Ibnu Farhan

Pemikiran Teologi Islam Nusantara: Analisis Hermeneutika Terhadap Pemikiran KH. Ali Maksum dalam Kitab Hujjah Ahlisunnah wal Jamaah

Introduction

Pemikiran teologi islam nusantara: analisis hermeneutika terhadap pemikiran kh. Ali maksum dalam kitab hujjah ahlisunnah wal jamaah. Analisis hermeneutika pemikiran teologi Islam Nusantara KH. Ali Maksum. Mengulas pembelaan praktik Sunni Nahdlatul Ulama & perluasan diskursus teologi.

Abstract

Islamic theology, also known as ‘Ilm al-Kalām, ' constitutes a fundamental branch of Islamic sciences. Although traditionally classified as a classical discipline, its discourses continue to evolve in response to contemporary developments. This study aims to examine the theological thought of KH. Ali Maksum, a prominent Indonesian Muslim scholar, as presented in his work Hujjah Ahlisunnah wal Jamaah, and to analyze it through a hermeneutical lens. Employing a qualitative methodology with a library research approach, this study primarily utilizes Hujjah Ahlisunnah wal Jamaah as its primary source. The data is analyzed using Friedrich Schleiermacher’s hermeneutic theory. The findings reveal that KH. Ali Maksum represents a Nusantara scholar with original contributions to Islamic theology. The hermeneutical analysis indicates that Hujjah Ahlisunnah wal Jamaah was composed as a defence of religious practices upheld by Sunni Muslims, particularly those affiliated with the Nahdlatul Ulama organization. In this work, KH. Ali Maksum expands theological discourse beyond doctrinal matters (ʿaqīdah) to include jurisprudence (fiqh) and mysticism (taṣawwuf). The text serves as an intellectual and religious response from KH. Ali Maksum, as a pesantren leader and Rais ‘Aam of PBNU, affirms the continuity and legitimacy of the Ahlusunnah wal Jamaah tradition embraced by most Indonesian Muslims.

Review

This study, "Pemikiran Teologi Islam Nusantara: Analisis Hermeneutika Terhadap Pemikiran KH. Ali Maksum dalam Kitab Hujjah Ahlisunnah wal Jamaah," addresses a crucial intersection of classical Islamic theology (*'Ilm al-Kalām*) and its contemporary manifestations within the Nusantara context. By focusing on the theological contributions of KH. Ali Maksum, a seminal Indonesian Muslim scholar, the research aims to illuminate how traditional Islamic thought evolves in response to local and modern challenges. The abstract effectively introduces the core objective: a hermeneutical analysis of Maksum's *Hujjah Ahlisunnah wal Jamaah*, promising an insightful exploration into the adaptive nature of Islamic theological discourse in Indonesia. The selection of a prominent figure and a key text, coupled with a sophisticated analytical framework, sets a high expectation for the depth of analysis. Employing a qualitative methodology rooted in library research, the study meticulously utilizes *Hujjah Ahlisunnah wal Jamaah* as its primary source, which is an appropriate choice given the textual focus. The analytical strength lies in its application of Friedrich Schleiermacher’s hermeneutic theory, a notable approach for interpreting a classical Islamic text, thereby offering a fresh perspective on its underlying meanings and intentions. The findings presented in the abstract are compelling: KH. Ali Maksum is identified as an original Nusantara scholar whose work serves as a defence of Sunni religious practices, particularly those associated with Nahdlatul Ulama. Crucially, the study reveals how Maksum broadened theological discourse beyond mere doctrinal matters (*ʿaqīdah*) to encompass jurisprudence (*fiqh*) and mysticism (*taṣawwuf*), demonstrating a holistic and integrated approach to Islamic thought. The research makes a significant contribution by positioning KH. Ali Maksum's *Hujjah Ahlisunnah wal Jamaah* as a vital intellectual and religious response from a leading pesantren figure and Rais ‘Aam of PBNU. This work not only affirms the continuity and legitimacy of the Ahlusunnah wal Jamaah tradition embraced by the majority of Indonesian Muslims but also provides a scholarly anchor for understanding the theological underpinnings of Nusantara Islam. The application of Western hermeneutics to an Indonesian Islamic text is a particularly strong point, offering a model for interdisciplinary engagement. This study is invaluable for scholars interested in Islamic intellectual history, Indonesian religious thought, and the dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity in theological discourse.

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