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Journal : Muslim Politics Review

When Religious Conservatism Intertwines with Anti-Scientism: Friday Prayers in the Time of Corona in Semarang, Indonesia Wijayanto, Wijayanto; Adnan, Muhammad; Iannone, Aniello; Pribadi, Yanwar
Muslim Politics Review Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56529/mpr.v4i2.512

Abstract

This article discusses the implementation of Friday prayers during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. It focuses on why Islamic preachers, mosque administrators, and religious leaders (ʿulamā) continued to hold congregational prayers despite appeals and even prohibition from the government, scientists, and Islamic organizations. By examining the contents of 67 Friday prayers’ sermons from 67 mosques in Semarang, Central Java, in-depth interviews with ʿulamāʾ, and journalistic reports, we argue that, firstly, a growing trend of religious conservatism influenced the reasons behind the performance of Friday prayers. Secondly, most Islamic preachers, mosque administrators, and religious leaders ignored scientists’ advice on appropriate COVID-19 health protocols. Finally, there was a sense of bewilderment at mosques, caused by poor communication and ambiguous messages from the government and Islamic mass organizations. All in all, these strong religious factors reflect the rapid growth of conservative forms of Islam in post-New Order Indonesia.
Co-Authors Achmad Buchori Ade Ricky Rozzaqi Agus Yoga Nafasa Ahmad Buchori Andi Priyolistiyanto Anindhita, Refindha Ardiyansah, Ardiyansah Arif Wibisono Aryanti, Novi Asmara, Yudha Bambang Hadi Kunaryo Dionisius Tegar Cahyadi Eko Retno Mulyaningrum Eko Yulianto, Andrian Eliza, Novia Elsitra, Gita Nindya Estiani Lestari, Kartika Fadilah, Lintang Nurul Farizky, Vonny Fatkhul Amin Gunawan, Heru Hakim, Andriana Noerwahid Harjono, Arman Iannone, Aniello Ika Menarianti, Ika Ika Riswanti Putranti Ika Septiana Indrianti Wardani, Theodora Indriati Wardani, Theodora Ismail, Akbar Fauzi Ismal, Ismal Isna Asyaroh, Suryani Justicia, Mira Karina K, Novita Sari Kismartini Kismartini Laily Sa'diyah, Nur Larasati, Endang Larasati Lidiawati, Arti Lilyani, Feby Sella Tutut Maula, Muhammad Ihza Meyyolis, Richa Muhamad Annur Muhammad Adnan Mustoffa, Ardyan Firdausi Muthoharoh, Nurul Afifah N. Elsitra, Gita Najah, Sinta Luluk Miftahun Nisa, Khufi Faridatun Nugroho, Arif Rianto Budi Nunik Retno Herawati NUR CHOLIFAH Nur Hidayat Nur Hidayat Sardini Nur Khoiri Nur Saputra, Reska Okta Nurul Ovilya, Risa Panehas Malelak Iyu, Benyamin Pebriani, Annisa Pramudella Fikar, Wahyu Pujiono Pujiono Purwosetiyono, F X Didik Putro, Warsito Eko Rahman Asrul, Fatur Rawinda Fitrotul Mualafina, Rawinda Fitrotul Retno Sunu Astuti Ricky Rozaqqi, Ade Riska Anggun Sucianingrum Rivanna Citraning Rachmawati, Rivanna Citraning Riyanto Riyanto Rozzaky, Ade Ricky Rozzakya, Ade Ricky Rozzakya Setiyono, Hendri Sinta Mutiara Siti Ulfiyani, Siti Sri Wahyuningsih, Eka Sudargo Suharsono Suharsono Supandi Susilawati, Susilawati Tabah Nisfi R, Aisar Imro’ah Tatar Aji Pangestu, Rahmanda Ulfah, Ika Farida Wardani, Theodora Indriati Wicitra, Made Widyarini Kusuma Widianto, Dhoni Yanwar Pribadi Yohana Noradika Maharani Yudi Prastyo Yuwanto Yuwanto Zahra, Ayach Fatima