness of the importance of diversity in the higher education experience. Through the independent student exchange program, unity in diversity is strengthened. It is important for Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang to maintain its image as a multicultural campus. This study aims to examine the perceptions of independent student exchange program participants about the image of a multicultural campus. This research uses the theory of Image and Perception. Data analysis was carried out with descriptive qualitative. The results of this study, First, Selection, the Independent Student Exchange Program is considered very good by participants because it provides many benefits. They gained valuable memories, such as meeting new friends, learning new cultures, and gaining valuable practicum experience. Second, Organization, the Merdeka Student Exchange Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang provides students with the opportunity to learn outside the classroom with education from destination universities. Participants experience differences in character and accent from other students, highlighting the importance of communicating well in a multicultural campus environment. Third, Interpretation, the Merdeka Student Exchange Program reflects students' drive for self-development and exploration of potential and encourages understanding of the diversity of ethnicity, nation, culture, race, and religion.

This article discusses the important role of Christian religious education in facilitating intercultural cooperation in Indonesia, which is a country with a pluralistic society. Religious education not only serves to build individual morals and character, but also serves as a bridge to create understanding and tolerance between different groups. By prioritizing the values of peace and mutual respect, Christian religious education has the potential to reduce conflict and promote harmony in a diverse society. Therefore, education about pluralism and the rights of adherents of other religions in the religious education curriculum is very important, in order to strengthen social solidarity and intercultural cooperation. 

In the era of globalization, pop culture has become a powerful medium in shaping individual identities, including Muslim identity. This article explores how pop culture influences the transformation of Muslim identity within the context of globalization, particularly among the younger generation. Through a qualitative approach, this research delves into the interaction between elements of popular culture, such as music, film, and social media, with religious practices and values within Islam. The study utilizes in-depth interviews and content analysis from various media platforms, including social media and other media sources, to understand the dynamics of identity change among Muslim youth. The findings will illustrate how pop culture shapes the perspectives and behaviors of the Muslim generation, blending Islamic traditions with elements of modernity to form a unique Muslim identity. This article provides insight into how Muslim identity in the modern era continues to evolve and adapt within an increasingly connected and diverse society. The research makes a significant contribution to our understanding of Muslim identity in the modern age, highlighting the complexity and fluidity of identity in a constantly changing society. This article makes a crucial contribution to cultural and religious studies and paves the way for further research on this topic. It emphasizes the importance of understanding Muslim identity as a dynamic and layered phenomenon that continuously evolves with global culture. This study offers new insights into the transformation of Muslim identity in modern society and underscores the importance of understanding the influence of pop culture on the identity transformation process. Thus, this article contributes to a broader discussion on identity, religion, and culture in the context of globalization.