al-Wadhih: Journal of Islamic History and Civilization
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026)

The Face of Islam in Indonesia: How Religion and Tradition Complement Each Other

Shakila Azzahra (STAI Al-Azhary Cianjur, Indonesia)
Lina Pusvisasari (STAI Al-Azhary Cianjur, Indonesia)
Muhammad Lutfi Hamzah Mesya (STAI Al-Azhary Cianjur, Indonesia)
Andari Tresna Rahmalia (TAI Al-Azhary Cianjur, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Oct 2026

Abstract

Islam which means submission or obedience teaches the relationship between humans God and nature. Culture is a process of environmental management that reflects human thinking. Islam can collaborate with local culture, as seen in the celebrations of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The arrival of Islam in Indonesia influenced local architecture, art, and customs. The saints spread Islam by acculturating local cultural values. Indonesia has a rich cultural diversity. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with a literature review approach. This research began with collecting information from various sources, such as books, scientific journals, and others. The results show that the process of Islamic acculturation in the Malay and Javanese regions differs. In the Malay region, Islam became a political force, while in Java there was a dialogue between Islam and local culture. Walisongo spread Islam by integrating local culture. Islam has influenced art, literature, and architecture in Indonesia through calligraphy and mosque architecture that adopted local traditions.

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Religion Humanities Social Sciences

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al-Wadhih: Journal of Islamic History and Civilization is peer reviewed journal published by Hellow Pustaka Publisher in Collaboration with Pascasarjana Institut Agama Islam Tasikmalaya. The journal is aimed to publish research contributing to the development of theory, practice, and policy making ...