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BELIEF: Sociology of Religion Journal
Published by Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30259118     DOI : 10.30983/belief
Core Subject : Religion,
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FOCUS BELIEF: Sociology of Religion Journal is a scholarly journal. The journal’s purpose is to provide sociological works focusing on religion through society. SCOPE Religion and Politics Religion and Education Religion and Economy Religion and Health Religion and Regulation Religion and Equality Digital Religion Conflict and Peace
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Sosiologi dan Ilmu Politik
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Digitalising Religious Practice: Community Engagement in Qurban Rituals at Masjid Jogokariyan Zerin Amalina
BELIEF: Sociology of Religion Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/belief.v3i2.10228

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The development of modern technology has brought significant changes in the implementation of religious community worship. The challenge is how mosques, as religious institutions, can respond to this transformation without compromising the core values of their teachings. This study examines how mosques influence community involvement in qurbani worship and how mosques manage these activities in a modern context while still benefiting the community. The purpose of this study is to analyze the form of digitalization applied and its impact on the participation of the ummah in the implementation of qurbani worship. The method employed is field research, with observation as the data-collection technique. The results of this study show that digitalization, such as online registration, qurbani management information systems, and real-time reporting, has increased transparency, trust, and community involvement in the implementation of qurbani worship. Thus, the digitalization implemented at the Jogokariyan mosque strengthens religious community engagement and underscores the mosque's role as a public service grounded in religious values, adapted to contemporary contexts.
Between Faith and Psychiatry: A Sociological Inquiry into the Use of Roqya for Mental Disorders Laila El Boutahiri; Mohamed Fadil
BELIEF: Sociology of Religion Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/belief.v3i2.10313

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This paper aims to show the relationship between cultural and religious interpretations of mental disorders and the use of spiritual healing practices. The interest of this study lies in understanding how these interpretations can guide curative choice, especially in the Moroccan context, where modern medicine coexists with traditional and religious practices. Interrogating these explanations in the hospital context, where two completely distinct conceptions may come into conflict, is an essential and novel task. Through a qualitative approach and with the use of interviews conducted with families of patients hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital in the city of Fez, this work highlights the presence of supernatural conceptions of mental disorders in the participants, such as possession, the evil eye, and witchcraft. Thus, it is evident that these conceptions have led to the adoption of a healing practice based on Koranic recitations, known as Roqya. This research is not intended to be generalized due to the small sample size; its results represent the experiences of the participants interviewed within the context of the study. However, the significance of it lies in the fact that it stresses the importance of a medical approach that is open to cultural interpretations of mental disorders and aware of their impact on patients' choices.
Religion as Legitimacy and Hypocrisy: Analysis of the Drama Series Bidaah Annisa Rahmalia Dardiri
BELIEF: Sociology of Religion Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/belief.v3i2.10242

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Bidaah is a Malaysian drama series released on March 6, 2025, and aired on the VIU and Trans TV Indonesia platforms since June 2, 2025. In short, this drama series tells the story of Islamic religious practices taught by religious leaders, but considered unnatural and deviant because they use religious doctrine to legitimize personal interests. This study uses Tzevetan Torodov's analysis theory and Michel Foucault's theory of power. Tzevetan Torodov's theory is used to explain the plot of the drama series in a structured manner and to reveal the elements of religious legitimacy and hypocrisy in it. Michel Foucault's theory of power is used to explain the existence of knowledge that goes hand in hand with power, which unconsciously gives rise to certain understandings. This study uses a qualitative approach by conducting a digital study as the primary data source. In addition, secondary data sources are also needed in the form of books and journals with relevant themes as supporting references. The results of this study show that religion as a form of legitimacy and hypocrisy is depicted in the drama series Bidaah in the form of religious teachings that are used to fulfill personal interests.
Eternity in Two Dimensions: When The Cycle of Destruction Encounters Qur’anic Harmony in Surah Al-Nisa’ (4:57) Agus Fitrah Lianor; Gita Lupiana; Najamudin M. Lobang
BELIEF: Sociology of Religion Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/belief.v4i1.10233

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The eschatology of local religions and Islam differs fundamentally in their narratives of eternity. The difference is understood by Kaharingan as a reunion with ancestors who are constantly bound by the cycle of life, with the power of ceremonial synceitism playing a full role in its journey, and Islam offering, through doctrine, guidance that addresses different circumstances along its world journey. This writing accommodates the eternal linearity understood by both: conceptually, the initiation and the journey of the spirit are the same, given the existence of the spirit's place and its eternity. In addition, this article aims to examine the text of the Qur'an an-Nisa 4:57, which provides descriptive information for all mankind to receive God's Promise. Especially on the use of the double words "Khulud and Abadan". His finding that Abadan would not be separated from Khulud is a strong semantic affirmation. The analysis was carried out using stylistic studies of word structure and meaning to examine the intention to construct an image of heaven and to promise existence.
Artistic Value in The Ritual Tradition of Dreadlocks Shaving in Dieng Kulon Village, Batur District, Banjarnegara Regency Adrianus Fani
BELIEF: Sociology of Religion Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/belief.v4i1.10462

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The practice of dreadlocks shaving is regarded as a sacred custom that continues to be upheld by the inhabitants of Dieng Kulon Village, Batur District, Banjarnegara Regency, Central Java. This ceremony integrates aspects of artistry, faith, and the cultural identity of the local community. This study seeks to elucidate the artistic components of the dreadlocks shaving ritual tradition in Dieng Kulon village. The employed methodology is qualitative, utilising ethnographic techniques, including observation and interviews with Dieng traditional leaders who conduct the dreadlocks shaving, enabling researchers to analyse this custom within a wider artistic and cultural framework. Clifford Geertz's concept of cultural interpretation is used in this study. The artistic aspects of the dreadlocks shaving ritual tradition as presented at the Dieng Culture Festival (DCF) are what make this research unique. The emphasis is on the aesthetic aspect which together convert sacred rituals into dynamic performances. The results show that the artistic elements of the dreadlocks shaving tradition enhance the ritual's holiness while maintaining harmony between people, ancestors, and the natural world. The Dieng Kulon village community's ability to pass down cultural and spiritual values throughout generations in spite of changing social circumstances is demonstrated by the dreadlocks shaving custom.
Spiritual Anomie in Gen Z: AI as A Medium for Spiritual Reflection for Islamic Students Salsabila Anfang Mahadewi
BELIEF: Sociology of Religion Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/belief.v4i1.10984

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The development of artificial intelligence presents a new space for Muslim students to engage in spiritual reflection. This phenomenon marks a shift in religious practices from communal spaces to digital ones, following a decline in trust in socio-religious relationships perceived as potentially judgmental. This study specifically analyzes the use of AI as a medium for spiritual outpouring, its role in self-reflection, the formation of Muslim students' spiritual identity, and its implications for social and religious relations in the digital era. Employing a qualitative-phenomenological approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with three UIN Jakarta students utilizing AI for religious discussions. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with three UIN Jakarta students utilizing AI for religious discussions. Findings were analyzed using Émile Durkheim’s concept of anomie, Anthony Giddens’s reflexive identity, and Heidi Campbell’s networked religion. The results suggest that AI is used as a temporary safe space for spiritual outpouring while simultaneously aiding self-reflection and individual identity formation. These findings also reveal a shift in religious reflection toward more limited spheres. Furthermore, the research emphasises the importance of students’ critical thinking in verifying sources when engaging with AI.

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