International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research of Higher Education (IJMURHICA)

Visual Grammar and Aesthetic Differentiation of Geometric, Organic and Hybrid Zentangle Motifs

Ersa Aliyya — 2026-08-05

Research on Zentangle has largely emphasized psychological, therapeutic, and educational outcomes, while the motifs themselves remain underexplored as visual and aesthetic systems. This study addresses that gap by systematically examining the visual grammar and aesthetic differentiation of geometric, organic, and hybrid Zentangle motifs. The objective is to construct a comparative framework that clarifies how different motif categories generate distinct visual and aesthetic impressions. A qualitative descriptive–analytical design was applied to thirty purposively selected motifs. Data collection involved visual observation, literature review, and documentation. Analysis proceeded in two stages: first, visual elements and organizational relations were mapped using Wucius Wong’s framework; second, aesthetic interpretation was conducted through Anak Agung Made Djelantik’s triadic aspects of form, content, and presentation. Form encompassed the structural composition of lines, shapes, and spatial organization; content referred to expressive meaning conveyed through rhythm, balance, and symbolic resonance; presentation highlighted sensory impact, including clarity, harmony, and dynamic appeal. Results revealed that lines and repetition consistently functioned as principal devices across categories. Geometric motifs emphasized straight lines, angular fields, and formal structures; organic motifs emphasized curved lines, rounded fields, and flowing arrangements; hybrid motifs integrated structural regularity with organic flexibility. The study contributes a systematic comparative model for reading nonrepresentational pattern-based visuals and offers implications for motif development in surface design, textiles, illustration, and digital art.

Epistemology of Mantuq and Mafhum for Critical Thinking in Islamic Education

Nofrizal Nofrizal — 2026-08-05

The cultivation of critical thinking skills is a central demand of 21st-century education. Within Islamic education, this development must be anchored in the epistemological tradition of usul al-fiqh, particularly through the reasoning instruments of mantuq and mafhum. This study reconstructs these concepts as an epistemological foundation for critical thinking by proposing the Critical Islamic Reasoning Framework . Employing a qualitative library-based research design, the study applies content analysis to classical usul al-fiqh texts and contemporary scholarship on critical thinking and Islamic education. The analytical process involved concept identification, categorization, synthesis, and interpretation to reveal the relationship between mantuq, mafhum, and critical thinking indicators. Findings demonstrate that mantuq operates as a tool for textual recognition of explicit meaning, while mafhum functions as a mechanism for contextual interpretation of implicit meaning. Both are reinforced by logical verification, ethical reflection, and contextual application. The synthesis produces the CIRF model, integrating revelation, reason, and reality as the epistemological basis for critical thinking. This study expands the role of mantuq and mafhum beyond legal deduction, positioning them as a conceptual framework for critical thinking education relevant to contemporary Islamic educational development.

Integration of Pesantren and Islamic School Curricula: Enhancing Qur’an Memorization Quality

Ahmad Yukha Dalhari — 2026-07-15

This study investigates the management and impact of curriculum integration between pesantren and Islamic schools, focusing on its influence on students’ Qur’an memorization quality and the challenges encountered in implementation. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving school principals, curriculum coordinators, pesantren leaders, ustadz tahfidz, and nine student participants. Data analysis followed the Miles and Huberman model, encompassing data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing, with validity ensured through source and method triangulation. The findings reveal that curriculum collaboration is systematically organized through integrated planning, synchronized implementation between tahfidz schedules and formal learning, and periodic evaluation based on academic and tahfidz assessments. This integration demonstrably improves students’ fluency, accuracy, and consistency in Qur’an memorization. However, key challenges include limited time management, heterogeneous student motivation and ability, and adaptation to evolving national curriculum policies. The study highlights that integrated curriculum design offers an effective Islamic education model that strengthens both Qur’an memorization and academic achievement.

Pesantren and Politics: Moral and Social Values in Santri Character Formation

Mhd Wildan Arifin Batubara — 2026-07-30

The internalization of moral and social values in pesantren does not always occur uniformly, as it is influenced by students’ family backgrounds, parenting styles, and technological developments. This study aims to analyze the process of internalizing theological and social moral values, their practical application in students’ daily lives, the influencing factors, and the role of Pondok Pesantren Mawaridussalam in shaping santri character. A qualitative method with a phenomenological approach was employed. Data were collected through participatory observation, interviews, and documentation, involving 20 informants consisting of pesantren leaders, teachers, student care administrators, and santri representatives. Data analysis was conducted through reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing, while validity was ensured through source and technique triangulation. The findings reveal that theological and social moral values are internalized through teacher role modeling, leadership training, educational guidance, worship habituation, deliberation, layered supervision, and the implementation of rewards and sanctions. The core values instilled include sincerity, muraqabah (self-vigilance), trust in God, responsibility, justice, equality, honesty, accountability, and social concern. The success of this internalization is supported by 24-hour boarding life, structured evaluation, and collaboration with parents, while differences in family background and technology use remain significant challenges. These findings affirm that pesantren functions not only as a moral education institution but also as a training ground for social leadership among santri.

Product Innovation Agility and Marketing Performance: The Role of Adaptive Capability and Customer Orientation

Avianita Rachmawati — 2026-07-15

Customer orientation mendorong product innovation agility melalui pemahaman kebutuhan pelanggan, orientasi pesaing, dan koordinasi fungsional, yang kemudian meningkatkan kinerja pemasaran seperti pertumbuhan penjualan dan pangsa pasar. Product innovation agility kemudian memediasi hubungan ini dengan meningkatkan kinerja pemasaran secara tidak langsung, karena inovasi cepat menghasilkan keunggulan kompetitif seperti peningkatan kepuasan pelanggan dan penjualan.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh adaptive capability dan customer orientation terhadap marketing performance, serta peran mediasi product innovation agility pada aplikasi Wondr PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk Cabang Ende. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan populasi sebanyak 3.904 nasabah pengguna aplikasi Wondr. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner dan dianalisis menggunakan SmartPLS. Hasil ini menegaskan bahwa keberhasilan marketing performance sangat bergantung pada kemampuan perusahaan untuk cepat berinovasi produk sebagai respons adaptif terhadap perubahan lingkungan pasar. Adaptive capability memiliki pengaruh kunci dan terbesar dalam peningkatan kinerja pemasaran ketika didukung oleh product innovation agility yang kuat. Implikasi penelitian ini.

Comparative Study of Bukhur and Hio in Interfaith Dialogue

Ilham Ramadhan Daulay — 2026-07-30

Ritual aroma represents a sensory dimension in religious practice that bridges symbolism, spirituality, and cultural identity. This study examines the comparative use of Bukhur in Islam and Hio in Confucianism, both employing fragrance and smoke yet grounded in distinct theological foundations, ritual functions, and symbolic meanings. The research aims to analyze similarities and differences in their theological basis, ritual position, symbolic interpretation, and relevance to interfaith dialogue in Indonesia. Using a qualitative descriptive method with comparative and theological approaches, data were collected through literature review of religious texts, hadith compilations, Confucian teachings, and relevant scholarly studies. Findings reveal that Bukhur in Islam functions primarily as fragrance supporting cleanliness, comfort, and devotion, permitted or recommended as long as it avoids associations with superstition or claims of mystical power. Conversely, Hio in Confucianism holds a formal role in worship, symbolizing sincerity, reverence, and harmonious relations among Tian, humanity, ancestors, and the cosmos through ritual order (Li). This research highlights that contextual understanding of ritual symbols fosters interreligious literacy, reduces misinterpretation, and strengthens tolerance within Indonesian society, thereby contributing to constructive interfaith engagement.

Effectiveness of Islamic Spiritual Extracurricular Activities in Shaping Vocational Students’ Character

Devi Puja Kesuma — 2026-07-30

The formation of Islamic character in vocational high schools is an urgent necessity in the face of modernization that often erodes moral and spiritual values among students. Islamic Spiritual extracurricular activities serve as a strategic medium to instill discipline, responsibility, social concern, religiosity, and noble morality. This study analyzes the effectiveness of these activities in shaping students’ Islamic character, drawing upon the perspectives of Lickona, Al-Ghazali, and the Ministry of National Education. Using a qualitative case study design, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving students, mentors, and school authorities. Data were analyzed with Miles and Huberman’s interactive model to ensure validity and systematic interpretation. The findings demonstrate that Islamic Spiritual extracurricular activities effectively strengthen students’ Islamic character, particularly in discipline, responsibility, social awareness, religiosity, and morality. Supporting factors include school support, mentor competence, and student enthusiasm, while inhibiting factors involve limited time, external environmental influences, and inconsistent practice at home. The implication highlights the importance of structured and continuous character-building programs to ensure the internalization of Islamic values in daily life. The novelty lies in affirming the direct relationship between extracurricular effectiveness and Islamic character formation, while uncovering gaps between participation and value application outside school.

Primary Breadwinner Wives and Muslim Family Welfare: A Maqasid Framework

Nurul Putri Nafa — 2026-07-15

The phenomenon of wives serving as primary breadwinners has become increasingly prevalent in Muslim families due to socio-economic changes and shifting gender roles. Previous studies have generally examined this issue from legal, economic, or gender perspectives separately, while comprehensive analyses based on Maqasid al-Shariah remain limited. This article employs a qualitative method using content analysis. The data consist of scholarly literature on Islamic family law, gender studies, family well-being, and contemporary Maqasid al-Shariah discourse, which were analyzed to examine the role of wives as primary breadwinners and to formulate a conceptual model of Muslim family well-being based on Maqasid al-Shariah. The data were analyzed using content analysis through the five dimensions of Maqasid al-Shariah: protection of religion (hifz al-din), life (hifz al-nafs), intellect (hifz al-‘aql), progeny (hifz al-nasl), and wealth (hifz al-mal). The findings indicate that wives’ economic contributions can strengthen family resilience and well-being, while also creating challenges such as double burdens, psychosocial pressures, and patriarchal resistance Wives as primary breadwinners can be recognized as a legitimate form of social adaptation within Muslim families, aligning with the objectives of Maqasid al-Shariah when balance across its five dimensions is sustained; the proposed multidimensional model thus offers practical guidance for strengthening family policy, empowerment initiatives, and household resilience.

The Concept of Sakinah from a Psychological Perspective in Tafsir Al-Misbah

Putri Trianda — 2026-07-30

The concept of sakinah in the Qur’an represents an important value associated with inner tranquility, emotional stability, and closeness to Allah. This study aims to analyze the concept of sakinah in M. Quraish Shihab’s Tafsir Al-Misbah and examine its relevance to cognitive psychology. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach with a library research design. The primary data source was Tafsir Al-Misbah, particularly its interpretation of verses concerning sakinah in Surah Al-Baqarah [2]: 248, Surah At-Tawbah [9]: 26 and 40, Surah Al-Fath [48]: 4, 18, and 26, and Surah Ar-Rum [30]: 21. Secondary data were obtained from books, journal articles, and other scholarly literature related to Qur’anic exegesis, sakinah, and cognitive psychology. The data were analyzed using content analysis. The findings reveal that sakinah in Tafsir Al-Misbah refers not only to outward calmness but also to inner tranquility arising from faith, self-control, positive thinking, and the ability to regulate emotions. These findings demonstrate the relevance of sakinah to cognitive psychology, particularly in promoting psychological tranquility among modern individuals through the integration of spiritual values and healthy thought processes.

Social Media Marketing Influence on Purchase Intention via Brand Image and Trust

Ryan Cahya Anindito — 2026-07-15

The rapid expansion of social media has transformed how e-commerce platforms engage with consumers. However, empirical evidence regarding the mediating roles of brand image and brand trust in explaining the effect of social media marketing on purchase intention remains limited and inconsistent. This study examines the influence of social media marketing on purchase intention in Shopee by incorporating brand image and brand trust as mediating variables. This research adopts a quantitative approach using a survey method. Data were collected from 300 active Shopee users in Yogyakarta who had been exposed to Shopee social media content. The sample was selected using a non-probability sampling technique with a convenience sampling approach. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings show that social media marketing influences brand image and brand trust, which subsequently affect purchase intention. Both brand image and brand trust function as mediators in the relationship between social media marketing and purchase intention. These results confirm the Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR) framework, where social media marketing acts as the stimulus, brand image and brand trust represent the organism, and purchase intention represents the response. This study contributes to the literature by strengthening the application of the SOR model in digital marketing and highlighting the role of psychological mechanisms in consumer behavior. The results suggest that e-commerce platforms should design social media content that is engaging, credible, informative, and aligned with current trends to strengthen consumer perception and trust, thereby enhancing purchase intention.

Financial Management Transformation of Islamic Boarding Schools through Break Even Point Analysis

Muhammad Ilmi Najib — 2026-07-15

This study analyzes the application of Break Even Point in transforming financial management at Pondok Pesantren Salaf Darussalam Rejoagung Banyuwangi and its implications for institutional independence and sustainability. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation from January to June 2025. Analysis employed the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, with data validity ensured through source triangulation, member checking, and intensive researcher involvement. Findings reveal that Break Even Point emerged from the critical awareness of pesantren leaders regarding financial uncertainty traditionally dependent on donations, functioning as both an objective instrument and a metaphorical “map and compass” guiding financial navigation without neglecting spiritual values. The contextualization of fixed, variable, semi-variable, and non-cash costs highlighted ethical dilemmas in monetizing internal resources. Break Even Point fostered independence through digital financial management, business unit development, sustainable operational planning, and strategic decision-making. The study concludes that Break Even Point serves not only as a financial tool but also as an institutional catalyst bridging modern accountability with pesantren spirituality.

Epistemological Crisis to Educational Reform: Reconstructing al-Faruqi’s Islamization of Knowledge for Islamic Education

Azlina Azlina — 2026-07-15

Contemporary Islamic education is facing a profound epistemological crisis characterized by the dichotomy between religious and secular sciences, the dominance of positivistic and secular paradigms, and the weak integration of tawhidic values into knowledge development. This crisis has led to fragmented educational objectives and reduced curricular relevance to the needs of the Muslim community. The present study aims to critically examine the epistemological roots of this crisis and explore the applicability of Ismail Raji al-Faruqi’s concept of the Islamization of Knowledge as a reformative framework. Employing a library research method with descriptive-analytical techniques, the study focuses on al-Faruqi’s seminal work Islamization of Knowledge and relevant secondary literature. The findings reveal that the epistemological crisis stems primarily from the entrenched dichotomy of knowledge and the pervasive influence of secular paradigms. Al-Faruqi’s epistemological project, when reformulated through twelve practical steps, provides a comprehensive tawhidic epistemological model that can be operationalized in curriculum design, educational objectives, and pedagogical praxis. The implications of this reformulation highlight the urgency of integrating tawhidic principles into contemporary Islamic education to overcome fragmentation and restore its relevance to the holistic development of the Muslim community.