Valentine’s Day Celebration in the Light of the Tasyabbuh Hadith: an Analysis of Mohammed Arkoun’s Thought

Alfi Karomah; Nasrulloh

Authors

Alfi Karomah Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang Author
Nasrulloh Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang Author

Keywords:

Mohammed Arkoun, Tasyabbuh, Valentine

Abstract

Globalization has brought Valentine’s Day into Muslim societies, including Indonesia, sparking debates over its status in Islam. Classical scholars generally reject it as a form of tasyabbuh (imitation) of non-Muslims, while contemporary scholars view it as a neutral social practice. This study aims to analyze the hadith “man tashabbaha bi qawmin fahuwa minhum” through the perspective of Mohammed Arkoun. The research addresses two questions: how classical and contemporary scholars interpret the hadith on tasyabbuh, and how Arkoun’s deconstructive approach can be applied to the context of Valentine’s Day. Using a qualitative library research method, this study examines primary hadith sources and relevant scholarly works. The findings show that Arkoun’s deconstruction emphasizes the historical and contextual reading of religious texts, so the prohibition of tasyabbuh is not absolute. From this perspective, Valentine’s Day can be reinterpreted as a form of popular culture that Muslims may engage with by promoting Islamic ethical values such as compassion, solidarity, and moral responsibility, while rejecting negative aspects like promiscuity and hedonism. The novelty of this research lies in applying Arkoun’s critical thought to hadith interpretation, offering a more open and contextual approach for Muslims in facing global cultural phenomena.

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