Browsing by Author "Haula Noor"

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    From Villain to Hero : The Role of Disengaged Terrorists in Social Reintegration Initiatives
    (Cogitatio Press, 2024-05-09) Haula Noor
    Convicted terrorists released from prison often experience social stigma, exclusion, and difficulties reintegrating into society. Authorities have identified the utility of using formerly convicted and released terrorists or disengaged terrorists as an intermediary to help and support terrorist inmates as they go through social reintegration processes. This article explores their role as an intermediary who advocates for fair treatment and rights for their fellow ex-inmates, assisting families and helping them undergo the reintegration process. This research involved interviews with members of three foundations: Yayasan Persadani, Hubbul Wathon Indonesia 19, and DeBintal. By analysing the narrative of the participants, this study found that social reintegration efforts led by disengaged terrorists fostered a sense of social belonging and connectedness among ex-inmates. In addition, these foundations offer valuable assistance to terrorist inmates while ensuring community safety. They serve as a reliable support system during times of need and act as a communication bridge between them and the government. This framework positions these foundations as integral components in addressing concerns about the effectiveness of government-led integration initiatives. The approach adopted by these foundations has positive effects on preventing the re-engagement of released inmates with extremist networks. Despite the need to measure the effectiveness of these initiatives comprehensively, efforts made by these foundations provide potential for societal resilience against terrorism.
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    Indonesian traditionalist IUM graduate : ambivalence and identity negotiation
    (Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2023) Fahmi Wira Angkasa; Haula Noor
    Since its establishment, Saudi Arabia has recognized the role of religion in nation- building. Muhammad bin Saud, with the assistance of Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab as an influential religious figure from Dariyyah, solidified his political power. The ideology of Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab became the essence of the development of religious institutions in Saudi Arabia, including the Islamic University of Madinah (IUM) as a religious-based university. IUM became influential institution to spread Salafism to Indonesia, through their alumni. Their movements caused religious contestation against traditionalist Muslims. However, this phenomenon has not deterred the motivation of traditionalist Muslims to study in Madinah. This study discusses Indonesian Muslim traditionalists at the IUM in negotiating their identity with the Salafism ideology conveyed on campus, and discusses to what extent Salafism teaching in IUM influences traditionalist principles. It also discusses how they engage with the traditionalist society in Indonesia, after experiencing changes and stability in their ideologies. The study uses qualitative approach, by interviewing Indonesian traditionalist Muslim alumni of IUM. The thesis found that traditionalist Muslims at IUM exhibit various degrees of change and stability, depending on how they negotiate with the teachings there, their breadth of traditionalist knowledge, and family backgrounds. Furthermore, the thesis concludes that they have inclusive view toward Salafism ideology, and able to engage with moderate preaching towards the traditionalist society in their respective areas.
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    Inserting non-muslims into the Islamic party : the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) between political pragmatism and ideological coherence
    (Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2024) Muhammad Ulil Abshor; Haula Noor
    This study investigates the factors influencing the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) in Indonesia to include non-Muslims as members and candidates, examining the balance between political pragmatism and ideological coherence. The central argument posits that PKS’s insertion of non-Muslims is a strategic adaptation to Indonesia’s pluralistic and democratic political environment, aimed at enhancing its electoral appeal while maintaining its Islamic ideological substance. The research employs a qualitative approach, incorporating historical analysis and in-depth interviews with key PKS figures. Historical documents produced by the party and interviews with four significant party members, including regional cadres and central figures, provide primary data for the study. This method allows a comprehensive understanding of the ideological progress and strategic decisions of the party within its institutional transformation. The findings reveal that the transformation of PKS from informal politics to a political party underscores its initial moderation process while maintaining Islamic conservative principles. This dynamic interplay between ideology and pragmatic political consideration manifests in its adoptive and open approach to the inclusion of non-Muslims within the party. The results emphasize the importance of contextual political structures and the role of party elites in shaping the ideological and pragmatic adaptations of Islamist parties in response to evolving sociopolitical landscapes. The study contributes to the broader understanding of Islamist moderation and the evolution of political Islam in contemporary Indonesia, offering insights into the strategic decisions and ideological shifts within PKS that enable it to operate effectively within a plural democratic framework.
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    Intolerant groups in a democratic state : analyzing political entanglement between state and Aliansi Nasional Anti Syiah (annas) in Indonesia
    (Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2024) Yahya Fathur Rozy; Haula Noor
    This thesis examines the relationship between the state and the Aliansi Nasional Anti Syiah (ANNAS), a nationwide mass organization established in 2014 in Bandung, West Java. ANNAS aims to curb the growth of Shiite teachings in Indonesia, which it considers deviant from the true Islamic faith. Due to this objective, scholars and NGOs categorized the organization as intolerant. This research analyzes the informal relationship between the state and ANNAS, exploring how they collaborate to achieve common goals and benefits. Clientelism network theory dissects the underlying motives for this informal relationship. I limit the research focus to the activities of the ANNAS Central Board in Bandung, West Java, and ANNAS Chapter in Solo Raya, Central Java. This qualitative study relies on indepth interviews as the primary data source, involving seven informants from the police, ANNAS Central Board Officer, ANNAS Chapter Officers in Solo, and member of Ikatan Jamaah Ahlul Bait Indonesia (IJABI). The interviews were conducted over three months, from April to June 2024. The findings suggest that the political entanglement between the state and ANNAS is based on a clientelistic network, an informal relationship that enables them to realize their common interests or goals. In Indonesia's nascent democracy, such clientelistic networks can arise due to the lack of robust regulations to limit this type of relationship. The state-ANNAS relationship, woven within this clientelistic scheme, aims to achieve two mutual benefits: the pursuit of social control and the state's religious partisanship.
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    Islamic psychology, from hypothetical to empirical : the case of the International Student of Islamic Psychology (ISIP)
    (Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2023) Mustafa, Esra Ahmed Abdulhalim; Haula Noor
    The objective of this study is to analyze the development of Islamic psychology and explore the emerging institutions and concepts that promote the Islamic framework of psychology. The study begins by providing a thorough explanation of Islamic psychology, followed by an exploration of related ideas such as Islamization and the integration of knowledge. Utilizing a qualitative methodology and employing the case study approach, the author directs their attention towards a fundamental aspect of Islamic psychology, wherein primary data is collected through the means of interviews. Furthermore, a comprehensive examination of relevant scholarly works pertaining to the subject of this research is undertaken. The primary contention put up in this study asserts that Islamic psychology has successfully addressed the complexities associated with Islamization, while simultaneously propelling innovative approaches and empirical paradigms. Through this investigation, the present study not only increases our understanding of the emerging Islamic paradigm of psychology and its growth trajectory but also makes a valuable contribution to the ongoing scholarly conversation surrounding the integration and convergence of Islam and psychology.
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    Negotiating religious identity of Shi'i women in Indonesia : between resilience and resistence
    (Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2023) Nur Azka Inayatussahara; Haula Noor
    This study focuses on the experiences of Shi'i women who are members of Fathimiyyah IJABI and Muslimah ABI in negotiating their religious identities. As part of a minority group, the Shi'is have experienced discrimination, and their women are not exempt from this. Despite the unfavorable circumstances for the Shi'i community, the positions of women in Fathimiyyah IJABI and Muslimah ABI are intriguing because they have the ability to empower, provide a means to do something, despite their marginalized status. Women in general still encounter obstacles in empowering other women, let alone Shi'i women who need to negotiate their religious identity in society. They must practice their religious teachings while seeking acceptance within the community. This study aims to investigate how the members of Fathimiyyah IJABI and Muslimah ABI negotiate their religious identities. It also examines the influence of socio-religious conditions on the discrimination and how they navigate their activism in response to this discrimination. To achieve these objectives, this research utilizes a qualitative method with data collection techniques such as semi-structured interviews and documentation. Using snowball sampling, 24 interviewees were obtained, with 12 members from Fathimiyyah IJABI and 12 members from Muslimah ABI. The findings of this research reveal that the experiences of discrimination differ between the two groups, with Fathimiyyah IJABI being more vulnerable than Muslimah ABI due to the stigmatization associated with Jalaluddin Rakhmat and Muthahhari Foundation. This stems from the perception in society that Shi'ism is a deviant doctrine and the visibility of Jalaluddin Rakhmat as a prominent Shi'i figure. Furthermore, the cultural background of being descendants of the Prophet held by some Muslimah ABI members does not make them immune to discrimination, which takes the form of domestic violence and sexism associated with mut'a, involving women's specific experience. Based on these findings, this research argues that there are two religious identities among Shi'i women in Indonesia: hidden and declared. This is influenced by socio-religious conditions that make them vulnerable. Therefore, in navigating their activism, these Shi'i women manifest their religious identities with two different goals: resilience and resistance.
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    Women, faith, and authority : Malama Zainab Ja'afar and the navigation of religious authority in Northern Nigeria
    (IAIN Salatiga, 2023-12-30) Nasir, Muhammad Muhammad; Haula Noor
    This research examines female religious authority in northern Nigeria, with a specific emphasis on Malama Zainab Ja'afar Mahmood Adam. The research investigates how Malama Zainab negotiates her authority amidst controversies surrounding her public presence as a preacher and Qur'anic exegete within the male dominated Izala movement, a prominent reform movement with widespread influence throughout West Africa and beyond. Employing a qualitative approach, the study delves into Malama Zainab's background, social capital development, and association with Izala, utilizing both secondary sources and indepth interviews with her. The findings highlight Malama Zainab's efforts in bringing women to the forefront within mosque spaces and other gender-segregated settings, fostering their religious participation publicly. While her public activities primarily target female audiences, her preaching and proselytizing reach males through social media platforms, expanding her influence beyond traditional boundaries. Importantly, the findings also shed light on how the historical exclusion of women in socio-religious spaces in northern Nigeria is based on cultural and traditional interpretations rather than explicit religious prohibitions. Hence, the research contributes to the broader understanding of female religious authority, shedding light on the under-recognition of female scholars in comparison to their male counterparts in many Muslim-majority countries.