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Efforts of Arab and Chinese Ethnic Groups in Maintaining Their Cultural Identity in a Malay-Muslim Environment in Palembang Muchtar, Aflatun; Ari, Anggi Wahyu; Zain, Zaki Faddad Syarif; Firdaus, Aristophan
Tribakti: Jurnal Pemikiran Keislaman Vol. 35 No. 2 (2024): Tribakti: Jurnal Pemikiran Keislaman
Publisher : Universitas Islam Tribakti (UIT) Lirboyo Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33367/tribakti.v35i2.5877

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This study explores the strategies employed by the Arab and Chinese ethnic groups to preserve their cultural identity within the predominantly Malay-Muslim environment of Palembang. Challenging the common assumption that minority groups are inherently powerless compared to the majority, this research reveals that both the Arab and Chinese communities possess significant influence in the socio-cultural landscape of Palembang. Employing a qualitative approach, with data collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, the study examines how these communities navigate cultural assimilation pressures while maintaining distinct ethnic traditions. The findings indicate that both groups have successfully leveraged their social capital—Arabs through religion and Chinese through economic activities—to sustain their cultural identities and exert influence over the majority Malay population. Notably, this influence is reflected in the organization of significant social rituals, such as the Cap Go Meh Ritual by the Chinese and Ziarah Kubro by the Arabs. The study concludes that inter-ethnic adaptation in Palembang involves not only maintaining harmony but also contestation and negotiation among different groups. This dynamic interaction underscores the complexity of multiculturalism, where harmony is maintained through a pragmatic approach to mutual dependence. The implications of this research extend to policymakers and cultural organizations aiming to support ethnic diversity in a multicultural contex.
Efforts of Arab and Chinese Ethnic Groups in Maintaining Their Cultural Identity in a Malay-Muslim Environment in Palembang Muchtar, Aflatun; Ari, Anggi Wahyu; Zain, Zaki Faddad Syarif; Firdaus, Aristophan
Tribakti: Jurnal Pemikiran Keislaman Vol. 35 No. 2 (2024): Tribakti: Jurnal Pemikiran Keislaman
Publisher : Universitas Islam Tribakti (UIT) Lirboyo Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33367/tribakti.v35i2.5877

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This study explores the strategies employed by the Arab and Chinese ethnic groups to preserve their cultural identity within the predominantly Malay-Muslim environment of Palembang. Challenging the common assumption that minority groups are inherently powerless compared to the majority, this research reveals that both the Arab and Chinese communities possess significant influence in the socio-cultural landscape of Palembang. Employing a qualitative approach, with data collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, the study examines how these communities navigate cultural assimilation pressures while maintaining distinct ethnic traditions. The findings indicate that both groups have successfully leveraged their social capital—Arabs through religion and Chinese through economic activities—to sustain their cultural identities and exert influence over the majority Malay population. Notably, this influence is reflected in the organization of significant social rituals, such as the Cap Go Meh Ritual by the Chinese and Ziarah Kubro by the Arabs. The study concludes that inter-ethnic adaptation in Palembang involves not only maintaining harmony but also contestation and negotiation among different groups. This dynamic interaction underscores the complexity of multiculturalism, where harmony is maintained through a pragmatic approach to mutual dependence. The implications of this research extend to policymakers and cultural organizations aiming to support ethnic diversity in a multicultural contex.
The Ngobeng Tradition in Palembang: Implementing Local Wisdom and Religious Moderation in Multicultural Education to Achieve Social Harmony Rohmadi; Fadil, Achmad; Zain, Zaki Faddad Syarif; Soraya, Nyayu
MUSLIM HERITAGE Vol 10 No 1 (2025): Muslim Heritage: Jurnal Dialog Islam dengan Realitas
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21154/muslimheritage.v10i1.10874

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Ngobeng tradition in Palembang is a community practice of serving food at religious and social events. This tradition has received increasing academic attention due to its role in building inter-group relations amidst increasing social and religious polarization in a multicultural society. In the context of multicultural education, Ngobeng is a learning tool that instills the values of togetherness, tolerance and respect for diversity in social life. The purpose of this study is to examine the contribution of Ngobeng tradition to multicultural education by combining local wisdom and religious moderation values to create social harmony. This research uses a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach, through participatory observation in the implementation of the Ngobeng tradition, in-depth interviews with community leaders and residents, and literature review of relevant cultural and educational theories. The results showed a dynamic integration between cultural practices and religious values. The Ngobeng tradition not only strengthens relationships between individuals across social and religious groups, but also serves as a medium for multicultural learning. Abstrak Tradisi Ngobeng di Palembang merupakan praktik masyarakat dalam menyajikan makanan pada acara keagamaan dan sosial. Tradisi ini semakin mendapat perhatian akademik karena perannya dalam membangun hubungan antar kelompok di tengah meningkatnya polarisasi sosial dan keagamaan di masyarakat multikultural. Dalam konteks pendidikan multikultural, Ngobeng menjadi sarana pembelajaran yang menanamkan nilai kebersamaan, toleransi, dan penghargaan terhadap keberagaman dalam kehidupan sosial. Tujuan penelitian ini mengkaji  kontribusi tradisi Ngobeng  terhadap pendidikan multikultural dengan menggabungkan kearifan lokal dan nilai moderasi beragama untuk menciptakan harmoni sosial. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan etnografi, melalui observasi partisipatif dalam pelaksanaan tradisi Ngobeng, wawancara mendalam dengan tokoh masyarakat dan warga, serta telaah pustaka terhadap teori-teori budaya dan pendidikan yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya integrasi yang dinamis antara praktik budaya dan nilai-nilai keagamaan. Tradisi Ngobeng tidak hanya mempererat hubungan antarindividu lintas kelompok sosial dan agama, tetapi juga menjadi media pembelajaran multikultu Keywords: Ngobeng Tradition; Local Wisdom; Religious Moderation; Multicultural Education
The Ngobeng Tradition in Palembang: Implementing Local Wisdom and Religious Moderation in Multicultural Education to Achieve Social Harmony Rohmadi; Fadil, Achmad; Zain, Zaki Faddad Syarif; Soraya, Nyayu
MUSLIM HERITAGE Vol 10 No 1 (2025): Muslim Heritage: Jurnal Dialog Islam dengan Realitas
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21154/muslimheritage.v10i1.10874

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Ngobeng tradition in Palembang is a community practice of serving food at religious and social events. This tradition has received increasing academic attention due to its role in building inter-group relations amidst increasing social and religious polarization in a multicultural society. In the context of multicultural education, Ngobeng is a learning tool that instills the values of togetherness, tolerance and respect for diversity in social life. The purpose of this study is to examine the contribution of Ngobeng tradition to multicultural education by combining local wisdom and religious moderation values to create social harmony. This research uses a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach, through participatory observation in the implementation of the Ngobeng tradition, in-depth interviews with community leaders and residents, and literature review of relevant cultural and educational theories. The results showed a dynamic integration between cultural practices and religious values. The Ngobeng tradition not only strengthens relationships between individuals across social and religious groups, but also serves as a medium for multicultural learning. Abstrak Tradisi Ngobeng di Palembang merupakan praktik masyarakat dalam menyajikan makanan pada acara keagamaan dan sosial. Tradisi ini semakin mendapat perhatian akademik karena perannya dalam membangun hubungan antar kelompok di tengah meningkatnya polarisasi sosial dan keagamaan di masyarakat multikultural. Dalam konteks pendidikan multikultural, Ngobeng menjadi sarana pembelajaran yang menanamkan nilai kebersamaan, toleransi, dan penghargaan terhadap keberagaman dalam kehidupan sosial. Tujuan penelitian ini mengkaji  kontribusi tradisi Ngobeng  terhadap pendidikan multikultural dengan menggabungkan kearifan lokal dan nilai moderasi beragama untuk menciptakan harmoni sosial. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan etnografi, melalui observasi partisipatif dalam pelaksanaan tradisi Ngobeng, wawancara mendalam dengan tokoh masyarakat dan warga, serta telaah pustaka terhadap teori-teori budaya dan pendidikan yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya integrasi yang dinamis antara praktik budaya dan nilai-nilai keagamaan. Tradisi Ngobeng tidak hanya mempererat hubungan antarindividu lintas kelompok sosial dan agama, tetapi juga menjadi media pembelajaran multikultu Keywords: Ngobeng Tradition; Local Wisdom; Religious Moderation; Multicultural Education
The Historical Distinction between the Qur’an and Hadith: A Critical Examination of John Wansbrough’s Revisionist Perspective by Fred M. Donner Zulfikar, Eko; Zain, Zaki Faddad Syarif; Aini, Adrika Fithrotul; Hafizh, Azhar Amrullah
Al-Qudwah Vol 3, No 2 (2025): July - December
Publisher : UIN Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24014/alqudwah.v3i2.37551

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This article aims to critically examines the distinction between the Qur’an and Hadith in response to John Wansbrough’s revisionist-skeptical perspective on the origins of the Qur’an. Wansbrough argued that both corpora emerged from the same “sectarian” milieu and developed within a nearly identical historical timeframe. The present study addresses two primary questions: how Fred M. Donner conceptualizes the distinction between the Qur’an and Hadith, and how his arguments challenge Wansbrough’s theoretical framework. Employing a qualitative methodology with a descriptive-analytical approach, this research analyzes the principal works of both scholars to compare their arguments from textual and historical perspectives. The findings indicate that Wansbrough’s thesis lacks a robust historical foundation, as six key aspects religious and political authority, portrayals of the Prophet’s contemporaries, elements of anachronism, narratives of earlier prophets, depictions of Prophet Muhammad, and descriptions of ritual prayer reveal significant differences between the Qur’an and Hadith. These results support the conclusion that the Qur’an did not originate from the same sectarian environment as the Hadith but emerged in an earlier and distinct historical context. Consequently, the Qur’an is understood to have preceded the Hadith both chronologically and in terms of codification. This article contributes to clarifying the independence and authenticity of the Qur’an as the earliest and primary source of Islamic teaching, while enriching textual-historical scholarship in response to Western revisionist discourse concerning the origins of Islamic scripture. Abstrak: Artikel ini bertujuan mengkaji secara kritis perbedaan (distingsi) antara al-Qur’an dan hadis sebagai respons terhadap pandangan revisionis-skeptis John Wansbrough mengenai asal-usul al-Qur’an. Wansbrough menilai bahwa kedua korpus tersebut lahir dari lingkungan “sektarian” yang sama dan terbentuk dalam periode historis yang hampir bersamaan. Penelitian ini berupaya menjawab dua pertanyaan utama: bagaimana Fred M. Donner memandang distingsi antara al-Qur’an dan hadis, serta bagaimana sanggahannya terhadap konstruksi pemikiran Wansbrough. Menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan analisis deskriptif-analitis, penelitian ini menelaah karya-karya utama kedua tokoh tersebut untuk membandingkan argumentasi mereka secara tekstual dan historis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pandangan Wansbrough tidak memiliki dasar yang kuat secara historis, sebab enam aspek utama, yakni otoritas agama dan politik, gambaran tentang masyarakat sezaman Nabi, unsur anakronisme, kisah para nabi terdahulu, representasi Nabi Muhammad, dan deskripsi tentang ritual salat menunjukkan perbedaan yang signifikan antara al-Qur’an dan hadis. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa al-Qur’an tidak berasal dari lingkungan sektarian yang sama dengan hadis, melainkan memiliki konteks dan kronologi kemunculan yang lebih awal. Al-Qur’an diyakini muncul lebih dahulu dibandingkan hadis, baik secara kronologis maupun dalam proses kodifikasinya. Artikel ini berkontribusi dalam memperjelas independensi dan keotentikan al-Qur’an sebagai sumber ajaran Islam, sekaligus memperkaya kajian tekstual-historis dalam menghadapi wacana revisionisme Barat terhadap asal-usul dua korpus Islam.