Smart: Journal of Islamic Religion and Sharia Studies
Smart: Journal of Islamic Religion and Sharia Studies (SSharia) is a peer-reviewed academic publication dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse on Islamic theology, religious jurisprudence, and Sharia law within contemporary and historical contexts. Established as a forum for rigorous intellectual inquiry, the journal publishes original research articles, theoretical analyses, and critical reviews that examine Islamic religious thought, legal frameworks, and their applications in modern societies. Contributors include internationally recognized scholars, theologians, legal experts, and researchers from diverse academic disciplines who investigate topics ranging from classical Islamic jurisprudence and Quranic exegesis to contemporary issues in Islamic law, ethics, and religious practice. The journal maintains rigorous academic standards through a comprehensive peer-review process, ensuring that all published works meet the highest scholarly criteria and contribute meaningfully to the field. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between Islamic studies, comparative religion, law, sociology, and philosophy, the journal serves as a vital platform for understanding the complexities of Islamic religious and legal traditions while promoting evidence-based scholarship and nuanced analysis of Sharia jurisprudence. Published triannually in February, June, and October, the Journal of Islamic Religion and Sharia Studies reaches a global audience of academics, practitioners, policymakers, and students seeking authoritative insights into the theological, legal, and practical dimensions of Islamic scholarship and its relevance to contemporary international discourse.
Divisi Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Yayasan Cerdas Pedia Indonesia
The Influence of Islamic Law on National Legal Development: Indonesia Constitutional Perspective
This study analyzes the constitutional status of Islamic law and its substantial contribution to the development of Indonesian national law. The primary issue concerns the dynamics of integrating Sharia values into the Pancasila rule-of-law framework, which frequently encounters challenges in regulatory harmonization. This research employs normative legal analysis, utilizing legislative, conceptual, and case-based approaches. The findings demonstrate that Islamic law has strong legal foundation under Articles 24 and 29 of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and contributes significantly by transforming norms into national legislation, such as Sharia economic law and halal product certification. In summary, Islamic law constitutes an organic element that reinforces the national legal system. The implications of this research highlight the need to elevate the legal status of Sharia instruments to the level of law to ensure legal certainty. These findings advance the theory of religious constitutionalism in the context of Indonesia's legal development.
Islamic Law; Sharia; UUD NRI 1945; Constitution; National Law.
Copyright (c) 2026 Risman Setiawan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Legal Implications of Differences in the Bride’s Name in the Marriage Contract and the Guardian’s Tawkil
This study investigates the legal implications of discrepancies in the bride’s name during the Islamic marriage contract (ʿaqd nikāḥ) and the exercise of tawḳīl (delegation of guardian authority). Although classical Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) emphasizes taʾyīn the clear identification of contracting parties minor variations in spelling or use of nicknames do not invalidate the contract as long as the bride’s identity is certain. Conversely, modern Indonesian law, through the Compilation of Islamic Law (Kompilasi Hukum Islam), demands administrative uniformity in official documents to ensure legal certainty. Using a qualitative library research approach, primary and secondary sources including scholarly works, statutory provisions, and judicial decisions were analyzed descriptively. Findings reveal convergence between fiqh and positive law: the substantive validity of the marriage relies on accurate identification rather than formal consistency, while administrative discrepancies require rectification via official corrections or court rulings. Integrative recommendations are proposed to harmonize doctrinal flexibility with bureaucratic requirements, safeguarding both sacramental integrity and legal certainty.
Name Discrepancy; Islamic Marriage Contract; Tawḳīl; Legal Certainty; Administrative Correction.
Copyright (c) 2026 Abdurrahman (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Religious Leaders’ Perspectives on Husbands Prioritizing Financial Support for Parents Over Wives in Martapura Kota District
This study examines the perspectives of religious leaders in Martapura Kota District on husbands prioritizing financial support for parents over wives. Employing an empirical legal research design with qualitative descriptive analysis, data were collected through in-depth interviews with six local religious figures and supported by secondary literature. Findings reveal a consensus that spousal maintenance constitutes a fardhu ’ain an individual, unconditional obligation arising directly from the marriage contract and must be prioritized when resources are limited. Financial support to parents, while highly meritorious (ihsan), is conditional, applying only if they lack means of their own. Conflicts arise when emotional and social pressures lead husbands to divert resources to parents at the expense of their wives, risking injustice (dzalim). Religious leaders recommend holistic solutions: family deliberation (musyawarah), transparent financial management, and premarital and postmarital education on the hierarchy of obligations in Islamic law. These measures aim to foster household harmony and prevent rights violations.
Spousal Maintenance; Parental Support; Fardhu ’Ain; Birrul Walidain; Household Harmony.
Copyright (c) 2026 Nur Alfina (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Legal Consequences of Waqf Pledge Deed Officials’ Negligence in Land Boundary Demarcation
The negligence of Waqf Pledge Deed Officials (PPAIW) in demarcating wakf land boundaries poses significant legal and social risks, including disputes and erosion of wakf’s devotional integrity. This study examines the consequences of such negligence through the lens of Islamic legal theory, focusing on the Shafiʿi madhhab’s principles of amanah (trust) and dhaman (guarantee compensation). Employing a qualitative, literature-based methodology, it analyzes classical fiqh muʿāmalah texts and contemporary regulatory frameworks. Findings reveal that PPAIW negligence constitutes a taʿaddī (transgression) requiring liability under dhaman al-idāfah (negligence compensation) and dhaman al-qimah (value compensation). Legal remedies include administrative sanctions, such as dismissal, and material compensation obligations for costs related to document correction and dispute resolution. The implementation of these principles safeguards maslahah ʻammah (public interest) and protects wakf assets as communal trusts. Recommendations call for regulatory enhancements, professional training for PPAIW, and streamlined procedures to ensure precise boundary delineation and accountability.
Waqf Accountability; Dhaman Compensation; PPAIW Negligence; Land Demarcation; Islamic Law.
Copyright (c) 2026 M. Abrar Dahlan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Indonesia’s Digital Resilience through the Implementation of the Four Pillars of Aswaja Ethics for Cyber Harmony
Indonesia faces a digital paradox: rapid internet penetration drives high connectivity while accelerating an infodemic that threatens social cohesion. This study proposes a “Aswaja Cyber Ethics” framework operationalizing four pillars of Ahlussunnah wal Jamaah Tawassuth (moderation), Tasamuh (tolerance), Tawazun (balance), and Iʿtidal (justice/steadfastness) as an ethical foundation to bolster digital resilience and cyber harmony. A descriptive qualitative method with a case study of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) implementation reveals that integrating Aswaja principles into digital content can mitigate algorithmic polarization, reduce hate speech, manage digital fatigue, and foster critical literacy through tabayyun practices. Analysis indicates that NU’s culturally resonant and proactive narratives, including social media format adaptation, have the potential to enhance ethical digital literacy effectiveness. However, challenges of disinformation industry scale, algorithmic backlash, and internal diversity present structural barriers. This paper recommends cross-stakeholder collaboration to integrate Aswaja Cyber Ethics into national digital literacy policies and curricula.
Aswaja Cyber Ethics; Digital Resilience; Digital Literacy; Cyber Polarization; Nahdlatul Ulama.
Copyright (c) 2026 Fathul Fahmi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Digital Transformation Impact on Traditional Quranic Studies Methodology and Sacred Text Interpretation
This study examines the transformative impact of digitalization on traditional Quranic studies methodology and sacred text interpretation in the contemporary era. The research employs a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis, collecting data from academic literature and digital platform observations to investigate how digital technology has fundamentally altered accessibility patterns, teaching methodologies, and challenges related to Quranic sacredness. Findings reveal that digitalization has significantly enhanced student engagement and motivation through interactive applications offering advanced features including multimedia presentations, audio-visual elements, and collaborative learning platforms. However, this transformation presents substantial challenges including the erosion of traditional mushaf sacredness, potential interpretation distortions due to uncontrolled access to exegesis, and the democratization of religious authority that may compromise scholarly authenticity. The study concludes that collaborative efforts between academics and religious scholars are essential to maintain equilibrium between digital technology utilization and preservation of scholarly traditions in Quranic studies while optimizing technology's potential for global education.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ahmad Hadi Al-Huda Ajum (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0