Ethics Of Redistribution In Surah Al-Ma’un And At-Taubah As Interpreted By Quraish Shihab, Alongside Marxist Thought
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study explores the intersection of Islamic and Marxist conceptions of social justice, focusing on the Qur'anic interpretations of M. Quraish Shihab and the theoretical works of Karl Marx. Utilizing a hermeneutic and qualitative content analysis approach, the study examines key Qur'anic verses such as Surah Al-Ma’un, At-Tawbah, and Al-Baqarah and Marxist texts including Das Kapital and The Communist Manifesto. Findings show that both frameworks emphasize wealth redistribution, solidarity, and empowerment of the oppressed, albeit through different epistemological lenses: Shihab emphasizes moral and ethical responsibility within the Islamic framework, while Marx critiques structural capitalist exploitation and calls for systemic revolution. Through the proposed Sinthac Model, the study presents a synthesized approach combining spiritual and material strategies to address contemporary social injustice, particularly in the Indonesian context. This integration offers a unique contribution to the discourse on Islamic Socialism and its applicability to global poverty and inequality.
Authors: Mutiara Maida Nur Rahmah Nasution, Sugeng Wanto, Muhammad Nuh Siregar
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4411896859