Reception of Qur'anic Verses in the Practice of Penglaris in the Local Economy Context: A Study in Sungai Penuh City

2025-02-14T04:28:04+00:00

This study critically investigates the practice of using Qur’anic verses as “penglaris” (sales enhancers) within the local economic context of Sungai Penuh City, Jambi. Adopting the Living Qur’an framework and reception theory, and integrating phenomenological, mystical, and cultural contestation approaches, the research reveals how the meanings and functions of “penglaris” verses are constructed, negotiated, and enacted by traders, traditional leaders, and religious authorities. Qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews with 20 key informants and participant observation in three traditional markets. Major findings indicate that: First, verses such as Al‑Fātiḥah, Ayat al-Kursī, and the “Thousand Dinar” prayer are pragmatically employed as spiritual instruments to boost traders’ confidence and optimism; Second, belief in the barakah (blessing) of these verses underscores a mystical dimension inherent in the text, even as users affirm that sustenance ultimately remains Allah’s prerogative; Third, the practice functions as a competitive tool in market rivalry while also becoming a hegemonic norm within the community; and Fourth, a contestation of meaning arises between traditional authorities, who accept the practice as cultural heritage, and religious authorities, who critique it as potentially shirk (associationism). This study contributes to the development of Qur’anic reception methodology in contemporary tafsīr studies and broadens understanding of the interaction between sacred text, local traditions, and economic dynamics.

Stuart Hall's Representation: A Study of the Interpretation of Q.S. An-Nur: 26 in the Trend of Pre-Marital Studies on Social Media

2025-02-14T04:47:00+00:00

The interpretation of Q.S. an-Nur: 26 has experienced a significant shift in meaning in the digital era, especially through social media. The verse, which was previously understood in the context of biological purity due to adultery, is now widely interpreted as a form of kafa'ah in religious piety, especially in the context of pre-marital studies that are rampant among the younger generation. This shift is inseparable from the high number of young people of marriageable age in Indonesia and the increasing phenomenon of hijrah which is oriented towards improving individual religious quality. This study aims to examine how Q.S. an-Nur: 26 is interpreted in social media, the factors that drive the shift in meaning, and the impact on the understanding and attitudes of netizens as consumers of da'wah content. This research uses a qualitative method with a literature study approach. Primary data is obtained from video content on TikTok accounts @untaian.ilmu and @remoteaccrusak, while secondary data comes from books of tafsir and relevant scientific literature. Data analysis was conducted through three stages: data collection, data reduction, and interpretation, using Stuart Hall's representation theory approach which includes reflective, intentional, and constructivist representations. The results showed that the interpretation of Q.S. an-Nur: 26 in the context of pre-marriage tends to emphasize the importance of equality in piety as a basis for choosing a life partner. The content invites the younger generation to “perfect themselves” before marriage as a form of spiritual self-improvement. Netizen responses show a complex dynamic, divided between positive acceptance and critical attitudes that question the relevance of the content. In general, this interpretation is considered to be able to have a positive influence in directing a religious lifestyle among young people and helping to reduce the number of early marriages and promiscuity, in line with the objectives of maqashid sharia.

Takwil: Journal of Quran and Hadith Studies

Reception of Qur'anic Verses in the Practice of Penglaris in the Local Economy Context: A Study in Sungai Penuh City

Stuart Hall's Representation: A Study of the Interpretation of Q.S. An-Nur: 26 in the Trend of Pre-Marital Studies on Social Media