Hadji Agus Salim's Islamic Feminism Thoughts and Its Contribution to Contemporary Islamic Studies

This article explores the discourse on Islamic feminism through the perspective of H. Agus Salim. Using a descriptive-analytical method and an Islamic feminist approach rooted in harmony and justice—distinct from Western notions of equality—the study examines Salim’s works as primary sources, suppor...

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Main Authors: Ermagusti Ermagusti, Erwin Erwin, Rido Putra, Rahmad Tri Hadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta 2024-12-01
Series:Afkaruna: Indonesian Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Studies
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Online Access:https://journal.umy.ac.id/index.php/afkaruna/article/view/22227
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description This article explores the discourse on Islamic feminism through the perspective of H. Agus Salim. Using a descriptive-analytical method and an Islamic feminist approach rooted in harmony and justice—distinct from Western notions of equality—the study examines Salim’s works as primary sources, supported by secondary materials such as books, journal articles, and online resources discussing his thought. The findings reveal: (1) Salim advocates for equality in rights and responsibilities between men and women, particularly in education; (2) he approaches the hijab with a contextual and historical understanding, considering asbab al-nuzul; (3) he views the veil not merely as a piece of cloth but as a potential symbol of oppression; (4) he favors monogamy over polygamy, emphasizing the challenges of achieving justice and the historical specificity of certain rulings; and (5) he acknowledges the inevitability of women assuming leadership roles. This study highlights Salim’s nuanced stance on gender issues within an Islamic framework.
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spelling doaj-art-313b256ffd0148f489c6af5f7e2a5ae22025-01-31T04:12:12ZengUniversitas Muhammadiyah YogyakartaAfkaruna: Indonesian Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Studies2599-05512599-05862024-12-0120222523910.18196/afkaruna.v20i2.2222718467Hadji Agus Salim's Islamic Feminism Thoughts and Its Contribution to Contemporary Islamic StudiesErmagusti Ermagusti0Erwin Erwin1Rido Putra2Rahmad Tri Hadi3Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol PadangUniversitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol PadangUniversitas Negeri PadangUniversitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek BukittinggiThis article explores the discourse on Islamic feminism through the perspective of H. Agus Salim. Using a descriptive-analytical method and an Islamic feminist approach rooted in harmony and justice—distinct from Western notions of equality—the study examines Salim’s works as primary sources, supported by secondary materials such as books, journal articles, and online resources discussing his thought. The findings reveal: (1) Salim advocates for equality in rights and responsibilities between men and women, particularly in education; (2) he approaches the hijab with a contextual and historical understanding, considering asbab al-nuzul; (3) he views the veil not merely as a piece of cloth but as a potential symbol of oppression; (4) he favors monogamy over polygamy, emphasizing the challenges of achieving justice and the historical specificity of certain rulings; and (5) he acknowledges the inevitability of women assuming leadership roles. This study highlights Salim’s nuanced stance on gender issues within an Islamic framework.https://journal.umy.ac.id/index.php/afkaruna/article/view/22227islamic feminismgenderislamic studiesjusticeharmonyh. agus salim.
spellingShingle Ermagusti Ermagusti
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Hadji Agus Salim's Islamic Feminism Thoughts and Its Contribution to Contemporary Islamic Studies
Afkaruna: Indonesian Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Studies
islamic feminism
gender
islamic studies
justice
harmony
h. agus salim.
title Hadji Agus Salim's Islamic Feminism Thoughts and Its Contribution to Contemporary Islamic Studies
title_full Hadji Agus Salim's Islamic Feminism Thoughts and Its Contribution to Contemporary Islamic Studies
title_fullStr Hadji Agus Salim's Islamic Feminism Thoughts and Its Contribution to Contemporary Islamic Studies
title_full_unstemmed Hadji Agus Salim's Islamic Feminism Thoughts and Its Contribution to Contemporary Islamic Studies
title_short Hadji Agus Salim's Islamic Feminism Thoughts and Its Contribution to Contemporary Islamic Studies
title_sort hadji agus salim s islamic feminism thoughts and its contribution to contemporary islamic studies
topic islamic feminism
gender
islamic studies
justice
harmony
h. agus salim.
url https://journal.umy.ac.id/index.php/afkaruna/article/view/22227
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