Jordan Journal of Islamic Studies

The Impact Of Technological And Regulatory Challenges On The Performance Of The Jordanian Islamic Banks From The Prespective Of Employees

2025-07-21T12:07:40+02:00

The current study sought to investigate the impact of technological and organizational challenges on the performance of Jordanian Islamic banks from the perspective of employees. To achieve its objectives, descriptive analytical approach was adopted. The study population included employees of Jordanian Islamic banks: Jordan Islamic Bank, Safwa Islamic Bank, and Arab Islamic International Bank. A random sample was selected to represent the population. An electronic version of the questionnaire was designed and distributed in coordination with the banks' human resources departments. (176) questionnaires were retrieved. The instrument's paragraphs were developed after reviewing the theoretical literature and previous studies related to the study variables. The final form of the questionnaire consisted of (31) paragraphs distributed across two main areas. The first area included paragraphs related to organizational and technological challenges, measured by (21) paragraphs. The second area included paragraphs related to bank performance, measured by (10) paragraphs. The study adopted a five-point Likert scale to give participants greater flexibility in evaluating their responses and assessments of the tool's items and domains. The results showed that the overall average for the technological and organizational challenges facing Islamic banks was moderate, while the overall average for bank performance was high. Furthermore, negative impacts of technological and organizational challenges on Islamic banks' performance. Accordingly, the study made several recommendations, the most important of which are: Banks must stay abreast of the latest technologies in banking and keep abreast of the latest developments to remain at the forefront and maintain their position among competitors.

Keywords: Technological and regulatory challenges, The performance of Jordanian Islamic banks.

Applications of Istihsan in Personal Status Law According to the Hanafi School

2025-03-24T09:03:46+02:00

Abstract

Istihsan is one of the tools of Islamic jurisprudential reasoning (ijtihad) that holds special significance in the Hanafi school. It contributes to facilitating ease and alleviating hardship for people, making it a flexible method that demonstrates the Islamic Sharia's ability to adapt to changing realities. This study aims to examine the applications of istihsan in personal status matters, such as the return of gifts upon the annulment of engagement, the conclusion of marriage contracts through gestures or writing for those unable to speak, and the official documentation of marriage contracts, highlighting the impact of these applications in achieving the objectives of Sharia in mitigating harm and preserving interests.

The study employed a descriptive approach supplemented by inductive and analytical methodologies, involving the examination of Islamic texts and juristic opinions, as well as comparative analysis across various Islamic schools to clarify disagreements regarding the validity of istihsan.

The findings reveal that istihsan reflects the flexibility of Sharia by prioritizing public interest over apparent analogical reasoning when necessary, making it an effective tool for addressing contemporary challenges. Furthermore, the research highlighted istihsan's capability to reconcile Sharia texts with people's realities while adhering to the overarching objectives of Islamic law.

The study recommends activating the use of istihsan in contemporary issues, particularly in personal status matters and financial transactions, to ensure that Sharia rulings align with the needs of modern society.

Keywords: Istihsan, Islamic jurisprudence, personal status, Hanafi school, objectives of Sharia.

Narrations of Shuaib ibn Abi Hamza, which are flawed by differences in the causes of Al-Daraqutni, a critical study

2025-08-17T10:41:20+02:00

Abstract

This study examines the narrations transmitted by Shuʿayb ibn Abī Ḥamza al-Dimashqī (d. 162 AH) in which al-Dāraqutnī identified discrepancies. The objective is to critically analyze these narrations to uncover the nature of the underlying defects (ʿilal), assess the positions of al-Dāraqutnī and other critics, and discuss the acceptability or rejection of these reports based on an inductive analytical methodology.

The study concludes with several key findings, the most important of which include:

The most prevalent types of discrepancies involved substitution, addition, and omission.

The majority of Shuʿayb’s narrations fall within the category of ṣaḥīḥ (authentic); those that do not reach this level are due to deficiencies in the narrators below him.

Al-Dāraqutnī favored two of the narrations and suspended judgment on the rest.

Recommendations:

Scholars should pay greater attention to compiling and studying the narrations of trustworthy transmitters found in the books of ʿilal (hidden defects).

It is important to clarify their status and identify the causes of any defects through precise scholarly analysis.

Keywords: Narrations, Shuʿayb, discrepancies, defects (ʿilal), al-Dāraqutnī.

Female Role Models in the Story of Moses (Peace Be Upon Him) and Their Role in Educating Contemporary Muslim Women

2025-06-23T11:28:24+02:00

Objectives: This study aimed to extract female role models from the story of Moses (Peace Be Upon Him) and demonstrate their impact on educating contemporary Muslim women.

Methods: The study employed a descriptive-analytical approach in extrapolating Quranic texts related to female characters in this story and analyzing them to extract educational and behavioral values.

Results: The findings revealed diverse female role models in the story, where Moses' mother emerged as a role model in faith and trust in Allah, Moses' sister as a role model in intelligence and wisdom, Pharaoh's wife as a role model in steadfastness to principles, and the two daughters of the old man as role models in chastity and obedience.

Conclusions: The study concluded that these models provide a comprehensive educational approach for contemporary Muslim women in facing modern challenges, and confirm women's ability to positively influence society through their various roles as mothers, educators, wives, and active community members.

Models of Contemporary Studies in Building Consumer Behavior Theory from an Islamic Perspective: Contributions of Najatullah Siddiqi, Fahim Khan, and Asad Al-Zaman

2025-07-19T17:39:32+02:00

The study aimed to highlight the contributions of Dr. Najatullah Siddiqi, Dr. Asad al-Zaman, and Dr. Fahim Khan to the development of consumer behavior theory from an Islamic perspective, by comparing the traditional economic theory, which is based on individual utility, with the Islamic theory that is grounded in Tawhid (monotheism) and the regulation of desires to achieve the public good.

The study showed that Siddiqi focused on the impact of Islamic values in guiding demand towards necessities and non-material services, while reducing demand for prohibited and luxury goods. He emphasized the Islamic system's ability to support economic growth. Meanwhile, Fahim Khan explained how the Muslim consumer balances worldly benefit with spending in the way of God, influenced by the concepts of zakat (almsgiving) and taqwa (piety), and presented a model based on the Quran and Sunnah that differs from the traditional model. As for Asad al-Zaman, he criticized Friedman’s positivist approach, arguing that values are necessary for analyzing consumer behavior, and proposed a model that integrates altruism and contentment.

The study recommended enhancing research in Islamic economics through non-comparative studies, benefiting from these contributions to build a comprehensive Islamic economic model, and developing academic curricula from an Islamic perspective that highlights this approach in university education.

The critical aspect of the issue of seeing Allah Almighty according to Imam al-Taftazani, through his commentary on Imam al-Zamakhshari's Tafsir al-Kashshaf

2025-07-29T09:29:36+02:00

The issue of seeing Allah Almighty is one of the issues that has been the subject of disagreement between the Sunnis and other Islamic sects. This study presents the Mu'tazilite viewpoint and their position denying the vision of Allah Almighty. This is done through Imam al-Zamakhshari's Tafsir al-Kashshaf, his interpretation of the verses that appear to support his doctrine, and his interpretation of the verses that affirm the vision. This is based on his assumption that seeing requires direction, opposition, partiality, and the connection of a ray of light between the seer and the seen. All of these meanings are meanings that Allah Almighty must be absolved of. Imam al-Taftazani then presents a critique of these interpretations and explanations, based on the Sunnis' understanding of them and their orientation toward them, as the majority of them do. This is done through his commentary on al-Kashshaf, and he demonstrates that these meanings envisioned by al-Zamakhshari are invalid, demonstrating that these conditions are ordinary and can be omitted, resulting in seeing Allah Almighty without these conditions being met.

Manifestation in the position of concealment (its purposes and secrets in Surat Al-Anbiya)

2025-04-28T12:47:38+02:00

Research Objectives: The research presents one of the aspects of the rhetorical miracle of the Holy Qur’an, which is the manifestation in the place of implication, which is that the name is given as manifestation in a place where the context requires it to be implied, and this is for rhetorical and moral purposes. Then it presents examples of this wonderful rhetorical style from the example of the prophets, where it came in six places.

Study Methodology: The nature of the research necessitated relying on two approaches: the authentic approach to definition “by manifestation in the place of concealment,” and the inductive and analytical approach, by extrapolating and analyzing everything mentioned in the blessed Surah using this method.

Results: Among the most prominent findings of the research:

Manifestation in the context of ambiguity is an important topic in the sciences of the Qur’an, and one of the most beautiful aspects of the eloquence of the Qur’an, which was mentioned repeatedly, and it has a close connection to interpretation, clarifying what is meant, and enriching the meaning. It comes in the Book of God for intended rulings, purposes, and meanings, which cannot be reached by implication.

The research recommends paying attention to applied rhetoric because of its great impact in clarifying meaning and clarifying what is intended and calls for one of the Islamic universities to create an encyclopedia to reveal the hidden place in the Holy Qur’an, through the diligence of researchers specialized in finding out the ruling and the secrets behind it, using what has been reported from scholars - ancient and modern - scattered. In their writings.

Originality of the research: The scientific value of the research appears in repelling the illusion of some that the method of display in the place of implication is nothing but unnecessary repetition, which shames the Qur’an and discredits its eloquence.

Keywords: manifestation, implication

albahth mahadhir alfatwaa eabr wasayil altawasul aliajtimaeii

2025-07-30T11:03:36+02:00

This study discussed the cautions surrounding the issuance of fatwas (Islamic legal opinions) via social media platforms. It aimed to highlight the most important of these cautions—whether religious or academic—in order to protect the religion with a strong shield from those who might deviate from its path, and to preserve people’s rights. Fatwas are one of the foundational pillars of Islamic law.

To achieve the study's objectives, the researcher employed both the inductive and analytical approaches, in order to investigate and analyze the phenomenon of fatwa-related risks on social media, clarify their dangers, and suggest methods of prevention.

The study concluded that there are numerous cautions that must be observed by anyone issuing fatwas. Chief among them are: refraining from issuing fatwas without sufficient knowledge and deliberation, ensuring full comprehension of all aspects of the matter at hand, and carefully considering the condition of the person seeking the fatwa. Additionally, the one issuing the fatwa should be well-versed in areas of consensus and disagreement among the various Islamic legal schools, have a sound understanding of the objectives of Sharia, avoid rigid literalism, and possess knowledge of people's circumstances, environments, customs, and societal conditions.

Thematic coherence between the Chapters about the eschatological matters of heaven and earth

2025-07-06T11:36:42+02:00

This study addresses the issue of the thematic coherence between the Chapters that discuss the eschatological matters of the heavens and the earth, which were mentioned in twenty-three Chapters. It first aimed to show the thematic unity of each individual Chapter, then to reveal the thematic coherence of each group of Surahs, then the thematic coherence of all the Surahs, according to the inductive method, then analysis and deduction. Among its findings: The same Qur'anic theme, even though it is sporadically mentioned in the Holy Qur'an, constitutes in its entirety a thematic coherence and an integrated cohesion that is revealed through the Qur'anic arrangement of this theme, leading to Qur'anic guidance. After a gradual study of the thematic cohesion between each group of suras, I concluded that the suras in their integrated thematic summary and Qur'anic guidance came: To adjust the scales of the Muslim's preparation of his function according to the features of the path of guidance defined by the Holy Qur'an, and to divide people accordingly.

The Term "ʿArḍ" Between Descriptive and Critical Discourse: An Inductive-Analytical Study

2025-07-06T11:33:39+02:00

Abstract:

Objectives:This study seeks to shed light on a significant conceptual term within the critical framework established by early hadith scholars: “ʿarḍ” (presentation). While it has been conventionally defined as a mode of transmission and narration, the research questions whether its use by critics was limited to this technical definition. It further explores the relationship between ʿarḍ and hadith criticism and examines its main critical applications.

Methods: The study employs a descriptive approach to trace the term, an inductive method to collect its various usages, and an analytical approach to interpret its critical meanings.

Results: The term ʿarḍ was used by hadith critics in broader contexts than merely transmission, including in evaluative and critical functions. Limiting its meaning to its technical definition reduces its conceptual scope. The study warns against confining scholarly interpretations of this term to narrow definitions.

Conclusion: The term ʿarḍ had diverse uses in classical hadith criticism and should be understood in light of its contextual usage.

Keywords: ʿarḍ, transmission and narration, criticism, terminology.

"The Reason Behind the Legislation of the Jilbab and Aspects of Its Wisdom According to Interpreters of the Verses of Legal Rulings An Objective Analytical Qur’anic Study"

2025-08-18T09:28:58+02:00

Abstract

Objectives:

This study aims to: present the evidences for the rationale behind the legislation of the jilbab and the aspects of its wisdom; in response to calls for liberation and those who arrogantly criticize God's rulings, due to their confusion between the rationale behind the legislation of the jilbab and its wisdom. It also aims to clarify both the devotional legal aspect and the societal benefits within the objectives of Islamic law concerning the jilbab, so that wearing the Islamic garment stems from conviction and a desire to please Allah Almighty. Additionally, the study explores the views of interpreters of the Qur’anic legal verses on this matter.

Methods:

In this study, the researcher adopted the inductive method to examine the relevant verses of the Holy Qur’an and the clarifying Hadiths—following the steps of the thematic interpretation approach to Qur’anic topics—as well as the works of exegetes of legal verses and others. This was followed by a descriptive analysis of the results derived from induction, in accordance with the principles of the analytical, inferential, and comparative methods. The aim was to reach the intended conclusions in line with the set objectives, based on the outcomes of analytical interpretation and the methodology of thematic interpretation of Qur’anic subjects.

Results:

The study reached a number of findings, including: the confirmation that the rationale behind the legislation of the obligation of the jilbab is the covering of a woman’s ‘awrah—her body—based on the meaning of the Qur’anic verses. It also clarified the aspects of its wisdom: such as protecting women from harm, shielding men from temptation, and preserving and safeguarding society. These conclusions are based on both the explicit wording and implicit meaning of the Qur’anic verses, as well as the statements of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), the Tabi'in, and the interpretations of exegetes of legal verses and others on the matter.

Conclusions:

The study concluded that the distinction between the rationale behind the legislation of the jilbab and the aspects of its wisdom is clear, and that the doubts raised by those who confused the two are unfounded and baseless before they could even take root.

Keywords: Al-Jilbab, ‘Illah of the Jilbab, Hikmah of the Jilbab, Mafhum of the Jilbab, Al-Khimar, Al-Hijab.

Sharia Responsibility for the Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Medical Field and Modern Warfare: A Comparative Jurisprudential Study

2025-07-06T11:26:19+02:00

There is no doubt that the progress of science and technology today is due to artificial intelligence embodied in robots, which are able to learn and organize thanks to algorithms, neural networks and other tools, which makes it difficult to determine the person responsible for the damage they cause, and therefore the injured person cannot obtain compensation for the damage he has suffered, and he participates. Artificial intelligence is very much in our daily lives in various fields. Despite its importance in facilitating and providing services to humans and solving thorny problems at an enormous speed that exceed human ability, it may cause serious harm. Considering this, the research aimed to present the definition of artificial intelligence, explain its types and most prominent applications, and determine the legal responsibility for the harm of artificial intelligence.