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Multidimensional Sources of Political Legitimacy Among Kyai in Tapal Kuda Area Akmal Mundiri; Firda Fina Fitriya; Hasan Jali
AL-TAHRIR Vol 26 No 1 (2026): Islamic Studies
Publisher : UIN Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21154/altahrir.v26i1.12238

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This study aims to analyze and map the multidimensional sources of political legitimacy among Kyai (Islamic clerics) in Indonesia by employing a qualitative approach and a case study method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with Kyai directly involved in political contests, as well as through observation of their socio-political activities. The findings reveal that the political legitimacy of Kyai is not singular but is constructed through the interaction of four main dimensions: (1) religious and moral legitimacy, (2) institutional legitimacy derived from pesantren ownership, (3) legitimacy obtained through political and economic networks, and (4) communicative legitimacy in the digital sphere. The first two dimensions align with Max Weber’s theory of legitimacy, charismatic, and traditional types while the latter two represent new forms of legitimacy that are not accommodated within the Weberian framework. Based on these findings, this study formulates a new theoretical model called the Adaptive Political Legitimacy of Kyai Theory, which integrates classical legitimacy with instrumental and communicative dimensions. This theory explains that the political legitimacy of Kyai in Indonesia is adaptive to social, economic, and technological changes, positioning Kyai not only as spiritual leaders but also as strategic actors in shaping the political consciousness of the Muslim community. This study contributes theoretically to the development of the concept of political legitimacy within the context of Indonesian Islam and provides practical insights for understanding the evolving role of Kyai in the increasingly complex and digitally connected modern era.
Co-Authors Abdullah Abdullah Abu Hasan Agus Abu Hasan Agus Abu Khaer, Abu Adzimah, Maulidatul Afidatul Bariroh Agus R, Abu Hasan Agustina, Rifka Sri Ahmad Fauzi Aini, Tsamar Nur Al-Amin, Muhammad Fath Alma Vorfi Lama Ana Muthmainnah Ana Muthmainnah Anam, Muhammad Syaidul Asyiqoh, Durroh Ayu Mayang Dini Azizah, Ella Shofiatun Baharun, Hasan Bali, Muhammad Mushfi El Iq Bariroh, Afidatul Batul, Zahroil BR, Rosyadi Chodijatus Sholehah Dakir, Dakir Dian Evy Nofitasari Diana Safitri Dinda Febrianti Putri Eny Zakiyah Fadilatul Munawwaroh Fahmi, Aqil Faiq Julia Iqna’a Faiz, Hasanul Faizzatul Jannah Fajriyah, Nurul Firda Fina Fitriya Firdausy, Arij Hamid Wahid, Abd. Hamzah, M Fakhroni Hanifatur Rodiyah Hasan Jali Hasanah, Maulidatul Hasanah, Riskiyah Hasanah, Rizkiyah Hefniy Hina, Shahzadi Holifah, Holifah Husna, Khotimatul Ida Maimunah Ida Subaida Inayatul Firdausiah Iqna’a, Julia Ira Nawiro Irma Zahra Jali, Hasan Juwita Kamil, Moh Khoiroh, Ummul Khoirun Nisa’ Khomairohtusshiyamah, Unzilah Khotijah Khotijah Khotijah Khotijah Kikik Windia Sari Kusumawati, Ida Layli Rohmatillah Listrianti, Feriska Luluk Indarti M. Abzar Duraesa M. Aqil Fahmi Sanjani Mahtum, Imam Maimuna, Ida Makkiyah, Musdalifatul Manshur, umar Maulidatul Adzimah Misbahul Arifin Moh. Wardi Mohlas, Moh. Mona Novita Moses Adeleke Adeoye Muali, Chusnul Muhammad Ainul Yaqin Mukaffan Mukaffan Munawwaroh, Izzatul Munif, Muhammad Musdalifatul Makkiyah Muzayyin, Muzayyin Najiburrohman, Najiburrohman Ningtias, Renita Wijhi Ninik Wahyuningsih Nisa’, Khoirun Niwati Niwati Nofi Ferandita Nugraha, Lukman Nuril, Laila Putri, Dinda Febrianti R. Rusli Rahimah Embong Rahimah Embong Reni Uswatun Hasanah Renita Wijhi Ningtias Rifka Jannatul Firdausiah Rizal, Mohammad Syifaur Roihatus Sa'adah rosyida1, Kholadatur Rozi, Fathor Rusdiah, Nadira Sa'adah, Roihatus Sain, Zohaib Hassan Sanafiri , Ahmad Nadif Sarifah Sarifah Sholehah , Chodijatus Sholehah, Baitus Siti Fatimah Siti Julaiha Siti Nur Aviatun Hasanah Siti Romla Sugiono, Sugiono Surbakti, Andika Hariyanto Thohir, Putri Fahmadia Dinda Maulida Tiara Nurul Annisa’ Tohet, Moh Umar Mansur, Umar Ummi Hani' Ummi Maghfirah Unzilah Khomairohtusshiyamah Uswatun Hasanah Uswatun Hasanah Yakin, Ainul Yusuff Olatunji Abimbowo Zahra, Irma Zamroni Zamroni Zohaib Hassan Zain