Contestation of Normativity Views of the Hadits about Physical Appearance Among Muhammadiyah Members

Kasman, Kasman (2023) Contestation of Normativity Views of the Hadits about Physical Appearance Among Muhammadiyah Members. European Journal for Philosophy of Religion, 15 (3). pp. 98-112. ISSN 1689-8311

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Abstract

The normativity in understanding the hadiths of male physical appearances, such as lengthening the beard, isbal prohibition, and wearing a robe, was still debated by Muslims. This issue was evident, especially in Islamic communities with strong progressive and conservative characters at the same time, like Muhammadiyah. This paper aimed to elucidate the existence of contestation among Muhammadiyah members in understanding and practicing traditions regarding physical appearance. This paper discussed three subjects: first, contestation in the hadith of maintaining a beard; second, the hadith of isbal prohibition; and third, contestation of understanding the hadith of a robe. By using a qualitative descriptive method, it was found that: first, four views of Muhammadiyah members regarding the hadith of keeping a beard: mandatory, Sunnah, ittibâ' to the Prophet, and permissible; second, four views of Muhammadiyah members regarding the hadith of isbal prohibition: haram, makruh, permissible and haram only when worshiping; third, two views of Muhammadiyah members about wearing a robe, having virtue and no virtue. This polarization was influenced by the environmental situation, recitation circles, and book readings. The contestation among Muhammadiyah occurred between progressive groups driven by Muhammadiyah activists and conservative groups driven by Salafists. The infiltration of conservative Salafist forces in Muhammadiyah needs more serious attention from its leaders to immediately address this issue to maintain a moderate Islamic character of Muhammadiyah.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220403 Islamic Studies
Divisions:	Fakultas Ushuluddin, Adab dan Humaniora > Ilmu Hadits
Depositing User:	Mr Kasman Rohim
Date Deposited:	31 Jan 2024 04:40
Last Modified:	31 Jan 2024 04:40
URI:	http://digilib.uinkhas.ac.id/id/eprint/32157

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