Bridging faith and reason: examining sertu concerns through Islamic and scientific lenses

Ahmad Fadzillah, Nurrulhidayah and Elgharbawy, Amal A M and Ahmad, Anis Najiha and Jamaludin, Mohammad Aizat and Minhat, Ade Erawan and Mohd Sukri, Siti Jamilah and A. A., Amira Safiah and Muhammad, Nurul Widad Fitri (2024) Bridging faith and reason: examining sertu concerns through Islamic and scientific lenses. In: 1st International Islamic Multidisciplinary Conference (IIMCO 2024), 29th-30th May 2024, Bogor, Indonesia.

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Abstract

The examination of "sertu," a significant purification practice within Islam, from both Islamic and scientific angles, underscores its importance, especially in scenarios where water availability is limited. It entails purifying objects tainted by dog and pig waste. This investigation delves into sertu from Islamic and scientific perspectives, scrutinizing issues and distinguishing between sertu and samak. To fulfill the specified objectives, this research scrutinized scientific and Islamic literature sourced from academic journals, Dewan Bahasa Pustaka, and pertinent Malaysian guidelines for data collection. Furthermore, it analyzed the viewpoints of scholars representing major schools of thought such as Malikites, Shafiites, Hanbalites, and Hanafites. The researchers noted a dearth of scientific perspectives compared to Islamic ones. Additionally, a differentiation between sertu and samak arises, where samak pertains to the cleansing of animal skin using sharp instruments for specific purposes. The study concludes by advocating for further exploration to expand the discourse surrounding sertu from scientific standpoints.

Item Type:	Proceeding Paper (Plenary Papers)
Additional Information:	7619/118971
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Sertu, Islamic, Science, Samak, Halal
Subjects:	BPK Islamic law. Shari'ah. Fiqh > BPK36 Islamic law (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART)
Depositing User:	Dr Nurrulhidayah Ahmad Fadzillah
Date Deposited:	31 Jan 2025 16:54
Last Modified:	31 Jan 2025 16:54
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/118971

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