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The transformation of fiqh principles is crucial in addressing the challenges of Islamic law in the era of social media and e-commerce. As technology advances, new phenomena such as digital transactions, online communication, and social media interactions significantly influence the social and economic dynamics of the Muslim community. In this context, fiqh principles need to be adjusted to remain relevant to the needs of maslahat (public interest) in contemporary times. This article aims to analyze how fiqh principles can be applied in the context of social media and e-commerce, and how they adapt to the changing times to ensure that Islamic principles continue to safeguard the welfare of the community. The approach used is a literature review, focusing on the adaptation of fiqh in facing digital technological advancements.

The role of education in shaping character has been a subject of discourse throughout history, with its significance amplified in the face of contemporary challenges. This study examines the relevance of Ibn Khaldun's educational philosophy in the context of modern character formation. The reseaarch aims to analyze Ibn Khaldun's perspective on education and its potential application in contemporary character-building efforts. A qualitative approach is employed, focusing on a comprehensive review of secondary sources and scholarly interpretations of Ibn Khaldun's educational theories. The study synthesizes various perspectives on Ibn Khaldun's educational philosophy and examines their applicability to current educational practices and challenges. This approach allows for a broader understanding of Ibn Khaldun's ideas within the context of modern educational needs. The study reveals that Ibn Khaldun's educational theory emphasizes the integration of religious, moral, and practical knowledge in character development. His holistic approach to education, which includes the cultivation of critical thinking, social skills, and ethical values, aligns closely with current educational needs. The findings suggest that Ibn Khaldun's educational principles can significantly contribute to addressing modern character-building challenges, particularly in fostering resilience, cultural understanding, and ethical decision-making among students. This research provides valuable insights for educators and policymakers in developing comprehensive character education programs that balance traditional wisdom with contemporary demands. Moreover, it highlights the importance of revisiting historical educational philosophies to inform and enrich modern a pedagogical practices, especially in the realm of character education.

Early literacy serves as an essential foundation that plays a crucial role in shaping the cognitive, social, and emotional development of young children. It extends beyond the ability to read and write, encompassing skills such as listening, speaking, and comprehensively understanding information in a holistic manner. In the digital era, these skills have become increasingly critical as children are exposed to diverse forms of information through technology, including digital books, educational applications, and interactive learning videos. Technology presents significant opportunities to support early literacy development in innovative and engaging ways. However, the digital age also poses notable challenges, such as the risk of distraction from entertainment content, exposure to age-inappropriate information, and disparities in access to technology across different social groups. This study aims to deeply explore the strategic role of parents in supporting early literacy development in the digital era, including the strategies they employ, the challenges they face, and the impacts of their involvement. Using a qualitative-descriptive approach, the research analyzes data from in-depth interviews, observations of parent-child interactions, and recent literature on early literacy and technology. The findings indicate that active parental involvement, both through technology-based approaches and traditional methods, significantly enhances children's literacy skills. Nonetheless, the study also identifies various challenges commonly encountered, such as time constraints, low digital literacy among parents, and inequities in technology access. This article underscores the importance of synergy between technological and conventional approaches to create a holistic and sustainable literacy environment. It provides in-depth insights into the critical role of parental support in the digital era and offers practical recommendations to address existing barriers, ensuring that early literacy development proceeds optimally and aligns with contemporary needs. 

This study examines the role of interpretation of Qur'anic verses as an educational instrument in the context of contemporary Islamic learning. Through literature analysis and case studies, this study explores how the interpretation of Quranic verses can serve as an effective pedagogical tool in transmitting moral, ethical, and spiritual values to students. The main focus is given on the methodology of interpretation that is relevant to the needs of modern education, as well as its impact on the understanding and internalization of Islamic teachings by the younger generation. The results of the study show that a contextual and integrative interpretation approach has significant potential in increasing the effectiveness of Islamic education. These findings highlight the importance of adapting traditional interpretation methods to contemporary pedagogical approaches to create more meaningful and relevant learning experiences. The implications of this research include recommendations for the development of a more holistic and responsive Islamic education curriculum to the challenges of the times, as well as teacher training in using the interpretation of the Quran as a dynamic and transformative educational tool.

The Qur'an, as the guiding book for Muslims, contains profound meanings that have consistently attracted scholarly attention throughout history. To comprehend these meanings, various interpretive methods have been developed and categorized based on their forms: Tafsir bi al-Matsur, Tafsir bi al-Ra’yi, and Tafsir bi al-Isyari. This article explores the characteristics, methods, and contributions of each type of interpretation in understanding the Qur'an. Tafsir bi al-Matsur relies on the traditions of the Prophet, his companions, and successors, providing an authoritative foundation. Tafsir bi al-Ra’yi integrates reason and ijtihad to address contemporary challenges. Meanwhile, Tafsir bi al-Isyari emphasizes esoteric dimensions that are symbolic and spiritual in nature. This study reveals that these three forms of tafsir complement each other in bridging human understanding of the Qur'an and addressing the intellectual and spiritual needs of Muslims in various life contexts.    

The digital era requires Christian education to focus not only on spiritual character formation but also on developing essential life skills and entrepreneurial abilities. These skills enable young generations to adapt to global changes and become independent individuals. This research highlights the urgency of designing a holistic Christian education model that aligns with contemporary challenges. Using qualitative methods based on document and literature analysis, this study identifies strategies to optimize Christian education by integrating life skills and entrepreneurship, fostering independence and adaptability among Christian youth. The integrative approach—combining spirituality, life skills, and entrepreneurship in a digital context—is the novelty of this research. The findings suggest that Christian education emphasizing both practical and spiritual competencies can prepare individuals to face workforce challenges while maintaining spiritual integrity. This holistic conclusion emphasizes the synergy between moral education and practical skills as a response to the needs of the digital era.

Leadership is an activity of influencing others so that they can work together to achieve the desired goals in accordance with the needs of those they lead, in an organization or institution. One of them is transformational leadership which emphasizes a leader who needs to motivate his subordinates to carry out their responsibilities in accordance with the needs of the organization / institution. Church organizations or institutions really need and embody such transformational leadership figures. Deborah is one of the biblical figures from among women who has a transformational leadership figure, who managed to build a strong community in the fellowship of God's people. She is a judge and prophet in the midst of the problems, challenges, and struggles of her people. In the context of contemporary modern times, Deborah's leadership figure is very relevant as a transformational leader. Based on the explanation above, the author wants to study, explore and analyze the Theology of Deborah's Transformational Leadership Based on the Book of Judges, as a provision for our needs academically in our service as leaders.

This research is motivated by the rampant moral decadence that needs attention. Underlining the responsibility of parents and educators in educating children, including the importance of the right method to shape children's faith, morals, knowledge, mentality, and social. Sheikh Nawawi Al Bantani and Abdullah Nashih 'Ulwan were appointed as the main focus because of their influential thoughts in the context of children's education. The purpose of this study is to describe, compare, and analyze the relevance of the thoughts of the two figures regarding children's education in the context of contemporary Islamic education. This study uses a Qualitative Descriptive-Analytical approach with a literature review nature. The data obtained are sourced from primary data as the main reference obtained from a book entitled Tarbiyatul Aulad Fil Islam by Dr. Abdullah Nashih 'Ulwan and the book Tanqih Al-Qaul by Sheikh Nawawi Al-Bantani. While secondary data is obtained from journals, expert books, and previous scientific articles. Descriptive in explaining the arguments and comparison of the two concepts and methods, analysis to describe the contents in depth. In this study it was found that the educational methods proposed by Sheikh Nawawi al-Bantani and Abdullah Nashih have similarities even though the approaches and implementations are different, both discuss Islamic education that prioritizes noble morals which are very relevant considering the contemporary era which is full of moral crises.

This study explores the re-evaluation and re-shaping of fiqh methodology to ensure Islamic law remains relevant and responsive to contemporary issues. As society evolves, new challenges such as migration, the digital economy, and shifting moral standards present complex legal and ethical dilemmas that traditional fiqh struggles to address. Contextual fiqh, which integrates classical Islamic principles with modern social, economic, and technological developments, offers a dynamic approach to Islamic law that addresses these challenges. The study emphasizes the flexibility of contextual fiqh in offering more adaptable legal solutions, particularly in the realms of migration, digital transactions, and family law. By incorporating modern social dynamics, including technological advancements like cryptocurrencies and virtual marriages, contextual fiqh proposes a legal framework that is both grounded in Islamic principles and relevant to contemporary needs. The research highlights the importance of interdisciplinary engagement between Islamic scholarship and fields such as economics, sociology, and technology, offering a holistic approach to legal decision-making. Through the examination of case studies, such as the application of Islamic legal principles to global migration patterns and digital financial systems, the study demonstrates how contextual fiqh can provide ethical and practical solutions to modern problems. The findings suggest that the adoption of contextual fiqh can lead to more inclusive, just, and responsive legal frameworks, making Islamic law more adaptable and effective in addressing the complexities of the modern world.

Modern life balance is an increasingly complex challenge in the era of globalization and digitalization. Amidst the pressures of work, social life, and spiritual needs, the concept of angels in religious traditions offers a unique perspective for understanding the harmony of life. This research aims to explore the symbolic and spiritual role of angels in supporting the concept of balance in modern life, both personally and socially. The approach used in this research is a qualitative method with literature analysis and in-depth interviews with individuals from various religious and cultural backgrounds.but also as a symbol of moral and spiritual inspiration that is relevant to the challenges of modern life. Respondents revealed that belief in angels provides a sense of peace, motivation to act better, and awareness of social responsibility. In a modern context, angels are considered a reminder of the importance of harmony between the material and spiritual dimensions of life.This research concludes that the concept of angels can be a relevant approach in supporting the balance of modern life, both as an inspiration for spiritual values ​​and as a symbol of moral motivation in facing the dynamics of contemporary life. These findings contribute to the study of modern spirituality and open opportunities for further discussion about how religious elements can contribute to human well-being in the modern.

Law No. 12 of 2006 on Indonesian Citizenship is a significant step in citizenship law reform, responding to the challenges of globalization and international mobility. This law adopts the jus sanguinis principle as the basis for determining citizenship, with limited application of jus soli to prevent statelessness. Children born from mixed marriages between Indonesian and foreign nationals are allowed dual citizenship until they reach the age of 18. This study aims to analyze the implementation of Law No. 12 of 2006 in the contemporary social and political context, and to identify the challenges that arise in its application. The research employs qualitative analysis and literature reviews from academic journals and empirical data. The findings reveal challenges such as complex bureaucratic procedures, lack of public awareness of citizenship rights and obligations, and inadequate protection for Indonesian citizens abroad. It is recommended that administrative procedures be simplified through digitalization, citizenship education be enhanced, and the protection of Indonesian citizens overseas be strengthened. These improvements are expected to enable the law to be implemented more effectively and to better respond to the needs of Indonesian citizens in the global era.

Traditional Indonesian architecture is a cultural heritage that includes deep aesthetic, social and functional values. Limasan houses, as a form of traditional Javanese architecture, have become a symbol of cultural wealth and ancestral heritage that is rich in historical and philosophical values. Limasan houses can still be found in several rural areas, one of which is in Sojomerto Village, Kendal Regency, Central Java. Even though modern architecture has developed rapidly amidst rapid modernization, preserving Limasan houses faces various challenges, both from an economic, cultural and environmental perspective. The research used field observation methods, interviews with local residents, and literature study. The research results show that despite facing the challenges of contemporary developments, Rumah Limasan in Sojomerto still shows its existence as a cultural identity and reflects a balance between ancestral heritage and modern needs.

This research aims to delve into the method of ta’arudhal-adillah in understanding legal evidence for resolving legal issues within the context of Islamic law. A qualitative approach is employed using library research, facilitating an in-depth analysis of relevant Islamic legal literature. The primary findings indicate that the principles of al-jam'u wa al-taufiq, which combine various evidences to reach holistic conclusions, and the concept of nasakh, which addresses the abrogation or alteration of laws based on newer evidences, are pivotal in understanding the interaction and hierarchy of legal evidences. This study provides profound insights into how legal evidences influence each other and are applied in contemporary Islamic legal practice, highlighting their relevance in meeting the legal needs of modern societies.

Medan is home to a number of historical buildings from the colonial era and the Islamic Malay Kingdom of Deli, many of which are now heritage sites. However, some buildings remain abandoned, such as the Warenhuis building on Jalan Hindu. Built in 1918 and protected by Law No. 11/2010 and Medan Mayor Decree No. 433/28.K/X/2021, Warenhuis needs to be revitalized to maintain its cultural significance. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased interest in digital connectivity and art. Advances in virtual reality and augmented reality have created new immersive art experiences. The 2000s saw significant growth in the field of new media art, with more and more art collectives utilizing technology. The Cultural Promotion Law No. 5/2017 focuses on the protection, development, and utilization of the arts. Medan, the third largest city in Indonesia, has great potential as a digital art gallery that helps promote culture through conservation, development and community participation. The regeneration of Warenhuis as a digital art gallery uses an infill development design that blends contemporary digital art with the classic architecture of the building, creating a dynamic and inclusive art space while maintaining its historical value.  

This article explores the development of a curriculum for the Qur'anic literacy program at the high school level (SMA). The curriculum aims to enhance students' ability to understand and interpret the Qur'an, integrating both traditional religious education and contemporary pedagogical approaches. The study examines the needs of high school students in mastering Qur'anic literacy and how the curriculum can be tailored to meet these needs effectively. The research also addresses the challenges and opportunities in implementing such a program, considering the diversity of student backgrounds and the evolving educational landscape. The findings suggest that a well-structured Qur'anic literacy curriculum can significantly contribute to students' religious and moral development, preparing them to engage with the Qur'an in a meaningful way throughout their lives.

Technology-enhanced interactive learning in Christian religious education holds great potential for enhancing students' learning motivation and understanding of Christian values. This article discusses the crucial role of Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers in designing and implementing this approach, as well as the challenges encountered in the process. Interactive learning leverages tools and platforms such as Classpoint, Slido, and other applications to create a dynamic and contemporary learning environment. Teachers are tasked with selecting and adapting Christian religious content that meets students' needs while utilizing interactive features to enhance student engagement. Challenges including limited technology access, inadequate technological skills, and resistance to change are also addressed within the context of technology integration in religious education. By combining technological innovation with appropriate pedagogical approaches, teachers can maximize the potential of interactive learning to create meaningful and effective learning experiences that deepen students' understanding and application of Christian values in everyday life.    

Christian religious education has experienced a significant shift along with technological advances in contemporary society. This research will discuss the integration of technology in the context of Christian religious education by highlighting the challenges and opportunities that arise from this paradigm shift. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods with literature review. The results of this research will explore how technology is used to expand traditional boundaries in Christian religious learning through wider access, greater interactivity, and deeper learning experiences for students. In addition, it outlines the integration of appropriate technology, contextual, situational, relevant and dynamic Christian religious education in meeting the spirituality and morality needs of students in this digital era.

This waste used from ice cream sticks will be transformed into a lantern with contemporary aesthetics that can function both as equipment and ornament. The issue of needs and desires, or fulfilling needs, always confronts humanity. Needs are requirements for human survival; among them are economic needs, which are basic needs for society and are therefore met through various work patterns, procedures and strategies. Continuous efforts to meet needs require rational behavior from individuals, which requires action to prevent inefficiency and waste. Conclusion Specific criteria, such as the amount of active components, safety standards, and microbiological test results, are necessary to evaluate tissue quality. It is important to carry out thorough testing at every stage of the production process to guarantee that recyclable containers are of the highest quality.

The role transformation of the National Sharia Board Dewan Syariah Nasional (DSN); one of the organizational structures in Indonesian Ulama Council Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) in the dynamics of fatwa determination in the modern era is an important topic to be studied in the context of rapid social, economic, and technological change. This article aims to analyze how DSN-MUI adapts to the challenges of modern times and develops a methodology for setting fatwas that is relevant and responsive to the needs of contemporary society. Through a comprehensive literature review, this article highlights the evolution of the DSN's function from the establishment of conventional fatwas towards a more dynamic and inclusive approach, including in the field of sharia finance, halal products, and other social problems. This transformation reflects DSN-MUI's efforts to remain relevant and provide accurate and applicable guidance for Muslims in Indonesia in facing modern issues.

This study explores the theme of rekindling the hunger for the truth of God's word in contemporary contexts, drawing from the prophecy of Amos 8:11-14. The passage highlights a period when people will experience a profound spiritual famine, not of physical sustenance, but of hearing the words of the Lord. Historically, this famine signified a divine judgment on the people of Israel for their moral and spiritual deviations despite their material prosperity. In today's context, this spiritual hunger remains relevant as modern society grapples with materialism, technological advancements, and a subsequent spiritual void. Many individuals seek meaning and direction but often fail to find lasting fulfillment. This paper emphasizes the enduring need for God's word as a source of truth, guidance, and comfort. Key aspects include, Spiritual Hunger The persistent spiritual emptiness experienced by many, underscoring the necessity of God's word for true satisfaction. Role of the Church,The importance of churches and Christian communities in teaching and disseminating God's word effectively to meet contemporary spiritual needs. Utilizing Media and Technology, Leveraging digital platforms to spread biblical teachings and reach a broader audience in the digital age. Individual Responsibility, Encouraging personal engagement with Scripture to foster a deeper relationship with God and to serve as living testimonies to others. The study concludes that rekindling the hunger for God's word is crucial in addressing the spiritual needs of today's society, offering a timeless guide and a source of hope for those seeking truth. This calls for a collective effort by individuals and faith communities to prioritize and propagate the transformative power of God's word in a world often devoid of spiritual direction.