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Jurnal Sosiologi Agama Indonesia (JSAI)
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27226700     DOI : 10.22373
The focus and Scope of JSAI is to provide a scientific article of conceptual studies of sociology of religion, religious communities, multicultural societies, social changes in religious communities, and social relations between religious communities base on field research or literature studies with the sociology of religion perspective or sociology. Fokus dan Skope JSAI adalah artikel ilmiah tentang studi konseptual sosiologi agama, komunitas agama, masyarakat multikultural, perubahan sosial dalam komunitas agama, dan hubungan sosial antara komunitas agama berdasarkan penelitian lapangan atau studi literatur dengan perspektif sosiologi agama atau sosiologi.
Articles 135 Documents
The Persistence of Shalawat Ngelik in Kampung Mlangi, Yogyakarta: Habitus, Capital, and Regeneration Dewi, Arviana; Alimi, Moh. Yasir
Jurnal Sosiologi Agama Indonesia (JSAI) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Program Studi Sosiologi Agama Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Filsafat, Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jsai.v7i1.9627

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This study examines the persistence of Shalawat Ngelik, a traditional form of religious musical performance practiced in Kampung Mlangi, Yogyakarta. Although earlier studies have documented the historical background and cultural characteristics of this tradition, the social mechanisms that enable its continuity across generations remain insufficiently explored. This research analyzes Shalawat Ngelik as a social practice using Pierre Bourdieu’s conceptual framework of habitus, capital, and field. The study employs a qualitative case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with community members and performers, field observations during religious gatherings and practice sessions, and supporting documentation related to the activities of the Shalawat Ngelik group. The findings show that the persistence of Shalawat Ngelik is sustained through the interaction of several forms of capital embedded in the religious life of the community. Social capital emerges through networks associated with Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and communal religious activities. Cultural capital appears in the musical competence required to perform the repertoire and distinctive vocal techniques of Shalawat Ngelik. These competencies gradually develop into symbolic capital as skilled performers gain recognition within community events. Economic capital operates collectively through practices such as berkat, which support communal performances without turning the tradition into a commercial activity. The study also finds that the regeneration of Shalawat Ngelik occurs through the reproduction of religious and cultural habitus rooted in everyday participation rather than through formal institutional training. This study shows that the continuity of Shalawat Ngelik is maintained through the interaction of social networks, cultural competence, symbolic recognition, and communal support embedded in local religious life. The findings contribute to discussions on the persistence of local religious traditions and the role of social practice in sustaining cultural expressions within contemporary Muslim communities.
Investigating Interest and Necessity: A Phenomenological Analysis of Generation Z's Involvement in Islamic Religious Education Jannah, Nurul; Damni, Albertos
Jurnal Sosiologi Agama Indonesia (JSAI) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Program Studi Sosiologi Agama Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Filsafat, Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jsai.v7i1.9649

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This study examines the importance and value of Islamic Religious Education for university students, with particular attention to the relationship between personal interest and the necessity of spiritual and moral development in higher education. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and documentation involving students from diverse academic backgrounds. The data were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to capture students’ lived experiences. The findings indicate that religious education is not merely perceived as a compulsory subject, but is experienced as a meaningful process that contributes to character formation, moral development, and life balance in the context of rapid technological change. Students’ engagement emerges through the interaction between internal factors, such as personal beliefs, and external influences, including institutional environment and pedagogical practices. Importantly, the study reveals that what initially appears as an academic obligation can develop into personally significant engagement. These findings highlight the dynamic relationship between interest and necessity and suggest the need for more responsive and student-centered approaches in religious education.
Integrating Qur’anic Moral Values through the Bina Pribadi Islami (BPI) Program: A Case Study in an Islamic School in Indonesia Salsabila, Amalia; Salim, Hakimuddin
Jurnal Sosiologi Agama Indonesia (JSAI) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Program Studi Sosiologi Agama Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Filsafat, Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jsai.v7i1.9652

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This study examines how Qur’anic moral values are integrated into a school-based character development program through the Bina Pribadi Islami (BPI) framework at SMPIT Nur Hidayah Surakarta, an Islamic integrated school in Indonesia. The study addresses the gap between normative formulations of moral education and their practical implementation in school settings. A qualitative case study design was employed, with data collected through semi-structured interviews, field observations, and document analysis. The primary informants consisted of a BPI mentor and an Islamic Education teacher, while additional data were obtained from observations of student activities and institutional documents to support triangulation. The analysis focused on selected Qur’anic teachings, particularly those reflected in Surah Al-Kautsar and Surah Al-Ma’un, as a basis for understanding the integration of moral values. The findings indicate that the integration of moral values is carried out through interconnected practices, including structured habituation, mentoring-based interaction, and the operationalization of values in both worship and social activities. These practices are supported by institutional mechanisms such as the 10 muwashofat framework, continuous monitoring through mutaba’ah amal yaumiyah, and the involvement of teachers across subject areas. The integration process reflects a systematic sequence of value identification, behavioral translation, habituation, evaluation, and follow-up guidance, allowing Qur’anic values to be embedded in students’ daily experiences. The findings indicate that the BPI program represents a structured and contextually grounded approach to integrating Qur’anic moral values within school-based character education, in which religious values are translated into sustained practices supported by institutional systems and daily interaction.
Rethinking Gold, Glory, and Gospel: An Interconnected Model of Colonial Power in Missionary Activity in North Sumatra, Indonesia Khairani, Vira; Fitriani
Jurnal Sosiologi Agama Indonesia (JSAI) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Program Studi Sosiologi Agama Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Filsafat, Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jsai.v7i1.9709

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This study reexamines the concepts of Gold, Glory, and Gospel by proposing an interconnected model of colonial power relations. While these concepts are commonly treated as separate motives of European expansion, this study argues that they operated simultaneously through the alignment of economic restructuring, political authority, and religious institutions. The analysis is grounded in a qualitative approach based on historical sociology, using a critical reading of historiographical sources related to the activities of the Rheinische Missionsgesellschaft (RMG) in Batak regions of North Sumatra between 1860 and 1910. The findings indicate that missionary institutions were embedded within broader colonial structures. Educational initiatives contributed to the formation of a local administrative workforce, missionary knowledge production supported colonial governance, and religious practices facilitated cultural adaptation that reshaped local belief systems. These processes were interconnected and functioned within a broader configuration of power that extended beyond military and economic control. The study further shows that the interaction between economic, political, and religious processes formed a structured and mutually reinforcing system. This configuration shows how colonial expansion operated through institutional and cultural mechanisms that were sustained over time.
Social Conflict, Identity Boundaries, and Resource Competition: The Alas–Batak Case in Southeast Aceh (1950–1970) Ridho, Adly Husaini; Abdullah, Munawiah; Ahmad, Muhammad Yunus; Mukhtar, Marduati
Jurnal Sosiologi Agama Indonesia (JSAI) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Program Studi Sosiologi Agama Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Filsafat, Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jsai.v7i1.9496

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This study examines the social conflict between the Alas and Batak communities in Kuta Batu, Southeast Aceh, during the period 1950–1970. The research aims to analyze the underlying causes, the dynamics of conflict escalation, and the forms of conflict resolution that emerged within the local context. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, drawing on in-depth interviews with seven informants and supported by documentary analysis. Data were analyzed through thematic coding and triangulation to reconstruct the historical process of conflict. The findings indicate that the conflict developed through the interaction of economic imbalance, identity formation, and weak institutional regulation. Differences in agricultural productivity were perceived as unequal access to resources, generating collective resentment. As competition intensified, ethnic and religious identities became more salient, reinforcing group boundaries and contributing to polarization. The absence of effective dispute management allowed tensions to escalate into violence, resulting in forced migration and the persistence of collective trauma. Conflict resolution efforts were largely informal and temporary, focusing on short-term mediation rather than structural transformation. As a result, the conflict was not fully resolved but instead left unresolved tensions embedded in social memory. The study highlights that social conflict in multiethnic societies is closely linked to the management of social change, resource distribution, and institutional capacity. These findings contribute to the understanding of conflict processes in local contexts and offer insights for developing more sustainable approaches to conflict prevention and reconciliation.