Jordan Journal of Islamic Studies

The Vision of Islamic Educational Thought and its Role in Shaping the Learner Profile

Eslam Karasneh — 2026-09-01

The study aimed to explore the vision of Islamic educational thought and its role in shaping the characteristics of the learner, with a particular focus on developing a well-rounded personality that integrates intellectual, spiritual, moral, and social dimensions. To achieve this, the researchers adopted a qualitative analytical approach (Qualitative Content/Thematic Analysis) by analyzing educational texts drawn from the works of prominent figures in Islamic educational thought, namely Majid Irsan Al-Kilani, Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali, Ibn Khaldun, and Sayyid Qutb. These works were selected based on their scholarly significance, representation of diverse historical periods and intellectual contexts, and their emphasis on knowledge, education, and learner development. The study relied on academically recognized published editions. The researchers conducted careful and repeated analyses of documents and primary sources to identify key concepts and themes, classify them into specific categories, and maintain objectivity without expressing personal views that support or reject the ideas presented in the sources. The findings revealed that Islamic educational thought seeks to develop a holistic learner who combines knowledge and practice, reason and heart, faith and conduct, and who is characterized by awareness, responsibility, and the ability to analyze and think critically. Such a learner acts according to higher values and moral ideals and embodies the qualities of a mission-oriented, righteous, faithful, open-minded, committed, and independent individual who actively contributes to society, promotes social reform, and participates in the advancement of civilization. Based on these findings, the study recommends integrating Islamic values and principles into educational curricula, designing educational programs that foster learner development, preparing teacher-training programs to enhance understanding of the role of Islamic education, strengthening the role of the family and community in supporting moral, religious, and social dimensions, and encouraging further applied research on Islamic educational thought in contemporary education.

Doctrinal Foundations in the Article ‘Ethics and the Qur’ān in the Encyclopedia of the Qurʾān (Leiden): A Critical Analytical Study in Light of the Islamic Perspective

Raad A. A. Khatar — 2026-09-01

The study aimed to clarify the theological concepts related to the Holy Qur’ān, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and predestination as presented in the article, and to highlight the points of divergence between the theological concepts in the article and the Islamic concepts derived from the Holy Qur’ān, the pure Prophetic Sunnah, and Islamic heritage. To achieve these objectives, both the inductive approach was used to trace the opinions, ideas, and sources mentioned in the article, and the critical approach was used to analyze and critique the concept of ethics in the article. The study showed that the article unfairly criticizes the Qur’ān, Islamic law, and the Prophet ﷺ based on biased views. The Qur’ān presents a clear and just ethical system that unites faith and behavior. It emphasizes human freedom and responsibility in moral choices. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is highlighted as a model of these Qur’ānic values. Scientific bodies are recommended to review the content in encyclopedias to ensure it aligns with the correct Islamic understanding, especially in the face of Orientalist proposals. It is also recommended that preachers in the West rely on reliable sources to strengthen their missionary discourse against Western intellectual deviations.

Hedging against Exchange Rate Fluctuations in Foreign Trade: An Analytical Jurisprudential Perspective

Ali M. Abualiz — 2026-09-01

The study examines the challenges and risks of foreign trade arising from exchange rate fluctuations and ways to hedge against them. Two key issues emerge: the absence of a common currency between buyer and seller, and the time gap between contracting and settlement, which can cause burdensome currency shifts. Exchange rates are driven by factors such as supply and demand (trade flows, remittances, investment transfers, hedging, speculation), inflation, interest rates, economic and political conditions, and market expectations. The study reviews two main hedging types: self-hedging, undertaken directly by the investor without contracts, and contractual hedging, including murabaha letters of credit, simple murabaha, and currency swaps. Recommendations include developing innovative hedging tools, researching Sharia-compliant alternatives, building academic and institutional partnerships, ensuring compliance with Sharia board rulings, adopting credible and efficient solutions, conducting staff training, and establishing risk management institutions based on takaful in collaboration with Islamic insurers.

The Issues in Which the Shafi‘i School Explicitly Differentiated Between Fāsid and Bāṭil in Financial Transactions: An Analytical Study

Tariq Y. Jaber — 2026-09-01

This study addresses the distinction between “fasād” (defectiveness) and “buṭlān” (nullity) in the Shāfiʿī school regarding financial transactions. It seeks to identify the cases in which the Shāfiʿīs differentiate between them, along with the reasons for such distinctions. The researchers adopted a documentary approach by collecting relevant juristic issues, an analytical method to clarify the rules and subtle differences within the school, and a comparative method to examine differing opinions.

The findings reveal nearly fifty cases—beyond the four well-known ones—where the Shāfiʿīs made this distinction, most of which occur in permissible contracts. This leads to consequences such as the validity of actions by the contracting parties, entitlement to fair wages, and liability in defective contracts. In conclusion, the Shāfiʿī distinction between nullity and defectiveness is tied to specific terminology and reasons unique to each branch, and is entirely different from the Ḥanafī usage.

Abuse of the Right in Judicial Khulʿ Lawsuits between Islamic Jurisprudence and Civil Law: A Juristic-Legal Study of Articles (114) and (155) of the Jordanian Personal Status Law No. (36) of 2010

Laith Alazab — 2026-09-01

Objectives: This study aims to demonstrate the possibility of abuse in a wife's exercise of the right to judicial khulʿ, similar to the concept of arbitrary divorce recognized by law. It examines this issue through an analysis and comparison of Articles (114) and (155) of the Jordanian Personal Status Law No. (15) of 2019.

Method: The study employs inductive, analytical, and comparative approaches. It analyzes the views of Islamic jurists and compares them with the relevant provisions of the Jordanian Personal Status Law governing the same issue.

Results: The study finds that abuse of the right to seek judicial khulʿ is conceptually possible. Accordingly, the right to request khulʿ should, from both Islamic and legal perspectives, be subject to the theory of abuse of rights, similar to the legal consequences established in cases of arbitrary divorce.

Conclusions: The study concludes that abuse of rights may occur in judicial khulʿ proceedings initiated by a wife before the court, warranting the application of the theory of abuse of rights in such cases.

Keywords: Abuse of rights, arbitrary divorce, abusive khulʿ, judicial khulʿ, Jordanian Personal Status Law.

Muslim Women in Britain Challenges and Solutions (Field Study)

Moawiah M Al-Zqhoul — 2026-09-01

Objectives: The present study seeks to Britain the major challenges encountered by Muslim women in England from their own perspectives and to propose potential solutions aimed at addressing and mitigating these challenges.

Methodology: A descriptive approach was employed to present the relevant definitions and conceptual framework, alongside an analytical approach to describe the phenomenon under investigation, analyze the collected data, and derive conclusions within the scope of the study

Findings: The study revealed several key findings, most Britain that Muslim women in England face a wide range of challenges. These include issues related to the hijab and school uniforms, racial discrimination, unemployment, and obstacles within the educational system and curricula. Additionally, the analysis indicated the presence of statistically significant differences across the study sample.

Conclusion:The findings demonstrate that the challenges facing Muslim women in England are of considerable magnitude, necessitating concerted efforts to address them and to develop appropriate and effective solutions.

The Intellectual Contributions of Abdul Sattar Abu Ghuddah in Sukuk and Islamic Investment Funds

Kulood Ahmad Tanash — 2026-09-01

The study aimed to highlight and clarify the contributions of Abdul Sattar Abu Ghuddah that enriched Islamic banking thought in the field of Islamic sukuk and investment funds. Adopting the descriptive-analytical method, the study reached several findings, the most important of which is that Abu Ghuddah devoted significant attention to Islamic sukuk and investment funds and their role in investment, formulating the rules and policies that ensure their proper implementation in accordance with Sharia. He considered them as an alternative to conventional bonds and as an important and modern instrument for mobilizing small savings and channeling them into large investment projects. The study recommends benefiting from Abu Ghuddah’s views in the practical application of Islamic sukuk and investment funds.

Elijah (peace be upon him) between the Talmud and the Qur’an: A Comparative Study

Fatimah A. Al-Zboun — 2026-09-01

This study aims to explore the image of the Prophet Elijah (Ilyās) peace be upon him and his Prophetic message in both the Talmud and the Holy Qur’an, highlighting the essential differences in the portrayal of his character, peace be upon him. It also seeks to examine the image of the prophet from the perspective of Muslim exegetical works and to determine the extent to which these works may have been influenced by Talmudic texts, if any.

The study employed the inductive method, by examining the relevant texts in the Talmud and the Qur’an; the analytical method, through analyzing the texts that mention the Prophet Elijah in both scriptures alongside the Muslim exegetical tradition; and the comparative method, by comparing the accounts of Elijah in the Talmud and the Qur’an.

The research was divided into an introduction, two chapters, and a conclusion. The first chapter discussed Elijah in the Talmud, while the second chapter focused on Elijah in Islam, followed by the conclusion with the main findings and recommendation

portrays Elijah in an imaginative, quasi-mythical manner, almost angelic in nature, performing divine functions—such as controlling rain, knowing the secrets of souls, and living eternally without death. At times, he appears in his human form, and at other times he takes on the guise of different figures. He is also expected to return at the end of times to hold sages and rabbis accountable for their deeds, to judge the Jews for certain sins—particularly for desecrating Israel through intermarriage with non-Jewish women—, to resolve many disputed issues, to herald the coming of the Messiah, and to punish the erring and curse the impure.

In contrast, the study revealed that the image and biography of the Prophet Elijah in the Qur’an are vastly different from that of the Talmud. In the Qur’an, he is presented as a noble prophet who follows the path of the earlier prophets and messengers; he is a natural human being, not associated with angelic qualities, and the verses depict his Prophetic message as founded upon reasoned arguments and proofs.

However, some exegetical works presented him in a mythical and legendary form, describing him as immortal, semi-angelic with wings of feathers, responsible for rain, dew, deserts, and wilderness, while still engaging in prayer, pilgrimage, fasting, and retreat. Heavenly provisions (ma'idah) were said to descend upon him. This reflects the extent to which these interpretations were influenced by Isrā’īliyyāt (narratives of Judeo-Christian origin) and by the Talmudic portrayal of Elijah.

Keywords:

Talmud, Prophecy, Messianism

Anti-Semitism between religion and politics

Amer Al-Hafi — 2026-09-01

This analytical critical study aims to discuss the origin of the term "antisemitism" and explore its implications in the context of its emergence in Western societies. Additionally, it examines the reasons that contributed to the rise of hostility towards Jews in those societies, the relationship of Western Christian religious thought, in its Catholic and Protestant aspects, to hostility towards Judaism, the impact of Christian religious texts on that hostility, and how the Zionist movement exploited the issue of "antisemitism" to benefit Israel. The study concludes that hostility towards Jews in the West was part of a racist culture in Europe, linked to the failure of Jewish integration into Western societies, and the significant evolution in the Catholic Church's towards antisemitism through the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965). It also highlights the diverse areas in which the Zionist movement worked to exploit "antisemitism" to further its political interests and cover up its ongoing crimes against the Palestinian people.

The First Council of Nicaea: The Establishment of Authority in Western Religious Thought and the Qur’anic Conception of the Nature of Christ

Zaid Al Zuriqat — 2026-09-01

This study examines the First Council of Nicaea (325 CE) as a foundational moment in early Christian history, where the complex relationship between doctrine and authority took shape within an imperial context. It analyzes the Arian controversy that triggered the council, showing how a theological dispute over the nature of Christ evolved into a political project to define the official faith of the Roman Empire. The research employs a historical–philosophical comparative method to explore the intellectual transformation accompanying the Nicene Creed and its role in establishing systematic theology as well as the institutional structure of the Church and Empire.Furthermore, the paper compares Arius’s theology with the Qur’ānic view of Christ, highlighting points of convergence in divine unity and transcendence, and divergence regarding the ontological status of Jesus. It concludes with an analysis of the Prophet Muhammad’s letter to Heraclius, in which the term “the Arians” appears, interpreting it as a prophetic recognition of the monotheistic continuity beyond Nicene divisions

The Intrinsic Description of Human Nature in the Holy Quran and the Impact of Faith on It

Zakaryia M. Al-khader — 2026-09-01

This study investigates the innate qualities of human beings and the instincts they are created with, in addition to the states of psychological weakness within those qualities. It examines how human behavior stems from these natural tendencies, the Quran explanation of these firmly rooted traits in human nature and composition, and the methods by which the Quran highlights them and emphasizes their presence within the human soul. The two researchers addressed the treatment of those natural tendencies in human beings through the influence of faith and divine guidance; to guide humans to direct their intuitive basis in his nature and the collapse of the psychological forces and ethical fundamentals in a way conforming with the Shari intentions to overcome the evil forces in human nature; to identify that the intuition one is created on is not an excuse for the wrong behaviors one adopts. The researcher presented an intellectual perspective about the impact of faith and divine guidance on the development of the active spiritual character able to control the intuitive aspects in the self; to raise the moral self towards the good to correct its path. The study concluded that the relationship between the formation intuition and the Shari control is not a contradictory one, but, it is based on insight of the humans' status in an attempt to develop them on the Shari and intellectual levels based on the optimal approach.

Imam al-Ghazali and the Theory of the Exclusion of the Ismailis of the 5A.H/11 A.D. Century

Khader Aid Alsrhan — 2026-09-01

This research aims to highlight the complex relationship between Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (450 AH - 505 AH) and the followers of the Ismailis, through a set of ideas that he embraced and defended, which reveal to us the manifestations of the intellectual wandering of the personality of Al-Ghazali, and the importance of his book (The Esoteric Scandals and The virtues of Al-Mustazhiri), his method, and the aspects he put forward. The research concludes with Al-Ghazali adopting the doctrinal historical method in his book, taking care of intellectual arguments, and tracing its details. To reach the condemnation of Ismaili thought, and the integrative construction of the idea of quarreling with the other, which leads to its neutralization and gives legitimacy to the complete exclusion from the Islamic socio-political scene. And thus to be one of the most important primary sources on Ismailism.