Lentera Peradaban: Journal on Islamic Studies
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025)

Islam Nusantara: The Local Expression of Islam within the Context of Tradition and Modernity

Lina Pusvisasari (STAI Al-Azhary Cianjur, Jawa Barat)
Herliyanto (STAI Al-Azhary Cianjur, Jawa Barat, Indonesia)
Fikri Ahmad Faqih (STAI Al-Azhary Cianjur, Jawa Barat)
Hudallah (IAIMA Darul Fikri Indramayu)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2025

Abstract

Islam in Indonesia has developed into an integral part of the social, cultural, and political life of its people since its introduction in the 13th century. Various local traditions in Indonesia have successfully assimilated with Islamic values, creating a unique form of Islam distinct from other regions. Practices such as pengajian, Maulid Nabi, and tahlilan reflect the blend of Islamic beliefs with local customs. Moreover, Sufi orders have played a significant role in spreading Islam through spiritual and social approaches. However, in recent decades, there has been an increase in dynamics between traditional Islam and more puritanical modern Islamist movements. These dynamics affect various aspects of life, including religious education, politics, and cultural expression. Studies on Islam in Indonesia highlight the complexity of the interaction between religion, tradition, and modernity.

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i

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Religion Humanities Social Sciences

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Lentera Peradaban, Journal on Islamic Studies is a peer reviewed academic journal published by Hellow Pustaka Publisher in Collaboration with Pascasarjana Institut Agama Islam Tasikmalaya. The Journal dedicated to publishing high quality research and scholarly articles in the field of Islamic ...