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The Role of Religion in Building Peace in Southeast Asia: A Systematic Literature Review Sidik, Mohamad Dindin Hamam; Dilawati, Rika
FOCUS Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Focus
Publisher : Parahyangan Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/focus.v6i1.9350

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This study aims to systematically examine the role of religion in peacebuilding in Southeast Asia, a region marked by significant religious and cultural diversity as well as recurring ethno-religious conflicts. While religion is often associated with violence, this research highlights its constructive potential by mapping how religious actors, institutions, and values contribute to reconciliation and social cohesion. Employing a qualitative Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, this study analyzed 35 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2014 and 2024, selected from databases such as Scopus and Google Scholar. The articles were screened using inclusion and exclusion criteria focusing on empirical research dealing explicitly with religion and peace within Southeast Asia. The analysis identified five thematic areas: the role of religious actors, strategies of interfaith dialogue and mediation, integration of local wisdom, institutional and political challenges, and the contribution of religious education. The findings reveal that religious figures—across Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity—have been central in peacebuilding initiatives, particularly when supported by grassroots legitimacy and cultural contextualization. Dialogical approaches, cultural sensitivity, and educational programs emerged as effective mechanisms for fostering tolerance and reconciliation. However, structural challenges, such as state bureaucracy, ideological resistance, and illiberal policies, continue to hinder the full participation of religious actors in formal peace processes. The study underscores the importance of multi-level collaboration and the recognition of religious institutions not merely as symbolic agents, but as strategic partners in sustainable peacebuilding. Its originality lies in its comprehensive synthesis of literature that bridges fragmented local case studies into a regional framework, offering new insights for both academic discourse and policy development on religion and peace in Southeast Asia.
Preserving Tradition and Celebrating the Prophet: An Ethnographic Study of the Mbelu’ Pandang Tradition West Sumbawa, Indonesia Sarah, Fidlia Mae; Ilmiawan, Ilmiawan; Afandi, Ahmad; Ali, Ibrahim; Sidik, Mohamad Dindin Hamam
Religious: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama dan Lintas Budaya Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/rjsalb.v7i2.23668

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This ethnographic study delves into the Mbelu’ Pandang tradition, a unique cultural practice held in Labuan Kertasari Village, West Sumbawa, Indonesia. This tradition, which originated from the Selayar tribe, involves intricate rituals such as the rolling of pandan leaves and the slicing of pandanus, performed during the commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. The study aimed to explore the historical roots, philosophical meanings, and contemporary significance of the Mbelu’ Pandang tradition, emphasizing its socio-cultural and religious values. Data was collected over three months using participant observation, in-depth interviews with 13 key informants, including village elders, religious, and community leaders, and qualitative content analysis was employed to interpret the findings. Results indicate that the tradition serves multiple functions: fostering community cohesion, acting as a conduit for religious expression, and reinforcing cultural identity among the villagers. It also highlights the efforts to preserve this tradition through local festivals and community-based initiatives, which sustain cultural heritage and promote regional tourism. The study contributes to understanding the dynamics of cultural preservation within minority tribes and offers insights into the complex interplay between tradition, religion, and modernity in rural Indonesia.
Criminal Aspects of Corruption Regarding Control of Regional Assets by Foundation X For Commercial Purposes Sapsudin, Asep; Asmaidar, Asmaidar; Sidik, Mohamad Dindin Hamam
RechtIdee Vol 20, No 2 (2025): DECEMBER
Publisher : Trunojoyo Madura University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21107/ri.v20i2.32230

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This study examines the criminal aspects of corruption in the control of Regional Government-Owned Assets (BMD) by Foundation X over the land formerly occupied by the Bandung Zoo. The research problem focuses on how the use of regional assets by a foundation for commercial purposes can be classified as a criminal act of corruption and how the law should be enforced. The foundation unlawfully managed and leased the land owned by the Bandung City Government without any formal agreement and failed to deposit the rental income into the regional treasury. This study employs a normative legal research method using a juridical-normative approach. The findings indicate that the actions in question fulfill the elements of a corruption offense: unlawful conduct, enrichment of oneself or others, and financial loss to the state, as stipulated in Articles 2 and 3 of the Anti-Corruption Law. Legal enforcement through criminal prosecution, restitution, asset confiscation, and regulatory harmonization between the Foundation Law and BMD management regulations are crucial steps to prevent the recurrence of public asset misuse. Formulating stricter regulations and strengthening oversight mechanisms in regional asset governance.Keywords: Corruption Crimes; Foundations law; Law Enforcement; Regional                   Assets;