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Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage
Published by Puslitbang Lektur, Khazanah Keagamaan dan Manajemen Organisasi Badan Litbang dan Diklat kementerian Agama RI
ISSN : 2303243X     EISSN : 24429031     DOI : https://doi.org/10.31291/hn.v11i2
Core Subject : Religion, Humanities, Art, Engineering,
Religion Arts Humanities Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture
Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage, This journal focuses on religious studies (both contemporary and classical), particularly in the fields of Religious Literature, Cultures, and Heritage in Nusantara and Nusantara (Indonesia), and its relation to the same discussion on Southeast Asia, Asian Continents and other continents within International forum of discussion. The subject covers many perspectives such as philosophy, theology, philology, sociology, anthropology, politics, archaeology, art, history, hermeneutics, linguistics, and media studies.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Sejarah dan Filsafat Ilmu
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Navigating through Tradition and Faith: The Integration of Islamic Values within Baduy Indigenous Wisdom Hendri Hermawan Adinugraha; Achmad Tubagus Surur; Abdul Khobir; Dliyaudin Achmad; Syauqie Muahammad Marier
Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): HERITAGE OF NUSANTARA
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31291/hn.v14i1.811

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This study examines the integration of Islamic values within the local wisdom of the Baduy Indigenous community. Its focuses on cultural and religious harmony, utilizing a descriptive-analytical method to explore the socio-cultural and religious dynamics reflected in scientific texts and documents. This research employs a qualitative approach through a systematic review of relevant literature, including scientific journals, books, research reports, academic articles, official documents, and previously published interviews (Mills & Birks, 2017). The primary data consists of literature directly addressing the interaction between Islamic values and Baduy traditions, while secondary sources provide additional context regarding the social, historical, and religious dimensions of the community. The qualitative data analyzed includes narratives, concepts, principles, and interpretations of customary and religious values as practiced by both the Outer and Inner Baduy groups. The thematic analysis was employed following an inductive process, emphasizing textual comprehension alongside a contextual and reflective interpretation of the integration of Islamic principles, while also recognizing the distinctiveness of Baduy customs. Through this methodological framework, the study contributes to the development of a theoretical model for understanding cultural and religious harmony, supported by comprehensive and in-depth literature analysis.
The Interconnection between Religion and Profane World: The Role of Religious Leaders in Enforcing Human Rights Antonia Rahayu Rosaria Wibowo
Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): HERITAGE OF NUSANTARA
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31291/hn.v14i1.813

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The Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together emerged from a 2019 meeting between Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmad al-Tayyeb, in Abu Dhabi. Motivated by deep concern over global suffering and crises, the two religious leaders sought to articulate a vision of unity and peace. Decades earlier, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in response to the aftermath of World War II. Although separated by 71 years, these two documents share fundamental connections. This article explores the intersection of religion and the secular realm, as demonstrated by these texts. A comparative examination highlights the significant role of religious leaders in advocating for human rights beyond theological contexts. The study draws on desk research, incorporating primary data from both documents and secondary sources from academic journals and international organizations. Paul Ricoeur's hermeneutics approach was applied to analyze their themes and implications. Findings reveal two key points of convergence. First, both documents emphasize seven types of human rights. Second, religious and world leaders express a shared commitment to peace and the protection of human dignity. The role of religious figures in human rights enforcement is evident in their call for collective action, urging believers to unite against injustice and wrongdoing.
Poetic Resistance: The Role of Samalanga Poetry in Dutch Colonial Discourse During the Aceh War Fadhli
Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): HERITAGE OF NUSANTARA
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31291/hn.v14i1.814

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This article examines the role of literature in shaping narratives during the Aceh War against the Dutch. While Hikayat Prang Sabi served as a literary expression of Acehnese resistance, the Dutch employed Samalanga Poetry to boost the morale of their soldiers. Despite both sides utilizing literature as a tool in warfare, each literary work reflects distinct perspectives, ideological foundations, and cultural frameworks. This research shows that Aceh, which is known for its Islamic values that are deeply rooted in the social structure, includes religious values in their literary works. In contrast to the Dutch, soldiers who went into battle were promised worldly pleasures such as wealth, rank and position as a reward for winning the war. Even though they differ in orientation, both of them use religious leaders as the main actors and patrons in raising the enthusiasm of their fighters. Drawing upon C. Nieuwenhuis' travel notes and a range of historical documents, this research explores how a community’s worldview influences the literary forms it produces. The analysis reveals that literature does not merely document historical events but also serves as a reflection of broader societal values, shaping collective memory and identity.
Banyu Penguripan at Sunan Kudus’s Well: An Interplay of Spiritual Tradition and Ecological Consciousness M. Lutfi Mustofa; Muhammad Syihabuddin; Syahril Siddik
Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): HERITAGE OF NUSANTARA
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31291/hn.v14i1.815

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This study investigates the significance and function of Banyu Penguripan within the cultural tradition of the Kudus community, focusing on its intersections with spirituality, environmental ethics and local natural resource management surrounding the sacred well of Sunan Kudus. Employing a qualitative methodology, the research incorporates fieldwork that includes in-depth interviews with religious leaders, community members and well custodians, as well as participatory observation of rituals and practices associated with Banyu Penguripan. Complementary documentation was also gathered to support the analysis with relevant secondary data. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify key patterns reflecting the integration of spiritual beliefs and environmental ethics, particularly in shaping culture-based conservation models applicable to local resource governance. Findings indicate that Banyu Penguripan functions not merely as a ritual act but as a profound symbol of the interconnected relationship between humans, nature, and the divine. The tradition embodies a form of environmental ethics that fosters communal responsibility for safeguarding natural resources, especially water, as a sacred and shared heritage. This study contributes to the discourse on sustainable environmental stewardship by proposing a culturally rooted conservation framework that emphasizes spiritual values as integral to ecological balance and intergenerational sustainability.
Symbolism of the Siraman Ceremony as a Formative Framework for Faith, Identity and Communal Belonging in ALMA Puteri’s Perpetual Vows Teresia Derung; Lorentius Goa; Rosalia Ina Kii; Leo Danan; Didimus Kebesa Werang; João Francisco Maia
Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): HERITAGE OF NUSANTARA
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31291/hn.v14i2.816

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The siraman (shower) ceremony performed before the perpetual vows of ALMA Puteri in Indonesia represents a unique case of ritual inculturation in Catholic religious life. Nevertheless, its symbolic reinterpretation within a consecrated-vows context has not been systematically examined. This study aims to address this gap by analyzing how the siraman ritual functions as a symbolic, theological and social mediator in the vocational formation of ALMA Puteri candidates. Using a qualitative descriptive–analytical design, data were collected through participant observation, semi‑structured interviews with ten sisters who underwent the ritual, and document analysis. The data were coded thematically and analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model. he findings reveal three key insights. First, the ritual’s symbolic elements such as blessed water, purple garments, jasmine decorations, and the use of traditional vessels, embody themes of purification, repentance and vocational readiness. Second, the ceremony strengthens communal identity by involving leaders, formators and family members, thereby reinforcing social support and ecclesial belonging. Third, the ritual recontextualizes Javanese cultural symbols within Catholic theological anthropology, demonstrating how indigenous practices can enrich spiritual formation. These findings highlight the siraman ceremony as a meaningful locus of inculturation that integrates cultural heritage with Catholic consecrated life. The study concludes that such rituals can deepen spiritual identity and recommends further research on intercultural formation in women’s religious communities.
Negotiating Solidarity and Piety: The Role of Arisan Macul in Reinforcing Communal Cohesion amid Agrarian Change in Java Diah Ambarumi Munawaroh; Mohammad Isom Yusqi; Eka Sartika
Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): HERITAGE OF NUSANTARA
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31291/hn.v14i2.821

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This study examines the tradition of Arisan Macul as a form of local wisdom that continues to thrive in the farming community of Torongrejo Village, Batu City, amid rapid social and economic change. The primary focus of this study is to describe how this tradition is carried out, what social, cultural, and religious values are actualized in it, and how these values function as cultural resilience and strengthen the collective identity of the farming community. The research approach is qualitative ethnography, with data collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation of 18 purposively selected informants. The results show that Arisan Macul functions not just as a collective mechanism for cultivating land but also as a medium for strengthening social solidarity, togetherness, and knowledge exchange among community members. The socio-cultural values actualized in this practice include mutual cooperation, harmony, tepa selira (mutual respect), and respect for ancestral heritage. On the religious side, Arisan Macul strengthens the practices of praying together, sincerity, gratitude, and the interpretation of hoeing as a form of worship based on Islamic teachings. The integration of these social, cultural, and religious dimensions makes Arisan Macul a form of religious agrarian heritage that functions as a mechanism for cultural resilience for the Torongrejo farming community in the face of modernization and economic change. This study shows that local traditions such as Arisan Macul can be an essential instrument of in cultural preservation, social capital strengthening, and the internalization of Islamic values in contemporary agrarian life.
The 12-Year Kwan Im Hud Couw Procession: Cultural Heritage, Community Identity, and the Dynamics of Multiculturalism in Tangerang Jeni Harianto; Lianah; Riris Paulina Simamora; Adrallisman
Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): HERITAGE OF NUSANTARA
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31291/hn.v14i1.823

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This study examines the historical, spiritual, and social dimensions of the Kwan Im Hud Couw Procession at Boen Tek Bio Temple ritual, exploring how it has endured and adapted to modernization while preserving its essence. Employing a qualitative ethnographic approach, this research integrates participatory observation, in-depth interviews and document analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of the procession’s evolving role. Findings of this study reveal that the ritual plays a crucial role in preserving community identity and reinforcing social solidarity. While maintaining its traditional structure, the procession has become increasingly inclusive, fostering broader participation from diverse communities. This study underscores that intangible cultural heritage can persist through community-driven innovations without compromising its traditional roots, offering valuable insights for cultural preservation policies and social integration in multicultural societies.
Revoicing the Maulid Across Worlds: Intertextual and Transtextual Reconfiguration of Syaraf al-Anām in the Gorontalonese Kitabi lo Dikili Muhammad Fadhlurrahman Zakaria; R. Yani'ah Wardani; Fouad Larhzizer
Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): HERITAGE OF NUSANTARA
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31291/hn.v14i2.837

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This study examines the textual relationship between the Arabic Maulid manuscript Syaraf al-Anām and its Gorontalonese Kitabi lo Dikili, a relationship that has not been systematically analyzed in previous research. Existing studies tend to focus either on Arabic Maulid texts or on local ritual manuscripts, leaving a gap in understanding how a canonical Arabic composition is reshaped through vernacular, performative, and paratextual adaptation within Indonesian ritual contexts. The study employed a qualitative comparative approach using two primary manuscripts and direct observation of the Modikili ceremony in Gorontalo. Data include Arabic and Pegon-script texts, which are analyzed through close reading and coded using Kristeva’s intertextuality and Genette’s transtextuality to identify structural, linguistic, and paratextual correspondences. The findings show three major patterns. First, Kitabi lo Dikili revoices its Arabic source through vernacular translation, condensed phrasing, and culturally embedded metaphors. Second, the manuscript introduces 62 jabu refrains and distinctive Pegon orthographic features that function as paratextual cues for oral performance. Third, ritual observation demonstrates that communal recitation sustains the authority and continuity of the text as living heritage. These results highlight how Islamic devotional literature circulates across linguistic and ritual environments through creative adaptation. The study concludes that examining Arabic and vernacular Maulid manuscripts together provides a more integrated understanding of textual continuity, localization, and the dynamics of Islamic literary heritage in Indonesia.
From Vedic Rite to Javanese Power: The Rājasūya as Political Allegory in the Sabhāparwa Merapi–Merbabu Manuscript Tradition Galang Adhi Pradipta; I Made Suparta; Rindu Parulian Simanjuntak
Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): HERITAGE OF NUSANTARA
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31291/hn.v14i2.866

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This study examines how the Rājasūyarambha section of the Sabhāparwa Merapi–Merbabu (SP MM) manuscript reconfigures the Indian Rājasūya consecration rite into a political allegory for Javanese royal legitimation. Although previous scholarship has addressed the Vedic origins of the Rājasūya or its later cultural reception, the specific textual mechanisms through which the Old Javanese parwa tradition transforms this ritual into a model of political authority remain insufficiently explored. This research fills that gap by analyzing how the SP MM adapts ritual structure, narrative sequencing, and symbolic motifs to articulate a distinctly Javanese conception of kingship. The study employed qualitative descriptive analysis based on primary manuscript data from three SP MM witnesses (lontar and paper codices). Data were examined through comparative textual analysis, juxtaposing Javanese narrative elements with Vedic ritual sources and Javanese inscriptional terminology. The findings reveal three key mechanisms of allegorization: (1) the transformation of ritual violence into a metaphor for military conquest and territorial unification; (2) the elevation of spiritual recognition as a source of charismatic authority; and (3) the consolidation of social hierarchy through the cakravartin ideal. These mechanisms demonstrate how the SP MM functions as an ideological blueprint that shaped Javanese political thought. The study concludes that the SP MM not only legitimized rulers in its original context but also evolved into a repository of political memory, influencing later Javanese courts and sustaining long-term models of authority.
Tracing Srivijayan Buddhist Heritage in Riau: Linguistic, Ritual and Material Evidence of Cultural Continuity Suroyo; Ervantia Restulita Liber SIgai; Novena Ade Fredyarini Soedjiwo; Bima Maulana Putra; Saida Kheira Benammar
Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): HERITAGE OF NUSANTARA
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31291/hn.v14i2.873

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Malay cultural identity is often interpreted primarily through Islamic frameworks, which has led to the marginalization of earlier cultural layers that shaped its formation. This study addresses a significant gap in Malay historiography, namely the limited examination of how Srivijayan Buddhist cultural structures continue to influence contemporary Malay identity in the Riau mainland. The research employs a qualitative historical‑interpretive design that integrates ethnographic observation, Old Malay epigraphic materials, Chinese Buddhist records, and archaeological data from Muara Takus and related sites. Textual comparison, historical linguistics and material culture analysis were used to identify patterns of continuity between Srivijayan Buddhist traditions and present-day cultural practices. The findings reveal three major continuities. First, purification rituals such as petang megang retain pre-Islamic Buddhist concepts of spatial and temporal cleansing. Second, communal eating traditions preserve Old Malay social ethics centered on equality and collective cohesion. Third, linguistic survivals in Riau Malay, including Old Malay lexicon and phonological features, demonstrate long-term structural continuity with Srivijayan-era language use. These continuities show that Islamic transformation in Riau did not replace earlier cultural systems but adapted and integrated them.

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