Himmah: Jurnal Kajian Islam Kontemporer

Terpilihnya Zohran Kwame Mamdani Muslim Pertama sebagai Walikota New York

Rakha Pratama Putra — 2026-03-13

The election of Zohran Kwame Mamdani as Mayor of New York City is an important contemporary political phenomenon in the study of international relations, especially in the context of global cities. New York as a center of world finance, international migration, and global institutions makes its local political dynamics have far-reaching international implications. This paper discusses this phenomenon by placing it within the framework of the relationship between local politics and global economic structures. The main problem in this study is how Mamdani's victory can be understood as a local political response to the structural pressures of the neoliberal global economy, as well as how it affects the role of global cities as sub-state actors in the international system. To answer these problems, this study uses the theoretical framework of International Political Economy, neoliberalism theory, the concept of global cities, and the approach of sub-state actors in International Politics. The methodology used is a qualitative approach through literature studies of academic books, scientific journals, and relevant documents. Key findings show that Mamdani's victory represents resistance to global economic inequality, the strengthening of progressive politics in urban spaces, and the increasing capacity of global cities as normative agents in international politics. In conclusion, political changes at the global city level have significant implications for contemporary international economic and political dynamics.

Keywords: Zohran Mamdani, International Political Economy, Global Cities

Sustaining Social Tolerance Through the Principles of Religious Moderation in a Pluralistic Society: A Study on the Religious Moderation Village in Sedanau Subdistrict

Hariswati Rachmadani Putri — 2026-12-31

The Religious Moderation Village in Sedanau Subdistrict serves as a concrete representation of the government’s and community’s efforts to preserve tolerance within a diverse society. This study aims to analyze how the values of religious moderation such as tolerance, national commitment, non-violence, and accommodation of local culture are applied in the social life of a pluralistic community to maintain harmony, as well as the challenges and strategies involved in sustaining cohesion. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques consisting of interviews, observations, and document studies. The findings indicate that the implementation of religious moderation values including national commitment, tolerance, non-violence, and accommodation of local culture has successfully minimized conflict and fostered social harmony. However, challenges such as religious exclusivism and limited religious literacy still require attention. This study recommends strengthening interfaith education, increasing youth involvement, and institutionalizing routine interreligious dialogue.

Keywords: Religious Moderation, Tolerance, Plural Society, Harmony, Sedanau

Cuaca Ekstrem Dan Kerusakan Ekologis Pada Krisis Lingkungan Sumatra 2025 dalam Konsep Khalifah Fil Ard dan Perspektif Keamanan Lingkungan Internasional

Indah Setya Purnamawati — 2026-03-13

This article analyzes the 2025 environmental crisis in Sumatra by examining the interaction between extreme weather and ecological degradation through the lens of environmental security in International Relations and Islamic environmental ethics. Using qualitative content analysis of official meteorological reports, news investigations, and environmental expert commentaries, this study identifies that extreme rainfall triggered by tropical cyclone activity acted only as the initial cause, while structural ecological damage such as deforestation, watershed degradation, and land use conversion significantly amplified the scale of the disaster. The findings show that weakened ecological buffers increased the vulnerability of communities to floods and landslides, transforming the event into a humanitarian and security crisis. From an Islamic perspective, the disaster reflects the consequences of violating the ethical mandate of humankind as stewards (khalifah) responsible for maintaining environmental balance. The study concludes that addressing future disasters requires integrated mitigation: restoring ecosystems, enforcing sustainable land governance, and revitalizing Islamic ecological principles to strengthen societal resilience.
Keywords: environmental security; ecological degradation; extreme weather; Islamic perspective; Sumatra 2025

Negara, Ulama, dan Masyarakat: Relasi Kuasa dalam Produksi Otoritas Keagamaan di Indonesia Kontemporer

Endang Susanti — 2026-03-13

This article aims to examine the dynamics of power relations between the state, clerics, and society in the production of religious authority in Indonesia. Conceptually, this research uses the Theory of Religious Authority: Weber and Foucault, and power relations between the state, clerics, and society in the sociology of religion. Through a literature review approach, in the last two decades, social changes due to globalization, digitalization, and political transformation have created a new landscape in Islamic religious authority. By examining various academic literatures, this paper identifies three main formations of ulama authority: state, conservative-independent and progressive. State ulama authority is often institutionalized through official institutions and supports moderate Islamic projects as part of domestic policy strategies. Meanwhile, conservative and revivalist ulama emphasize the importance of purification of teachings and resistance to secular values. On the other hand, progressive ulama advocate for the reinterpretation of Islamic teachings within the framework of social justice and human rights.

Keywords: religious authority, ulama, state, digital media, power relations

Analisis Bioetika Islam terhadap Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) dan Pengambilan Keputusan Medis pada Kasus Anomali Janin: A Review

Gani Putri Aryanto — 2026-03-13

Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) is a widely used prenatal screening method that enables early detection of fetal chromosomal abnormalities with minimal risk to both mother and fetus. Despite its clinical advantages, the increasing use of NIPT raises ethical concerns, particularly related to medical decision-making when fetal anomalies are identified. This article aims to review the application of NIPT and analyze ethical issues arising from prenatal decision-making through the perspective of Islamic bioethics. This study employed a narrative review method by analyzing national and international peer-reviewed journal articles published within the last five years, focusing on NIPT, ethical dilemmas, fetal anomaly management, and Islamic bioethical principles. The findings indicate that NIPT is clinically effective and ethically acceptable as a screening tool; however, challenges remain regarding informed consent, routinization of testing, reproductive autonomy, and the potential influence of screening results on decisions related to pregnancy continuation. From the perspective of Islamic bioethics, medical decision-making following NIPT should be guided by maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah, particularly the protection of life (ḥifẓ al-nafs), consideration of benefit and harm, and respect for human dignity. In conclusion, integrating Islamic bioethical values into prenatal care is essential to ensure ethical, responsible, and culturally sensitive use of NIPT in clinical practice.

Keywords: Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT), Islamic Bioethics, Fetal Anomalies, Medical Decision-Making, Prenatal Ethics