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Mehmet Özay - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Women as rulers phenomenon in Southeast Asian Islamic Society : the queens of Aceh
2011Co-Authors: Mehmet ÖzayAbstract:This paper provides a brief explanation about the Era of the Queens (1641-1699) during which four female rulers were raised in succession to the throne of Aceh Darussalam Sultanate. The era in question has not been a resounding research subject either in the context of Southeast Asian Islamic studies or general Islamic history. The Era of the Queens is worthy of study due to its contributions in terms of anthropological and cultural differences from the perspective of the Muslim world. Within this study, reasons for their placement in the power structure appeared to have influential elements in terms of education, socio-political environs and affiliations. This is a study that focusses on the role of women as ruling figures in an Islamic Society which appears to be a very stimulative situation in that era. The queens were successful and played their roles well in order to continue retaining their power relations with other structural bodies within the sultanate. By possessing the required politically applicable opinions, the queens secured their places against the oppositions who persistently challenged them in the quest to wrestle for power. In relation to this context, this process of sustenance of power can be observed by the distributions of rights and incentives to various groups among the oppositions, in exchange for the Sultanah to continuously rule the state. Although women rulership during the second part of the seventeenth century in Aceh is considered by some circles as aberrant, however, it is a fact that these women rulers were in control of the power for nearly sixty years. This is seen as one of the unique practices in the Muslim world. Their accomplishment is the reason why these Acehnese female rulers ought to be regarded as political agencies who were subject to various challenges from the various entities allied with the different political, cultural and religious circles during these queens' reigns. In addition, this issue of power should be scrutinized based on the concept of reliance on relations between the center and periphery concept of distribution of power. This distribution seems to be under the control and direction of the former. The writer emphasizes the roles of these Acehnese queens in the context of remoulding the political structure in the Sultanate which is claimed to be a global constructive power entity during its heyday.
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Women as rulers phenomenon in Southeast Asian Islamic Society: the Queens of Aceh / Mehmet Ozay
2011Co-Authors: Mehmet ÖzayAbstract:This paper provides a brief explanation about the Era of the Queens (1641-1699) during which four female rulers were raised in succession to the throne of Aceh Darussalam Sultanate. The era in question has not been a resounding research subject either in the context of Southeast Asian Islamic studies or general Islamic history. The Era of the Queens is worthy of study due to its contributions in terms of anthropological and cultural differences from the perspective of the Muslim world. Within this study, reasons for their placement in the power structure appeared to have influential elements in terms of education, socio-political environs and affiliations. This is a study that focusses on the role of women as ruling figures in an Islamic Society which appears to be a very stimulative situation in that era. The queens were successful and played their roles well in order to continue retaining their power relations with other structural bodies within the sultanate. By possessing the required politically applicable opinions, the queens secured their places against the oppositions who persistently challenged them in the quest to wrestle for power. In relation to this context, this process of sustenance of power can be observed by the distributions of rights and incentives to various groups among the oppositions, in exchange for the Sultanah to continuously rule the state. Although women rulership during the second part of the seventeenth century in Aceh is considered by some circles as aberrant, however, it is a fact that these women rulers were in control of the power for nearly sixty years. This is seen as one of the unique practices in the Muslim world. Their accomplishment is the reason why these Acehnese female rulers ought to be regarded as political agencies who were subject to various challenges from the various entities allied with the different political, cultural and religious circles during these queens’ reigns. In addition, this issue of power should be scrutinized based on the concept of reliance on relations between the center and periphery concept of distribution of power. This distribution seems to be under the control and direction of the former. The writer emphasizes the roles of these Acehnese queens in the context of remoulding the political structure in the Sultanate which is claimed to be a global constructive power entity during its heyday.
Agus Ahmad Safei - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Development of Islamic Society Based on Majelis Ta’lim: A Study of the Shifting Role of the Majelis Ta’lim in West Java
American Journal of Applied Sciences, 2016Co-Authors: Agus Ahmad SafeiAbstract:As a religious institution that has focused on the propagation of Islam (tabligh), the Majelis Ta’lim, particularly the branches in West Java, faces no small challenge. First, the Majelis Ta’lim is charged with implementing breakthroughs to preserve organizational existence as well as undertaking self-development to achieve a better state. Second, the Majelis Ta’lim is faced with the challenge of contributing to the quality of various aspects of the life of the Islamic community. This research studies the phenomenon of the shifting role of the Majelis Ta’lim, which is no longer solely a religious institution that propagates Islam but is beginning to actively respond to issues categorized as “worldly” (muamalah). This shift in the role of the Majelis Ta’lim is interesting: Why and in what aspects has this shift (or, more accurately, enrichment) in its role occurred? This study uses an analytic descriptive approach to examine this phenomenon. The research results show that in the context of a developing Islamic Society, the Majelis Ta’lim institution, which exists throughout the region of West Java, can become a development actor in the midst of its routine religious study activities. Although its scope to date has been in the religious area (diniyah), its representatives are becoming involved as actors and spokesmen for the development of Islamic Society in social and economic fields.
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF Islamic Society BASED ON CELESTIAL BUSINESS
Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan, 2016Co-Authors: Agus Ahmad SafeiAbstract:Empirically, Islamic Society in Indonesia —as the majority of the population— hasnot been able to compete with the various advantages possessed by Islamic societies in other countries, particularly in the developed ones. Academically, the conceptual references on the development of Islamic Society are relatively hard to find. These facts warrant both empirical and academic efforts to develop the concepts and formulas of Islamic Society development, especially regarding its economical aspect. This report will further describe the importance of a formula for developing Islamic Society, based on celestial business (al-mubaya’ah al-samawiyah), and how it can be a solution to the problem of economical dis¬advantages in Islamic societies. This research used literary method that conducted by analyzing various literatures relevant with the topic of the research. The findings show that conceptually, the celestial business (business with God) formula is relevant for the development of the economic aspect of Islamic societies. This formula offers equilibrium between the satisfaction of material and spiritual needs, or the physical and spiritual needs. On the higher level, it can be an alternative formula to develop the economic aspect of any Islamic Society. *** Secara empirik, masyarakat Islam Indonesia –sebagai penduduk mayoritas– masih jauh dari berbagai keunggulan dibandingkan dengan sesama umat dari negara-negara lain, terutama negara-negara maju. Secara akademik, referensi terkait dengan rujukan konseptual tentang pengembangan masyarakat Islam juga relatif sulit ditemukan. Fakta ini menuntut adanya ikhtiar empirik dan akademik untuk melahirkan berbagai formula pengembangan masyarakat Islam, khususnya pada aspek ekonomi. Tulisan ini memaparkan pentingnya formula pengembangan masyarakat Islam yang bertumpu pada “bisnis langitan” ( al-mubāya'ah al-samāwiyah). Pada level yang lebih luas formula ini dapat menjadi solusi atas problem ketertinggalan ekonomi masyarakat Islam. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi kepustakaan dengan berbagai bentuk literatur yang diposisikan setara terkait dengan topik utama penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara konseptual, formula “celestial business” (berbisnis bersama Tuhan) relevan untuk diterapkan dalam pengembangan masyarakat Islam pada aspek ekonomi. Formula ini menawarkan keseimbangan antara pemenuhan kebutuhan aspek material dan spiritual, jasmani dan ruhani. Lebih lanjut, formula ini dapat menjadi formula alternatif dalam upaya pengembangan ekoomi masyarakat Islam.
N M I Goolam - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Time for the bell to toll on the tolling of bells? Garden Cities Incorporated Association Not For Gain v Northpine Islamic Society 1999 (2) SA 268 (C)
1999Co-Authors: N M I GoolamAbstract:Garden Cities Incorporated Association Not For Gain v Northpine Islamic Society 1999 (2) SA 268 (C)
G Van Der Schyff - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Limitation and waiver of the right to freedom of religion : Garden Cities Incorporated Association Not for Gain v Northpine Islamic Society 1999 (2) SA 268 (C)
2002Co-Authors: G Van Der SchyffAbstract:Garden Cities Incorporated Association Not For Gain v Northpine Islamic Society 1999 (2) SA 268 (C)
Aida Saihi Macfarland - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Culture-Specific Pathogenicity of Dhat (Semen Loss) Syndrome in an Arab/Islamic Society, Oman.
Oman Medical Journal, 2017Co-Authors: Aida Saihi Macfarland, Mohammed Al-maashani, Qassim Al Busaidi, Aziz Al-naamani, May El-bouri, Samir Al-adawiAbstract:A number of reports from different parts of the world have challenged the assumption that Dhat syndrome is confined to populations in and around the Indian subcontinent. This single case study reports an Omani with features typical of Dhat syndrome. Psychometric measures showed elevated scores on indices of hypochondriasis, psychasthenia, and gender role development as defined in the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. He rated adequately in measures assessing cognitive and executive functioning. Implementation of cognitive behavioral therapy, concurrent with a successful marriage proposal, resulted in a gradual resolution of the symptoms. This report concludes with a discussion on whether his Dhat syndrome should be viewed as a culture-reactive or culture-specific syndrome.
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culture specific pathogenicity of dhat semen loss syndrome in an arab Islamic Society oman
Oman Medical Journal, 2017Co-Authors: Aida Saihi Macfarland, Qassim Al Busaidi, Mohammed Almaashani, Aziz Alnaamani, May Elbouri, Samir AladawiAbstract:A number of reports from different parts of the world have challenged the assumption that Dhat syndrome is confined to populations in and around the Indian subcontinent. This single case study reports an Omani with features typical of Dhat syndrome. Psychometric measures showed elevated scores on indices of hypochondriasis, psychasthenia, and gender role development as defined in the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. He rated adequately in measures assessing cognitive and executive functioning. Implementation of cognitive behavioral therapy, concurrent with a successful marriage proposal, resulted in a gradual resolution of the symptoms. This report concludes with a discussion on whether his Dhat syndrome should be viewed as a culture-reactive or culture-specific syndrome.
