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Penamas
Published by Balai Penelitian dan Pengembangan Agama Jakarta
ISSN : 02157829     EISSN : 25027891     DOI : https://doi.org/10.31330.Penamas
Core Subject : Religion, Education, Social,
Religion Education Social Sciences
PENAMAS (ISSN : 0215 - 7829 e-ISSN : 2502 - 7891) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Office of Religious Research and Development, Jakarta, Agency of Religious Research and Development, Education and Training, The Ministry of Religious Affairs, The Republic of Indonesia (Balai Litbang Agama Jakarta, Badan Litbang dan Diklat Kementerian Agama RI). PENAMAS is the acronym of Penelitian Agama dan Masyarakat translated in English as Research on Religion and Society. The journal publishes research articles focussing on religious and social issues (isu-isu keagamaan dan sosial kemasyarakatan). From 2018 onward, the journal publishes twice a year.
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COLLECTIVE ISLAMIC PRACTICES AND NATIONAL SOLIDARITY: RECONTEXTUALIZING KH AHMAD SANUSI’S EXEGESIS IN CONTEMPORARY INDONESIA Lutfi; Ummi Kultsum
Penamas Vol 38 No 1 (2025): Volume 38, Issue 1, January-June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31330/penamas.v38i1.882

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This article explores KH Ahmad Sanusi’s Qur’anic exegesis as a foundation for collective Islamic practices that strengthen national solidarity in contemporary Indonesia. Drawing on his interpretations of key verses, the study situates Sanusi’s thought within the historical context of struggles against colonialism and the present challenges of identity politics, digital disinformation, and eroding social trust. Through a qualitative analysis that combines contextual hermeneutics and comparative synthesis, the research demonstrates that Sanusi advocates for unity as an ethical imperative, manifest in shared rituals, communal discipline, and a collective commitment to moral renewal. Unlike state-led moderation that often emphasizes procedural tolerance, his exegesis emphasizes transforming individual dispositions and sustaining solidarity through religious ethics. While this approach provides profound insights into fostering cohesive civic identities, it faces limitations in adapting to pluralistic frameworks and decentralized authority. By integrating classical tafsir with contemporary sociopolitical analysis, this article contributes an interdisciplinary perspective on collective religious practices as a resource for resilient national cohesion.
THE PRACTICAL SENSE OF INTERRELIGIOUS HARMONY: SOCIAL DYNAMICS IN THE RUWATAN DESA TRADITION IN LUBUK SEBERUK VILLAGE Ismail; Rahmat Saehu; Nugroho, Novi Dwi; Rabitha, Daniel
Penamas Vol 38 No 1 (2025): Volume 38, Issue 1, January-June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31330/penamas.v38i1.891

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Indonesia’s cultural diversity is both a source of national wealth and a potential ground for intergroup conflict. This study highlights the practice of interreligious harmony in Lubuk Seberuk Village, a community known for its religious and cultural pluralism. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using an interactive interpretive model. The findings indicate that harmony is sustained through a collective habitus embedded in everyday cultural practices. The Ruwatan Desa ritual plays a pivotal role as a space for social integration. Beyond its religious symbolism, this ritual reinforces trust, mutual recognition, and solidarity among interfaith communities. It reflects Bourdieu’s concept of sens pratique, where individuals instinctively enact dispositions aligned with an ethos of harmony—not as a result of rational deliberation, but as an outcome of cultural memory and ongoing social interaction. The Ruwatan Desa demonstrates that local traditions can serve as effective instruments for fostering peace and interreligious coexistence in multicultural societies.
COMMUNITY PARADIGM TOWARD THE NAPOSO NAULI BULUNG TRADITION AT WEDDINGS: A PARADOX BETWEEN PRESERVING TRADITION AND ECONOMIC CONSTRAINTS Huda, M. Ikhwanul; Pasaribu , Indri Lestari; Fitri , Anisa
Penamas Vol 38 No 1 (2025): Volume 38, Issue 1, January-June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31330/penamas.v38i1.892

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This study explores the tradition of Naposo Nauli Bulung (NNB) in the customary wedding practices of Kampung Hasobe, South Tapanuli, focusing on its social role and economic impact, particularly regarding the financial burden associated with components such as Uang Tunda, Uang Pataruhon, and Uang Golap. Unlike previous studies that primarily emphasize cultural aspects, this research offers an integrated analysis of both the social function and economic pressures embedded within the tradition. Employing a qualitative case study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews and participatory observation involving six informants, consisting of household heads and active NNB members. The findings reveal that NNB significantly contributes to strengthening social cohesion, fostering collective solidarity, and sustainably reproducing local cultural values. However, the tradition also imposes considerable financial strain, especially on lower-middle-income families, potentially leading to social exclusion. These findings are analyzed through the lens of structural functionalism theory, emphasizing the need to balance the preservation of traditional values with the community’s capacity to adapt to evolving socioeconomic conditions. The study highlights the urgency of reforming the implementation structure of NNB to make it more adaptive and inclusive. It recommends fostering intergenerational dialogue, developing transparent cost guidelines, and actively involving the younger generation in cultural preservation efforts as a strategy for social regeneration. Conducted throughout 2024, this research contributes to the discourse on local cultural practices by integrating economic considerations and community-based social development issues.
ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL VALUES IN THE KATOBA TRADITION: AN ISLAMIC INITIATION RITE FOR CHILDREN IN THE MUNA COMMUNITY Devi, Nur Amelia; Darnawati; Isna
Penamas Vol 38 No 2 (2025): Volume 38, Issue 2, July-December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31330/penamas.v38i2.927

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The Katoba tradition is an Islamic initiation rite that functions as a medium for value education within the Muna community. This study aims to analyze the ritual structure, symbolic meanings, and Islamic educational values transmitted through the Katoba tradition, while also examining challenges to its sustainability amid social change. The research employs a qualitative ethnographic approach, with data collected through participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and ritual documentation. Data analysis follows Miles and Huberman’s interactive model, supported by Van Gennep’s rites of passage theory, Turner’s concept of liminality, and Geertz’s symbolic anthropology. The findings show that Katoba conveys core Islamic values, including tawhid, the shahada, honesty, responsibility, birrul walidain, and moral discipline, which are instilled through symbolic practices and community-based learning. This tradition plays an important role in shaping children’s religious identity and strengthening social cohesion. However, modernization and the influence of digital media pose challenges to the continuity of Katoba, highlighting the need for adaptive efforts to preserve its fundamental values
SYMBOLIC COMMUNICATION IN THE BETTULAK RITUAL: HARMONY BETWEEN LOCAL BELIEFS AND EPIDEMIC PREVENTION STRATEGIES IN LENDANG ARA VILLAGE Amri Malik Aziz Rahman; Faizah; Athik Hidayatul Ummah; Reza Perwira; Tubagus Dynar Erlandy
Penamas Vol 38 No 2 (2025): Volume 38, Issue 2, July-December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31330/penamas.v38i2.950

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The Bettulak ritual is a hereditary tradition of the Lendang Ara community in Central Lombok, rich in symbolic values and local wisdom. After being dormant for nearly five decades, the tradition was revitalized in 2023 as a response to the threat of disease outbreaks and as an effort to strengthen cultural identity. This study aims to reveal the symbolic meanings, revitalization processes, and cultural negotiations involved in the performance of Bettulak in the modern era. Using a qualitative approach with field research methods, data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The analysis draws on Mead and Blumer’s theory of symbolic communication as well as Geertz and Carey’s cultural communication approaches. The findings indicate that Bettulak functions as a medium of symbolic communication that strengthens social cohesion, reproduces religious and traditional values, and serves as a space for negotiation between modernity and tradition. The ritual’s revitalization not only restores cultural practices but also shapes a new narrative about the sustainability of the Lendang Ara community’s collective identity amid the currents of globalization. These findings underscore the importance of preserving traditions as an adaptive cultural communication strategy relevant to contemporary contexts
CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS ACCULTURATION IN THE RAMBU SOLO’ CEREMONY MUSLIM IN TANA TORAJA Syam, Futri; Husna, Fathayatul
Penamas Vol 38 No 2 (2025): Volume 38, Issue 2, July-December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31330/penamas.v38i2.954

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This study examines cultural acculturation in the Rambu Solo’ funeral tradition in Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi, as adapted by Muslim families. This study discusses the challenges of cultural and religious acculturation, considering the potential for polemics when there is no space for dialogue, negotiation, and mutual understanding. To study this research, a qualitative descriptive method was used, and data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of this study are that Rambu Solo’ is a sacred and meaningful traditional funeral ceremony usually performed by adherents of the Aluk Todolo religion and Christians. However, over time, this tradition has also begun to be practiced by Muslims, with several adjustments to align with Islamic law, including the elimination of elements that conflict with Islamic teachings, such as the absence of pork, replacing singing with recitation of the Qur'an, the elimination of alcoholic beverages (ballo'), and the elimination of the buffalo fighting ritual (mappasilaga tedong). Islamic rituals carry out the process of slaughtering animals. Initially, the implementation of Rambu Solo’ for Muslims sparked controversy because it was considered inconsistent with Islamic law.  
THE CONCEPT OF ETHICS: RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MANGGARAI PEOPLE IN THE OKE DARA TA'A RITUAL ACCORDING TO EMMANUEL LEVINAS' PERSPECTIVE Mathias Jebaru Adon; Pandor, Pius; Endi, Yohanes; Charles Virgenius Setiawan
Penamas Vol 38 No 2 (2025): Volume 38, Issue 2, July-December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31330/penamas.v38i2.964

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The Manggarai community is increasingly concerned about the erosion of their local wisdom, particularly the awareness of relationships with others, nature, and the Creator. This decline is reflected in the rise of gang fights, tribal conflicts, and natural disasters, leading to a loss of togetherness and responsibility. Despite this, the Manggarai possess valuable wisdom on living together peacefully and fairly, expressed through art, literature, social systems, rituals, and religious ceremonies. This study explores the ethics of responsibility within the Manggarai community, focusing on the Oke Dara Ta’a ritual, and draws on Emmanuel Levinas’s philosophical framework. The Oke Dara Ta’a ritual is performed when someone dies unnaturally—through violence, accidents, disasters, or fights—to remove bad luck and protect other family members. The Manggarai believe that Dara Ta’a results from disharmony with others, ancestors, and the Creator. Levinas’s philosophy asserts that ethics arise from encountering the “face” of the other, which inherently demands responsibility. His ideas provide a lens to understand the ethical responsibility embodied in the Oke Dara Ta’a ritual. This qualitative study uses interviews with traditional leaders and ritual practitioners, grounded in phenomenological philosophy. The research highlights the significance of Manggarai local wisdom in fostering social and ethical responsibility
THE LIVING QUR’AN IN MARITIME CULTURE: SYMBOLISM, RITUAL, AND ECOLOGICAL SPIRITUALITY IN THE TASELA BOATMAKING TRADITION Muhamad Khabib Imdad; Tami Dewi Puspa Rahayu; Suciyadi Ramdhani; Busro
Penamas Vol 38 No 2 (2025): Volume 38, Issue 2, July-December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31330/penamas.v38i2.983

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This study explores the Nurunkeun Jampanan ritual and the Tasela boatmaking tradition in Cikawung-Ading Village, Tasikmalaya, as a manifestation of the living qur’an within Indonesia’s maritime culture. It examines how Qur’anic teachings are embodied in local rituals and collective practices that sustain the spiritual and ecological harmony of coastal communities. Using a qualitative ethnographic method through interviews, participatory observation, and documentation, the research reveals three main dimensions: (1) the recitation of Surah al-Fātiḥah and al-Ikhlāṣ as expressions of tauhīd and communal devotion; (2) the annual limitation of five boats symbolizing the Qur’anic concept of mīzān (balance) and moderation; and (3) the ritual’s social function in reinforcing solidarity and environmental awareness. These findings demonstrate that Qur’anic values are actualized through living cultural expressions integrating spirituality, social ethics, and ecological responsibility. The study contributes to Qur’anic anthropology and Islamic ecology by showing how sacred texts are lived and interpreted in maritime settings. Practically, it proposes recognizing Nurunkeun Jampanan as an intangible cultural heritage with religious-ecological significance and promoting Qur’anic ecological ethics in coastal education, thus bridging Qur’anic studies, anthropology, and environmental ethics within Indonesia’s coastal Islam.
This study aims to analyze the influence of the Suronan tradition on improving the social spirituality of the community in Ngawonggo Village, Malang Regency, East Java. The primary focus is to understand how cultural and religious rituals performed during the 1 Suro observance interact with the community’s spiritual dispositions, as interpreted through the concepts of communitas and moral habitus within symbolic anthropology. This research employs a qualitative methodology, utilizing participato Izra Berakon; Faturahman, Muhamad
Penamas Vol 38 No 2 (2025): Volume 38, Issue 2, July-December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31330/penamas.v38i2.997

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This study aims to analyze the influence of the Suronan tradition on improving the social spirituality of the community in Ngawonggo Village, Malang Regency, East Java. The primary focus is to understand how cultural and religious rituals performed during the 1 Suro observance interact with the community’s spiritual dispositions, as interpreted through the concepts of communitas and moral habitus within symbolic anthropology. This research employs a qualitative methodology, utilizing participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation to explore the symbolic significance, spiritual importance, and social functions of the Suronan tradition. The findings indicate that the observance of Suronan not only serves as an annual ritual but also enhances social cohesion, deepens spiritual consciousness, and provides an opportunity for reflection on values of unity and life. Suronan functions as a medium through which social and spiritual meanings are reproduced and negotiated, thereby contributing to the development of a more robust social spirituality. Consequently, this study concludes that the Suronan tradition plays a strategic role in fostering social harmony while strengthening the spiritual identity of the residents of Ngawonggo Village.  
KHANDURI WEU IN THE CONTEXT OF CULTURAL TRADITION AND ISLAMIC LAW IN THE VILLAGE OF LAMPANAH LEUNGAH ACEH BESAR Yus, Sulhan; Muhammad Ash Shiddqi; Zubaidah; Suraiya; Nurul Izzah; Syed Najihuddin Syed Hassan
Penamas Vol 38 No 2 (2025): Volume 38, Issue 2, July-December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31330/penamas.v38i2.1007

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The Khanduri Weu ritual is a pre-Islamic ritual that is still practiced by the Muslim community in Lampanah Leungah to this day, with only slight changes to its purpose. This study aims to examine the Khanduri Weu ritual from the perspective of culture and Islamic law in Aceh. This study uses a qualitative approach with ethnographic research. Data was collected through unstructured interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of the study show that, from a cultural perspective, the Khanduri Weu ritual can be seen from the variety of special foods served and the tradition of free-range livestock, which demonstrate the strong cultural characteristics of Aceh Besar. It also shows the strong social identity of the Lampanah Leungah community in maintaining this ritual as part of their lives. From the perspective of Islamic law in Aceh, Khanduri Weu demonstrates Islamic values in strengthening social relationships and solidarity. In addition, it strengthens the relationship with Allah through charity and communal prayer. The results of this study contribute to enriching the literature on local Islamic rituals in Indonesia and the Southeast Asian region in general.  

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