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TUANGKU: Antara Tradisi dan Locak Religious Authority Zakirman, Zakirman; Mahmudi, Elva; Bary, Shafwatul
AL MUNIR : Jurnal Komunikasi dan Penyiaran Islam Volume 14 Nomor 02 Tahun 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15548/amj-kpi.v14i02.4598

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The issues of religious authority are at the center of debate and contestation in various aspects of Islam in the modern world. These issues have been discussed and widely debated long before the major political, economic, and intellectual transformations that Muslim societies have undergone since the nineteenth century. The authority of Muslim scholars, was largely unquestioned before the emergence of new authorities aided by modern media. Interestingly, in Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra, religious figures with authority are referred to as Tuangku. On one hand, the community's resistance to the authority of Tuangku ensures their continued existence as the sole holders of control. On the other hand, this dynamic negates the possibility of fragmentation and contestation with other religious authorities. This study seeks to answer two key questions: (1) What is the position of Tuangku's religious authority in Padang Pariaman Regency? (2) What dynamics affect the authority of Tuangku as transmitters of Islamic teachings in the Padang Pariaman community? Using a qualitative, descriptive-analytical approach based on interview data, the study argues that local religious authorities like Tuangku have become well-established and remain resilient against the forces of globalization and media openness. The phenomenon of new authorities born from modern media is not seen as a significant threat to the people of Padang Pariaman, a result of the community's resistance, which is also nurtured by the Tuangku.
Cultural Appropriation and Ritual Negotiation: Salafi and HTI Strategies in Minangkabau, Indonesia Zakirman, Zakirman; Mahmudi, Elva; Bary, Shafwatul
Journal of Contemporary Rituals and Traditions Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jcrt.1493

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Purpose: This study explores the cultural and spiritual appropriation strategies employed by transnational Islamic movements, specifically Salafi and Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI), in their expansion and dissemination of religious teachings in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The research focuses on how these groups utilize local cultural identities, values, and symbols to embed themselves within the social and religious landscape of the region. Methodology: Using a qualitative, descriptive-analytical approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, content analysis, and literature review from books, websites, and academic studies. West Sumatra was chosen as the case study due to its historical openness to Islamic teachings and its recent ranking as one of the least religiously moderate provinces in Indonesia. Findings: The findings revealed that transnational Islamic groups successfully appropriate local cultural elements to minimize resistance and enhance acceptance, mirroring the historical spread of Islam in the region. These groups utilize various vehicles, including educational institutions, traditional and digital media, and religious gatherings, to advance their ideological missions. Implications: This study expands the application of cultural appropriation theory by examining how transnational religious ideologies adapt symbolically to local cultures. The findings are also practically relevant for policymakers and communities in formulating religious moderation strategies and detecting ideological infiltration through cultural channels. Originality and Value: Its originality lies in its regional focus and its interdisciplinary analysis of religious expansion through the lens of cultural adaptation, providing a nuanced understanding of contemporary Islamic movements in Indonesia.