Al-'Allāmah: Journal of Scriptures and Ulama Studies

Empowering Muslim Women for Environmental Sustainability through the Mustika Darling Program

Siti Choiriyah — 2026-06-30

Environmental issues are global challenges that require the involvement of various actors including religious organizations. Nahdlatul Ulama Muslimat, through the Mustika Darling program (Muslimat Cantik Sadar Lingkungan) introduces a model of Muslim women’s empowerment oriented toward environmental sustainability. This program is significant because it integrates religious values local wisdom and concrete actions in waste management and reforestation. While studies on eco-pesantren are widely available research specifically on the role of Muslimat NU in environmental movements remains limited. This study aims to fill this gap. This article employs a qualitative approach with a case study design focusing on the implementation of the Mustika Darling program in several regions using interviews observation and documentation. Data were analyzed through reduction presentation and verification. The findings reveal that the program enhances Muslim women’s ecological awareness strengthens community independence in waste management and fosters synergy with local governments in promoting less waste events. Thus, Mustika Darling can be considered a model of Muslim women’s empowerment grounded in Islamic ecotheology and local wisdom, contributing to the achievement of the SDGs.

Ali Yafie’s Environmental Fiqh: The Contribution of Nusantara Ulama Thought in Responding to Indonesia’s Ecological Crisis

Nurjanah — 2026-06-30

This paper aims to analyze the construction of environmental fiqh pioneered by Ali Yafie from ontological, epistemological, and axiological perspectives, and how it is relevant to addressing the complex ecological issues in Indonesia. This study is a qualitative research based on a library research using a descriptive-analytical approach and content analysis to examine systematically the conceptual framework developed by Ali Yafie. The results of the study indicate that, ontologically, Yafie views the environment as an integral part of human life, and thus its existence must be preserved. Epistemologically, Yafie reconstructs the framework of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah from the ḍarūriyyāt al-khams to the ḍarūriyyāt al-sittah by adding ḥifẓ al-bī’ah (environmental protection), thus showing that protecting the environment is a primary need for everyone. Axiologically, Yafie formulates fundamental principles that are important guidelines for every human being in protecting the environment, such as prioritizing hifz al-nafs, limiting consumption (ḥadd al-kifāyah), maintaining ecosystem balance, and recognizing that all creatures are noble (muḥtaram). These findings indicate that environmental fiqh is a revolutionary concept that combines normative principles with practical legal systems, thus giving rise to the legal ruling that preserving environmental sustainability is a fard kifāyah (collective responsibility). Thus, the environmental fiqh formulated by Yafie is highly relevant to environmental conservation efforts in Indonesia.

Oil Palm Expansion and Deforestation in Indonesia: Reconstructing Natural Resource Governance through Fiqh al-Bi’ah Perspective

Shafira Munawaroh Dahlan — 2026-06-30

This study examines the critical issue of oil palm plantation expansion in Indonesia, which has driven massive deforestation and ecosystem degradation. Amid national economic pressures and the transition toward green energy, the expansion of oil palm cultivation is frequently entangled in a contradictory dialectic of public policy. By interrogating this dialectic between policy frameworks and empirical realities, this study aims to formulate a reconstruction of natural resource governance grounded in the principles of environmental justice. The research employs a qualitative methodology with a juridical-normative approach, drawing upon the Maqasid al-Shariah theoretical framework through Jasser Auda’s systems approach. The analysis is conducted holistically by integrating six system features: cognitive nature, wholeness, openness, interconnected hierarchy, multidimensionality, and purposefulness. The findings reveal that existing natural resource policies remain predominantly anthropocentric and formalistic-legalistic, thereby failing to address the ecological crisis in a systemic manner. As a solution, this study proposes a policy reconstruction that positions hifẓ al-bī’ah (environmental preservation) as an integral component of public welfare (maslahah). The proposed policy model is not solely oriented toward economic growth but is also anchored in the principles of sustainable ecological justice. Through this systems approach, oil palm governance is repositioned from a mere instrument of profit into a mechanism for sustaining life across generations. Furthermore, it enables multidimensional policy evaluation, thereby bridging the tension between national economic interests and environmental protection.

Reinterpretation of the Meaning of Kufr and Its Relationship with Environmental Destruction: A Semantic Perspective by Toshihiko Izutsu

Nurul Qomarudin — 2026-06-30

This study departs from the main question: How can the meaning of Kufr be reinterpreted and how does it relate to environmental destruction from Toshihiko Izutsu's semantic perspective? The purpose of this study is to explain the dynamics of the meaning of Kufr in the Qur'an and to understand the reinterpretation of the meaning of kufr and its relation to environmental destruction (Toshihiko Izutsu's semantic perspective). Using a qualitative method based on literature study with the Qur'an as the primary source, supported by the works of Toshihiko Izutsu as well as classical and contemporary interpretations. The analysis was conducted through Izutsu's relational semantic approach, which includes basic meaning, relational meaning, semantic field, and conceptual opposites to trace the transformation of the meaning of ‘kufr’ towards a theocentric Qur'anic value system. The conclusion of this study is that the concept of kufr in the Qur'an cannot be reduced solely to a theological category opposed to îmân, but is a comprehensive moral concept with theological, ethical, social, and ecological implications. Semantic analysis shows that kufr is closely related to closing oneself off from the verses of Allah, denial of blessings (kufr al-ni‘mah), injustice (dzhulm), wastefulness (isrâf), and corruption (fasâd fî al-ardh). This relationship confirms that environmental destruction is not merely a technical-material issue, but a manifestation of a spiritual and moral crisis resulting from a loss of awareness of tawhid and neglect of humanity's stewardship. Thus, this study formulates the concept of ecological kufr as a form of denial of the divine order that governs the balance of the cosmos. The main difference between this study and previous works lies in its analytical focus, which directly links kufr to ecological issues through a relational semantic approach. Thus, this study offers a new perspective in Qur'anic studies by integrating theology, ethics, and ecology.

Between Priority and Formality: A Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah Analysis of the Policies of the Minister of Religious Affairs in Indonesia

M. Ikhwanul Huda — 2026-06-30

This study analyzes the epistemological and ethical dimensions of maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah within the framework of Islamic ecotheology, using the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia's tree-planting initiative as a case study. Using a descriptive-analytical approach that integrates textual analysis, policy review, and interpretive reasoning, the research examines how Islamic legal philosophy informs sustainable environmental practices. The findings show that the tree-planting program represents a concrete manifestation of Islamic ecotheology in public policy. Beyond its ecological function, the initiative embodies key Islamic values such as khalīfah fī al-arḍ (human stewardship), mīzān (balance), and maṣlaḥah (public benefit). Environmental preservation is therefore understood not merely as an administrative obligation, but as ecological worship (‘ibādah ekologis) and a moral responsibility toward God’s creation. From the perspective of maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah, this effort falls within the category of ḍarūriyyāt (necessities), as it contributes to the protection of life (ḥifẓ al-nafs), property (ḥifẓ al-māl), and progeny (ḥifẓ al-nasl). The study argues that the global ecological crisis requires a theological reorientation of Islamic law toward a theocentric-ecocentric paradigm, positioning God and nature as central ethical references. In this context, the revitalization of maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah offers a holistic framework that integrates legal, moral, and spiritual dimensions, reinforcing sustainability and ecological justice within Islamic thought and practice.

Eco-dakwah Digital through Ngaji Filsafat: A Case Study of Fahruddin Faiz's Environmental Philosophy Edition

Syamsul Haq — 2026-06-30

Recently, environmental ethics is an issue that has been echoed by religious authorities in response to the climate crisis. The role of religious leaders in this case is very significant, especially their role in influencing and navigating the behaviour of Muslims towards the environment through eco-dakwah. Research that focuses on eco-dakwah in this regard is still limited, especially that which is concerned with philosophically based. Additionally, this is how the essence of the ideas of environmental philosophers is conveyed with a delivery that is easily understood by common people who do not have a philosophical foundation. Further, this study aims to analyze the significance of Philosophy-Based Eco-Dakwah in raising environmental awareness through the approach taken by Fahruddin Faiz in the ‘Ngaji Filsafat’ activity at the Jenderal Sudirman Mosque, Yogyakarta. This research uses a qualitative case study method in exploring the influence of Fahruddin Faiz's figure. The object of this research focuses on the Kajian edition of 'Kembali ke Alam' and ‘Akhlak kepada Alam'. Data collection using library research and digital sources. This includes journal articles, books, information from the internet, and social media regarding ‘Ngaji Filsafat’, Fahruddin Faiz, and ‘Masjid Jenderal Sudirman’. The result of this study, Fahruddin Faiz, has a significant effect in conveying the message of the philosophical environment. This is an effective new way of interpreting philosophers' ideas, such as ecofeminism, ecoliteracy, ecosophy, and many more. In addition, this success can be seen from the expertise of Fahruddin Faiz, who is a philosophy scholar and he is very popular on social media and among young people.