Jurnal Studi Ilmu-ilmu Al-Qur'an dan Hadis
Vol. 22 No. 2 (2021): Juli

An Analysis of Al-Qur’an Language as a Mediator for Politicization of Religion in Indonesia

Mohammad Makinuddin (Department of Arabic Education, Abdullah Faqih Islamic Institute, Gresik)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jul 2021

Abstract

This study is conducted to comprehend the politicization of religion typology based on the use of Al-Qur’an language on the narrative of the politic in Indonesia. The politicization of religion is a widespread phenomenon among Indonesian people. Some political events in Indonesia cannot be separated from religious symbols, for example, conveying Al-Qur’an theorems to spread political agendas. Al-Qur’an, its communicative language characteristics, is frequently used as a mediator to spread particular narratives for power. This study uses a qualitative approach by gathering contents or narratives related to Al-Qur’an verses for a political power struggle in Indonesia. This study uses the linguistic method to see how the discourses of Al-Qur’an as a language of religion become a tool to build a social identity related to politics. The result of this study shows that Al-Qur’an can be a mediator in the spread of political narratives. Besides, the characteristics of the Al-Qur’an language, which tend to have communicative feel, can potentially be used as a political communication tool. This study has a contribution toward the development of politicization of religion typology through the Al-Qur’an language. Al-Qur’an and its user have a connection with various discourses and debates in particular contexts. Therefore, to comprehend an interpretation, it is essential to see the context and society's need when analysing a text.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alquran

Publisher

Subject

Religion Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

JURNAL STUDI ILMU ILMU AL-QUR’AN DAN HADIS is peer-reviewed journal that aims to encourage and promote the study of the Qur’an and designed to facilitate and take the scientific work of researchers, lecturers, students, practitioner and so on into dialogue. The journal contents that discuss ...