Dakwah Advokasi Sosial dalam Al-Quran: Perspektif Hermeneutika Jeorge J.E. Gracia

Abstract

This article discusses the verses of the Koran that explain the principles of da'wah social advocacy by using using hermeneutic approach of JE Jorge Gracia. This research has found that da'wah for social advocacy is an important part of Islamic teachings. The principles and scope of Islamic social advocacy are summarized in the spirit of Maqashid Shariah (the science of ushul fiqh), namely the defense of the basic rights of society in the framework of safeguarding religion, thought, soul, descent and property. In addition, this study also has found that da'wah acitivist for social advocacy purposes are required to have sensitivity and concern regarding the efforts to solve social problems as part of fulfilling people's basic rights. Therefore, the integrity and capability of Islamic preachers who are engaged in the field of social advocacy is required.