Alif Lam : Journal of Islamic Studies and Humanities

Muhammad Abduh’s Role in al-Waqa’i‘ al-Misriyyah an Official Egyptian Gazette

Ahmad Nabil Amir, Tasnim Abdul Rahman — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The article discusses the role of Muhammad Abduh (1849-1905) in his illustrious career as leading editor of al-Waqā’i‘ al-Misrīyya ( الوقائع المصرية) [Egyptian Events] an official Egyptian gazette. It brings profound impact in the field of journalism in the context of rising popularity of al-Waqā’i‘ al-Misrīyyah during his editorship (1880-1882), that established its reputation as leading Egyptian newspapers highlighting unprecedented socio-cultural and religious reform undertaken by the establishment, in the midst of phenomenal and competitive growth of independent press. His writing was instrumental in developing national consciousness toward modernization program and influencing public opinion in Egypt. It allowed for better development of formidable national spirit and awakening their higher ideal and convention in language, literature and culture as well as mobilizing social awareness of intense political and cultural dynamics. His career span the period of Riyad Pasha and Sharif’s administration and subsequent political unrest. The research is based on qualitative and documentation technique. It reviewed accumulated data by way of descriptive, analytical, historical and comparative method. The finding shows that al-Waqā’i‘ has assumed unprecedented influence and success during the editorship of Abduh through his dynamic and productive articles and rigorous daily basis of production of the newspaper

Democracy and Islamic Da'wah:

Yusri Hamzani — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

This article looks at the politicization of religion in East Lombok Regency during the 2024 elections. The author collected data in the field using three techniques: observation, interviews, and documentation. These three strategies generate primary sources. Meanwhile, secondary sources include scholarly publications such as journals, dissertations, scientific periodicals, and survey findings. After completing research, the author discovered that religion was politicized in East Lombok Regency through the use of religious symbols such as the imamah and white peci as traditional apparel that represents piety. Politicians also employ the narrative of friendship, politics as a platform for da'wah, ukhuwah Islamiyah, piety, and sami'na wa atho'na to politicize religion. Aside from that, their identity as a Tuan Guru is also used on pamphlets, billboards, stickers and even on ballot papers.

Humanity in the Era of Revolution 4.0:

Musa Yusuf Owoyemi — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

This paper analyses the issue of artificial intelligence in the light of Seyyed Hossein Nasr philosophy of humanity. It looks at the changing definition and understanding of human being in view of the fourth industrial revolution through the traditional society to the renaissance/modern period and the 21^st century. It bases this analysis on the dichotomy between the promethean and pontifical man as espoused in the thought of Seyyed Hossein Nasr and went on to define man anew based on the workings of AI robots in revolution 4.0. Using the qualitative method of critical analysis, it presented the understanding of man as pontifical and promethean as defined by Seyyed Hossein Nasr.