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Sultan Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities
Published by Civiliza Publishing
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28290461     DOI : https://doi.org/10.59525/sultan
Sultan Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities is a fully open access, peer-reviewed academic journal in the social sciences, economics, and humanities disciplines. Published by Civiliza Publishing, Sultan Journal may perform a meeting point for researchers at every stage of their career. One of our guiding principles is to make the publishing process accessible to first-time authors and early career researchers. We particularly encourage submissions from underrepresented groups and geographical areas as well as from diverse and inclusive societies. Our vision is inclusive: encourage multi- and inter-disciplinary work as well as new and experimental forms of research, replication studies, and negative findings. All submissions will be evaluated based on their academic and methodological validity and robustness of research. As an open-access journal, all articles will be immediately and permanently available for authors and readers to read, download, cite and share.
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Sufistic Literature and The Spiritual Anxiety of Modern Man: A Hermeneutic Reading of Meditation Poems By Abdul Hadi W.M. Hanif Abdulloh; Mubarokah Wasilatul
Sultan Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Sultan Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/sultan.v4i2.1326

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Literature serves not only as a medium of aesthetic expression, but also as a space of transcendental experience that allows humans to experience and reflect on their relationship with the Divine. This article examines the “Meditasi” poem by Abdul Hadi W.M. as a representation of sufistic literature in the context of modern Indonesian literature. This research aims to uncover how poetry presents a spiritual experience through symbols, imagination, and poetic language that is visionary. The approach used is Henry Corbin's sufistic hermeneutics, especially the concept of imaginalist mundus (the imaginary realm), as well as Rudolf Otto's religious phenomenology of numinous experience as mysterium tremendum et fascinans. The results of the analysis show that “Meditasi” poetry constructs a symbolic space that cannot be reduced to a mere rational allegory, but rather represents the spiritual reality experienced existentially. Symbols such as light, birds, holy cities, lions, worms, and the sacrament of nothingness serve as imaginary images that present mortal experience, ontological mortality, and the search for divine essence. This poem displays the tension between the search for God in formal religious institutions and the discovery of God as an inner reality that resides in man. Thus, “Meditasi” shows that literature can be an effective contemplative medium in responding to the spiritual anxieties of modern man. Poetry is not merely an aesthetic text, but a space of religious experience that connects the empirical world with a transcendental dimension. This research confirms Abdul Hadi W.M.'s position as a modern Sufi poet who continues the tradition of Sufistic literature in the context of contemporary Indonesian culture.
The Impact of Gus Iqdam's Online Media on Religious Understanding and Participation in Sambidoplang Village Muhammad Fikri ‘Ainun Najib; MIFTAKHUL ROHMAN
Sultan Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Sultan Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/sultan.v5i1.1997

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Advancements in information and communication technology have brought about fundamental changes in how religious teachings are disseminated within society. This transformation is marked by a shift in religious outreach practices from conventional settings to the digital realm a space that is more open, flexible, and interactive. Social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok no longer serve merely as sources of entertainment; they have become strategic mediums for conveying religious messages widely and effectively. In this context, the emergence of preachers who successfully leverage digital media represents a phenomenon worthy of scholarly examination. This study aims to analyze the influence of the online media utilized by Gus Iqdam on the religious understanding and participation of the community in Sambidoplang Village. A qualitative approach was employed, utilizing a case study design and a phenomenological perspective to gain deep insight into the religious experiences of the congregation. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation, and subsequently analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The findings indicate that Gus Iqdam’s online media presence significantly enhances the community's religious understanding, particularly regarding practical aspects such as acts of worship and social ethics. His communicative, contextual, and humorous preaching style facilitates the internalization of religious values. Furthermore, an affective impact was observed, manifested as increased inner peace and a stronger emotional connection to religious teachings. Digital media also contributes to heightened religious participation, evident in both attendance at religious study gatherings and social interactions among congregants. These findings confirm that online media does not replace conventional religious practices; rather, it reinforces religious engagement and social cohesion within the community in the digital era.

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