Living Hadîth Wakaf Menurut Ulama Tradisional dan Modern di Gresik
Abstract: This article focuses
on the meanings of hadîth on waqf according to traditionalist and modern ‘ulama
in Gresik, East Java. The signification of hadîth related to religious
benefaction (waqf) certainly has various aspects in terms of the social and
cultural contexts of the Prophetic traditions. Hadîth on waqf has been subject
of different meanings reconstruction among Muslim jurists in contemporary
context. According to tradisionalist ‘ulama, waqf can be meant as sadaqah
jâriyah. They maintain that waqf is turning over properties which have the
value of benefit to administrators of waqf who are responsible to maintain the
original form of properties. Meanwhile, modern ‘ulama argue that waqf is
turning over the ‘existing’ property either eternally or temporally to be used
directly and its benefit can be taken continously for the sake of common good
or public interest. Waqf is sadaqah jâriyah, the reward of which flows continously.
The meaning of ‘existing’ is that the age of submitted property is determined
by its economic value, or as it is written in the statement of waqf. Different
meanings of waqf according to traditionalist and modern ‘ulama are influenced
by their educational backgrounds.
Penulis: Abu Azam Al Hadi
Kode Jurnal: jpperadabanislamdd140130
