Indonesia Reinterpretation of the Story of Adam and Hawa in the Qur’an

2026-01-07T03:18:17+00:00

The story of Adam and Hawa is mentioned in various chapters of the Qur’an. The author is interested in examining this narrative, particularly regarding the truth of whether they were placed in His paradise. Different understandings from some commentators understand that they are in the paradise of the afterlife as a place of reward, while others understand it only as a worldly symbol. This study uses Michael Riffaterre’s semiotic approach which includes two reading models: heuristic and retroactive. This type of research is library research with a focus on the verses of the Qur’an related to the story of Adam and Hawa in paradise until their expulsion and descent to earth. The results of the heuristic reading show that Adam dan Hawa are in paradise by obeying the commands and avoiding the prohibitions, especially avoiding not approaching the tree in paradise. Meanwhile, the retroactive reading of al-Jannah is not paradise of the afterlife but rather a symbol of worldly pleasures, the violation of which is a transition of status that implies a fall from glory and then receiving forgiveness from Allah until being appointed as a prophet.

Performative Reception in the Mabbuddu' Tradition

2026-01-07T03:22:36+00:00

This research aims to analyze the implementation of the mabbuddu' tradition in Wajo District and the reception of the living Qur'an and hadith in the mabbuddu' tradition in its position as a religious expression and providing financial benefits. This research is a field study using a qualitative phenomenological approach. Data was obtained from observation, interviews and documentation. Researchers interviewed several sources including tahfiz students, tahfiz coaches/religious figures and the community. Data analysis was carried out using the descriptive-analysis method by Miles, Huberman, and Saldana, then further analysis was carried out using the theory of the living Qur'an and hadith as an analytical tool to find the final conclusion. The findings of this study reveal that, in its development, the reception of the living Qur’an and Hadith in the mabbuddu’ tradition has generated two principal meanings: (1) a religious expression in the form of prayers and the offering of rewards to the deceased, and (2) a socio-economic function that provides financial benefits through charity and support for the community as well as Qur’an memorization students (santri tahfiz).

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Indonesia Reinterpretation of the Story of Adam and Hawa in the Qur’an

Performative Reception in the Mabbuddu' Tradition