Online Journal of Research in Islamic Studies

Maqaṣid al-Shari’ah and the Role of Shari’ah Court’s Jurisdiction in Combating Violence in Northern Nigeria

2025-07-24T21:05:17+08:00

Northern Nigeria affected with different kind of violence since year 2000, when the activities of Boko Haram started. It continues threaten the peace and stability as well as damage the lives and property of the people in the region. The paper provides the scope and historical overview of Maqᾱṣid al-Shari’ah in combating violence among the people of the area. The paper also highlighted the significant role of shari’ah courts and their jurisdiction using Islamic principles to reduce its occurrences. In the paper, a discussion is presented on how the Islamic legal system has been utilized to address issues of violence and conflict, as well as the challenges faced in maintaining law and order in northern Nigeria. The data used in analyzing the paper are information from library and fieldwork. The findings of the paper revealed that, the five principles of maqasid al-shari’ah actively contribute to reducing or combating violence in Northern Nigeria.

Inheritance Distribution in Indonesia: Dialectics of Islamic Law and Social Relations

2025-08-24T09:20:46+08:00

This research examines the practice of inheritance distribution in Indonesian society through a socio-legal approach, focusing on the dialectic between Islamic legal norms and social relations that shape the factual practice of inheritance. Although the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI) stipulates the provisions of inheritance distribution based on the faraid principle, the practice in the field shows a variety of interpretations and modifications influenced by social structure, local culture, and family dynamics. This research uses a qualitative approach with interviews, observation, and documentation studies on inheritance practices in several Muslim communities, and the data were analysed using thematic analysis through stages of data reduction, coding, categorization, and interpretation to identify emerging patterns and findings. The results show that the norms of Islamic inheritance law undergo transformation when dealing with the patriarchal system, social status, and education level. In addition, there is a pattern of adaptation through family deliberation that emphasises harmony and substantive justice, as well as resistance from those who adhere to the textual interpretation of sharia. The roles of religious leaders, the state and the family are significant in mediating between ideal norms and social practices. The maqāṣid sharia approach is seen as an alternative to reconstruct Islamic inheritance law that is more contextual and responsive to the needs of social justice. This research concludes that inheritance distribution is not only a matter of legal compliance, but also an arena for negotiating values, power and identity in Indonesian Muslim society.

The Ulama and Jihad: Examining Ibn ‘Asakir’s Role in the Narrative of Bayt al-Maqdis’ Liberation During Nur al-Din Mahmud Zanki’s Era

2025-11-12T03:04:26+08:00

The fall of Bayt al-Maqdis to the Franks in 1099 CE during the First Crusade was a significant setback for the Islamic world, exacerbated by political fragmentation and sectarian divisions, particularly between Sunni and Shi‘a factions. In response, several Muslim leaders rose to reclaim the city, culminating in its liberation by Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi in 1187 CE. However, this success was not solely due to military leadership, it was a collective effort involving various groups, including religious scholars (ulama), whose contributions are often overlooked. This study examines the crucial role of Ibn ‘Asakir (d. 1176 CE), a distinguished scholar and historian from Damascus, in shaping the narrative of Bayt al-Maqdis’s liberation. Through his works, including Ta’rikh Dimashq (History of Damascus) and his sermons, he reinforced the legitimacy of jihad against the Crusaders. His teachings on hadith, Sunni unity, and religious duty helped frame jihad as a collective obligation under the leadership of Nur al-Din Mahmud Zanki. Using a historical research framework, this study analyses relevant sources thematically. The findings indicate that Ibn ‘Asakir’s efforts to counter Shi‘a influence and uphold Sunni orthodoxy were strategic moves to ensure political and military solidarity. By integrating theology, history, and political advocacy, he positioned the liberation of Bayt al-Maqdis not just as a military goal but as a religious obligation linked to Sunni identity and spiritual salvation.

Family Resilience Based on the Integration of Maqāṣid Al-Syarī'ah in the Prevention of Child Grooming in Indonesia

2025-11-30T10:33:46+08:00

The phenomenon of child grooming, which is a manipulative process carried out by perpetrators to build children's trust for the purpose of sexual and psychological exploitation, is increasingly prominent in Indonesia along with the massive use of digital technology and social media by children and adolescents. In the context of national law, prevention efforts are often still reactive, focused on enforcement after a crime has occurred, and have not fully involved the family as the main protective unit. In fact, the family is the first bastion in child protection and has a strategic role in building moral, emotional, and digital resilience for children. This study aims to analyze how the integration of the principles of Maqāṣid al-Syarī'ah, especially ḥifẓ al-nafs (protection of the soul), ḥifẓ al-'aql (protection of intellect), and ḥifẓ al-nasl (protection of offspring) can strengthen family resilience while improving child grooming prevention strategies in Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach and normative analysis of maqāṣid al-syarī'ah literature, the concept of family resilience, and child protection policies, this study found that the integration of maqāṣid al-syarī'ah was able to provide a philosophical and operational basis for a more holistic preventive approach. The integration encourages the formation of prevention strategies that include strengthening the parenting function, character education with an Islamic perspective, increasing the digital literacy of school parents, strengthening regulations and collaboration between institutions, and activating the role of religious communities. This finding confirms that the prevention of child grooming is not only a legal issue, but also a moral-religious mandate that places the family as the main pillar in maintaining the welfare of children's souls, intellect, and offspring.

Sumbangan Amalan Khuruj dalam Pembinaan Sahsiah Golongan Masturat Jemaah Tabligh: Kajian dari Perspektif Sunnah

2025-06-18T22:30:35+08:00

This study aims to examine the contribution of khuruj practice among the Masturat group in shaping personal character (sahsiah) based on the values rooted in the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The main focus of the study is to explore how khuruj, as practiced by Masturat in the Tablighi Jamaat, aligns with Prophetic principles and the mechanisms by which it contributes to the moral and spiritual development of Muslim women. Khuruj refers to voluntary preaching efforts over a specific period, emphasizing the sacrifice of time, wealth, and energy to strengthen one’s faith and righteous deeds. It is a key component of the Tablighi movement that also involves women through structured activities such as religious study circles (halaqah), recitation of Fadhail A’mal, daily dhikr, and house-to-house women’s outreach. This study adopts a qualitative approach through documentation and library research methods, utilizing secondary sources such as previous scholarly works, classical Islamic texts, and references from the Sunnah. It aims to address the question of how khuruj functions as a platform for internalizing Islamic values such as humility (tawadhu’), moderation, obedience, and sacrifice, and how these values are practically integrated into the daily lives of Muslim women. The analysis focuses on the spiritual and ethical transformation experienced by women through consistent involvement in Sunnah-based practices. Findings indicate that khuruj significantly contributes to the formation of Masturat’s character, not only in strengthening aqidah (creed) and ibadah (worship), but also in nurturing disciplined, patient, and responsible women who are committed to their roles as wives, mothers, and community members. This study provides deeper insights into the role of women in the context of the Tablighi Jamaat’s missionary efforts and offers an alternative perspective on Islamic character development grounded in the Sunnah.

Penggunaan Landskap Perkhidmatan di Premis Makanan dan Implikasinya Terhadap Industri Halal di Malaysia

2025-06-06T20:45:04+08:00

The halal industry in Malaysia has expanded significantly, particularly in the food sector, where certification by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) plays a vital role in ensuring halal integrity. Despite this, there are Muslim consumers continue to patronize food premises without valid halal certification. This situation raises the possibility of inadvertent consumption of forbidden (haram) or doubtful (syubhah) products. In such contexts, the servicescape is believed to influence consumer perception and decision-making. This article explores the concept of the servicescape and how it can either support or contaminate halal assurance by shaping consumer perceptions. Through a qualitative literature review, the study identifies two types of servicescape: physical and social, each encompassing various influencing elements. The study also reveals how these elements influence consumers’ trust and decision-making, especially in the absence of visible halal logos. Findings indicate that servicescape may mislead Muslim consumers by projecting a halal image which is not grounded in official certification. The study underscores the importance of Muslim consumer discernment by prioritizing food premises that display the official halal logo and calls for greater reliance on certified premises to uphold the credibility of the halal industry.

Teori Keqadiman Alam: Kajian Perbandingan Antara Kosmologi Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī dan Kosmologi Ibn Taymiyyah

2025-06-06T20:47:38+08:00

The ontological status of this universe is one of the main cosmological discussion in Islamic tradition. Acting as an antithesis to the theory of the pre-eternity of the universe proposed by the philosophers, the scholars of kalam summarize various arguments to prove the novelty of the universe and refute the claims of the pre-eternity of the universe which are said to be burhānī in status. Interestingly, in this matter, the theory of the pre-eternity of the universe serves as a meeting point between two figures from different schools and lines of thought, namely Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī (d. 606 H), a kalam and tafsir scholar from the Ash‘arī school, and Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728 H), a hadith scholar from the Ḥanbalī school, both of whom oppose this theory. Considering the potential variety of kalam arguments that can be utilized, this study aims to examine the positions of al-Rāzī and Ibn Taymiyyah and their responses to the theory of the pre-eternity of the universe. This literature-based study uses document analysis methods to obtain sufficient data for formulating their positions. Data were collected through scholarly books, theses, texts, and academic articles. The study found that both figures strongly reject the belief that this universe has no beginning for each of its entities (afrād), but they disagree on the ontological status of the universal concept (naw‘) of this universe, where al-Rāzī believes it is also has a beginning, while Ibn Taymiyyah believes otherwise. They were also found to have different views on the chain of creation of the universe, but they agree in criticizing the causality theory (ta‘līl) of philosophers on this issue. This indirectly shows that the use of kalām and philosophy in the theological issues is something that cannot be avoided by any figures involved in sophisticated theological issues. This study also has the potential to provide a new lens in the discourse of the debate between Islamic streams, particularly between Ash'ariyyah and Salafiyyah-Wahhābiyyah, and to show the variations of dialectical methods in cosmological issues that can be utilized in contemporary cosmological issues.

Membina Semula Tadbir Urus Islam: Sintesis Falsafah Ketuhanan, Institusi dan Sejarah

2025-08-02T23:57:33+08:00

This paper examines the philosophical foundations of Islamic governance as a value system integrates divine principles, institutional structures, and historical trajectories. It aims to reconstruct a conceptual framework that synthesizes tawhid with institutional design, offering a normative basis for reform rather than evaluating any specific polity’s empirical performance. Using a qualitative and reflective approach, the study combines philosophical analysis with institutional–historical inquiry, drawing on three primary sources: an articulation of Islamic Good Corporate Governance (IGCG), scholarship on religion corruption dynamics, and an edited volume on colonial and post-colonial governance of Islam. Data were analyzed thematically following Braun and Clarke, with reflexivity and cross-source triangulation enhancing trustworthiness. Findings reveal four interrelated themes: first, tawhid as the ontological and epistemological anchor of authority, responsibility (amānah), justice (ʿadl), and welfare (maṣlaḥah), positioning governance as a moral and spiritual mandate. Second, structural blind spots in secular-utilitarian paradigms that prioritize technical efficiency while neglecting ethical coherence. Third, the path-dependent transformation of Syariah courts, zakat administration, and religious education under colonial rule, which narrowed Islam’s institutional autonomy and moral scope and fourth, the operationalization of ethics through IGCG principles which are transparency, accountability, responsibility, independence, and fairness bridging normative ideals with institutional practice. The paper concludes that reconstructing Islamic governance requires a critical philosophical approach and a historically informed institutional reform strategy that embeds maqāṣid al-sharīʿah within governance mechanisms. Recommendations include phased reforms through value–practice audits, revitalization of religious institutions as moral guardians, and restoring bounded autonomy to key governance structures. Future research should test this framework across diverse contexts and develop measurable indicators of value congruence to ensure governance systems are effective, ethical, and spiritually grounded.

Understanding Emotion Regulation Among Single Mothers in Malaysia: A Thematic Analysis Through the Lense of Nabawi Practices

2025-12-02T16:51:24+08:00

Single motherhood in Malaysia is often accompanied by emotional, social, and psychological challenges that require continuous emotional regulation. In navigating the demands of caregiving, financial responsibility, and social expectations, single mothers employ various strategies to manage emotions such as anger, sadness, and distress. This qualitative study explores how single mothers in Malaysia regulate their emotions amidst the challenges of single parenthood. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with six participants, thematic analysis revealed a dual approach to emotion regulations which are personal coping strategies such screaming and throwing objects, and faith-based practices such as performing prayer (solat), remembrance (dhikr), and Qur'anic recitation, which reflecting Nabawi methods of managing emotions. These findings suggest a significant integration between the mothers’ lived personal experiences and the emotional regulation strategies modeled by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) underscoring the significance of faith-based practices in the psychological resilience of Muslim single mothers. Throughout this research, it highlights the integration of psychological self-regulation with spiritual resilience, contributing to a deeper understanding of culturally and religiously embedded coping strategies among Muslim women. This study contributes to the understanding of culturally and religiously informed coping mechanisms, offering insights for mental health practitioners working within Islamic contexts. Implications are discussed for mental health practitioners, religious counsellors, and support systems working with Muslim single mothers.

Legal Capacity of Marriage and Guardianship of Disabled Person in Pakistani, Islamic, and International Law

2025-06-03T15:10:02+08:00

Recently, a bill was passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan regarding the rights of disabled people in Pakistan, and there are many developments in international law to protect the rights of disabled people. In this study, I will discuss all the family rights of disabled persons in Islamic, Pakistani, and international law. Unfortunately, people on various levels of the handicap spectrum face many problems, and one of the greatest among these is financial difficulty. In this context, the study targets several objectives, such as critically analysis the role of society and government in working together to pursue a coordinated approach towards ensuring family and individual security according to Islamic law; evaluating the existing position and improvement in institutional mechanisms for disabled persons; examining existing laws in other countries regarding disputes and issues arising in families of disabled persons; constituting a mechanism to prevent conflicts between families and individuals by addressing the problems of disabled persons and suggesting progressive solutions; and promoting a supportive family culture for disabled persons in Pakistan. The research is descriptive and qualitative in nature, based on the theoretical framework of UN Articles, constitutional rights, Quranic verses, and Ahadith related to family matters. Provincial and regional enforcement procedures will be comparatively reviewed. An analytical and critical approach will be adopted to examine issues related to loopholes in legal and social systems. Relevant books will also be consulted. The research includes official and secondary sources such as law magazines, journals, articles, commentaries, blogs, general comments, international jurisprudence, and human rights documents. Internet sources will also be used for data collection. Together, these form the secondary sources of the thesis. Although Pakistan has signed various conventions passed by the United Nations for human rights, the government has not yet formed a ministry for differently-abled persons to manage and supervise their affairs, even though they constitute a prominent portion of society.

Aplikasi Qawā‘id Fiqhiyyah Dalam Fatwa Kontemporari Dr Sa‘īd Ramaḍān Al-Būṭī

2025-06-11T12:37:24+08:00

This study examines the utilization of qawā‘id fiqhiyyah (Islamic legal maxims) by Muḥammad Sa‘īd Ramadān al-Būṭī in issuing fatwas related to contemporary issues. These legal maxims demonstrate the concerted efforts of Islamic scholars to develop a robust framework for resolving emerging legal dilemmas. The research focuses on al-Būṭī’s application of qawā‘id fiqhiyyah in addressing modern challenges, such as organ donation, the use of prohibited substances in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, and the question of rebellion against Muslim rulers. The study adopts a qualitative approach by analyzing al-Būṭī’s fatwas, highlighting how he integrated the principles of Islamic law with rational analysis in his ijtihād to provide relevant and pragmatic solutions. The findings reveal that al-Būṭī effectively employed qawā‘id fiqhiyyah through a critical thinking framework, emphasizing objectivity, thorough analysis, and concern for public welfare (maṣlaḥah). This research underscores al-Būṭī’s role in upholding the dynamic tradition of Islamic jurisprudence and demonstrates the effectiveness of qawā‘id fiqhiyyah as a systematic tool for addressing contemporary legal challenges. The study concludes that al-Būṭī’s approach not only reflects a deep understanding of Islamic principles but also showcases the enduring relevance of legal maxims in responding to the evolving needs of modern society.

تجربة أسلمة المعرفة في الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية بماليزيا: اتجاهات طلبة الجامعة نحو فعاليتها

2025-07-18T10:52:44+08:00

ملخص:

إن قضية أسلمة المعرفة ليست قضية جديدة، وإنما هي قضية تهتم بها الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية بماليزيا منذ تأسيسها عام 1983م. وقد بذلت جهود كبيرة لتحقيق أهداف التكامل بين القيم الإسلامية والمعرفة الحديثة من خلال المناهج الدراسية، والأنشطة الطلابية، وأساليب متعددة. ورغم تعدد الدراسات حول تجربة أسلمة المعرفة في هذه الجامعة، إلا أنَّ هناك فجوة معرفية تتعلق باتجاهات طلبة الجامعة نحو فاعلية هذه التجربة. ولذلك، تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى تحليل اتجاهات طلبة الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية بماليزيا نحو فاعلية تجربة أسلمة المعرفة فيها. وتم جمع البيانات حول اتجاهات طلبة من خلال توزيع الاستبانة على 55 طالبًا في كلية السياحة المستدامة واللغات المعاصرة بالجامعة الإسلامية العالمية بماليزيا فرع باجوه. وقد توصّلت الدراسة إلى عدد من النتائج المهمة، ومن أبرزها؛ أولًا، وجود مستوى عال من الوعي لدى الطلبة بأهمية تجربة أسلمة المعرفة في الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية بماليزيا، مما يدل على نجاح الجامعة في ترسيخ مفهوم أسلمة المعرفة لدى الطلبة. ثانياً، تأثير أسلمة المعرفة على حياة الطلبة حيث إنهم يدركون أهمية التمسك بالقيم الإسلامية في كل ما تعلموها من المناهج الدراسية. ثالثًا، تعتمد فاعلية أسلمة المعرفة بشكل كبير على فهم المحاضرين لهذا المفهوم ونهجهم في تطبيقه أثناء التدريس. وفي ضوء هذه النتائج، توصي الدراسة بإجراء دراسات مستقبلية تركز على تقييم مدى فهم المحاضرين لمفهوم أسلمة المعرفة وطرق تطبيقها في قاعة الدرس.

الكلمات المفتاحية: أسلمة المعرفة، فاعلية، اتجاهات الطلبة & الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية بماليزيا

Abstract

The issue of Islamization of Knowledge is not a new Issue; rather, it has been a central focus of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) since its establishment in 1983. Significant efforts have been made to achieve the goal of integrating Islamic values with modern knowledge through academic curricular, student activities, and various approaches. While numerous studies have examined the experience of Islamization of Knowledge at IIUM, there remains a notable gap concerning students' perceptions of the effectiveness of this implementation. Therefore, this study aims to analyze IIUM students' perceptions towards the effectiveness of the implementation of Islamization of Knowledge at the university. Data were collected through a questionnaire distributed to 55 students from the Kulliyyah of Sustainable Tourism and Contemporary Languages, IIUM Pagoh Campus. The findings reveal several important results: first, students demonstrated a high level of awareness regarding the significance of the Islamization implementation, indicating the university’s success in promoting the concept among its students. Second, Islamization has an impact on students’ lives, as they expressed a strong sense of commitment to upholding Islamic values in all academic content learned. Third, the effectiveness of the Islamization process largely depends on lecturers’ understanding of the concept and their approach to integrating it in teaching. In light of these findings, the study recommends future research to assess lecturers’ level of understanding and implementation of the Islamization of Knowledge within the classroom context.

توظيف المنهج المقاصدي في توجيه العمل الوقفي نحو دعم التعليم العالي في مصر

2025-11-12T07:10:14+08:00

ملخص:

يعدّ المنهج المقاصدي من أهم المناهج الفقهية التي توجه الاجتهاد والقضايا المعاصرة والسياسات الشرعية، ومن بينها سياسات الوقف، وقد عرف الوقف بدوره التاريخي الكبير في بناء النهضة التعليمية والثقافية في الدولة الإسلامية، إلا أن دوره الفاعل تراجع في العصر الحديث في مصر وكثير من الدول الإسلامية. فيعالج هذا البحث -من منظور مقاصدي- مشكلة ضعف دور الوقف في مصر على الرغم من كثرة الأوقاف المعطلة، وتراجع التوجه الوقفي نحو دعم التعليم العالي وضعف الوعي المجتمعي بأهميته، كما تواجه مؤسسات التعليم العالي تحديات جوهرية، أبرزها ضعف التمويل، مما يستلزم تفعيل نظام وقف مستدام، ويهدف البحث إلى تحليل واقع العمل الوقفي في مصر ومحدودية إسهامه في التعليم العالي، واستعراض التحديات المالية والتنظيمية التي تواجه هذا القطاع، وتوضيح آليات توظيف المنهج المقاصدي في إعادة توجيه المسار الحالي للوقف نحو التعليم العالي. وبالاعتماد على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، أظهرت نتائج البحث أن الوقف يمثل أداة فعّالة لدعم التعليم العالي في الوقت الراهن، إضافة إلى ضرورة تعديل مسار التوجه الوقفي التقليدي في مصر نحو أولويات التعليم، وأهمية المنهج المقاصدي في توجيه ممارسات الوقف، ويخلص البحث إلى توصيات أبرزها: تشجيع المانحين على جعل التعليم العالي أولوية وقفية، وتطوير نماذج وقفية حديثة تتلاءم مع الاحتياجات المعاصرة، وتحسين إدارة واستثمار الأوقاف القديمة والحديثة بالشكل الأمثل، بما يحقق المقاصد الشرعية للوقف.

الكلمات المفتاحية: المنهج المقاصدي-العمل الوقفي- التعليم العالي- مصر.

Abstract

The Maqāṣid-based methodology represents one of the most significant juristic approaches guiding contemporary ijtihād, modern issues, and Sharīʿah-based public policies, including waqf policies. Historically, the waqf system played a pivotal role in shaping the educational and cultural renaissance of the Islamic civilization; however, its effective role has notably declined in modern times in Egypt and many other Muslim countries. This study adopts a Maqāṣid-oriented perspective to examine the diminished impact of waqf in Egypt, despite the large number of dormant endowments, the limited direction of waqf efforts toward supporting higher education, and the general lack of public awareness regarding its importance. Higher education institutions in Egypt also face major challenges, foremost among them insufficient funding, which necessitates the activation of a sustainable waqf system.

منهج أهل السنة والجماعة في تحقيق مقصد حفظ المجتمع: تأصيل شرعي وتطبيق معاصر في النموذج الماليزي

2025-06-29T01:00:43+08:00

ملخص:

تنبع أهمية هذا البحث من معالجته لإحدى الإشكاليات الكبرى في الفكر الإسلامي المعاصر، والمتمثلة في الحاجة إلى تأصيل مرجعية سنية وسطية قادرة على الحدّ من مظاهر الانقسام الداخلي، وتقديم نموذج تطبيقي واقعي لإدارة المجتمع في ظل التعددية الدينية والثقافية. ويتناول البحث منهج أهل السنة والجماعة – بما يشمله من العقيدة الأشعرية والماتريدية، والمذاهب الفقهية السنية الأربعة، والتصوف السني – باعتباره إطارًا معرفيًا متكاملًا لتفعيل الشريعة في بعدها المقاصدي، ولا سيما مقصد حفظ المجتمع واستقرار الأمة. ويهدف البحث إلى التأصيل الشرعي لمقصد حفظ المجتمع في ضوء هذا المنهج، مع دراسة كيفية تطبيقه في النموذج الماليزي، وتحليل السياسات والآليات المؤسسية التي اعتمدت المرجعية السنية الوسطية في إدارة التنوع الديني والثقافي، جنبًا إلى جنب مع إبراز أبرز عوامل النجاح والتحديات التي واجهت هذا النموذج، خاصة ما يتعلق بحرية المعتقد والتمييز الديني. وقد اعتمدت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، من خلال الجمع بين تحليل النصوص الشرعية ذات الصلة، واستقراء جهود العلماء في ترسيخ مقصد حفظ المجتمع ضمن توازن العقيدة والفقه والسلوك، بالإضافة إلى التحليل الواقعي لتجربة ماليزيا المعاصرة. وأظهرت نتائج البحث أن العقيدة السنية الوسطية، بقيمها القائمة على الاعتدال والتسامح والتوازن، أسهمت بصورة واضحة في بناء مجتمع آمن ومتعدد الأطياف، وأن تبنّي الدولة للمنهج السني وتفعيله عبر المؤسسات التعليمية والدينية كان من أبرز عوامل تحقيق السلم المجتمعي. ويخلص البحث إلى ضرورة تعزيز مقصد حفظ المجتمع في الخطاب الديني والفقهي، والاقتداء بالنماذج المعتدلة التي تجمع بين الأصالة الإسلامية والانفتاح الحضاري، بما يسهم في تحقيق الاستقرار المجتمعي وإدارة التنوع بصورة متوازنة.

الكلمات المفتاحية: المجتمع، أهل السنة والجماعة، مقاصد الشريعة، التعدد الديني، ماليزيا، السلم المجتمعي.

Abstract

This study derives its significance from addressing one of the central challenges of contemporary Islamic thought: the need to establish a balanced and authoritative Sunni framework capable of reducing internal fragmentation and offering a practical model for managing society amidst religious and cultural diversity. The research analyzes the methodology of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamāʿah—encompassing Ashʿarism and Māturīdism in creed, the four Sunni legal schools in jurisprudence, and Sunni Sufism in ethical conduct—as an integrated epistemic paradigm for operationalizing Sharīʿah through its higher objective (maqāṣid) dimension, particularly the objective of preserving social cohesion and community stability. The study aims to develop a Sharia-based foundation for the objective of preserving society in light of this methodology and examines its practical application in the Malaysian model. It further analyzes institutional mechanisms, state policies, and the factors contributing to the success of Malaysia’s centrist Sunni approach, while also identifying significant challenges related to freedom of belief, religious discrimination, and managing pluralism. Employing a descriptive-analytical methodology, the research combines scriptural analysis, juristic reasoning, and empirical observation. It provides a comprehensive exploration of the concept of preserving society as a maqṣad, by examining relevant textual evidence and scholarly contributions that emphasize the balance between creed, jurisprudence, and spiritual ethics within the Sunni tradition. The analysis of the Malaysian case demonstrates how the official adoption and institutionalization of the Sunni middle-path have contributed to social harmony and communal stability. The study concludes that centrist Sunni theology—rooted in moderation, tolerance, and balance—constitutes a pivotal foundation for sustaining secure and multi-ethnic societies. It recommends reinforcing the maqṣad of preserving society within religious and legal discourse and adopting successful moderate models that harmonize Islamic authenticity with civilizational openness.