Saturday, July 26, 2025
  • AR
  • ENG
  • IDN
Muhammadiyah Media
  • EDUCATION
  • HEALTH
  • ECONOMY
  • HUMANITY
  • OTHERS
    • RELIGION
    • LAW & POLITICS
    • IDEOLOGY
    • SOCIO-CULTURE
    • ENVIRONMENT
    • MEDIA
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
Muhammadiyah Media
  • EDUCATION
  • HEALTH
  • ECONOMY
  • HUMANITY
  • OTHERS
    • RELIGION
    • LAW & POLITICS
    • IDEOLOGY
    • SOCIO-CULTURE
    • ENVIRONMENT
    • MEDIA
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
Muhammadiyah Media
No Result
View All Result
  • EDUCATION
  • HEALTH
  • ECONOMY
  • HUMANITY
  • OTHERS
Home Islamic Law

Muhammadiyah Perspective on Islam and Culture

by Persyarikatan Muhammadiyah
1 year ago
in Islamic Law, News, Religion, Socio-Culture
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
Muhammadiyah Perspective on Islam and Culture

MUHAMMADIYAH.OR.ID, MALANG – At the 27th Tarjih National Conference conducted in Malang in 2010, Muhammadiyah addressed the role of Islam in culture and arts. It emphasized Islam’s dual nature: a religion of mercy that brings benefit and well-being to humanity, while also safeguarding people from harm and damage.

Essentially, Islam plays a crucial role in guiding and refining cultural development within society, ensuring it aligns with the high dignity of humankind. This reflects Muhammadiyah commitment to promoting cultural progress that adheres to religious principles.

To understand and guide cultural development, Muhammadiyah classifies existing culture into three main categories.

The first category encompasses cultural practices and creations that do not contradict the teachings of the Quran and Hadith. This type of culture is not only accepted but also recognized, and in some cases, can even be a source of Islamic law. A principle of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) states that “customary law can be used as a source of law,” as long as it doesn’t conflict with the Quran and Sunnah (the teachings and practices of Prophet Muhammad).

RelatedArticle

President of ‘Aisyiyah: Great Children, Strong Nation

The Ministry of Forestry and Muhammadiyah Sign MoU to Support Sustainable Forest Management

Bullying Has No Place in Muhammadiyah Schools, Says President of Muhammadiyah

The second category acknowledges cultural practices that may have initially contradicted Islamic law but were later adapted to comply with Islamic teachings. An example is poetry recited during the Jahiliyah period (pre-Islamic Arabia), which might have contained elements of polytheism or other errors. After the arrival of Islam, poetry recitation remained permissible, but the content had to avoid anything that violated Islamic teachings, such as polytheism, innovations in religion (bid’ah), or elements that supported injustice.

The third category comprises cultural practices that clearly oppose Islamic law. This includes any human creations that violate the Quran and Sunnah or contain elements of polytheism, innovations in religion, superstition, injustice, and other negative aspects.

From a religious perspective, Muhammadiyah views singing and music as worldly transactions (mu’amalah). As another fiqh principle states, “everything is permissible (mubah) until there is a textual evidence (dalil) that prohibits it.”

By establishing these three categories, Muhammadiyah provides clear guidelines for understanding and evaluating cultural practices within society. This approach aligns with their goal of guiding the community in developing a culture that adheres to Islamic teachings while avoiding practices that contradict religious values. Ultimately, they aim to foster progress that upholds human dignity.

Reference:

Majalah Suara Muhammadiyah, Edition 9, 2018.

ShareTweetSendShareShare
Previous Post

Pancasila as a Tool for Change: Addressing Indonesia’s Ideological Crisis

Next Post

President of Muhammadiyah Emphasizes the Importance of Spirituality and Unity

RelatedPosts

President of ‘Aisyiyah: Great Children, Strong Nation
News

President of ‘Aisyiyah: Great Children, Strong Nation

23 July 2025
The Ministry of Forestry and Muhammadiyah Sign MoU to Support Sustainable Forest Management
Environtment

The Ministry of Forestry and Muhammadiyah Sign MoU to Support Sustainable Forest Management

23 July 2025
Bullying Has No Place in Muhammadiyah Schools, Says President of Muhammadiyah
Education

Bullying Has No Place in Muhammadiyah Schools, Says President of Muhammadiyah

23 July 2025
Maybank Syariah and Muhammadiyah Launch Student Loan Program to Support Doctoral and Professional Programs
Education

Maybank Syariah and Muhammadiyah Launch Student Loan Program to Support Doctoral and Professional Programs

23 July 2025
Next Post
President of Muhammadiyah Emphasizes the Importance of Spirituality and Unity

President of Muhammadiyah Emphasizes the Importance of Spirituality and Unity

The Cultural Dynamics of “Halalbihalal”

The Cultural Dynamics of "Halalbihalal"

Muhammadiyah Ecovillage Program: Combating Climate Change and Empowering Coastal Communities

Muhammadiyah Ecovillage Program: Combating Climate Change and Empowering Coastal Communities

Populer News

  • Muhammadiyah Australia College Gains Support from Indonesian Ministry and Australian Ambassador

    Muhammadiyah Australia College Gains Support from Indonesian Ministry and Australian Ambassador

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Four Pillars of Islamic Civilization, According to President of Muhammadiyah

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Muhammadiyah Australia College Principal Highlights School Growth and Expansion Plans 

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Safa and Marwa: Uncovering the Historical Depths of Two Sacred Hills

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Indonesia Faces Social Problems, Threatening “Indonesia Emas 2045” Vision

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Abdul Mu’ti: Profile of Indonesia’s Minister of Primary and Secondary Education in the Red and White Cabinet

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Responding to Saudi Arabia Turning Green, The Last Hour is Allah’s Prerogative

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • UM Papua Barat: A Milestone for Inclusive and Empowering Education in the East

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 23 National Heroes: Muhammadiyah Contribution to Indonesia’s Independence

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Prophet Muhammad’s Leadership Model: Lessons for Today’s Leaders

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Council

  • Religious Opinion & Tajdid
  • Religious Preaching
  • Higher Education, Research, & Development
  • Elementary, Secondary, & Non-Formal Education
  • Cadre & Human Resources
  • Public Health
  • Social Welfare
  • Economy, Business, & Tourism
  • Waqf Utilization
  • Community Empowerment
  • Law and Human Rights
  • Enviromental Preservation
  • Publications & Information

Institutions

  • Islamic Boarding School
  • Branch & Mosque Development
  • Strategic Studies & Partnerships
  • Financial Supervision & Development
  • Disaster Management Center
  • Charity Management
  • Micro, Small, & Medium Enterprise
  • Politics & Public Policy
  • Arts & Culture
  • Sports & Development
  • International Relations & Cooperation
  • Community Da'wah
  • Halal Auditing & "Halalan Thayyiban" Studies
  • Hajj & Umroh
  • Legal Aid & Public Advocacy

Bureau

  • Organization Development
  • Financial Management
  • Communication & Public Services

Ortom

  • 'Aisyiyah Woman Association
  • Muhammadiyah Youth Association
  • Nasyiatul 'Aisyiyah Young Woman Association
  • Muhammadiyah University Student Association
  • Muhammadiyah Student Association
  • Muhammadiyah Tapak Suci Martial Arts
  • Muhammadiyah Hizbul Wathan Scouts

Sumatra Region

  • Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam
  • Sumatra Utara
  • Sumatra Selatan
  • Sumatra Barat
  • Bengkulu
  • Riau
  • Kepulauan Riau
  • Jambi
  • Bangka Belitung

Kalimantan Region

  • Kalimantan Barat
  • Kalimantan Timur
  • Kalimantan Selatan
  • Kalimantan Tengah
  • Kalimantan Utara

Jawa Region

  • D.I. Yogyakarta
  • Banten
  • DKI Jakarta
  • Jawa Barat
  • Jawa Tengah
  • Jawa Timur

Bali & Kepulauan Nusa Tenggara

Region

  • Bali
  • Nusa Tenggara Barat
  • Nusa Tenggara Timur

Sulawesi Region

  • Gorontalo
  • Sulawesi Barat
  • Sulawesi Tengah
  • Sulawesi Utara
  • Sulawesi Tenggara
  • Sulawesi Selatan

Maluku dan Papua Region

  • Maluku Utara
  • Maluku
  • Papua
  • Papua Barat
  • Papua Barat daya

Special Branch

  • Kairo Mesir
  • Iran
  • Sudan
  • Belanda
  • Jerman
  • United Kingdom
  • Libya
  • Malaysia
  • Prancis
  • Amerika Serikat
  • Jepang
  • Tunisia
  • Pakistan
  • Australia
  • Rusia
  • Taiwan
  • Tunisia
  • TurkI
  • Korea Selatan
  • Tiongkok
  • Arab Saudi
  • India
  • Maroko
  • Yordania
  • Yaman
  • Spanyol
  • Hongaria
  • Thailand
  • Kuwait
  • New Zealand

Category

  • Education
  • Health
  • Economy
  • Humanity
  • Religion
  • Law & Politics
  • Ideology
  • Culture
  • Media

About

  • History
  • Brand Guideline

Services

  • Information

Apps

  • Muhammadiyah ID
  • MASA
  • EventMu
  • BukuMu
  • SehatMu
  • KaderMu
  • LabMu

More Information

  • Editorial
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
© 2024 Persyarikatan Muhammadiyah

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • AR icon bendera arab
  • EN
  • ID bendera indonesia
  • EDUCATION
  • HEALTH
  • ECONOMY
  • HUMANITY
  • OTHERS
    • RELIGION
    • LAW & POLITICS
    • IDEOLOGY
    • SOCIO-CULTURE
    • ENVIRONMENT
    • MEDIA
  • Login

© 2024 Persyarikatan Muhammadiyah - Cahaya Islam Berkemajuan.