Mahjumi, Muhammad Haekal Ali
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Hegemony, Personality, and Network: Kyai Versus Kyai in Sumenep Local Election 2024 Sefina, Agnina Delia; Chalik, Abdul; Mahjumi, Muhammad Haekal Ali
The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): June
Publisher : UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/sarpass.2025.4.2.194-209

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The local political contest in Sumenep in 2024 is not just an ordinary electoral competition, but rather a field of tug-of-war of hegemony between charismatic figures who are both kyais. This phenomenon suggests that local political dynamics are not solely influenced by the political party machine but are also driven by three primary pillars: religious hegemony, charismatic personality, and interconnected socio-political networks. In this context, kyais become the epicenter that is difficult to change by an additional power, where kyais’ standing is not merely a political power but also determines triumph through social power with the santri network and alumni. This article discusses how kyai personalities are formed and contested within the arena of local control. Kyai, who is usually used as a spiritual role model, is now involved as a strategic actor in the electoral political space. With a qualitative and quantitative approach, and data collected from interviews, observations, and documentation, these findings demonstrate that the personal charisma of the kyai is not isolated but is also strengthened by social networks, pesantren relationships, and pragmatic political affiliations. The Sumenep Election reveals a symbolic battle between moral authority, socio-religious values, and the power of patronage networks.
Defending Nation Upholding Norm: Nahdlatul Ulama-Government Relation in Aula’s Magazine Reporting 1984-1998 Mahjumi, Muhammad Haekal Ali
Journal Politique Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): July
Publisher : Prodi Ilmu Politik, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/politique.2025.5.2.206-266

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Artikel ini menganalisis bagaimana Majalah Aula memberitakan dan mengamati hubungan NU dan pemerintah Orde Baru. Majalah Aula merupakan media massa milik NU yang terbit pertama kali pada tahun 1978 dan menjadi media profesional pada tahun 1984, tepatnya pada Muktamar 1984 di Situbondo. Dengan membaca kembali konten-konten Majalah Aula yang terbit pada tahun 1984-1998, penelitian ini ingin melihat sikap para aktor NU dalam merespon kebijakan negara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa relasi NU-pemerintah cukup dinamis. Dalam isu-isu tertentu NU bersikap yang sangat kritis. Namun saat NU menerima Pancasila sebagai ideologi pada Muktamar 27 Situbondo, NU mengambil sikap lebih akomodatif. Kendati demikian ada kecenderungan yang bersifat ambigu yang tidak mudah dipahami oleh publik secara luas dengan komentar kyai NU yang berbeda dengan sikap organisasi. Sebagai media komunitas, pemberitaan Aula kurang obyektif karena selalu mendukung kebijakan organisasi meskipun pada kenyataannya berbeda dengan sikap kyai NU secara umum.