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Symbol Reinterpretation as a Motivation for Integration of Chinese Muslim Ethnic Identity Ghofar Taufik; Asep Saeful Muhtadi; Munir Munir; Dody S. Truna
Khazanah Sosial Vol. 4 No. 3 (2022): Khazanah Sosial Vol 4, No 3 October 2022
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/ks.v4i3.17405

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This study focuses on research with a phenomenological approach regarding the symbolic meaning of the ethnic Chinese Muslim identity at the Lautze 2 Mosque in Bandung City, which focuses on concluding the meaning of ethnic symbols in Chinese New Year as a means to integrate in the form of friendship and participation with the Chinese extended family; the meaning of Ethnic Symbols in Feng Shui which is still used and believed among Chinese Muslims; the meaning of the ethnic symbols in the lion dance which is still preserved as an art in various Chinese performances and endeavors; and the meaning of ethnic symbols in the Lucky Cat, which is still practiced in some Chinese Muslim circles, and is valued as part of the wisdom of the Chinese ancestor.  The study attempted to remain integrated with a more significant initial ethnic identity. For Chinese Muslims, family ties or relatives are essential in maintaining friendly relations, and believing Islam is the teachings of rahmatan lil 'alamiin. In addition, there is a reinterpretation of the symbols of Chinese ethnicity as a form of strengthening the identity of the Chinese Muslim ethnic group. This study can be used as theoretical knowledge in the form of theoretical conception to enrich the theories of the study of religions to assess the religious phenomenon associated with symbols of ethnic identity and religious identity, even acculturation between newcomers and natives. In addition, practically from the research, it is suggested to be an academic consideration for various government policies to build inter-religious harmony and harmony between ethnicities and groups, especially regarding religious conversion and belief and taboo issues in Indonesia.
Mediating Religion Through Memes: A Netnographic Comparison of Islamic and Buddhist Instagram in Indonesia Faishal Dhia Pratama; Dody S. Truna; Busro Busro
Khazanah Theologia Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Khazanah Theologia
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/kt.v7i1.49391

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Purpose: This study examines how religious messages are mediated through meme-based communication on Instagram in Indonesia by comparing Islamic and Buddhist meme accounts. It aims to clarify how different religious traditions adapt their communicative styles to a highly visual, template-driven, and participatory platform environment. Methodology: Using a qualitative netnographic approach, the study analyzed 120 meme posts (60 per account) and 3,847 user comments collected from February–April 2025 from two Indonesian Instagram accounts, @memeislam.id and @sadhu.meme. Data were coded to compare thematic patterns, visual/message framing strategies, circulation routines (posting frequency/timing, captions, hashtags, templates), and observable audience participation traces in comment threads. Findings: The analysis identified four recurring theme categories. @memeislam.id emphasized Scripture Quotation and Universal Moral Values (66.7% combined), while @sadhu.meme foregrounded Religious Satire/Humor (41.7%); both devoted an equal share to Religious Social Criticism (13.3%). Visual packaging differed in how authority and humor were rendered (e.g., short, high-readability scriptural excerpts versus citation-oriented quotation cards, alongside pop-culture meme templates). Circulation practices also diverged, including hashtag density and posting routines. Audience participation traces contrasted “rapid affirmation” (devotional phrases, emoji-only replies, tagging/mentions) with more aphoristic and concept-referential comments; captured examples showed 55,500 likes/36 comments versus 472 likes/25 comments. Implications: Findings suggest that meme-based religious communication can increase accessibility and shareability while also carrying risks of doctrinal compression and interpretive ambiguity. Practical implications include pairing meme posts with context-expanding features and strengthening digital religious literacy for audiences. Originality/Value: This study contributes an Indonesia-based, cross-religious comparison of Instagram religious memes using a shared coding framework and integrating visual-rhetorical analysis with a typology of bilingual audience response traces.
Efforts to Eliminate Social Classes as an Implementation of Multicultural Islamic Education: A Study of the Educational Empowerment Program at the Ar Ridho Foundation Rahmawati, Indah; Truna, Dody S.; Rosyad, Rifki
Definisi: Jurnal Agama dan Sosial Humaniora Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): Definisi: Jurnal Agama dan Sosial Humaniora
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.1557/djash.v3i2.53086

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The Ar Ridho Foundation is an institution that actively empowers orphans and the poor through educational programs that emphasize equality, inclusivity, and the elimination of social classes. In the context of multicultural Islamic education, efforts to eliminate social classes are an important aspect that is rarely studied in depth, especially at the level of religious institutional practice. This phenomenon is important to study because it shows how Islamic values ​​​​of human equality, respect for dignity, and empowerment can be realized through structured educational programs. This study aims to analyze the implementation of multicultural Islamic education at the Ar Ridho Foundation and identify educational empowerment strategies used to eliminate social classes between orphans and the poor and children in general. The research method uses a qualitative approach with a case study, involving in-depth interviews, moderate participant observation, and documentation as data collection techniques. Data analysis is carried out through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions interactively. The results show that the Ar Ridho Foundation implements multicultural Islamic education through a commensurate institutional culture, non-discriminatory social interaction, and educational programs such as tutoring, educational counseling, career guidance counseling, and the provision of technological facilities. These programs have been shown to improve academic ability, self-confidence, and educational opportunities, significantly reducing class barriers. This study recommends expanding educational collaboration, improving learning facilities, and strengthening mentors' capacity as strategic steps to enhance the sustainability of class-based education efforts.
Reconfiguring Religion in The Digital Era: A Conceptual Framework for The Mediatization of Religion in Indonesia Effendi, Erus; Waliyajati, Roro Sri Rejeki; Truna, Dody S.
Abrahamic Religions: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Prodi Studi Agama-Agama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/arj.v6i2.32996

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This article examines how religion is reconfigured in the era of digital platforms and proposes a conceptual framework for the mediatization of religion in Indonesia. While existing scholarship on digital religion has provided rich empirical insights, much of it remains fragmented and often limited to specific platforms or practices. This study addresses that limitation by reconstructing the multidimensional framework of Rodrigues and Harding and integrating it with mediatization theory, the phenomenology of religion, and digital religion scholarship. The study employs a conceptual and analytical approach based on a focused literature review and theoretical synthesis. The analysis produces a framework organized around five interrelated components: media logic, algorithmic curation, networked community, authority shift, and ethical governance. Building on this framework, the article advances three conceptual propositions concerning algorithmic shifts in authority, the transformation of sacred experience under digital mediation, and the expansion of epistemic participation alongside its associated risks. To demonstrate the analytical capacity of the framework, the article draws on literature-based illustrations of the digital hijrah movement and online pengajian in Indonesia. These cases show how digital infrastructures reshape authority, ritual practice, and community formation while also generating tensions related to fragmentation, polarization, and misinformation.
Integration of Various Approaches to Religious Studies and Development of Da'wah Science in the Era of Pluralism: A Philosophical Review Marlida, Siti; Truna, Dody S.; Waluyajati, Raden Roro Sri Rejeki
Hanifiya: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Hanifiya: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama
Publisher : Program Studi Studi Agama-Agama Pascasarjana UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/hanifiya.v9i2.52487

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This study aims to analyze how the integration of multiple approaches within religious studies can strengthen the development of da‘wah science in the contemporary pluralistic era. The research focuses on key concepts such as integrative–interconnective epistemology, multidisciplinary religious studies, and transformative da‘wah. Using a qualitative philosophical design and a systematic literature review, this study examines major theories in da‘wah, religious pluralism, and the methodological contributions of phenomenology, psychology, anthropology, sociology, and theology. The object of analysis includes the ontological, epistemological, and axiological dimensions linking religious studies and da‘wah. The findings reveal that multidisciplinary integration expands the scope of da‘wah, enriches its scientific methodology, and strengthens its ethical orientation toward universal values, social dialogue, and community empowerment in diverse societies. The study identifies key challenges, including the dominance of normative–textual paradigms, limited multicultural competence among preachers, and insufficient interdisciplinary literacy within da‘wah institutions. This research recommends developing curricula for da‘wah grounded in religious studies, utilizing social research as a basis for planning da‘wah programs, and reinforcing interfaith dialogue as a means to foster social harmony. The study contributes by formulating a transformative and interdisciplinary da‘wah framework that aligns with contemporary pluralistic realities. This research offers an integrative conceptual model for the development of interdisciplinary da‘wah, serves as an academic reference for strengthening religious moderation, and opens new avenues for empirical studies on the implementation of multidimensional da‘wah in pluralistic contexts.
LIVING RELIGION JURNALIS DI MEDIA LINTAS PLATFORM Syaiful Halim; Dody S. Truna
ORASI: Jurnal Dakwah dan Komunikasi Vol. 14 No. 1 (2023): Juli 2023
Publisher : UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24235/orasi.v14i1.12907

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Dalam kurun sepuluh tahun terakhir, media lintas platform bersikeras menjalankan praktik-praktik komodifikasi, dengan menyajikan teks-teks bertema agama yang harus dimaknai sebagai politisasi identitas agama. Para jurnalis memiliki peran besar dalam kegiatan produksi dan distribusi isu-isu yang sesungguhnya berkaitan erat dengan persoalan identitas agama (persisnya, agama Islam, di mana penganut agama ini merupakan mayoritas penduduk negeri ini). Untuk mendeskripsikan keberadaan living religion jurnalis di media lintas platform, penulis melakukan penelitian kualitatif, dengan paradigma konstruktivistik, dan metode penelitian studi kasus. Kesimpulannya, para jurnalis media lintas platform cenderung tidak lagi memerhatikan prinsif-prinsif jurnalisme, etika komunikasi, atau soal kegunaan untuk khalayak, apalagi pengetahuan agama. Hal ini menjadi pembuktian konstribusi media dalam memancang keberadaan agama masyarakat kontemporer melalui praktik-praktik keagamaan yang mencerminkan sikap sekular dan realitas geo-religius.
AI as Spiritual Teacher: Reinterpreting Religious Authority through Connolly's Phenomenological-Hermeneutic Lens Tukma Triputri Daulay; Dody S. Truna; Raden Roro Sri Rejeki Waluyajati
Jurnal Iman dan Spiritualitas Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): Jurnal Iman dan Spiritualitas
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jis.v6i3.53331

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The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has given rise to new dynamics in religious practices and discourse: from interpretation chatbots, automated fatwa applications, to robotics-based representations of religious figures. This article proposes a conceptual reading of this phenomenon using a phenomenological-hermeneutic lens as recommended by Peter Connolly. This research aims to conceptually examine how AI transforms religious experience and authority, and how phenomenological and hermeneutic approaches can be used to understand technologically mediated religious experiences. Rather than assessing the authority of AI normatively or reducing it to a mere social product, this study positions technologically mediated religious experiences as meaningful objects, which also need to be understood from within (phenomenology) and interpreted as new symbolic texts (hermeneutics). The analysis is conducted through a critical reading of interdisciplinary literature on religion, media, and artificial intelligence, with reference to Peter Connolly's phenomenological-hermeneutic ideas on religious experience and the process of symbolic meaning. The results of this study indicate that AI has the potential to function as a new hermeneutic space, not as an absolute substitute for spiritual teachers, but as a relational arena where authority, meaning, and transcendental experience are renegotiated. In this space, the presence of technology expands the horizons of human religious experience, while simultaneously demanding a rereading of legitimacy, awareness, and moral responsibility in digital religious practices. This article concludes with epistemological implications for contemporary religious studies and ethical considerations regarding the limits of digital authority. The study's primary contribution is the development of a theoretical framework for a reflective reading of digital spirituality, one that maintains a balance between the depth of religious experience and a critique of technological commodification.
TRANSFORMATION OF TRADITION KUPATAN EID AL-FITR AMONG THE JAVANESE MUSLIM DIASPORA IN MALAYSIA Ach Hakiki; Dody S Truna; Ilim Abdul Halim; Mochamad Ziaul Haq
Al-Tsaqafa : Jurnal Ilmiah Peradaban Islam Vol. 23 No. 1 (2026): Al-Tsaqafa : Jurnal Ilmiah Peradaban Islam
Publisher : Fakultas Adab dan Humaniora UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/al-tsaqafa.v23i1.52252

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This study aims to analyze the Eid Kupatan tradition brought by the Javanese Muslim diaspora to Malaysia. The Kupatan tradition is a tradition that existed among Javanese Muslims which was introduced by Sunan Kalijaga during the Demak Kingdom for the Islamization process at that time. The Kupatan tradition is carried out seven days after Eid al-Fitr, in Javanese, ketupat or kupat is interpreted as "Jharwa dhosok" which also means "admit Lepat" that is, one must be able to apologize when one makes a mistake. In the Kupatan tradition, ketupat is the main dish, a rice- based ketupat wrapped in janur or young coconut leaves in a rectangular shape. The presence of the Kupatan tradition in Malaysia was brought about by the Javanese Muslim diaspora community, the local Malaysian community accepted the Kupatan tradition because they have several similarities in tradition, such as language, culture and religion, therefore the Kupatan tradition was well received and produced positive values for Malaysian local community. In its development, the Javanese Muslim Eid Kupatan tradition in the Javanese Muslim diaspora has acculturated, but does not change essential things or the meaning of the tradition, it is evident that the purpose of holding the Eid Kupatan tradition is still in accordance with the original meaning and purpose. The tradition of Eid Kupatan for the Javanese Muslim diaspora in Malaysia has become a separate identity for the Javanese Muslim diaspora, because other Muslim diaspora communities do not do that, and have different characteristics. This research method uses a qualitative approach.
Holistic Spiritual Qur'anic (HSQ) Method in Da'wah: Irshad's Perspectives on Religious Studies and Contemporary Issues Ana Lustiyowati; Dody S. Truna; Raden Roro Sri Rejeki Waluyajati
Jurnal Iman dan Spiritualitas Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Iman dan Spiritualitas
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jis.v6i1.53322

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Meningkatnya tekanan psikologis, fragmentasi spiritual, dan kebingungan karier pada Generasi Z merupakan isu kontemporer yang berdampak besar pada dunia pendidikan global, termasuk pesantren. Penelitian ini mengkaji Metode Holistic Spiritual Qur’ani (HSQ) sebagai model dakwah irsyad yang mengintegrasikan simbolisasi al-Qur’an dengan pendekatan spiritual-psikologis dalam membantu santri membentuk identitas, arah hidup, dan kesiapan karier. Menggunakan desain kualitatif fenomenologis, data diperoleh melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi terhadap konselor, pendiri HSQ, dan santri di Pondok Pesantren Integritas Qur’ani Bandung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa HSQ memberikan pendekatan multidimensi yang mencakup PQ (Physical Quotient), IQ (Intellectual Quotient) , EQ (Emotional Quotient), dan SQ (Spiritual Quotient) melalui teknik penakwilan simbologi Qur’ani dan struktur Mushaf Utsmani. HSQ terbukti memperkuat resiliensi spiritual santri, mengurangi kebingungan eksistensial, serta membantu perencanaan karier yang selaras dengan nilai Qur’ani. HSQ merupakan model dakwah irsyad inovatif yang relevan menghadapi isu-isu kontemporer dan berkontribusi bagi pengembangan studi agama serta bimbingan dan konseling Islam.
Hajj and ʿUmrah Rituals in Religious Studies: Rodrigues-Harding's Theoretical Framework and Contemporary Media Analysis Muhammad Dimas Anugrah; Dody S. Truna; Raden Roro Sri Rejeki Waluyajati
Jurnal Iman dan Spiritualitas Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Jurnal Iman dan Spiritualitas
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jis.v6i2.53339

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The Hajj and Umrah rituals are central acts of worship in Islam, containing intertwined spiritual, social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions. In the context of globalization and advanced modernity, these rituals have undergone significant transformation, from traditional spiritual pilgrimage practices to global religious phenomena mediated by digital technology, the travel industry, and transnational market logic. This study aims to analyze the dynamics of this transformation through the religious studies approach developed by Hillary Rodrigues and John S. Harding, which rejects the reductive dichotomy between insider perspectives (faith, religious experience, and theological commitment) and outsider perspectives (critical academic analysis). This study uses an interdisciplinary qualitative approach with a library research design. Primary data sources include the Qur'an, hadith, and the theoretical works of Rodrigues and Harding, while secondary data sources include scientific journal articles, academic books, and contemporary studies on the Hajj, Umrah, and religion in the digital age. Data analysis is conducted through concept reduction, contextual interpretation, and theoretical synthesis by integrating theological, phenomenological, and sociological perspectives. The results of this study indicate that the Rodrigues–Harding approach allows for a more holistic understanding of the Hajj and Umrah as ritual practices that are simultaneously sacred and social. This study also finds that the commodification and mediatization of rituals in the contemporary era creates a paradox between the ideal of spiritual simplicity and the reality of material splendor, but at the same time opens up new spaces for the formation of global Muslim solidarity, including through digital media. The contribution of this study lies in strengthening the interdisciplinary analytical framework in the study of Islamic rituals that bridges faith and science, and offers a critical reflection on the spiritual meaning of the Hajj and Umrah amidst modern socio-cultural changes.
Co-Authors Abdul Hanan Abdul Syukur Ach Hakiki Ahmad Ali Nurdin Ahmad Deni Rustandi Ahmad, Ikhsan Ai Siti Nurmiati Al-Fikri, Muchsin Albustomi, Ahmad Gibson Ana Lustiyowati Andini, Andini Anisa Nurhasanah Arifuddin, Nawawi Bahar Asep Muhyidin Asep Muhyidin Asep Saeful Muhtadi, Asep Saeful Asep Supriadin, Asep Awangga, Panji Guniwa Aria Busro, B. Chaima Hammami Dadang Kahmad Dede Rodin Dian Nurrachman, Dian Elmi Hamidah Sully Erita Riski Putri Erus Effendi, Erus Faishal Dhia Pratama Faradiba Hasni Pitaloka Fatkhuri, Fatkhuri Fauza Zahrotul Aini Fayumi Hasan Ghofar Taufik Hakiki, Ach Halim, Syaiful Hannah, Neng Hendri Waluyo Lensa Hidayat, Dede Ilim Abdul Halim Indah Rahmawati Jajang A Rohmana Luthfil Aziman M. Dewangga Widhia Marlida, Siti Marzal, Novrizon Mimbar, Asep Saeful Mochamad Ziaul Haq Mohammad Rofiqul A’la Mohammad Ziaul Haq Muhamad Azhan Azhari Muhamad Fadjr Lionel Ferdinand Muhammad Dimas Anugrah Muhammad Jamil Muhibuddin Muhibudin Wijaya Laksana Munir Munir Najihah, Bannan Naelin Nana Supiana Napilah, Paridah Nawawi Bahar Arifuddin Nurwadjah Ahmad Pratama, Faishal Dhia Qoriah A. Siregar Qurotul Aeni Raden Rezeki Alam Rahman, Mohammad Taufiq Rahmat, Efendi Rifki Rosyad Rojaya Rojaya Rosihon Anwar, Rosihon Rosyad, Rifki Setia, Paelani Siswanto, Mikael Adi Solihin, Muhtar Sully, Elmi Hamidah Susanti Vera Tatan Setiawan Tetep Abdulatip Tukma Triputri Daulay Wahyudin Darmalaksana Waliyajati, Roro Sri Rejeki Waluyajati, Roro Sri Rejeki Wibisono, Muhammad Yusuf Yuana Ryan Tresna Yunus, Ruslan Moh. Zakaria, Tatang