This article discusses the issue of islah and tajdid that took place during the time where Islamic civilizations is at a stagnant point from making contributions to the world and how far islah and tajdid act as one of the methods in rebuilding Islamic civilizations. Amongst the subjects that will be analyzed are those related to islah and tajdid concept as mentioned in the al-Quran and hadith as well as the opinions of Islamic notables. Other than that, this article also talks about the scope and method of islah that became the focus of mujaddid when making improvements and renewals as a respond towards problems faced by the Muslims. The focus and the approach of mujaddid in executing the duty of islah and tajdid can be seen in the aspects of politics, religion, social, education and others. Another aspect which has also being discussed is those related to the objectives to be achieved in islah and tajdid movement based on the Islamic perspectives. This article reviewed some al-Quran verses that touched on the issue of islah and tajdid whether directly or indirectly. Finally, it is found that islah and tajdid is an important process practiced by the Muslims to return the golden age of Islamic civilizations based on the guidelines set in Islam.

Abstract Religious scholars in the Malay World play a crucial role in propagating the greatness of Islam and socially transforming the Malay community in the region. Their contributions in the religious, educational, political, and social fields have brought immense impacts towards civilizational excellence. One such scholar who contributed enormously to the Malay world, especially in West Kalimantan, is Muhammad Basiuni Imran. He became known to the people of the Archipelago when he often asked questions to the al-Manar magazine published by his teacher, Muhammad Rashid Rida. Thus, this paper aims to explain his life background, education, and relationship with Muhammad Rashid Rida. His role in resolving issues concerning Friday prayers and talkin and his dakwah activities in Sambas are also discussed. This qualitative study used the biographical study design. Research data were obtained from written documents including books, journals, manuscripts, conference articles, and theses. Data were also obtained through interviews and observations conducted in Sambas, West Kalimantan. Results show that Muhammad Basiuni Imran used a realistic approach in accordance with the customs and situation of the West Kalimantan community, especially in Sambas, in resolving religious issues. His role in strengthening the Islamic dakwah is evidenced by the Islamisation of the Dayaks in Sambas. This study is expected to elevate the position of scholars and Muhammad Basiuni Imran’s contribution to the ummah’s development. In addition, this paper will enrich the written materials on Islamic prominent figures and reform movements in the Malay realm. Keywords: Muhammad Basiuni Imran, West Kalimantan, Islamic Growth   Abstrak Para ulama di Alam Melayu memainkan peranan penting dalam perkembangan syiar agama Islam dan transformasi sosial masyarakat Melayu di rantau ini. Sumbangan mereka yang meliputi bidang agama, pendidikan, politik, sosial dan lain-lain memberikan kesan yang besar ke arah kecemerlangan ketamadunan. Salah seorang ulama yang memberikan sumbangan besar kepada Alam Melayu khususnya di Kalimantan Barat ialah Muhammad Basiuni Imran. Nama beliau mula dikenali oleh masyarakat Nusantara apabila sering mengemukakan persoalan kepada majalah al-Manar yang diterbitkan oleh guru beliau, Muhammad Rashid Rida. Justeru, makalah ini bertujuan menjelaskan latar belakang kehidupan, pendidikan serta hubungan beliau dengan Muhammad Rashid Rida. Turut dibincangkan ialah peranan beliau dalam menyelesaikan isu berkaitan solat Jumaat dan talkin serta kegiatan dakwah yang dijalankan di Sambas. Kajian ini bersifat kualitatif dengan menggunakan reka bentuk kajian biografi. Data kajian diperoleh melalui dokumen bertulis seperti buku, jurnal, manuskrip, artikel persidangan, tesis dan sebagainya. Data juga diperoleh melalui temu bual dan pemerhatian yang dijalankan di Sambas, Kalimantan Barat. Hasil kajian mendapati Muhammad Basiuni Imran telah menggunakan pendekatan yang realistik dan sesuai dengan adat dan situasi masyarakat di Kalimantan Barat khususnya di Sambas dalam menyelesaikan isu-isu agama. Peranan Muhammad Basiuni Imran dalam memperkasakan dakwah Islamiah pula dapat dilihat melalui pengislaman kaum Dayak di Sambas. Kajian ini diharapkan dapat memartabatkan ulama dan sumbangan Muhammad Basiuni Imran terhadap pembangunan ummah. Selain itu, penulisan ini akan memperkayakan lagi bahan-bahan penulisan berkaitan tokoh dan gerakan pembaharuan Islam di Alam Melayu. Kata kunci: Muhammad Basiuni Imran, Kalimantan Barat, Perkembangan Islam

Discussions related to the field of education always centered the attention of scholars in whatever circumstances of Muslims, either in the position of progressive or regressive. This situation posits the significance of education in the human civilization of shaping the personality of the ummah and towards the development of the country. Amongst the Islamic scholars that contributed to this field is Muhammad Rashid Rida. His conceptual thoughts on education are seen to be relevant as a reference in the realm of modern education. Henceforth, this article aims to identify the views of Muhammad Rashid Rida towards the concept of education, teaching and learning processes and the dualism issue in the educational system within the Islamic circle. This research paper adopting the approach of qualitative by its primary source is obtained through the content analysis on the magazine Al-Manar. The research findings indicate the thoughts of Muhammad Rashid Rida in the aspect of education is comprehensive and covers the whole stages of education. He also emphasizes the requirement of reforming in few aspects in order to get an education as the agent of reviving the triumph of ummah's civilization.

This paper discussed the Muhammad Rashid Rida’s Islah thought in developing the Muslims community. The objective of this paper is to identify the concept of ‘Islah’ according to Islamic perspective generally based on his based on his Islamic, realistic and futuristic thought. This paper generally explains the concept of ‘Islah’ based on Islamic perspective, background and Muhammad Rashid Rida’s thought on the weakness factors in Muslim society as an approach to overcome the problem faced by Muslim. This study on Muhammad Rashid Rida is important to see the suitability the concept of ‘Islah’ as an approach in developing the Muslim community based on the reality of ummah nowadays.This study using qualitative approach through content analysis to examine and analyze data from primary and secondary sources. The data collected from various sources will be filtered and sorted before analyzed by using the deductive method. The paper found that the concept of reformation brought by this scholar in solving the problems faced by Muslim is relevant to the situation today. This study also found that all parties including the government, citizens, and intellectuals should play a significant role in solving the problems facing by the Muslims. Keywords: Islah; society; thought; development ABSTRAK: Makalah ini mengupas tentang pemikiran islah Muhammad Rashid Rida dalam membangunkan masyarakat Islam. Objektif makalah ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti konsep islah menurut persektif Islam secara umum huraian konsep tersebut berdasarkan pemikiran beliau yang islamik, realistik dan futuristik. Makalah ini secara umumnya menyentuh mengenai konsep islah menurut perspektif Islam, latar belakang dan pemikiran Muhammad Rashid tentang faktor-faktor kelemahan umat Islam serta bagaimana islah dijadikan sebagai pendekatan dalam menangani permasalahan yang sedang dihadapi oleh umat Islam. Kajian terhadap pemikiran Muhammad Rashid Rida penting untuk melihat kesesuaian konsep islah yang dikemukakannya sebagai pendekatan dalam membangunkan masyarakat Islam berdasarkan realiti ummah pada hari ini. Penulisan ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui analisis kandungan bagi meneliti dan menganalisis data-data daripada sumber primer dan sekunder. Data-data yang dikumpulkan daripada pelbagai sumber akan disaring dan disusun sebelum dianalisis menggunakan metode deduktif. Makalah ini mendapati, konsep islah yang dibawa oleh tokoh kajian ini bagi menangani permasalahan umat Islam adalah releven dengan situasi ummah pada hari ini. Kajian ini juga mendapati, semua pihak seperti kerajaan, rakyat, dan para cendekiawan perlu memainkan peranan yang signifikan bagi menyelesaikan permasalahan yang melanda umat Islam. Kata kunci: Islah; Masyarakat; Pemikiran; Kelemahan; Pembangunan

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