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Negotiating Faith: How Timorese Muslims Adapt Islamic Practices Through the 'Natoni' Ritual Yahya Nikmat Nobisa; Muhammad Syaifuddin; Khozin Khozin; Yanti Rosalina Naitboho
SYAMIL: Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025): SYAMIL: Journal of Islamic Education
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/sy.v13i3.11366

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This article examines how the natoni ritual, an indigenous oral tradition of the Timorese people, is internalized within Islamic religious practices as a form of negotiation between faith and local tradition. Using a qualitative approach through ethnographic methods and in-depth interviews with traditional leaders, religious figures, and members of the Muslim community in Timor, this study explores the dynamics underlying this cultural-religious integration. The findings suggest that the incorporation of natoni into Islamic religious celebrations, such as welcoming guests during the Prophet Muhammad's birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) and other communal religious events, serves as a symbolic mechanism for affirming local identity without compromising Islamic theological principles. Rather than merely serving as a cultural expression, natoni operates as a dialogical space that strengthens social cohesion and harmony between communities in Timor's multicultural society. This study further demonstrates the crucial role of traditional and religious leaders in reinterpreting natoni in a way that aligns with Islamic values ”‹”‹while preserving its legitimacy as a shared cultural heritage. These findings challenge the monolithic and ahistorical view of Islam in Indonesia, which portrays it as a homogeneous religious entity. This article contributes to the scholarly debate on religious localization and the indigenization of Islam by illustrating that religious practices are shaped not only by normative texts but also by ongoing social and cultural negotiations mediated by local actors. Thus, this study enriches discussions on the relationship between religion and culture and offers an alternative perspective on the realities of Islamic life in Indonesia's marginalized regions.
Development of A Holistic Spiritual Education Model in Higher College: A Multidisciplinary Perspective Khozin Khozin; Eka Firmansyah
International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS) Vol. 6 No. 3: July 2024 - International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/ijhess.v6i3.5215

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This research aims to develop a holistic spiritual education model in higher education with a multidisciplinary approach. Spiritual education is becoming increasingly important in the context of higher education, considering the demand for the formation of individuals who not only develop intellectually, but also emotionally, spiritually and morally. This research uses a qualitative approach, with a case study type of research. This research analyses the spiritual education practices at Muhammadiyah University Palu. The data collection techniques used were interviews, documentation and observation. This research involved interviews with education, spirituality and multidisciplinary figures to obtain diverse points of view. The results of this research explain a holistic spiritual education model that combines principles from various scientific disciplines, such as psychology, philosophy, anthropology, and theology. This model will also provide practical guidance for other universities to integrate spiritual aspects in the curriculum and learning activities on campus. It is hoped that the development of this holistic spiritual education model can make a significant contribution in building the character and well-being of students, as well as preparing them to face complex challenges in their personal and professional lives in the future.