Pendekatan Kuratorial Patuh Syariah Terhadap Objek Suci: Analisis Literatur Berasaskan Maqasid Dan Adab/ Syariah Compliance Curatorial Approach to Sacred Objects: A Literature Review Based on Maqasid and Adab

Authors

  • Ahmad Farid Abd Jalal Sultan Abu Bakar Museum, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
  • Ibrahim Majdi Mohamad Kamil Philosophy and Civilization Section, School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  • Rahimin Affandi Abdul Rahim Yayasan Usuluddin Malaysia, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/umran2026.13n2.804

Keywords:

Islamic curatorship, sacred artifacts, maqasid al-shariah, museum ethics.

Abstract

This article analyses the Islamic curatorial approach to the management of artifacts, sacred objects, and religious spaces, grounded in the principles of adab (etiquette), maqasid al-shariah (higher objectives of Islamic law), and the epistemology of tawhid (divine unity). It highlights the fundamental differences between secular Western curatorial models and Islamic perspectives that emphasize sanctity, devotional function, and spiritual responsibility. The analysis includes a typology of sacred objects in Islam, a value-based curatorial framework, and the urgent need to develop ethical codes, professional training modules, and Islamic curatorial research institutions. The article proposes an interdisciplinary and context-sensitive model as a meaningful alternative for building a just, dignified, and spiritually conscious Islamic curatorial system.

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Published

2026-06-29

How to Cite

Abd Jalal, A. F., Mohamad Kamil, I. M., & Abdul Rahim, R. A. (2026). Pendekatan Kuratorial Patuh Syariah Terhadap Objek Suci: Analisis Literatur Berasaskan Maqasid Dan Adab/ Syariah Compliance Curatorial Approach to Sacred Objects: A Literature Review Based on Maqasid and Adab. UMRAN - Journal of Islamic and Civilizational Studies, 13(2), 119–127. https://doi.org/10.11113/umran2026.13n2.804

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