Journal title Journal Analytica Islamica Subject Islamic Studies; Islamic Economics; Communication Studies; Education; Social Science Language English, Indonesia ISSN 2541-5263 (online) Frequency 2 issues per year (June & December) DOI Prefix 10.30829/jai by Crossref Editor-in-chief Prof. Dr. Syukur Kholil, M.A (Scopus ID: 58567525300) Publisher Program Pascasarjana UIN Sumatera Utara Citation Analysis Google Scholar Executive Editor Abdi Mubarak Syam, M.Hum (Scopus ID: 57223099798) Journal Analytica Islamica: Journal of Islamic Sciences is a journal that includes the study of Islamic Thought, Islamic law, the Quran, the Hadis, Islamic Education, Islamic Economics and Islamic Communication. Since Vol. 15 No. 4 2026, Journal Analytica Islamica has implemented a new template. The template can be downloaded here In 2025, Journal Analytica Islamica has been reaccredited by Decree of the General Director of Strengthening Research and Development, Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia SK: 0173/C3/DT.05.00/2025, Started from Vol 11. No 2. 2022 until Vol 16. No 1. 2027 (SINTA 4)
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THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING ON CONSUMER TRUST IN ALLIANCE FRANCAISE MEDAN THROUGH CONSUMER SATISFACTION AS AN INTERVENING VARIABLE
The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program is a strategic policy to ensure equitable access to health services, but its effective implementation still faces communication challenges, particularly the low public understanding of the benefits, procedures, and mechanisms of the service. This study aims to analyze the persuasive communication strategy of the Public Relations of the North Sumatra Provincial Health Office in designing and delivering UHC socialization messages. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Data were analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results show that the public relations implemented a persuasive strategy through simplifying technical messages, using rational and emotional approaches, utilizing face-to-face communication and digital media, and adapting language to the socio-cultural characteristics of the community. These strategies contributed to increasing public understanding and trust in the UHC program, despite still being hampered by health literacy, access to information, and misinformation. The novelty of this study lies in its emphasis on the persuasive message design patterns of local government public relations in public health communications. These findings provide practical contributions for government agencies in designing UHC communications that are more adaptive, inclusive, and based on community needs.
Copyright (c) 2026 Tengku Maura Safa Ramadhanti, Muhammad Alfikri http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
QUR’ANIC PARENTING: DEMOCRACY AND PARENTAL ROLE MODELING IN THE TAFSĪR AL-TAḤRĪR WA AL-TANWĪR BY MUHAMMAD AL-TAHIR IBN ASHUR
Parental mistakes in child-rearing often trigger developmental crises in children, making Qur’anic parenting a solution-oriented paradigm that integrates dialogic interaction, discussion communication, and exemplary behavior (uswah). This qualitative study explores parenting principles through Diana Baumrind’s theories of authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive parenting in the exegesis Al-Taḥrīr wa al-Tanwīr by Muḥammad al-Ṭāhir Ibn ‘Āshūr, with a thematic analysis focusing on verses regarding parent-child interaction in Surah Hūd [11]:42–43, Yusuf [12]:4–5, Maryam [19]:42–43, As-Saffat [37]:102, and Luqman [31]:17–19. The methodology combines the approaches of Mustofa Muslim and maqāṣidi sharia to unravel adaptive parenting patterns of democratic dialogue (Nuh, Yusuf, Ibrahim with his father) that build independence, exemplary behavior (Luqman), and the internalization of moral values. This study fills a crucial gap in thematic exegesis by formulating the first authoritative-permissive and authoritarian-permissive frameworks of Qur’anic parenting based on Ibn ‘Āshūr’s previously unexplored novelty. Key contributions include: (1) a synthesis of maqāṣidi for contemporary parenting, (2) empirical validation of the democracy-exemplarity model through thematic analysis, and (3) practical guidelines for parents, enriching the discourse on Islamic psychology and family education. Thus, this study not only strengthens the theoretical foundation of the Qur’an as a source of transformative parenting but also motivates compassionate parenting practices to foster a generation resilient in spiritual and moral terms.
Copyright (c) 2026 Said Baehaki, Eka Prasetiawati, M. Agus Mushodiq http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
ISLAMIC COMMUNICATION EPISTEMOLOGY: AN INTEGRATIVE ANALYSIS OF REVELATION, REASON, AND EXPERIENCE AS SOURCES OF KNOWLEDGE
This article discusses the epistemology of Islamic Communication as an important foundation for the development of Islamic Communication Studies as an independent scientific discipline. This study begins with fundamental questions regarding the sources, processes, and validity of knowledge from an Islamic perspective. In the tradition of the philosophy of science, epistemology serves to explain how knowledge is acquired, tested, and constructed into a credible scientific system. Unlike Western epistemology, which tends to emphasize reason and empirical experience, Islamic epistemology combines revelation, reason, sensory experience, intuition, and social reality as complementary sources of knowledge. This article emphasizes that the Qur'an and Sunnah are the primary sources in forming the normative and ethical foundations of Islamic Communication. Furthermore, the universe, the human self, and human history are also understood as sources of knowledge that enrich the epistemological construction of communication. The integration of these various sources demonstrates that Islamic Communication is not only oriented towards conveying messages but also contains spiritual, moral, social, and scientific dimensions. Thus, Islamic Communication Studies can be developed through an interdisciplinary approach that connects revealed texts with empirical reality. This study concludes that Islamic Communication has objects of study, methods, systematics, utility values, and a basis for truth that enable it to stand as an independent discipline. Strengthening its epistemology is a strategic step in developing communication theory grounded in Islamic values and relevant to the needs of contemporary society.
Copyright (c) 2026 Annisa Ariftha, Mailin Mailin http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
CRIMINAL NEWS WRITING STRATEGY OF okemedan.com
The development of digital media encourages online media to present news quickly, up-to-date, and engagingly. However, this demand often faces the risk of violating journalistic ethics, particularly in crime reporting. Previous studies have focused more on the ethics of crime reporting in general, while discussions of crime news writing strategies in local digital media are still relatively limited. This study aims to analyze the crime news writing strategies on Okemedan.com and examine their compliance with journalistic principles and the reporting code of ethics. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observations of reporting practices, and documentation of the crime news archives published by Okemedan.com. The key informant for this study is the managing editor of Okemedan.com, who has the authority in the selection, editing, and quality control processes of news. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. While data validity was strengthened through triangulation of sources, techniques, and time. The results of this study indicate that the crime news writing strategy on Okemedan.com emphasizes information verification, the use of official sources, the application of the 5W+1H elements, the selection of informative titles, and the avoidance of sensational language. The uniqueness of this study lies in the finding that Okemedan.com builds the appeal of crime news through a human interest approach and editorial control, rather than through the exploitation of violence or the suffering of victims. Thus, this study enriches the study of digital journalistic ethics by showing how local media can balance publication speed, reader needs, and social responsibility in crime reporting.
Copyright (c) 2026 Munajmi Ajri, Erwan Effendi http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
THE CONCEPT OF COALITION AND OPPOSITION IN INDONESIAN DEMOCRACY
This study examines the dynamics of coalition and opposition within Indonesia’s multiparty presidential democracy, with particular attention to the implications of coalition dominance for democratic accountability, legislative oversight, and policy quality. The research is motivated by the tendency of political parties in Indonesia to form broad governing coalitions, often driven not only by programmatic alignment but also by short-term political interests, access to executive positions, and strategic bargaining. Using a literature review with an interpretive-phenomenological approach, this study analyzes scholarly works, electoral developments, and coalition configurations from the post-2004 direct presidential election era to the 2024 political transition. The findings indicate that coalitions are essential for maintaining governmental stability in a fragmented multiparty system; however, oversized coalitions may weaken the institutional role of opposition parties and reduce the effectiveness of checks and balances. A weak opposition can also increase the risk of power concentration, limit alternative policy debates, and diminish public control over government decisions. At the same time, political fragmentation may create legislative deadlock when coalition management is not supported by programmatic consistency and institutional discipline. This study argues that a healthy democracy requires a proportional balance between governing coalitions and constructive opposition. Strengthening opposition functions, improving coalition ethics, and encouraging issue-based political cooperation are necessary to enhance democratic consolidation, prevent abuse of power, and ensure that coalition politics remains oriented toward public welfare rather than merely elite interests.
Copyright (c) 2026 Baikal Firdaus, Hotmatua Paralihan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
ANALYSIS OF TOURISM CONTENT FRAMING ON TRAVELOKA YOUTUBE
The development of digital media has positioned YouTube as a strategic platform for shaping tourism perceptions through audiovisual content. This study aims to analyze the framing of tourism content on Traveloka’s YouTube channel using Robert N. Entman’s framing model. Employing a descriptive qualitative method, this research examines the video “Itinerary and Budget Trip Sumba 5D4N.” The findings indicate that Traveloka frames Sumba as an exotic and challenging destination that remains accessible through well-planned travel supported by integrated digital services. The use of a daily vlog format with personal storytelling receives positive responses from audiences, as it fosters emotional engagement and presents an authentic travel experience. However, this study also identifies limitations in the content, particularly the lack of explicit information regarding worship facilities and the halal or non-halal status of food, which are essential for Indonesian travelers. These findings suggest that while Traveloka’s framing is strong in visual and emotional aspects, there is room for improvement to create more comprehensive and audience-responsive tourism content.
Copyright (c) 2026 Novi Anggraini, Abdul Rasyid http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
THE COMMODIFICATION OF RELIGION IN AINIQUA MINERAL WATER PRODUCTS IN MEDAN CITY
The phenomenon of religious commodification in consumer products is increasingly evident through the use of religious symbols, narratives, and identities as marketing strategies. This study aims to analyze the process of religious commodification in Ainiqua mineral water products in Medan City and identify factors that hinder its implementation. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The research informants consisted of four people, consisting of Ainiqua managers, production heads/workers, religious leaders, and consumers in Medan City. The analysis was conducted by referring to Vincent Mosco's commodification theory and Theodor Adorno's cultural industry theory. The results show that religious commodification in Ainiqua products occurs through three main forms. First, content commodification is seen in the use of the "prayer water" narrative, murottal chanting, halal labels, and hijaiyah letter symbols as added value to the product. Second, audience commodification is carried out by targeting the Muslim middle class and the da'wah community as a market base. Third, labor commodification is seen in the involvement of workers who interpret production activities as part of spiritual devotion. This research also identified several obstacles, such as competition in the mineral water market, resistance from some communities to the commercialization of religious symbols, and the challenge of maintaining a balance between spiritual values and economic interests. This research contributes to enriching studies of religious communication, the political economy of communication, and the halal industry by demonstrating how religious symbols are constructed into economic value in the marketing practices of everyday consumer products.
Copyright (c) 2026 Muhammad Safitrah, Muhammad Jailani http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
REPRESENTATION OF RELIGIOSITY IN THE FILM KOMANG BY NAYA ANINDITA: A ROLAND BARTHES SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS
This study aims to analyze the representation of religiosity in Naya Anindita's film Komang through Roland Barthes's semiotic approach. This study departs from the importance of film as a popular media that not only provides entertainment, but also shapes social meanings regarding religion, culture, tolerance, and identity in a multicultural society. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques through direct observation of film scenes, visual documentation, and relevant literature searches. Data are analyzed using three levels of meaning in Barthes's semiotics, namely denotation, connotation, and myth. The results show that religiosity in the film Komang is represented through worship practices, cultural symbols, traditional clothing, body gestures, prayers, and social interactions between characters from different religious and cultural backgrounds. At the denotative level, the film shows religious activities such as praying, prayer, group prayers, and traditional ceremonies. At the connotative level, these signs represent obedience, spirituality, respect for tradition, and tolerance. Meanwhile, at the mythical level, the film constructs the idea that religiosity is not merely ritualistic, but also serves as the foundation for morality, patience, acceptance, and social harmony. Thus, the film Komang represents religiosity as an inclusive human value and as a space for dialogue between love, faith, culture, and diversity.
Copyright (c) 2026 Mhd. Arif Lubis, Fakhrur Rozi http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
THE ETERNITY OF NATURE ACCORDING TO THE PHILOSOPHER IN IMAM AL-GHAZALI'S TAHAFUT AL-FALASIFAH
This study examines the concept of the eternity of the world (qidam al-‘ālam) in the perspective of Muslim philosophers and its critique in Tahafut al-Falasifah by Imam al-Ghazali. The research aims to analyze the differences between al-Farabi and Ibn Sina, who argue that the universe is temporally eternal through the theory of emanation (al-fayḍ), and the Islamic theological view which affirms that the world was created out of nothing (ḥudūṡ al-‘ālam). This study employs a qualitative method with a library research approach, using descriptive-analytical and comparative-critical analysis. The primary source is Tahafut al-Falasifah, supported by relevant secondary literature. The findings indicate that the philosophers conceive the relationship between God and the world as a necessary and eternal causal relation, implying that the universe has no temporal beginning, although it remains ontologically dependent upon God. In contrast, al-Ghazali rejects this necessity and asserts that God is a voluntary agent (fā‘il mukhtār) who creates the world through His free will. This debate has had a significant impact on the development of Islamic theology and philosophy, particularly in defining the respective roles of reason and revelation in addressing metaphysical questions.
Copyright (c) 2026 Melani Melani, Endang Ekowati http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
PUBLIC TIKTOK RESPONSES TO THE #STOPDEFORESTASI CAMPAIGN: AN ANALYSIS OF COMMUNICATION STYLE
This study examines public responses to the #StopDeforestasi campaign on TikTok, focusing on the dynamics of communication style and the meanings produced by audiences in digital space. Using a qualitative content analysis approach, the data were collected through observation of content and user interactions on the account @zona.hening. The findings show that the campaign was able to generate strong emotional resonance through persuasive visuals and narratives, thereby encouraging public engagement in the form of comments, likes, and shares. However, such engagement did not fully represent in-depth understanding, as most responses remained affective and symbolic in nature. On the other hand, reflective, critical, and mobilizing responses were also identified, indicating the potential for a shift from slacktivism toward more substantive ecological awareness. This study confirms that the effectiveness of digital campaigns lies not only in their level of visibility, but also in the quality of the discourse they generate, although challenges remain in fostering critical and sustainable environmental literacy.
Copyright (c) 2026 Sri Wahyu Andini, Nurhanifah Nurhanifah http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
PUBLIC RELATIONS STRATEGY OF THE ASSET RECOVERY AGENCY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA IN SOCIALIZING STATE CONFISCATED GOODS AUCTIONS ON DIGITAL MEDIA
This study analyzes the public relations strategy of the Attorney General's Office of the Republic of Indonesia's Asset Recovery Agency in promoting the auction of state-confiscated assets through digital media. This study is important because promoting the auction of state-confiscated assets requires not only rapid information dissemination but also a transparent, educational communication strategy that encourages public participation. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, non-participatory observation of official digital media, and documentation of the agency's publications. Research informants included the Asset Recovery Agency's digital media managers, internal parties, and the public as the audience for the auction information. The results show that the digital public relations strategy was implemented through the stages of planning, implementation, and evaluation of communications. The digital media used included Instagram, the website, and Facebook, with Instagram as the primary channel due to its visual character, broad audience reach, and segmentation features through insights and digital advertising. The messages conveyed were informative and educational, particularly regarding the type of goods, prices, locations, procedures, and auction conditions. The findings also indicate the practice of two-way communication through comments, direct messages, and WhatsApp contacts, although the reach of information and the quality of public interaction still need to be strengthened. This study confirms that digital public relations strategies play an important role in increasing transparency, public understanding, and public trust in the management of state confiscated assets.
Copyright (c) 2026 Salsabila Azzahra, Farhan Indra http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
CONCEPTUALIZATION OF ISLAMIC POLITICAL COMMUNICATION: ANALYSIS OF SCOPE, OBJECTIVES, FUNCTIONS, AND ETHICS BASED ON QUR'ANIC VALUES
This article aims to examine the concept of political communication from an Islamic perspective, emphasizing the scope, objectives, functions, theories, and ethics of political communication derived from the values of the Qur'an. This study is motivated by the importance of political communication as a strategic instrument in building relationships between political actors, institutions of power, the media, and society. From an Islamic perspective, political communication is not only understood as a process of conveying messages related to power and public interests, but also as a social practice that must be based on the principles of honesty, justice, trustworthiness, propriety, and the welfare of the people. This article uses a qualitative approach based on literature review by examining various relevant literature on political communication, Islamic communication, political communication theory, and the ethical principles of communication in the Qur'an. The results of the study indicate that Islamic political communication has a scope that includes political communicators, political messages, political media, audiences, and communication effects. The objectives of Islamic political communication are directed at building political awareness, socializing values, articulating interests, and creating a political order oriented towards the welfare of the people. Furthermore, the functions of Islamic political communication include conveying information, political education, advocacy, publication, social control, and shaping public opinion. The ethics of political communication in the Qur'an emphasize the principles of qaulan sadidan (consistency), tabayyun (intelligence), justice, and moral responsibility. Thus, Islamic political communication can serve as a normative framework for establishing civilized, transparent, participatory political practices that are oriented toward moral and spiritual values.
Copyright (c) 2026 Annisa Ariftha, Anang Anas Azhar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
COMMUNICATION AUDIT OF THE BINJAI CITY NATIONAL NARCOTICS AGENCY (BNN) IN SOCIALIZING THE DANGERS OF DRUGS
This study aims to analyze the communication audit of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) of Binjai City in implementing socialization of the dangers of drug abuse, with a focus on the message planning process, the use of communication media, audience response, and obstacles to program evaluation. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews with three informants from the BNN Binjai City public relations department, observation of socialization activities, and documentation. The results showed that the socialization activities were carried out informatively and persuasively through direct counseling, interactive discussions, visual media, and the use of social media. The socialization messages were also tailored to the characteristics of the audience, thus encouraging participation and a positive response from the community. However, the communication audit showed that the evaluation aspect remains a major weakness. Program evaluation is still general, focusing on the number of participants and activity participation, and is not supported by measurable indicators, standardized evaluation instruments, or systematic management of community feedback. This finding confirms that the effectiveness of socialization of the dangers of drugs is determined not only by the success of message delivery, but also by the organization's ability to evaluate the impact of communication on an ongoing basis. This study recommends strengthening data-driven evaluation systems, developing measurable success indicators, and optimizing communication technology to increase the effectiveness of the Binjai City National Narcotics Agency (BNN) outreach program.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dian Permata, Lies Utami Efni Safitri, Lies Utami Efni Safitri http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC PERCEPTION ON X SOCIAL MEDIA REGARDING GOVERNMENT RESPONSE NARRATIVES TO THE 2025 SUMATRA FLOOD AND LANDSLIDE CRISIS
This study aims to analyze public perception on social media X regarding the narrative of the government's response to the 2025 Sumatra flood and landslide crisis through the perspective of Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT). This study uses a qualitative approach with a content analysis method on 59 public posts consisting of tweets, tweet replies, and tweet quotes during the period of November–December 2025. Data were selected purposively based on relevance to the issue of the government's response, then analyzed through the stages of data reduction, open coding, theme grouping, and theoretical interpretation using SCCT. The results show that public perception is dominated by critical evaluations of the government, especially regarding responses that are considered slow and inadequate, crisis communication that lacks empathy, policy inaccuracy, and the public's tendency to associate disasters with structural issues such as environmental damage and government governance. The findings also show a perception of regional injustice between the central and regional governments, although there is a small amount of support and ambivalent evaluation. From the SCCT perspective, crises that can be objectively categorized as victim crises tend to be perceived by the public as close to preventable crises due to the high attribution of responsibility to the government. This study confirms that social media X plays a crucial role as a digital space in shaping public perceptions, collective emotions, attributions of responsibility, and legitimacy toward government communications in crisis situations.
Copyright (c) 2026 Hayrasyirah Ryazinharwa, Abdul Karim Batubara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
ANALYSIS OF DIGITAL TOURISM COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT AT SWEEMBATH NATURAL BATHING TOURISM IN NAGA SOPA VILLAGE
This study analyzes digital tourism communication management at Sweembath Natural Bathing Tourism in Naga Sopa Village, with particular attention to how digital communication is planned, implemented, and evaluated in a locally managed natural tourism destination. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation involving tourism managers, local community members, tourists, and village officials. The findings reveal that digital communication management has utilized Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok as promotional channels; however, its implementation remains fragmented and unsystematic. The main weaknesses are reflected in the absence of structured content planning, inconsistent content production, limited audience segmentation, and the lack of formal evaluation based on digital engagement indicators. These limitations indicate that digital media are still used primarily as spontaneous promotional tools rather than as part of an integrated tourism communication strategy. The study contributes to digital tourism communication studies by highlighting the managerial challenges of community-based natural tourism destinations in rural contexts. Practically, the findings suggest the need to strengthen digital communication capacity, develop a content calendar, improve digital infrastructure, and establish periodic evaluation mechanisms to enhance destination visibility and visitor interest
Copyright (c) 2026 Salsabila Mardian Putri, Salsabila Mardian Putri http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION IN IMPROVING COORDINATION, WORKING RELATIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Organizational communication is a fundamental element in building coordination, working relationships, and the effectiveness of achieving organizational goals. This article aims to conceptually examine the meaning, function, media, forms, and flow of organizational communication in supporting the work dynamics of modern organizations. This study uses a qualitative approach based on literature review by examining various relevant concepts and theories of organizational communication. The results of the study indicate that organizational communication functions not only as a process of conveying messages, but also as a mechanism for integration, control, coordination, decision-making, and the formation of interpersonal relationships. Effective communication enables each member of the organization to clearly understand their roles, duties, and responsibilities. In addition, the use of appropriate communication media, whether interpersonal media, group media, or digital technology-based media, can accelerate the distribution of information and reduce the potential for misunderstandings. Verbal and nonverbal forms of communication also play an important role in strengthening the meaning of the message conveyed. Meanwhile, the flow of vertical, horizontal, internal, and external communication shows that organizations require an open, directed, and continuous communication system. This article emphasizes that organizational success is greatly influenced by the ability to manage messages, communication networks, relationships between members, and responses to a dynamic environment. Thus, organizational communication can be understood as the primary foundation for creating an organization that is adaptive, productive, and oriented toward achieving shared goals.
Copyright (c) 2026 Annisa Ariftha, Nursapia Harahap http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
BMKG'S DISASTER COMMUNICATION STRATEGY ON INSTAGRAM: A MEDIA ECOLOGY ANALYSIS OF THE @infobmkgsumut ACCOUNT
This study analyzes the BMKG's disaster communication strategy through the Instagram account @infobmkgsumut using the perspectives of media ecology and the social construction of reality. This study is motivated by the importance of delivering disaster information quickly, clearly, and easily understood by the public, especially in the context of North Sumatra, which is vulnerable to extreme weather, tidal flooding, hydrometeorological disasters, and seismic activity. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques through observation of Instagram content, documentation of posts, and interviews with six informants from the Asahan, Pematang Siantar, Langkat, Deli Serdang, and Medan regions. The results show that @infobmkgsumut constructs risk through early warnings, infographics, reels, press releases, weather symbols, regional markers, event periods, and awareness narratives. Disaster risk is not only conveyed as technical data, but is packaged as a social reality that needs to be understood and responded to preventively. Public acceptance of disaster messages is influenced by visual clarity, regional relevance, local experience, and the ease of information being applied in daily activities. This study concludes that Instagram acts as a media ecology that shapes how disaster messages are produced, visualized, received, and internalized by the public.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ramzy Ikram, Faisal Riza http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
VERBAL AND NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION PATTERNS IN THE CATCALLING PHENOMENON IN THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH SUMATERA
The phenomenon of catcalling remains common in campus interactions and appears through direct verbal and nonverbal communication without personal relationships or consent from the recipient. This study aims to analyze verbal and nonverbal communication patterns in the catcalling phenomenon at the University of North Sumatra by using the Stimulus–Organism–Response (S-O-R) theory as an analytical framework. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method through in-depth interviews with female students who had experienced catcalling on campus. The findings show that verbal communication patterns appear through calls, comments, and seductive expressions such as “beautiful,” “dear,” “sst beautiful,” and “smile, please.” Nonverbal communication patterns are shown through intense stares, whistles, smiles, and body gestures directed at victims. These forms of communication function as stimulus that triggers internal psychological processing among victims, including discomfort, fear, and vigilance. The responses that emerge include silence, ignoring the perpetrator, avoiding eye contact, and leaving the location. The theoretical contribution of this study lies in explaining catcalling as a patterned interpersonal communication process in which verbal and nonverbal messages operate as stimulus, victims’ emotional and cognitive experiences function as organism, and defensive actions appear as response. Thus, catcalling is not merely a spontaneous act, but a repeated communication pattern shaped by verbal expressions, nonverbal cues, and interactional situations in campus spaces.
Copyright (c) 2026 Tanya Chynta Wulandari Alamsyah, Hotmatua Paralihan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
BINJAI CITY GOVERNMENT POLICY ON PROVIDING ASSISTIVE TOOLS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AT THE BINJAI CITY SOCIAL SERVICES REVIEWED FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF FIQH SYASAH
This study analyzes the Binjai City Government's policy on providing assistive devices for people with disabilities through the Binjai City Social Service and reviews it from a fiqh siyasah perspective. The study uses a normative-empirical legal approach with data collection techniques through literature studies, observation, documentation, and interviews with relevant parties at the Binjai City Social Service. The results show that the policy on providing assistive devices has been implemented in the form of social assistance such as wheelchairs, canes for the blind, hearing aids, and other supporting devices according to the needs of beneficiaries. Empirical findings indicate that this program contributes to increasing mobility, independence, and social access for people with disabilities. However, its implementation has not been fully optimal due to budget constraints, incomplete recipient data collection, and uneven distribution of assistance. From a fiqh siyasah perspective, this policy is in line with the principles of maslahah, justice, government mandate, and protection of vulnerable groups. The scientific contribution of this study lies in strengthening the study of inclusive social policies based on Islamic governance values, particularly in fulfilling the rights of people with disabilities at the local government level.
Copyright (c) 2026 Tiara Dyah Wira Ningsih, Maulidya Mora Matondang http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
ANALYSIS OF IMAM AL-MAWARDI'S VIEWS ON THE PRACTICE OF RISYWAH IN THE DPR/DPRD ELECTIONS AND ITS RELEVANCE TO THE ELECTION SYSTEM IN INDONESIA
Money politics in the election of members of the House of Representatives (DPR) and Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) remains a serious challenge to electoral integrity in Indonesia because it weakens voters’ political autonomy, distorts representation, and undermines the principle of fair elections. In Islamic legal thought, this practice is closely related to risywah, namely the use of material incentives to influence public decisions or obtain political office. This study aims to analyze Imam al-Mawardi’s concept of risywah, examine its relation to Indonesian electoral law, and formulate its relevance for strengthening the ethical foundation of Indonesia’s electoral system. This research employs a normative juridical method using conceptual, statutory, and historical approaches through library research on classical Islamic legal texts, electoral legislation, and relevant scholarly literature. The findings show that al-Mawardi’s thought offers a normative-ethical framework for understanding money politics as a defect in political legitimacy. Risywah not only violates legal norms but also eliminates ‘adālah as a fundamental requirement of leadership, damages public trust, and contradicts the objectives of governance based on amānah and maṣlaḥah. The novelty of this study lies in positioning al-Mawardi’s political thought as an ethical corrective to the formalistic enforcement of electoral law in Indonesia. Therefore, strengthening electoral integrity requires not only legal sanctions but also the internalization of Islamic political ethics, public education, and consistent supervision against transactional politics
Copyright (c) 2026 Aulia Sabrina Hasibuan, Zulkifli Nas http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
ANALYSIS OF DA'WAH AND THE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN'S SPIRITUALITY IN @Aniqqalfaqiroh's DA'WAH CONTENT
This research is motivated by the increase in digital da'wah which highlights women's spirituality emotionally and reflectively. The @aniqqalfaqiroh account has become the focus because it consistently discusses motherhood, marriage wounds, and women's inner recovery. This research formulates three main questions: how is the rhetoric of da'wah used, how is the representation of women's spirituality constructed, and what forms of da'wah are displayed in digital content. This research aims to analyze the da'wah rhetoric used in conveying messages about women's spirituality, examine the representation of women's spirituality in content, and identify forms of da'wah that are raised on the themes of motherhood and marriage wounds. Theoretically, this research uses Aristotle's rhetorical theory (ethos, pathos, logos), Stuart Hall's theory of representation, and the concept of women's spirituality in Islam as a basis for analysis. The research methodology used is a descriptive qualitative approach with narrative analysis methods. Data was obtained through in-depth observation of video content and Instagram uploads, content analysis, and interviews with relevant informants. The analysis technique is carried out by categorizing rhetorical elements, forms of preaching, and the construction of spirituality representations that appear in digital narratives. The research results show that @aniqqalfaqiroh's preaching rhetoric combines ethos, for example, seen in the credibility of sharing spiritual experiences and household reflections, fostering trust in the audience, pathos, for example from gentle language, empathy, touching feelings to form a space for women to recover, and logos, for example, seen in the invitation to understand life's trials as a destiny to get closer to Allah and spiritual strengthening for women. Women's spirituality is represented as an active subject interpreting life's trials through the role of mother, parenting knowledge, and inner healing. The forms of da'wah on the @aniqqalfaqiroh account can be seen through the application of da'wah bil hal, bil verbal, and bil qalam. For example, bil hal da'wah can be seen from Muslim women through Sharia clothing styles that reflect the values of faith, verbal bil for example through advice in content videos and Muslimah seminar classes, and bil Qalam for example through the books Spiritual Motherhood and Embracing Disappointment as a spiritual reflection
Copyright (c) 2026 Safariyarti Saragih http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
AL-MAQRIZI'S THEORY OF INFLATION: AN EXAMINATION OF IGHATSAH AL-UMMAH AND ITS RELEVANCE TO CONTEMPORARY INDONESIAN ECONOMIC PHENOMENA
Inflation has long been treated as a phenomenon of modern industrial capitalism, yet classical Muslim scholars had already developed sophisticated analyses of price instability several centuries earlier. This study examines the theory of inflation developed by Taqiyuddin Ahmad bin Ali al-Maqrizi (1364 to 1442 CE) in his treatise Ighatsah al-Ummah bi Kasyf al-Ghummah, and explores its relevance to the inflationary dynamics of post-pandemic Indonesia between 2020 and 2024. Employing a qualitative library research design with content analysis and comparative interpretation, the study draws on the Arabic edition of the treatise, the critical translation of Allouche, and a wide range of secondary literature including Bank Indonesia reports and contemporary Islamic economics journals. The findings reveal that al-Maqrizi classified the causes of inflation into natural inflation and inflation arising from human error, with the latter encompassing administrative corruption, excessive taxation, and the over-issuance of fulus or non-precious currency. His prescription of returning to a stable monetary standard based on dinar and dirham, combined with the moral reform of the ruling class, anticipated the quantity theory of money by several centuries. When read against contemporary Indonesia, his framework displays striking explanatory power in interpreting Bank Indonesia's unconventional liquidity expansion during the pandemic, persistent corruption within public institutions, and the volatility of food prices that burden lower-income households. The study concludes that al-Maqrizi's thought should not be treated merely as historical heritage but as a living intellectual resource for understanding present-day macroeconomic challenges in Indonesia.
Copyright (c) 2026 Nabil Shawab al Mujaddid http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
ACCOMMODATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL ISSUES IN LEARNING ISLAMIC CULTURAL HISTORY: RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ISLAMIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM THROUGH A RESPONSIVE EVALUATION APPROACH
This study aims to examine the instructional issues in the learning of Islamic Cultural History (SKI) within the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) curriculum and to reconstruct the PAI curriculum through a Responsive Evaluation approach. The urgency of this research lies in the persistent gap between the formal curriculum and actual classroom practice, particularly in the representation of SKI as a subject area that is often perceived as memorization-based and historically disconnected from students' contemporary contexts. Employing a qualitative research design with document analysis and field observation, this study involved PAI teachers and curriculum coordinators at Islamic educational institutions in East Lombok. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, classroom observations, and curriculum document reviews, then analyzed using responsive evaluation indicators developed by Stake (1975) and refined by contemporary scholars. The findings reveal three critical instructional issues: (1) the dominance of transmissive pedagogical approaches, (2) misalignment between curriculum objectives and student learning outcomes, and (3) limited integration of higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) in SKI learning materials. The reconstructed curriculum model proposed in this study incorporates contextual learning principles, multicultural perspectives, and inquiry-based instructional strategies. This study contributes to PAI curriculum development discourse by providing an empirically grounded evaluation framework that bridges policy intent and classroom reality.
Copyright (c) 2026 Zainul Arifin, Welly Kuswanto http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
COMMUNICATION STRATEGY IN HANDLING INDIHOME CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS AT THE TELKOM STO SUKARAMAI OFFICE
This study aims to analyze the communication strategies of service officers in handling IndiHome customer complaints at the Telkom STO Sukaramai Office and its impact on customer satisfaction. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews and observations. Data analysis was carried out through reduction, presentation, and drawing conclusions, with triangulation techniques for validity. The results showed that communication was carried out interpersonally through direct interaction and digital media such as telephone and WhatsApp. Although officers have demonstrated a professional attitude and provided education to customers, communication effectiveness is still not optimal, especially in terms of message clarity and empathetic approach. In addition, service quality has not been consistent in terms of responsiveness and reliability. This condition causes the level of customer satisfaction to be in the fairly satisfied category. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the integration between communication strategies and service quality to improve customer satisfaction.
Copyright (c) 2026 Astika Nisa Alfifa, Nursapia Harahap http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH IN MUSLIM FAMILIES IN SINGAPORE: AN ANALYSIS BASED ON HIFZ AL-NASL THEORY
Recent national data indicate a serious mental health crisis among youth in Singapore. The National Youth Mental Health Study conducted by the Institute of Mental Health reported that 30.6% of youths aged 15–35 experienced severe or extremely severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, and/or stress. In addition, suicide remains the leading cause of death among youths aged 10–29, with 314 suicide cases recorded in 2023 by Samaritans of Singapore. These statistics also include youths from Muslim families, indicating that religious identity alone does not prevent mental health disorders. This study examines parental responsibility for children’s mental health within Muslim families in Singapore through the framework of Hifz al-Nasl, one of the objectives of Islamic law (*maqasid al-shari‘ah*). Using an empirical juridical approach grounded in Islamic legal theory, this qualitative field research explores how parents understand and practice their responsibilities toward the psychological, emotional, and spiritual well-being of their children. The study finds that Hifz al-Nasl extends beyond the preservation of biological lineage to include mental and emotional protection necessary for establishing *sakinah* and *mawaddah wa rahmah* within Muslim families. The study recommends strengthening mental health literacy and faith-based parenting practices in Muslim households in Singapore.
Copyright (c) 2026 Muhammad Norikqaf, Bagus Ramadi http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
IMPLEMENTATION OF ISLAMIC COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES IN FORMING HARMONY IN SOCIAL INTERACTION IN THE COMMUNITY: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF THE SOCIAL SPACE OF COFFEE SHOP IN BANDA ACEH CITY
This article discusses the implementation of Islamic communication principles in social life as an effort to build polite, ethical, and harmonious patterns of social interaction. Islamic communication is not only understood as a process of conveying messages, but also as a social practice based on the values of faith, sharia, and morals. Communication problems in modern society, especially amidst the development of digital media and public interaction spaces, show a tendency to use impolite language, the dissemination of information without verification, and a weakening of moral responsibility in communication. Therefore, this article aims to analyze the concept of Islamic communication, social life, the principles of Islamic communication, and their relevance in building social harmony. This study uses a qualitative-descriptive approach based on library research by reviewing various literature related to Islamic communication, social interaction, social support, and da'wah. The results of the study indicate that the principles of qaulan sadidan, qaulan balighan, qaulan maysuran, qaulan layyinan, qaulan kariman, and qaulan ma'rufan have an important role in forming communication that is correct, effective, easy to understand, gentle, noble, and oriented towards goodness. Furthermore, the role of preachers as communicators, counselors, problem solvers, managers, and entrepreneurs expands the function of Islamic communication in addressing social challenges. Thus, Islamic communication can serve as an ethical and practical framework for building a civilized, tolerant society capable of maintaining the quality of social interactions in the global era.
Copyright (c) 2026 Annisa Ariftha, Abdullah Abdullah http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
INTERNAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGY OF LEADERS WITHOUT A PUBLIC RELATIONS FUNCTION AT THE DOLOK ILIR TENERA MACHINE FACTORY
This study aims to analyze the internal communication strategy of leaders at the Tenera Machine Factory (PMT) Dolok Ilir, a manufacturing organization operating without a formal Public Relations (PR) department. Using a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study, data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The results show that the unit leader performs a substitution function for PR through a hybrid communication strategy. This strategy integrates the use of WhatsApp Groups as a digital channel for rapid and transparent information dissemination, combined with interpersonal communication through "ngumpul pagi" (morning gathering) activities to provide clarification and build emotional closeness. Although the absence of a PR unit poses challenges in the form of message distortion risks and information overload centered on the leader, the use of informal communication channels and a relay system has proven effective in minimizing these obstacles. This study concludes that the leader's interpersonal communication competence and the optimization of instant media are key to the effectiveness of information flow within a minimalist organizational structure.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dian Permatasari, Muhammad Husni Ritonga http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
FROM FACE-TO-FACE COMMUNICATION TO DIGITAL INTERACTION: AN EXPLORATION OF THE GEN Z COMMUNITY IN NORTH SUMATRA
The use of TikTok as a short-video social media platform has transformed the way Generation Z builds social interaction and relationships. This study aims to identify changes in communication practices and social relations among Generation Z resulting from the use of TikTok. The research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design focusing on the Generation Z community in Kelurahan Kota Matsum, Sumatera Utara. Informants were selected using purposive sampling with the criteria of Generation Z individuals who actively use TikTok, with a total of six informants. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and non-participant observation. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. The findings reveal that the use of TikTok encourages changes in communication practices from face-to-face communication toward digital interaction characterized by visual, brief, and symbolic forms. Social relationships among Generation Z tend to become more flexible and fluid, and are no longer entirely dependent on physical proximity. Social relations are interpreted as digitally mediated connections influenced by self-representation and audience responses. In addition, TikTok’s algorithm plays a role in shaping social connectivity through content visibility mechanisms. These findings indicate that TikTok functions as a digital social space as well as a primary medium in the transformation of Generation Z communication practices from face-to-face interaction to digital interaction. The study implies that the dominance of digital interaction reshapes the quality of social relations and social cohesion among Generation Z at the local community level, highlighting the need for adaptive communication strategies to maintain a balance between digital interaction and face-to-face communication.
Copyright (c) 2026 Hanif Maulana Pratama, Irwansyah Irwansyah http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
PROBLEMS OF DAKWAH MANAGEMENT IN THE OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS, TANAH PINEM DISTRICT DAIRI REGENCY
This study examines the problems of da'wah management at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) in Tanah Pinem District, Dairi Regency, an area with a minority Muslim community. This study is important because da'wah management in minority areas is not only faced with religious issues, but also with limitations in human resources, worship facilities, budget support, geographical conditions, and the socio-cultural dynamics of the local community. This study aims to analyze the implementation of da'wah management functions, including planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the religious development of the minority Muslim community. The study used a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation of the KUA and da'wah actors involved in religious activities in Tanah Pinem District. The results show that da'wah management has not been running optimally due to the limited number and capacity of da'i, minimal supporting facilities, low community participation, weak institutional coordination, and the dominant influence of customs and the community's economic conditions. Nevertheless, the KUA strives to strengthen da'wah through collaboration with religious leaders, a cultural approach, the use of communication media, and the development of religious instructors. The novelty of this research lies in the analysis of da'wah management through the formal institution of KUA in the context of a minority Muslim community, thus contributing to the development of a more adaptive, participatory, and contextual da'wah model.
Copyright (c) 2026 Sabri Tudar Sihotang, Waizul Qarni http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
INTERGRATION OF THE MINIMUM AGE LIMIT FOR MARRIAGE IN A CHILD PROTECTION PERSPECTIVE IN INDONESIA
This study examines the regulation of the minimum marriage age in Indonesia from the perspectives of child protection and Islamic law. The issue is grounded in the persistence of child marriage despite the enactment of Law Number 16 of 2019, which equalizes the minimum marriage age for men and women at 19 years as a follow-up to Constitutional Court Decision Number 22/PUU-XV/2017. This research employs a normative juridical method using statutory, conceptual, and Islamic law approaches. The findings show that the minimum marriage age regulation is normatively aligned with the principles of child protection, gender equality, and maqashid sharia, particularly through the concepts of baligh, rusyd, and maslahah. However, its implementation remains ineffective due to the frequent use of marriage dispensation, strong cultural and economic pressures, and low public legal awareness. The novelty of this study lies in its integrative analysis of state law and Islamic legal principles in assessing the effectiveness of minimum marriage age regulation as an instrument for preventing child marriage. This study emphasizes the need for stricter judicial supervision, stronger legal literacy, and community-based prevention strategies to ensure comprehensive child protection.
Copyright (c) 2026 Nasywa Nabilah Nugroho, Ramadhan Syahmedi, Fatimah Fatimah http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
MARKETING COMMUNICATION STRATEGY IN ATTRACTING CONSUMER INTEREST IN THE PRODUCTS OF BANK PEREKONOMIAN RAKYAT SYARIAH AMANAH BANGSA IN SINAKSAK, SIMALUNGUN REGENCY
This study aims to identify marketing communication strategies in attracting consumer interest in BPRS Amanah Bangsa products in Sinaksak, Simalungun Regency using the AIDA model (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action). This study utilizes qualitative methods with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation. Research informants consist of BPRS Amanah Bangsa marketing and consumers. The results show that at the attention stage, consumers can find out about products through the bank directly in the field, social media, pamphlets, and education provided. At the interest stage, consumers are interested because of the benefits and advantages. The desire stage is achieved through strengthening confidence in the security of deposits, clearly the transparency of information on the institution's performance, friendly service, and real testimonials from other users. At the action stage, consumers show their decisions because they have been convinced from the start. This encouragement is influenced by repeated persuasive approaches, easy account opening, and savings with prizes. Each stage illustrates that each consumer does not spontaneously show their interest, but develops gradually due to their beliefs and perceptions from what they see, receive, and feel directly.
Copyright (c) 2026 Miftakhul Khoiri, Ahmad Tamrin Sikumbang http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
THE PUBLIC RELATIONS STRATEGY OF PTPN IV REGIONAL 1 MEDAN IN BUILDING THE COMPANY’S CORPORATE IMAGE
This study analyses the public communication strategy of PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV (PTPN IV) Regional 1 Medan in building corporate image through Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) programmes. The research employed a qualitative case study approach using interviews, observation, and documentation techniques. The findings show that PTPN IV Regional 1 implements proactive and transparent communication strategies through media relations, social media, and collaboration with the Medan City Government. One of the main programmes examined is the revitalisation of “instagrammable” bus stops as part of the TJSL initiative, which functions not only as a public facility improvement programme but also as a medium for strengthening corporate image. The study also reveals that public relations play an important role in managing public opinion, maintaining communication consistency, and building stakeholder trust. However, several challenges remain, particularly in stakeholder coordination, administrative processes, and programme implementation. Overall, the study confirms that effective public communication and social responsibility programmes contribute positively to strengthening corporate image and public trust.
Copyright (c) 2026 Putri Sukma Nabila, Zuhria Zuhria http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
FEASIBILITY OF HADANAH FOR ACTIVE SMOKER MOTHERS: MAQASHID SYARIAH ANALYSIS OF ARTICLE 156(C) OF THE COMPILATION OF ISLAMIC LAW
The transfer of child custody in Islamic family law may be granted when the holder of hadanah is unable to ensure the child’s safety, as stipulated in Article 156(c) of the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI). There is a gap in legal scholarship regarding the suitability of an active smoker as a custodial parent. This normative legal study aims to analyze Article 156(c) of the KHI through the perspective of maqashid syariah regarding cases involving mothers who are active smokers. The results of the study indicate that Article 156(c) of the KHI establishes hadanah as a conditional right. In judicial practice, judges have begun to apply a risk-based approach regarding the dangers of exposure to cigarette smoke. The novelty of this study emphasizes that active smoking by a caregiver is not a neutral condition, but rather a form of dharar that threatens hifz al-nafs (protection of life) and hifz al-nasl (protection of offspring) of the child. Thus, treating active smoking as a risk factor in custody and a basis for transferring custody is normatively valid and consistent with the maqashid of Sharia in protecting the best interests of the child.
Copyright (c) 2026 Akmal Fathi Rayyan Fadli, Muhamad Arifin http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
DYNAMICS OF WIVES' SOCIAL ROLE ADAPTATION IN MARRIAGE: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY ON IDENTITY NEGOTIATION AND HARMONY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW
Islamic marriage aims to manifest a sakinah family, yet high divorce rates and contemporary gamophobia phenomena necessitate a new understanding of relational resilience. This phenomenological study explores wives' subjective experiences in character adaptation and highlights its novelty in reinterpreting the concept of qiwamah (husband's leadership) and family harmony in contemporary marriage. Through in-depth interviews with six female informants, this study found that character adaptation is not passive submission, but an active and dialogical identity negotiation strategy. The novelty of this article lies in the finding that wives' subjective experiences directly deconstruct rigid textual understandings; qiwamah is no longer interpreted as absolute patriarchal dominance but reinterpreted as an egalitarian consultative mechanism to achieve harmony. In conclusion, Islamic Family Law texts are practically operating as a flexible living law. The main contribution of this research theoretically offers a new paradigm of egalitarian husband-wife power relations, and practically recommends the revitalization of pre-marital guidance at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) focusing on conflict resolution and role negotiation.
Copyright (c) 2026 Abdurrahman Arrafi, Muhsan Syarafudin http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
THE POSITION OF CHILD PROTECTION FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ISLAMIC LAW AND ITS PRACTICE IN MUSLIM FAMILIES
This study examines child protection from the perspective of Islamic law by focusing on the position of children as a trust (amanah), the legal foundations of child protection, and the practice of child protection within Muslim families. The study is motivated by the continuing occurrence of child rights violations such as neglect, violence, custody disputes, and the failure to provide post-divorce child support, which indicate that child protection in Muslim family life has not been fully implemented. This research employs normative legal research using conceptual, library, and Islamic juridical approaches. Data were collected from the Qur’an, Hadith, classical Islamic legal texts, scholarly journals, and contemporary Islamic legal literature, which were analyzed using descriptive qualitative methods. The findings reveal that Islamic law positions children as a trust that must be protected through the fulfillment of their rights to life, education, care, financial support, and protection from violence and neglect. Child protection in Islam is fundamentally based on the principles of maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah, particularly hifẓ al-nafs and hifẓ al-nasl, which aim to preserve human life and lineage. The practice of child protection in Muslim families is implemented through hadhanah (custody), financial support, moral and educational development, and post-divorce child protection by prioritizing the best interests of the child. However, its implementation still faces various obstacles, including low legal awareness, family conflicts, weak enforcement of court decisions, and social changes in modern society. Therefore, strengthening the understanding of Islamic law and enhancing the responsibility of families and the social environment are necessary to achieve optimal child protection in Muslim families
Copyright (c) 2026 Nasywa Nabilah Nugroho, Faisar Ananda http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
THE IMPACT OF THE VICTIM MINDSET ON THE FULFILLMENT OF HUSBAND AND WIFE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS (FIKIH MUNAKAHAT PERSPECTIVE)
Household conflicts in contemporary Muslim societies are influenced not only by social and economic factors but also by individual psychological patterns, one of which is playing victim. This mindset is characterized by a tendency to perceive oneself as a victim, shift responsibility to one's spouse, and avoid self-reflection in resolving marital conflicts. This study aims to analyze the impact of playing victim on the fulfillment of spousal rights and obligations from the perspective of fiqh munakahat (Islamic family jurisprudence). Employing a qualitative library research approach, the study draws upon classical and contemporary Islamic legal literature as well as works on interpersonal psychology, which are analyzed through content analysis. The findings reveal that playing victim leads to a distortion of responsibility, hinders the fulfillment of spousal rights and obligations, and undermines communication and relational balance within the family. From the perspective of fiqh munakahat, such behavior may contribute to taqsir (negligence in fulfilling obligations) and, if sustained over time, may develop into conditions resembling nusyuz (persistent disregard of marital obligations). The novelty of this study lies in its integration of interpersonal psychological analysis and fiqh munakahat to explain how individual psychological tendencies can influence the implementation of family norms in Islam. These findings highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in fostering marital relationships that are just, responsible, and harmonious.
Copyright (c) 2026 muhammad fadhlan fauzan, Emha Hasan Amiinulloh Asyari http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
POLYGAMY AS A RESPONSE TO REJECTION OF SEXUAL RELATIONS: A STUDY OF JEMBER RELIGIOUS COURT DECISION NUMBER 3066/PDT.G/2024/PA.JR, FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW
This study was prompted by the emergence of a case regarding permission for polygamy based on the grounds that the wife was unable to fulfill her biological obligations, as outlined in the Decision of the Jember Religious Court No. 3066/Pdt.G/2024/PA.Jr. This issue is important to examine because it relates to the construction of the judge’s reasoning in interpreting biological obligations within the household according to Islamic family law and positive law in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the judge’s reasoning in granting permission for polygamy and to assess its consistency with the principles of Islamic family law. This study employs a normative legal research method using a case study approach through the analysis of court rulings, legislation, Islamic family law literature, and other relevant legal materials. The results indicate that the judge interprets the inability to fulfill biological obligations as part of the condition where a wife cannot perform her duties as stipulated in the Compilation of Islamic Law. However, this reason is not used as the sole basis but is considered alongside other requirements such as the wife’s consent, economic capacity, and readiness to act fairly. This study concludes that judges’ rulings have sought to integrate the principles of justice, public interest, and positive legal provisions into religious judicial practice, thereby contributing to the development of contemporary Islamic family law scholarship.
Copyright (c) 2026 Muh Zulfikri, Yusdi Haq http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
MANUSCRIPT OF HASAN MUNAWI’S MUSHAF AL-QUR’AN: STUDY OF CODICOLOGY, RASM, AND QIRA’AT
Studying manuscripts from the past is considered necessary because they contain information about history, culture, and civilization in society. This study focuses on the study review of the Qur'an manuscript Hasan Munawi (MAHM) using a codicology and philology or textology approach focusing on the discussion of rasm and qira'at. The researchers used a qualitative research method with a type of library research, while in data analysis, the researchers used the Miles and Huberman interactive model analysis. The study results show that the codicology study can be seen on the authentic cover of the manuscript, there is a Manggala as historical information, the physical condition of the manuscript is not intact, the base of the manuscript is European paper with Pro Patria and Concordia watermarks and Honig, G - & Zoon countermarks, thick and thin lines, has a manuscript size of 32.5 cm x 20.5 cm, geometric illumination and floral motifs, Arabic script, most of the writing is in the khaṭ tsuluts type with black and red ink colours. The study from a textological perspective can be seen in the inconsistent use of rasm and the qira'at using the qira'at of Imam 'Āsim in the history of Ḥafs.
Copyright (c) 2026 Muh Rifqi Hidayat, Nur Aini, Khoirul Imam http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
MARRIAGE AS A MORAL REHABILITATION EFFORT FOR PORNOGRAPHY ADDICTS: A REVIEW OF MAQĀṢID AL-SYARĪ‘AH
The phenomenon of pornography in the digital era is no longer merely understood as an individual moral issue, but has evolved into a social problem that affects self-control, sexual behavior, and family stability. Studies of Islamic law have tended to focus on prohibition and prevention, while rehabilitative approaches to pornography addicts remain relatively limited. This study aims to analyze and construct arguments regarding the role of marriage as a mechanism for moral rehabilitation for pornography addicts from the perspective of maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah. The study uses a qualitative approach with library research analyzed through a thematic-conceptual approach based on maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah. Data sources include the Qur'an, hadith, maqāṣid literature, and scientific research related to pornography, sexual behavior, and Islamic family law. The results of the study indicate that pornography disrupts the protective functions of reason (ḥifẓ al-‘aql), honor (ḥifẓ al-‘ird), and offspring (ḥifẓ al-nasl).
Copyright (c) 2026 Fadlillah Alif Baihaqi, Yusdi Haq http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
TEACHERS' SPIRITUAL MENTORING STRATEGY IN IMPROVING STUDENTS' LEARNING MOTIVATION AT MADRASAH ALIYAH
This study examines the implementation of spiritual mentoring conducted by teachers in enhancing students’ learning motivation within the madrasah environment. Learning motivation remains a significant issue influenced not only by academic factors but also by students’ psychological conditions and social environments. This research employed a qualitative approach using a case study design conducted at MA Mirqotul Ulum Liprak Kulon Banyuanyar. The research subjects consisted of teachers and students involved in spiritual mentoring activities who were selected purposively based on their direct participation in the mentoring process. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that spiritual mentoring was implemented through several interconnected strategies, including group mentoring, individual approaches, teacher role modeling, and the habituation of religious practices. These strategies were integrated into both classroom learning activities and extracurricular programs. The study found that students demonstrated increased engagement in learning, stronger discipline, and greater responsibility toward academic tasks. Learning motivation developed alongside students’ growing awareness of learning as part of their personal values and spiritual responsibilities. Supporting factors included a conducive school environment and positive teacher–student relationships, while the main challenges were limited time allocation and differences in students’ backgrounds. The findings indicate that the integration of spiritual approaches in educational practices contributes positively to the development of students’ internal learning motivation.
Copyright (c) 2026 Wilda Faridatul Azman, Kustiana Arisanti, Ummi Lailia Magfiroh http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
THE ROLE OF PUBLIC SERVICE QUALITY AND SMART GOVERNANCE IMPLEMENTATION IN PUBLIC SATISFACTION: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY AT THE DEPARTMENT OF POPULATION AND CIVIL REGISTRATION OF LANGKAT REGENCY
This study is motivated by the importance of improving public service quality and implementing smart governance to enhance community satisfaction, particularly at the Department of Population and Civil Registration of Langkat Regency. The main problem addressed in this study is the extent to which public service quality and smart governance implementation influence community satisfaction. This research employs a quantitative approach using a survey method involving 205 respondents. Data analysis techniques include validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, and multiple linear regression analysis. The results indicate that public service quality has a positive and significant effect on community satisfaction, and smart governance implementation also has a positive and significant effect. Simultaneously, both variables significantly influence community satisfaction, with a model explanatory power of 69%. These findings suggest that service quality remains the dominant factor in improving community satisfaction, while smart governance acts as a supporting factor that enhances the effectiveness of public services. The implication of this study emphasizes that improving community satisfaction requires synergy between high-quality services and the utilization of technology in governance. Therefore, the integration of conventional and digital services is a crucial strategy to achieve effective, efficient, and citizen-oriented public service delivery.
Copyright (c) 2026 Muhammad Rafi Indra Putra, Meilita Tryana Sembiring, Iskandarini Iskandarini3 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
THE IMPLICATIONS OF LONG DISTANCE MARRIAGE ON HOUSEHOLD HARMONY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW: A CASE STUDY IN KRADENAN DISTRICT, GROBOGAN REGENCY
Increased work mobility among contemporary Muslim families has led to the emergence of long-distance marriage as a form of household adaptation to unavoidable economic pressures. This study aims to analyze the driving factors of long-distance marriage (LDM), its impact on communication, trust, and marital satisfaction, as well as its implications from the perspective of Islamic Family Law through the concept of mu'asyarah bil ma'ruf. The study employs a qualitative approach using a case study design, conducted in Kradenan Subdistrict, Grobogan Regency, involving five informants selected through purposive sampling based on the criterion of currently being in or having previously been in a long-distance marriage for at least one year. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The findings indicate that LDM among all informants was primarily driven by economic factors and work demands, rather than as an ideal relational choice. The impact is ambivalent: physical distance increases the risk of loneliness and reduced marital satisfaction, yet simultaneously encourages couples to build more mindful communication and actively maintain trust. An analysis based on the concept of mu'asyarah bil ma'ruf indicates that the indicator of financial support is consistently met, the indicator of respectful communication is met to varying degrees, while the indicator of protection from domestic burdens is the most vulnerable area. This study confirms that mu'asyarah bil ma'ruf is a dynamic and contextual principle, determined not merely by physical presence, but by the quality of the husband’s attention, responsibility, and emotional presence even when separated by distance.
Copyright (c) 2026 Abdul Halim, yusdi haq http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
COMMUNICATION STRATEGY OF THE BAJENIS DISTRICT RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS OFFICE IN PROVIDING INFORMATION SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY
This study aims to analyze the communication strategy implemented by the Bajenis District Religious Affairs Office (KUA) in delivering public service information to the public. Analyze the communication strategy of the Bajenis District Religious Affairs Office in delivering public service information, identify communication barriers faced by the Religious Affairs Office, analyze the efforts made by the Religious Affairs Office in overcoming these communication barriers. The study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews and documentation. The results of the study indicate that the communication strategy of the Bajenis District KUA is carried out through face-to-face communication, utilization of print media, and optimization of digital media such as WhatsApp and social media. Communication barriers include differences in community literacy levels, limited human resources, and technical obstacles to digitizing services. Efforts made include simplifying messages, increasing the role of religious instructors, and adapting communication media based on community needs. A planned, participatory, and contextual communication strategy has been proven to increase the effectiveness of information delivery and the quality of public services.
Copyright (c) 2026 Salsabillah Sinaga, Yusra Dewi Siregar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
INSTRUCTIONAL COMMUNICATION PATTERNS USED BY PASKIBRA EXTRACURRICULAR COACHES IN DEVELOPING STUDENT DISCIPLINE AT SMA NEGERI 1 HAMPARAN PERAK
This study aims to analyze the instructional communication patterns of the flag-raising team coaches in fostering student discipline at SMA Negeri 1 Hamparan Perak and to identify communication barriers that arise during the training process. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, then analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results show that the coaches' instructional communication patterns are structured through providing directions, delivering instructions, corrections, as well as evaluation and feedback. The communication applied not only serves to convey training instructions, but also fosters student discipline through instilling the values of responsibility, compliance with rules, and self-awareness. Discipline that initially emerged due to external control develops into internal awareness that is applied in academic and daily life. Communication barriers found include differences in member characters, varying levels of understanding, lack of focus, physical fatigue, and environmental factors. Therefore, structured and consistent instructional communication plays an important role in fostering student discipline in flagraising team extracurricular activities.
Copyright (c) 2026 Irham Prayoga, Suheri Harahap http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY COURSE IN FORMING PREVENTIVE AWARENESS OF DIVORCE AMONG ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW STUDENTS OF STDI IMAM SYAFI'I JEMBER (QUALITATIVE STUDY)
The increasing divorce rate in Indonesia indicates that family issues are not only related to legal aspects, but are also influenced by psychological factors, such as communication, emotional management, and conflict resolution skills. In this context, the Family Psychology course plays a role in developing preventive awareness of divorce, especially among Islamic Family Law students who will face various family issues in society. This study aims to analyze the role of the Family Psychology course in developing preventive awareness of divorce among students of the Islamic Family Law Study Program at STDI Imam Syafi'i Jember. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews with six students who have or are currently taking the Family Psychology course, supported by documentation and previous research reviews. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the Family Psychology course plays a role in developing students' understanding of family dynamics and the importance of communication, emotional regulation, conflict management, empathy, and understanding of roles within the family as an effort to maintain household harmony. Most informants experienced changes in understanding after attending the course, although the level of influence felt varied according to each individual's initial knowledge and learning experience. This study confirms that the integration of family psychology and Islamic family law perspectives can contribute to building preventive awareness of divorce and become the basis for developing more participatory and contextual learning in Islamic higher education environments.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ilham Fadhilah Putra, Misbahuzzulam Misbahuzzulam http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE INTELLECTUAL HISTORY OF PATANI ISLAM
The historiography of Islam in Patani has long been dominated by narratives of political conflict and intellectual history centered on male scholars and manuscript traditions. As a result, the contributions of women to the development of Islamic intellectual traditions in Patani have received limited scholarly attention. This study aims to reconstruct the role of women in the intellectual history of Islam in Patani while identifying historiographical biases that have contributed to their marginalization in previous studies. The research employs a historical method with a critical historiography approach combined with a qualitative systematic literature review. Data were collected from scholarly books and journal articles published between 1990 and 2025 that discuss Patani history, Pondok institutions, Islamic education, and gender relations. The analysis was conducted through historiographical criticism, close reading, and reading against the grain to uncover traces of women's involvement that have remained obscured within dominant historical narratives. The findings reveal that the limited representation of women in Patani's Islamic historiography is not due to the absence of their contributions, but rather to the dominance of conflict-oriented perspectives and text-centered approaches that regard manuscripts as the primary indicator of intellectual authority. This study demonstrates that Tok Guru Perempuan played a significant role in the transmission of religious knowledge, the management of female Pondok institutions, basic Islamic education, the preservation of Jawi literacy, and the maintenance of intellectual networks among ulama families. During periods of political crisis, women also functioned as key actors in sustaining Islamic education and preserving Malay-Muslim identity in Patani. Therefore, women should be recognized as an integral part of Patani’s Islamic intellectual history whose contributions have largely been overlooked in historical writing. This study highlights the importance of developing a more inclusive historiography to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of the development of Islam in Southeast Asia.
Copyright (c) 2026 khirpal fikri http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0