al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026)

Harmonization of Muslim and Christian Communities: A Study in Cermin Nan Gedang District

Wiwit Nopriani (Unknown)
Adi Iqbal (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 May 2026

Abstract

This research departs from a unique phenomenon that occurs in the Muslim and Christian communities in Cermin Nan Gedang District. This study aims to explore and reveal the form of harmonization in the Muslim and Christian communities, the impacts, and factors that cause harmonization in Cermin Nan Gedang District. The research approach used by the researcher is field research, with a qualitative descriptive analysis research method. In this study, the researcher used observation, interview, and documentation methods as data collection instruments. The data analysis used data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. Meanwhile, the theory used to analyze this study is Nurcholis Madjid's theory on harmonization between Muslim and Christian communities. In this study, it was found that harmonization between the Muslim and Christian communities in Cermin Nan Gedang District is harmonious. The form of harmonization in establishing religious harmony in this district occurs at moments such as commemorating major holidays and traditional events such as weddings, from there they work together, mutual cooperation, and mutual assistance. This study concludes that the people of Cermin Nan Gedang District live side by side and as a community despite their different beliefs. This happens because they do not prioritize religion in social interactions, there is a process of brotherhood such as interfaith marriage and their awareness of the importance of harmonious unity between religious communities.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Afkar_Journal

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is published by Association of Secondment Lecturers (Asosiasi Dosen DPK) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung Indonesia. Focus of al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is on publishing original empirical research articles and theoretical reviews of Islamic Studies, ...