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International Journal of Sociology of Religion
Published by ASTEEC Publisher
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30640482     DOI : https://doi.org/10.70687/ijsr
Core Subject : Religion, Social,
International Journal of Sociology of Religion (IJSR) is an open-access journal published bi-annually to advance the sociological study of religion. The journal publishes original (not previously published) work of exceptional quality and interest related to the sociological study of religion from all parts of the world without regard to substantive focus, theoretical orientation, or methodological approach. Although theoretically ambitious, empirically grounded articles are the core of our publication, we also publish agenda-setting essays, critical reflections on the research act, and interventions into substantive areas or theoretical debates intended to push the field forward.
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Enhancing the Role of Christianity in Overcoming Economic Difficulties in Southeastern Nigeria Caused by Expensive Traditional Funeral Costs Esowe, Dimgba
International Journal of Sociology of Religion Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Sociology of Religion
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70687/yg124888

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The belief in consciousness after death by African Traditionalists and its consequent customary burial ritual demands have created economic burdens for many of the people of South Eastern Nigeria. These rituals that are believed to aid the transition of the dead into the ancestral world of spirits require killing of animals such as fowls, goats, and cows as the case may be. Added to these are several steps of information chain that have to be followed before burials are conducted. The enormous funds that go into these processes in comparison to income levels of the people have left many a family in Igbo Land travailing economically. Thus it becomes expedient for the Christian religion founded by Christ Jesus for the alleviation of the sufferings of mankind to improve on its teachings on the state of the dead. Through the lifeworld phenomenological method, this work avails the Christian religion insights that should enhance its role in educating the people of South Eastern Nigeria on the truth about the state of the dead and how best to invest their income for a better life among the living.
Early Marriage in The Perspective of Fikih and Positive Law Between Textual and Contextual Islamic Family Law in Indonesia Muhammad Hatami
International Journal of Sociology of Religion Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Sociology of Religion
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Early marriage is one of the important issues in Islamic family law in Indonesia because it involves a tug-of-war between textual and contextual views of Sharia law. On the one hand, classical fiqh legitimizes marriage before adulthood by using puberty as a benchmark for readiness to marry, and bases its arguments on historical practices such as the marriage of the Prophet Muhammad to Aisha. On the other hand, contemporary social dynamics show that early marriage often causes harm, such as mental unpreparedness, reproductive health risks, divorce, and economic instability. This study uses a normative legal research method with a comparative approach, through a literature review of fiqh books, contemporary literature, the Qur'an and hadith, as well as legal documents such as the UUP and KHI. The results of the study show that the differences between the textual and contextual groups produce contrasting legal interpretations. The textual view emphasizes the validity of classical practices and does not impose restrictions on the age of marriage, while the contextual view emphasizes maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah, public interest, and social change, thereby encouraging minimum age restrictions as a means of protecting children and families. Indonesian positive law is in line with the contextual approach by strictly regulating age limits and dispensations.
Digitalization and Community Involvement in Qurban Worship in the Modern Era: A Case Study at Jogokariyan Mosque in Yogyakarta Zerin Amalina; Mustiadi Gafar Alifandi
International Journal of Sociology of Religion Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Sociology of Religion
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The development of digital technology has transformed how religious institutions manage worship and engage communities. This study explores the digitalization of qurban worship at the Jogokariyan Mosque in Yogyakarta as a model of adaptive religious practice in the modern era. The research aims to explain the forms of digital technology applied and analyze its impact on community participation and religious awareness. Using a qualitative descriptive method with a field research approach, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The analysis employed Stig Hjarvard’s theory of the mediatization of religion to interpret how media reshapes religious practices and meanings. The results show that the implementation of online registration, digital payment systems, and real-time qurban reporting successfully increased transparency, efficiency, and trust between mosque administrators and congregants. Moreover, digitalization strengtheed social solidarity and expanded the scope of religious participation across generations and regions. The findings indicate that technology functions not only as an administrative tool but also as a medium for enhancing spiritual experience and social involvement. In conclusion, qurban digitalization at the Jogokariyan Mosque represents an integration of faith, technology, and community engagement, reaffirming the mosque’s role as a center for religious, social, and digital transformation.