Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan
Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan is an international social religious research journal, focuses on social sciences, religious studies, and local wisdom. It is intended to communicate original research and current issues on the subject.
The subject covers literary and field studies with various perspectives i.e. philosophy, culture, history, education, law, art, theology, sufism, ecology and much more.
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<![CDATA[Local Religious Values of Javanese-Sundanese Religion: Resistance to Modernity ]]>
<![CDATA[Susanto, Nanang Hasan]]>;
<![CDATA[Basid, Abdul]]>
<![CDATA[ Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan Vol. 32 No. 1 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.21580/ws.32.1.22494
<![CDATA[Modernity can erode traditional values, particularly religion. Local religions often reflect community cultural values more prominently, resulting in stronger traditional aspects than mainstream religions. This research investigates the educational principles established by Madrais, the founder of the Javanese-Sundanese Religion (Agama Djawa-Soenda/ADS), aimed at the indigenous population regarding resistance to modernity. Central to ADS is the promotion of harmony with the natural environment. Nevertheless, this principle can also be examined through the lens of resistance to modernity and the potential imposition of external values that may jeopardize the integrity of their traditional beliefs, including foreign religions. Viewed in this context, ADS represents a dual commitment to environmental sustainability and safeguarding traditional cultural values. The analytical framework is grounded in value education theory and the theory of modernity rationalization. Data for this study were collected through a literature review of manuscripts authored by Madrais, alongside interviews with prominent figures within the ADS community. The findings indicate that the teachings of ADS inherently reflect a robust resistance to modernity. This resistance is particularly evident in three key tenets: rejecting all forms of colonialism, encouraging harmony with nature and returning to authentic human identity, and the imperative to honor and protect customs and traditions. These three principles are interconnected and share a common underlying ethos. This study highlights the importance of providing insights into the traditional aspects of local religions as a strong foundation for preserving traditions amidst the onslaught of modernity.]]>
<![CDATA[Cultivating Tolerance in East Priangan: Religious Moderation in the Eastern Universities of West Java, Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Ainissyifa, Hilda]]>;
<![CDATA[Nabhani, Irfan]]>;
<![CDATA[Nasrullah, Yufi Mohammad]]>;
<![CDATA[Fatonah, Nurul]]>;
<![CDATA[Nazib, Fiqra Muhamad]]>
<![CDATA[ Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan Vol. 32 No. 1 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.21580/ws.32.1.20659
<![CDATA[Religious moderation has become increasingly relevant in diverse and pluralistic societies, particularly within academic settings where varying interpretations of religious teachings often emerge. This study highlights the growing need to explore and understand religious attitudes among students in the context of their social, cultural, and political influences. The study investigates students' perceptions and views regarding religious moderation by delving into critical issues such as the relationship between Pancasila and religion, the idea of a caliphate state, respect for state symbols, and attitudes toward violence. A quantitative survey approach involved 463 students selected through stratified random sampling from various study programs and semester levels. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire to assess students' perspectives on these controversial topics. The findings reveal a comprehensive picture of religious attitudes among students, emphasizing the importance of fostering religious moderation within academic environments. These results underline the necessity for effective educational strategies to promote understanding and respect for diverse beliefs while minimizing conflict. The study is significant for policymakers, educators, and practitioners because it offers insights into the dynamics of religious attitudes in higher education. Addressing religious moderation's complexities, these findings contribute to developing strategies that can support harmonious coexistence in pluralistic academic communities.]]>
<![CDATA[Religious Moderation on Food and Environmental Balance: Local Practices of Muslims and Confucians in Pontianak, West Kalimantan ]]>
<![CDATA[Hidayat, Samsul]]>;
<![CDATA[Haiming, Wen]]>;
<![CDATA[Cukarestu, Yesica]]>;
<![CDATA[Setiawan, Chandra]]>
<![CDATA[ Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan Vol. 32 No. 1 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.21580/ws.32.1.20222
<![CDATA[The study on the role of religious moderation in food consumption practices as a strategy to maintain environmental balance highlights the unique synergy between Islamic and Confucian values within the local context of Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. This article explores the moderate practices of Muslims and Confucians in Pontianak in valuing food to maintain environmental balance. More specifically, this article asks how Islamic and Confucian values of moderation are reflected and integrated into daily consumption practices to maintain environmental balance sustainably. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with informants representing Muslim and Confucian communities. The results show that both communities own environmentally friendly practices reflected in efforts to reduce food waste and control consumption. The concept of moderation and balance in Islam and Confucianism is the main foundation of this practice, as well as religious teachings, cultural norms, and ethical values. The findings suggest that environmental stewardship can be a point of convergence between religion and culture to maintain the sustainability of natural resources. These findings’ policy and conceptual implications can be used to promote awareness of environmental stewardship among Muslim and Confucian communities and develop inclusive sustainability strategies. Further studies can expand the scope and go deeper in understanding sustainable behavior in diverse cultural contexts.]]>
<![CDATA[Building a Fortress of Faith in East Indonesia: Islamic Religious Education for Muallaf Family in Abun Tribe, Tambrauw, Southwest Papua ]]>
<![CDATA[Nur, Indria]]>;
<![CDATA[Rizal, Samsul]]>;
<![CDATA[Sukman, Sukman]]>;
<![CDATA[Abdillah, Fardan]]>
<![CDATA[ Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan Vol. 32 No. 1 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.21580/ws.32.1.20228
<![CDATA[Building synergy between local culture and education is a strategic effort to create communities and families that have a strong identity, and are able to adapt to global dynamics. This article aims to analyze the implementation of Islamic education in the muallaf family of the Abun Tribe in Baun Village, Tambrauw, Southwest Papua who are a minority in their environment and tribe. The existence of inner conflicts, marginalized in social life, causing personal problems, even poverty, is a serious problem in the hearts of these seekers of God. This research uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Data were obtained through observations and interviews with informants from muallaf families. The results showed that the practice of religious education in the muallaf family of the Abun Tribe is still weak, so it really needs continuous guidance from various parties. Islamic education coaching based on local culture and tradition is one of the alternative choices to realize the ideal Islamic family, sakīnah, mawaddah wa raḥmah in the Abun muallaf family]]>
<![CDATA[Larung Sesaji at Ngebel Lake: Dialectics of ‘Urf with Local Culture from the Perspective of Ulama in Ponorogo, East Java ]]>
<![CDATA[Al Jauhari, Shofwan]]>;
<![CDATA[As'adah, Rifqi]]>;
<![CDATA[Ahwani, Alyasura Maulana Zuvy]]>;
<![CDATA[Solikhudin, Muhammad]]>
<![CDATA[ Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan Vol. 32 No. 1 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.21580/ws.32.1.20230
<![CDATA[Traditions in religious life sometimes cause problems in society. The role of religious experts is very important in solving this problem. This study aims to analyze the tradition of larung Sesaji and the views of religious figures in Ponorogo regarding this procession. This study is qualitative research in which the data were collected from field research. For analysis, descriptive methods with a phenomenological approach are applied. The research results show that the tradition of larung sesaji in Ngebel Lake, with its various kinds of knick-knacks, is passed down from generation to generation as an accumulation of pre-Islamic customs. This tradition was originally a prayer for safety from the disaster caused by the supernatural ruler of Ngebel Lake. In response to this, the puritan Ulama in Ponorogo stated that larung sesaji is close to shirk (idolatry) and is considered ‘urf fāsid, so there is no need to practice it. While moderate ulama is more flexible, allowing the tradition to continue as usual while giving guidance so that any possibility of violations of the Shari’a can be anticipated; hence, it is considered ‘urf ṣaḥīḥ. However, as a consequence of the Constitutional Court Decision No. 97/PUU-XIV/2016 regarding believers with no belief to not include their religion on KTP (ID Card), people around Ngebel Lake have converted their faith (apostates). Eventually, this tradition and practice are beyond the authority of the MUI and ulama.]]>
<![CDATA[Ki Ratmiko Siswo Carito’s Shadow Puppet Art in Forming Islamic Cultural Identity in Banyumas, Central Java: Holistic-Integrative Fiqh Perspective ]]>
<![CDATA[Hanif, Muh.]]>;
<![CDATA[Karimah, Fatimah Azzahra]]>;
<![CDATA[Suharto, Abdul Wachid Bambang]]>;
<![CDATA[Adib, Shohibul]]>
<![CDATA[ Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan Vol. 32 No. 1 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.21580/ws.32.1.20656
<![CDATA[The study on integrating shadow puppet art in the Islamic cultural landscape in Banyumas, Central Java, Indonesia, highlights the role of Ki Ratmiko Siswo Carito in cultural preservation and religious education. This paper aims to analyze how Ki Ratmiko Siswo Carito shaped Islamic culture through wayang art based on holistic, integrative jurisprudence. The method used in this paper is a literature study with a qualitative approach, which involves looking for written documents from books, articles, and other written documents that support the topic of discussion. The results showed that Ki Ratmiko Siswo Carito shapes Islamic cultural identity through meticulous puppet performances to convey Islamic teachings. The flexibility of puppets’ performances in incorporating Islamic values without losing their traditional essence reflects a successful model of cultural integration. It enriches the local cultural landscape and becomes a means of religious education, promoting the understanding and practice of Islam. Ki Ratmiko Siswo Carito’s dedication to preserving shadow puppet art with Islamic teachings significantly contributed to Banyumas’ Islamic cultural identity. Integrating Islamic values into shadow puppet art reflects the dynamic nature of cultural heritage and its potential as a medium for religious and cultural education.]]>
<![CDATA[Cultivating Tolerance in East Priangan: Religious Moderation in the Eastern Universities of West Java, Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Ainissyifa, Hilda]]>;
<![CDATA[Nabhani, Irfan]]>;
<![CDATA[Nasrullah, Yufi Mohammad]]>;
<![CDATA[Fatonah, Nurul]]>;
<![CDATA[Nazib, Fiqra Muhamad]]>
<![CDATA[ Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan Vol. 32 No. 1 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.21580/ws.32.1.20659
<![CDATA[Religious moderation has become increasingly relevant in diverse and pluralistic societies, particularly within academic settings where varying interpretations of religious teachings often emerge. This study highlights the growing need to explore and understand religious attitudes among students in the context of their social, cultural, and political influences. The study investigates students' perceptions and views regarding religious moderation by delving into critical issues such as the relationship between Pancasila and religion, the idea of a caliphate state, respect for state symbols, and attitudes toward violence. A quantitative survey approach involved 463 students selected through stratified random sampling from various study programs and semester levels. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire to assess students' perspectives on these controversial topics. The findings reveal a comprehensive picture of religious attitudes among students, emphasizing the importance of fostering religious moderation within academic environments. These results underline the necessity for effective educational strategies to promote understanding and respect for diverse beliefs while minimizing conflict. The study is significant for policymakers, educators, and practitioners because it offers insights into the dynamics of religious attitudes in higher education. By addressing the complexities of religious moderation, these findings contribute to developing strategies that can support harmonious coexistence in pluralistic academic communities.]]>
<![CDATA[Local Religious Values of Javanese-Sundanese Religion: Resistance to Modernity ]]>
<![CDATA[Susanto, Nanang Hasan]]>;
<![CDATA[Basid, Abdul]]>
<![CDATA[ Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan Vol. 32 No. 1 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.21580/ws.32.1.22494
<![CDATA[Modernity can erode traditional values, particularly religion. Local religions often reflect community cultural values more prominently, resulting in stronger traditional aspects than mainstream religions. This research investigates the educational principles established by Madrais, the founder of the Javanese-Sundanese Religion (Agama Djawa-Soenda/ADS), aimed at the indigenous population regarding resistance to modernity. Central to ADS is the promotion of harmony with the natural environment. Nevertheless, this principle can also be examined through the lens of resistance to modernity and the potential imposition of external values that may jeopardize the integrity of their traditional beliefs, including foreign religions. Viewed in this context, ADS represents a dual commitment to environmental sustainability and safeguarding traditional cultural values. The analytical framework is grounded in value education theory and the theory of modernity rationalization. Data for this study were collected through a literature review of manuscripts authored by Madrais, alongside interviews with prominent figures within the ADS community. The findings indicate that the teachings of ADS inherently reflect a robust resistance to modernity. This resistance is particularly evident in three key tenets: rejecting all forms of colonialism, encouraging harmony with nature and returning to authentic human identity, and the imperative to honor and protect customs and traditions. These three principles are interconnected and share a common underlying ethos. This study highlights the importance of providing insights into the traditional aspects of local religions as a strong foundation for preserving traditions amidst the onslaught of modernity.]]>
<![CDATA[A Contested Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) under the Majority Power: The Dynamics of Shia Community in Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Suheri, Suheri]]>
<![CDATA[ Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan Vol. 32 No. 2 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.21580/ws.32.2.23875
<![CDATA[The concept of Islamic law in Indonesia is dynamic, dominating several sectors but often arising with controversial effects. One of the minority groups affected is the Shi'a Islam. From the government, the MUI (Indonesian Ulama Council) and "moderate" religious organizations campaign and manipulate anti-Shi'a discourse in Islamic law and blasphemy law as a basis of power to encourage dehumanization or marginalization of minority Islamic groups. Shi'a is often accused of blaspheming Islam as it is different from Sunni beliefs and disrupts public order. This study aims to describe the complexity of the problem and show the dynamics related to the existence of Shia, both leading to the worst violations of the FoRB concept (Freedom of Religion or Belief) or actions in interfaith relations. This article is a qualitative library study. This paper argues that the affirmative action movement between religions contributes positively to responding to the majority-minority conflict in Indonesia by strengthening the multidimensional function of human rights and spreading awareness at all grassroots levels, NGOs, and government officials. This study found that inter-community coexistence raises the awareness that no one has the privilege to deprive every human being of any right.]]>
<![CDATA[A Peace Tourism Model for Conflict Resolution between Religious Organizations in Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Fatkurrohman, Fatkurrohman]]>;
<![CDATA[Makhasi, Ghifari Yuristiadhi Masyhari]]>;
<![CDATA[Utsany, Royan]]>
<![CDATA[ Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan Vol. 32 No. 2 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.21580/ws.32.2.22795
<![CDATA[Indonesia, with its majority Muslim population, is home to two major Islamic organizations: Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama (NU). Although both are rooted in the same faith, they often face tensions due to differing interpretations and religious practices. Most previous research has focused on their conflicts and rhetorical approaches to resolution, while practical strategies—such as tourism—have received little attention. This conceptual study explores how peace tourism can serve as a new way to foster reconciliation between Muhammadiyah and NU. Peace tourism refers to travel that facilitates dialogue and understanding between groups in conflict. This study introduces a simple, practical model of peace tourism that uses shared historical narratives and visits to significant sites of both organizations to bring the two groups closer and promote Ukhuwah Islamiyah (Islamic brotherhood). By participating in these joint trips, both groups can strengthen two key aspects of Islamic brotherhood: ta'aruf (getting to know one another) and tafahum (mutual understanding). The study draws on existing literature in conflict resolution and peace tourism, offering a theoretical exploration of how tourism can improve inter-group relations in Indonesia. It concludes with suggestions for tourism initiatives that could create space for meaningful dialogue and greater harmony between Muhammadiyah and NU.]]>
