Akademika : Jurnal Pemikiran Islam
Vol 26 No 2 (2021)

THE OTHER SIDES OF PESANTREN: MAGICAL PRACTICES AROUND PESANTREN IN BANTEN

Fahmi Irfani (Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor Kedungbadak, Tanah Sereal, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia)
Azkia Muharom Albantani (Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta East Ciputat, South Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia)
Ahmad Suhendra (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Syariah Nahdlatul Ulama Nusantara Tangerang Babakan, Tangerang, Banten)
Hafizhah Masnin (Al-Zuhri Institute of Higher Learning Wisma Indah, Singapore)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Dec 2021

Abstract

Pesantren in Banten have different characteristics compare to other pesantren in Indonesia. Discussing about this Province, most people believe that Banten is of a Province in Indonesia which is famous with its Ulama, Kyai, Santri and Pesantren. This research discusses about practices of magical culture in Pesantren around Banten. The research model used in this study is qualitative-descriptive. Historical studies are used to present a narrative and chronological presentation of the storyline of a discussion. Results showed that stereotypes and beliefs arise because Islamic values have traditionally been rooted in most Banten citizens, culturally and ritually. One of the characteristic of Pesantren in Banten is that every santri are taught with magic, silat and tasawuf knowledge. Those are characteristics that have always been a matter of discussion, people believe that there are practices of magic in every pesantren in Banten. Some sources call Banten a center for the occult sciences, as well as being known as a religious area. Magical practice is still considered important for the people of Banten, especially those living in rural areas to solve practical problems in their social life. In addition, the existence of jawara and pesantren has created its own cult which is somewhat different from the dominant culture of Banten society

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akademika

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Religion Humanities Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Akademika provides a means for sustained discussion of relevant issues that fall within the focus and scopes of the journal which can be examined empirically. Akademika welcome papers from academicians on theories, philosophy, conceptual paradigms, academic research, as well as religion ...