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The Degradation of The Role of Mamaca Art as a Medium for Proselytizing Moderate Islam Ahmad Badrus Sholihin
Journal of Islamic History Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Islamic History
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This research is motivated by the phenomenon of the fading of the mamaca art tradition among the Madurese community, especially in Glagahwero Village, Kalisat District, Jember Regency. The art of mamaca, which used to function as a means of cultural Islamic da'wah, has now experienced a significant decline in terms of regeneration of actors, community appreciation, and social relevance. This is exacerbated by the strengthening of scripturalist-textualist da'wah that is less accommodating to local cultural expressions. The purpose of this study is to understand the factors that contribute to the decline of the art of mamaca, examine the responses of religious leaders and artists to these conditions, and explore the implications for moderate Islamic da'wah in the contemporary era. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach, utilizing data collection techniques that include observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Informants consisted of religious leaders, artists, and local villagers.The results showed that the decline of mamaca was influenced by the absence of a regeneration system, resistance to innovation, and the dominance of a literalistic religious model. The art of mamaca has the potential to be revived if it is integrated into pesantren education and local cultural programs that are more adaptive to the current context. REFERENCES Al-Hafizh, R., Fauzi, M., Zulfan, Z., & Erman, E. (2024). Islamic Da'wah and local culture (religious reception in Nusantara culture). Mu'ashir, 2(2), 339-360. https://doi.org/10.35878/muashir.v2i2.1352 Akmaliah, W. (2020). The demise of moderate Islam: New media, contestation, and reclaiming religious authorities. Indonesian Journal of Islam and Muslim Societies, 10(1), 1-24. https://doi.org/10.18326/IJIMS.V10I1.1-24 Barros, V. (2024). Demonização do feminino e misoginia a partir do movimento de caça às bruxas. 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The Malay Community’s Yellow Rice Scattering Tradition in Baru Village, South Arut, West Kotawaringin Dewi, Silvana; Selvia Santi; Suryanti
Journal of Islamic History Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Islamic History
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This research explores the yellow rice sprinkling tradition practiced by the Malay community in Kelurahan Baru, Arut Selatan, Kotawaringin Barat Regency. Originating from the pre-Islamic era, this ritual has been transformed over time through Islamic adaptation. While often mistaken as a Dayak custom, it is actually rooted in Malay traditions, shaped by local cultural interactions including elements of Dayak culture and enriched by Islamic teachings.Today, the ritual is typically performed during significant events such as weddings, religious ceremonies, and welcoming guests. Though its outward form has evolved, it retains deep symbolic meaning, representing prayers for protection, well-being, and gratitude. The practice now often includes Islamic elements like sholawat (praises for the Prophet) and intentions directed to Allah SWT, highlighting its religious integration.This qualitative study investigates how the ritual is conducted and its meanings within the community. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with community elders, religious leaders, and local residents. The findings show that the ritual is still carried out with a sense of sacredness, usually by respected cultural figures, and is often combined with the tampung tawar ceremony. Ultimately, this tradition reflects a harmonious blend of ancestral heritage and Islamic values within Malay cultural identity. REFERENCE Afriansyah, R. (2021). The Tradition of Scattering Yellow Rice and Coins in Lampung Traditional Wedding Processions: An Urf Perspective in Islamic Law (A Case Study in Mataram Marga Village, Sukadana District, East Lampung Regency). Thesis. IAIN Metro. Al Qutuby, S., & Kholiludin, T. (2020). Religion & Culture of the Archipelago Post-Islamization. Semarang: eLSA Press. Alamsyah, AG, Nugraha, A., Reza, M., Sazali, H., & Dalimunthe, MA (2022). Malay Culture and the Influence of Islam in Wedding Ceremonies in Tanjung Balai. 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Contestation of Religion, Politics, and Social Identity: a Historical Analysis of Ali Sadikin's Policy Towards the Localisation of Kramat Tunggak in Jakarta, 1950-1999 Sholeha, Ahyaul Ahnafia; Aji Nugroho, Hario
Journal of Islamic History Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Islamic History
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This research examines the dynamics of Kramat Tunggak Localisation as part of the social structuring policy in Jakarta in 1950-1999. As Jakarta developed into a metropolitan city, prostitution emerged as a social problem that was difficult to control. Governor Ali Sadikin then took action by establishing an official localisation in Kramat Tunggak, North Jakarta. The policy aims not only to regulate the practice of illegal prostitution, but also as a surveillance effort, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, as well as rehabilitation and resocialisation programmes for prostituted women. This research employs the historical method, which includes the stages of heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. Data were obtained from various archives, newspapers, scientific papers, and literature reviews, with analysis based on Clifford Geertz's cultural interpretation approach and Michel Foucault's biopolitical theory. The research findings show that Kramat Tunggak is not only a representation of social policy, but also a symbolic space where the state, society, and women interact in the context of power and morality. The closure of these localisations in 1999 signalled a shift in public moral discourse as conservative Islamic groups gained strength in the post-New Order era. However, the policy triggered the spread of prostitution to more hidden locations. Thus, the story of Kramat Tunggak's journey reflects the complex relationship between morality, state power, and social identity in urban spaces.

Factionalization of the Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia: Transformation of the Leadership of a Terror Organization into a Political Organization Yassirly Amrona Rosyada; Alvin Noor Sahab Rizal; Muhammad Noor Sulaiman Syah
Journal of Islamic History Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Islamic History
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This study analyzes the Majelis Mujahidin mass organization where in its development there were internal conflicts that caused several internal factions and a shift in leadership figures. Based on the support and study of the theory of factionalism, identity politics, and leadership, this thesis aims to find out some of the factions in the Majelis Mujahidin and the shift in the area of da'wah from Yogyakarta to West Sumatera. This study uses two types of data sources, namely primary data sourced from the field, observation and in-depth interviews. While secondary data is the type of data that comes from scientific works such as books, articles, journals and others related to the context of this research, especially about factionalism and identity politics of the Majelis Mujahidin. While the method in this research is a qualitative-descriptive method that uses a socio-political approach. The results of the study revealed that the Majelis Mujahidin had several factions. The first is the Abu Bakar Ba'asyir faction with a jihadist da'wah style. The two factions of Muhammad Talib where the Majelis Mujahidin in their preaching emphasize study through knowledge. The three factions Irfianda Abidin and Jel Fathullah with political missions. The emergence of Jel Fathullah and Irfianda Abidin advancing in the realm of Indonesian politics is quite surprising for Indonesian Islamic organizations. Both are known to be in the central management structure of the Majelis Mujahidin. As a result, the Majelis Mujahidin, which is well-known as an organization that challenges the democratic system, raises its figures to participate in the contestation in a system that it considers kufr. The emergence of political factions in the Majelis Mujahidin certainly shows that their existence is quite massive to this day. 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Acculturation of Marriage: Bugis and Dayak Tribes in Lampuyang Samuda Village, East Kotawaringin Normery Andani; Muhammad Husni; Suryanti
Journal of Islamic History Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Islamic History
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This study attempts to evaluate the process and forms of cultural acculturation in marriages between the Bugis and Dayak tribes in Lampuyang Village, Teluk Sampit District, East Kotawaringin Regency. The focus of the research is targeted at how these two cultural traditions interact and adapt in marriage rituals within a multiethnic community. This study combines a qualitative approach employing ethnographic methodologies reinforced with a historical viewpoint to trace the background of the meeting of Bugis and Dayak civilizations in the region. Data were obtained from field observations, in-depth interviews with traditional leaders, village officials, bridal couples, and documentation studie. The results show that Bugis and Dayak marriages in Lampuyang Village are the result of a selective and dialogical acculturation process. Traditional elements from both tribes are maintained but are adjusted through family agreements and the influence of dominant Islamic religious values. This acculturation does not lead to the elimination of cultural identity, but rather forms a contextual and adaptive pattern of integration. Thus, interethnic marriages in Lampuyang Village can be understood as a space for cultural negotiation as well as a means of social integration in a multiethnic society. REFERENCES Arifin, RH, & Saleh, M. (2022). THE SYMBOLIC MEANING OF THE MAPACCI PROCESSION AT THE BUGIS PANGKEP TRADITIONAL WEDDING IN THE PA'BUNDUKANG VILLAGE, PANGKEP DISTRICT. Berry, J. W. (2005). Acculturation: Living successfully in two cultures. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, Special Issue: Conflict, negotiation, and mediation across cultures: highlights from the fourth biennial conference of the International Academy for Intercultural Research, 29(6), 697–712. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijintrel.2005.07.013 Dewi, M., & Riyanto, ED (2022). 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Cross-examining the Role of the Directorate of Islamic Affairs, Nigerian Army in Eradicating Terrorism in the Northeast through the Counter-Narrative Programme Sidiq, Uthman Okanlawon; Abdul Gafar Olawale Fahm; Muhammad Bala Ahmad; Mustapha Adebayo Bello
Journal of Islamic History Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Islamic History
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Globally, kinetic approaches (military force) have been the primary tool in combating terrorism. Since the rise of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Jamāʿat Ahl al-Sunnah li-l-Daʿawah wa al-Jihād “Association of the People of the Sunnah for Preaching and Jihād” popularly known as Boko-Haram in 2009, the Nigerian military has heavily invested in weaponry. Still, it continues to suffer significant casualties despite some successes. This has led to the adoption of a non-kinetic approach known as Counter-Narrative Programme under the control of the Directorate of Islamic Affairs (DOIA), which has been battling the activities of these terrorists’ group. This might be the reason why the non-kinetic approach, termed the counter-narrative approach, was introduced. What is the counter-narrative program? What military operations are taking place in the country? Which directorate of the Nigerian Army is saddled with the program? What is the role of the Directorate of Islamic Affairs (DOIA)? How efficient is the counter-narrative program? What led to the abandonment of the programme? And what is the way forward for the government to avert the subsequent explosion of new terrorist groups like the recent Lakurawa in order not to turn to another gorilla war? This paper is both qualitative and historical in approach, in interrogating the aforementioned issues. The paper concluded by dichotomizing the significance of the programme from an Islamic perspective, discussing the shortcomings of the programme, and ends with achievable recommendations. REFERENCES Abdul-Azim, A.Z. (2000), Ṣaḥiḥ Muslim Arabic-English, Riyadh: Darussalam Agbiboa, D E. (2013), “No Retreat, No Surrender: Understanding the Religious Terrorism of Boko Haram in Nigeria.” Ajala, O. (2018), “Formation of Insurgent Groups: MEND and Boko Haram in Nigeria.” Small Wars & Insurgencies 29, no. 1, 112–130. Ajala O. 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Divergent Interpretations of Jihād in West Africa: a Historical Analysis of the Al-Muridiyyah and Boko Haram Movements Rusin, Cristi
Journal of Islamic History Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Islamic History
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This paper explores the divergent interpretations of jihād in contemporary West Africa through a comparative study of two Islamic movements: Boko Haram in Nigeria and the Al-Muridiyyah order in Senegal. While jihād is often misrepresented in global discourse as synonymous with “holy war,” this concept encompasses a broader range of meanings in Islamic tradition, including ethical self-discipline and spiritual struggle. Nigeria has become one of the most affected countries by Islamist terrorism, with Boko Haram’s violent jihadist ideology causing tens of thousands of deaths, targeting both Muslims and Christians. In contrast, Senegal has remained free from jihadist attacks, despite being a majority-Muslim country. This exceptional stability is attributed largely to the influence of Sufi brotherhoods, particularly the Al-Muridiyyah, which promotes a peaceful, work-centered, and spiritual understanding of jihād, rooted in the teachings of Amadou Bamba (1853-1927), Woerner‑Powell (2025). 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