Interpreting Faith and Good Deeds Through a Gender Lens: Insights from Thematic Qur'anic Exegesis
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https://doi.org/10.61455/sicopus.v3i03.360Keywords:
gender balance, faith and deeds, thematic interpretation, justice and equality, roles of women and menAbstract
Objective: Explain and strengthen the understanding of gender balance in the context of faith and charity based on the thematic interpretation of Surah An-Nisa verse 124, as well as how the principles of equality in Islam can be applied in socio-religious life. Theoretical framework: The concept of justice and gender equality in Islam is based on thematic interpretation (tafsir maudhu'i), as well as the principles of faith and charity as pillars of just and inclusive religious life. Literature review: Previous studies of the interpretation of Surah An-Nisa verse 124, the thoughts of commentary scholars on the role of gender in religion, as well as literature that discusses gender equality in the context of Islam and society. Methods: A thematic interpretation approach (maudhu'i) to the verses of the Qur'an (An-Nisa: 124) by examining the context of the text (textual) and the social context (contextual) to understand the meaning and implications of the verses on gender issues. Results: Ayat An-Nisa: 124 shows that Islam upholds the principles of justice and gender equality in terms of faith and charity. There is no difference in reward between men and women who do righteous deeds. This supports the creation of an inclusive and gender-fair society. Implication: This study provides a theological basis for efforts to strengthen the role of women in socio-religious life and is a contribution to the discourse of gender equality in Islam, especially in the context of social interpretation and praxis. Novelty: Using a thematic interpretation approach specifically to An-Nisa: 124 to highlight gender equality in the context of faith and charity, and to relate it to the socio-religious roles of men and women more inclusively and contextually.
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