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Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama is an open access peer reviewed research journal published by Department of Religious Studies, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama is providing a platform for the researchers, academics, professional, practitioners and students to impart and share knowledge in the form of empirical and theoretical research papers, case studies, and literature reviews. Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama welcomes and acknowledges theoretical and empirical research papers and literature reviews from researchers, academics, professional, practitioners and students from all over the world. This publication concern includes studies of world religions such as Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and other religions. Interdisciplinary studies may include the studies of religion in the fields of anthropology, sociology, philosophy, psychology, and other cultural studies.
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THE FAMILY'S EFFORTS AS A PLACE TO NURTURE THE SEEDS OF THE CALL TO SERVICE LIFE ACCORDING TO THE FAMILIARIS CONSORTIO DOCUMENT NO. 53 AT THE HOLY CROSS STATION OF PASAR V ST. JOHN PAUL II NAMOPECAWIR Laita Lasmaida Tumanggor; M. Marihot Simanjuntak
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): Religions and Religiosities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/rejusta.v22i02.7875

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This study aims to analyze the role of the family as a place for the seeds of the call to live a devoted life based on the teachings  of Familiaris Consortio no. 53 at the Holy Cross Station Market V Parish of Saint John Paul II Namopecawir. The research was motivated by the declining attention of some families to fostering children's faith due to various challenges that arise in modern life, including the strong influence of materialistic culture. This study uses the framework  of Familiaris Consortio no. 53 and the concept  of Ecclesia Domestica as a basis for reading the role of the family. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach by involving parents, children, and Church administrators as purposively selected informants. Data was collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using data reduction techniques, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that the family has a great contribution in supporting the growth of faith and children's openness to the call of filial life. This role is seen through open communication, the spirit of serving others, faithfulness in carrying out family responsibilities, and the appreciation of evangelical values in daily life. This study also found that parental involvement in faith education and family spiritual life habits are factors that strengthen the development of the call to consecrate life in children. On the contrary, the lack of faith assistance from parents as well as the influence of modern culture and materialism are challenges in the coaching process. Therefore, Catholic families need to strengthen their lives of faith through example, joint prayer, and continuous spiritual assistance so that children are more sensitive to God's call. Keywords: Family; Call of Life Bakti; Familiaris Consortio; Ecclesia Domestica   Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis peran keluarga sebagai tempat bertumbuhnya benih-benih panggilan hidup bakti berdasarkan ajaran Familiaris Consortio No. 53 di Stasi Salib Suci Pasar V Paroki Santo Yohanes Paulus II Namopecawir. Penelitian dilatarbelakangi oleh menurunnya perhatian sebagian keluarga terhadap pembinaan iman anak akibat berbagai tantangan yang muncul dalam kehidupan modern, termasuk kuatnya pengaruh budaya materialisme. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan melibatkan orang tua, anak, dan pengurus Gereja sebagai informan yang dipilih secara purposif. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan teknik reduksi data, penyajian data, serta penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keluarga memiliki kontribusi yang besar dalam mendukung pertumbuhan iman dan keterbukaan anak terhadap panggilan hidup bakti. Peran tersebut tampak melalui komunikasi yang terbuka, semangat melayani sesama, kesetiaan dalam menjalankan tanggung jawab keluarga, serta penghayatan nilai-nilai Injili dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Penelitian ini juga menemukan bahwa keterlibatan orang tua dalam pendidikan iman dan pembiasaan hidup rohani keluarga menjadi faktor yang memperkuat perkembangan panggilan hidup bakti pada anak. Sebaliknya, minimnya pendampingan iman dari orang tua serta pengaruh budaya modern dan materialisme menjadi tantangan dalam proses pembinaan tersebut. Oleh karena itu, keluarga Katolik perlu memperkuat kehidupan imannya melalui keteladanan, doa bersama, dan pendampingan rohani yang berkesinambungan agar anak semakin peka terhadap panggilan Allah. Kata Kunci: Keluarga; Panggilan Hidup Bakti; Familiaris Consortio
MOSES LEADERSHIP MODEL ON EXODUS 18:13-27 AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR PASTORAL LEADERSHIP OF PARISH PRIEST AT SAINT PETER AND PAUL PARISH PARONGIL Tiosari Manurung Tiosari Manurung; M. Marihot Simanjuntak
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): Religions and Religiosities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/rejusta.v22i02.7877

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Leadership is an essential element in supporting spiritual growth and ministry among the people within the Church. This study aims to examine Moses' leadership model in Exodus 18:13-27 and formulate its implications for pastoral leadership of the parish priest at Saint Peter and Paul Parish, Parongil. The study uses a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation involving the parish priest, members of the Parish Pastoral Council, and the faithful. The results show that Moses' leadership has transformed from a one-man system into a hierarchical and participatory pattern, grounded in the principles of delegation of authority, cooperation, and selecting capable leaders who fear God, are trustworthy, and despise dishonest gain. This principle is applied in the parish through task division to the pastoral council and lay ministers, so that the ministry runs more effectively. Its implementation is supported by a spirit of cooperation and active participation, yet faces obstacles such as the vastness of the service area, limitations of communication facilities, and uneven abilities and roles of the faithful. The study concludes that Moses' leadership model provides a theological and practical foundation relevant for building collaborative and sustainable pastoral leadership. Keywords: Exodus 18:13-27; leadership; Moses; delegation; parish pastor   Kepemimpinan merupakan unsur penting dalam mendukung pertumbuhan rohani dan pelayanan umat di dalam Gereja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji model kepemimpinan Musa dalam Kitab Keluaran 18:13-27 serta merumuskan implikasinya bagi kepemimpinan pastor paroki di Paroki Santo Petrus dan Paulus Parongil. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, dengan pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi yang melibatkan pastor paroki, anggota Dewan Pastoral Paroki, dan umat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa model kepemimpinan Musa mengalami transformasi dari sistem yang dijalankan seorang diri menjadi pola berjenjang dan partisipatif, yang didasari prinsip pendelegasian wewenang, kerja sama, serta pemilihan pemimpin yang cakap, takut akan Allah, dapat dipercaya, dan benci keuntungan tidak jujur. Prinsip ini diterapkan di paroki melalui pembagian tugas kepada dewan pastoral dan pelayan umat, sehingga pelayanan berjalan lebih efektif. Penerapannya didukung oleh semangat kerja sama dan partisipasi aktif, namun menghadapi hambatan berupa luasnya wilayah pelayanan, keterbatasan sarana komunikasi, serta ketidakmerataan kemampuan dan peran umat. Penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa model kepemimpinan Musa menjadi landasan teologis dan praktis yang relevan untuk membangun kepemimpinan pastoral yang kolaboratif dan berkelanjutan. Kata kunci: Keluaran 18:13-27; kepemimpinan; Musa; pendelegasian; pastor paroki
NUWO JEJAMO LAMPUNG COMMUNITY EFFORTS IN PROMOTING RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN BANDAR LAMPUNG CITY Fitri Nadila; Ahmad Muttaqin; Isti Arini
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): Religions and Religiosities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/rejusta.v22i02.7901

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This study examines the efforts of the Nuwo Jejamo Lampung Community to promote religious tolerance and the impact of its existence on social relations in Bandar Lampung City. The academic problem addressed in this study stems from the condition of an urban society characterized by religious and cultural diversity, which requires spaces for interaction capable of strengthening social bonds, reducing prejudice, and preventing the growth of intolerant attitudes. This study employs a qualitative method using a sociology of religion approach and field research. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation of the community’s founder and members, and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research analysis applied Talcott Parsons’ structural-functional theory through the AGIL framework—Adaptation, Goal Attainment, Integration, and Latency (or Pattern Maintenance). The findings indicate that the Nuwo Jejamo Lampung Community fosters tolerance through interfaith dialogue, humanitarian social activities, education on religious moderation, shared cultural activities, and the strengthening of interpersonal communication. These activities create spaces for interaction that enable people of different faiths to get to know one another, collaborate, and build trust. The community’s existence also contributes to increased social solidarity, reduced prejudice, open communication among people of different faiths, heightened awareness of tolerance among the younger generation, and the strengthening of the value of unity. From AGIL’s perspective, community activities demonstrate a function of adaptation to a pluralistic society, the achievement of tolerance goals, the integration of social relationships, and the sustainable preservation of the value of tolerance.  Keywords: Community, Talcott Parsons, Religious tolerance.      Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis upaya Komunitas Nuwo Jejamo Lampung dalam meningkatkan toleransi umat beragama serta dampaknya terhadap kehidupan sosial masyarakat di Kota Bandar Lampung. Penelitian dilatarbelakangi oleh pentingnya penguatan toleransi di tengah masyarakat plural yang rentan terhadap konflik sosial dan sikap intoleransi. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Data diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi terhadap founder serta anggota komunitas. Analisis penelitian menggunakan teori struktural fungsional Talcott Parsons dengan konsep Adaptation, Goal Attainment, Integration dan Latency atau Pattern Maintenance. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Komunitas Nuwo Jejamo Lampung meningkatkan toleransi melalui dialog lintas agama, kegiatan sosial kemanusiaan, edukasi moderasi beragama, kegiatan budaya bersama, dan penguatan komunikasi interpersonal masyarakat lintas agama. Aktivitas tersebut mampu menciptakan ruang interaksi sosial yang inklusif dan harmonis di tengah masyarakat plural. Keberadaan komunitas juga berdampak positif terhadap kehidupan sosial masyarakat, seperti meningkatnya solidaritas sosial, berkurangnya prasangka antarumat beragama, meningkatnya kesadaran generasi muda mengenai pentingnya toleransi, serta menguatnya nilai persatuan dan kebangsaan. Hasil diskusi menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan sosial, budaya, dan kemanusiaan menjadi strategi efektif dalam memperkuat moderasi beragama dan menjaga keharmonisan sosial masyarakat. Kata kunci: Komunitas, Talcott Parsons, Toleransi umat beragama.
THE PEOPLE OF EMBONG KALIASIN VILLAGE VIEWS ON THE CHANGE IN THE FUNCTION OF THE BEIT HASHEM SYNAGOGUE SITE IN SURABAYA Rahmat Fajri; Achmad Fajrul Alim
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): Religions and Religiosities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/rejusta.v22i02.7925

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This research raises an important issue about the location of the Beit Hashem synagogue in Surabaya as tangible evidence of the historical progress of the Jewish community in Indonesia. This research is qualitative in the form of field research  using Max Weber's social action theory with a focus on the study of instrumental rational actions, value-oriented rational actions, affective actions and traditional actions. This approach is taken to avoid the development of negative feelings from the residents of Embong Kaliasin village towards the Jewish community and to prevent negative impacts on the cultural heritage of the Beit Hashem synagogue Surabaya.In that context, the research presents a different perspective on how to maintain harmony between historical, religious and multicultural values in the face of increasing social challenges. With a rich and long history of the synagogue, the building is one of the most valuable multicultural heritage in Surabaya. Ironically, this building is the target of anti-historical, anti-professional and anti-Semitic movements led by irresponsible parties. This phenomenon implies that historical and multicultural aspects must be addressed more seriously so as not to be eroded by groups that undermine cultural diversity. The results of analysis and observation show that the opinions of residents of Embong Kaliasin Village about the manifestation of anti-Semitism at the Beit Hashem synagogue site in Surabaya tend to be neutral. Even in order to change the function of synagogue places of worship, the majority of residents still recognize the validity of the applicable law. Keywords: Beit Hashem Synagogue, Jewish community Surabaya, conversion     Penelitian ini mengangkat isu penting tentang lokasi sinagoge Beit Hashem di Surabaya sebagai bukti nyata kemajuan sejarah komunitas Yahudi di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif dalam bentuk penelitian lapangan (field research) menggunakan teori tindakan sosial Max Weber dengan fokus kajian tindakan rasional instrumental,tindakan rasional berorientasi nilai,tindakan afektif dan tindakan tradisional. Pendekatan ini diambil untuk menghindari berkembangnya perasaan negatif dari pandangan warga kelurahan Embong Kaliasin terhadap komunitas Yahudi dan untuk mencegah dampak negatif terhadap warisan budaya sinagoge Beit Hashem Surabaya. Dalam konteks itu,penelitian menyajikan perspektif yang berbeda tentang bagaimana menjaga keharmonisan antara nilai sejarah,agama dan multikultural dalam menghadapi tantangan sosial yang semakin meningkat. Dengan sejarah sinagoge yang kaya dan panjang,bangunan tersebut merupakan suatu warisan multikultural paling berharga di Surabaya. Ironisnya bangunan ini menjadi sasaran gerakan anti sejarah,anti profesional dan anti semit yang dipimpin oleh pihak yang tidak bertanggung jawab. Fenomena ini menyiratkan bahwa aspek kesejarahan dan multikultural harus disikapi lebih serius agar tidak tergerus oleh kelompok-kelompok yang merusak keragaman budaya. Hasil analisis dan observasi menunjukkan bahwa pendapat warga Kelurahan Embong Kaliasin tentang manifestasi anti semitisme di situs sinagoge Beit Hashem di Surabaya cenderung netral. Bahkan dalam rangka mengubah fungsi tempat ibadah sinagoge, mayoritas warga masih mengakui keabsahan hukum yang berlaku. Kata kunci: Sinagoge Beit Hashem,komunitas Yahudi Surabaya,alih fungsi
PALEMAHAN AND BALINESE HINDU ECOLOGICAL THEOLOGY: RELIGIOUS PRACTICES OF VILLAGE CREDIT INSTITUTIONS AS A FACTOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY I Nyoman Bontot; Ahmad Subagyo; Martino Wibowo; Anas Iswanto Anwar
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): Religions and Religiosities
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The global ecological crisis has spurred the growth of "religion and ecology" studies, which emphasize the role of religious values ​​as an ethical foundation for sustainable development. However, the contribution of the Balinese Hindu tradition to this discourse remains relatively limited; the concept of palemahan within the Tri Hita Karana framework is often understood merely as local wisdom rather than as a construct of ecological theology. This study aims to address two issues: how palemahan can be understood as a form of ecological theology within the Balinese Hindu tradition, and how this value is actualized through religious practices at the Village Credit Institutions (Lembaga Perkreditan Desa or LPD), thereby supporting environmental sustainability. The study employs a qualitative approach utilizing a hermeneutic method to analyze Hindu scriptural sources—specifically the Vedas and Sarasamuccaya—combined with in-depth interviews with customary village heads (bendesa adat), temple priests (pemangku), Hindu academics, and LPD managers, alongside contextual data regarding the 1,308 LPDs in Bali. The theoretical framework integrates the concepts of Dharma and the cosmic law of Rta with "religion and ecology" theory and Gadamerian hermeneutics as the basis for textual interpretation. The findings indicate that palemahan constitutes a religious obligation rooted in cosmic order; it is internalized through religious rituals, customary norms, and LPD institutional governance, thereby shaping sustainable economic behavior and environmental conservation practices. The study asserts that religious practices within LPDs serve as an institutional mechanism that renders environmental sustainability not merely a product of regulation and economic governance, but the fruit of the spiritual consciousness of the Balinese Hindu community, while simultaneously enriching the "religion and ecology" discourse with the perspective of Indonesian Hindu ecological theology.   Keywords: palemahan; ecological theology; Tri Hita Karana; Village Credit Institution (LPD); environmental sustainability   Krisis ekologis global mendorong berkembangnya kajian agama dan lingkungan yang menempatkan nilai-nilai keagamaan sebagai landasan etis bagi pembangunan berkelanjutan. Meskipun demikian, kontribusi tradisi Hindu Bali terhadap diskursus religion and ecology masih relatif terbatas, sementara konsep palemahan dalam Tri Hita Karana lebih sering dipahami sebagai kearifan lokal daripada sebagai konstruksi teologi ekologis. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis palemahan sebagai bentuk environmental theology dalam tradisi Hindu Bali serta menjelaskan aktualisasinya dalam praktik kelembagaan Lembaga Perkreditan Desa (LPD). Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode hermeneutik terhadap sumber-sumber ajaran Hindu, terutama Veda dan Sarasamuccaya, yang dipadukan dengan wawancara mendalam terhadap bendesa adat, pemangku, akademisi Hindu, dan pengelola LPD. Analisis juga didukung oleh data empiris mengenai praktik keberlanjutan pada 1.308 LPD di Bali sebagai konteks implementasi nilai-nilai religius. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa palemahan tidak hanya merepresentasikan etika pelestarian lingkungan, tetapi merupakan kewajiban religius yang berakar pada konsep Dharma dan hukum kosmis (Rta), nilai tersebut diinternalisasikan melalui ritual keagamaan, norma adat, serta tata kelola kelembagaan yang membentuk perilaku ekonomi dan konservasi lingkungan secara berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa Tri Hita Karana memperkaya kajian religion and ecology dengan menghadirkan perspektif teologi ekologis Hindu Bali yang mengintegrasikan dimensi spiritual, sosial, dan ekologis dalam membangun keberlanjutan berbasis komunitas adat. Kata kunci: etika lingkungan Hindu; hermeneutik; kearifan lokal; religion and ecology; teologi ekologis
ISLAMOPHOBIA AFTER THE QUR`AN BURNING IN SCANDINAVIA: THE ROLE OF INTERFAITH DIALOGUE Muhammad Fadhil Wathani; M. Ikram Idris
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): Religions and Religiosities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/rejusta.v22i02.7951

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The burning of the Quran in Scandinavia since July 2023 has triggered a significant escalation of Islamophobia in Europe, creating social polarization and increasing discrimination against Muslim communities. This research aims to analyze the Islamophobic narratives that developed following the Quran burning in Scandinavia and explore the role of interfaith dialogue as a solution to address these tensions. The research method employed is a qualitative approach through library research, analyzing documents, international organization reports, journal articles, and mass media publications from July 2023 to early 2025 using content analysis techniques with Alwi Shihab's theoretical framework on misconceptions of Islam in the West. The findings reveal that the Quran burning incidents triggered a 63% increase in violence against Muslims in Scandinavia, with 71% of Swedish Muslims reporting experiencing discrimination. The emerging Islamophobic narratives are rooted in historical misconceptions including the legacy of the Crusades, Orientalist bias, and sensationalist media framing that portrays perpetrators as defenders of free speech while delegitimizing Muslim protests. However, more than 200 interfaith organizations conducted 50+ dialogue forums demonstrating the effectiveness of interfaith dialogue in building mutual understanding. This research concludes that interfaith dialogue based on equality, education, and multi-stakeholder cooperation is a vital strategy for addressing Islamophobia. A comprehensive approach integrating anti-discrimination policies, multicultural education, media literacy, and sustained dialogue is needed to achieve peaceful coexistence between Muslim and non-Muslim communities in Europe.   Keyword: anti-discrimination policies; interfaith dialogue; Islamophobia; misconceptions of Islam; Quran burning; Scandinavia.     Pembakaran Al-Quran di Skandinavia sejak Juli 2023 telah memicu eskalasi Islamofobia yang signifikan di Eropa, menciptakan polarisasi sosial dan meningkatkan diskriminasi terhadap komunitas Muslim. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis narasi Islamofobia yang berkembang pasca-pembakaran Al-Quran di Skandinavia dan mengeksplorasi peran dialog antaragama sebagai solusi untuk mengatasi ketegangan tersebut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan library research, menganalisis dokumen, laporan organisasi internasional, artikel jurnal, dan publikasi media massa periode Juli 2023 hingga awal 2025 melalui teknik content analysis dengan kerangka teoritis Alwi Shihab tentang miskonsepsi Islam di Barat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa insiden pembakaran Al-Quran memicu peningkatan 63% kasus kekerasan terhadap Muslim di Skandinavia, dengan 71% Muslim Swedia melaporkan mengalami diskriminasi. Narasi Islamofobia yang berkembang berakar pada miskonsepsi historis meliputi warisan Perang Salib, bias orientalis, dan framing media yang sensasional yang menggambarkan pelaku sebagai pembela kebebasan berekspresi sementara delegitimasi protes Muslim. Namun, lebih dari 200 organisasi lintas agama menyelenggarakan 50+ forum dialog yang menunjukkan efektivitas dialog antaragama dalam membangun pemahaman mutual. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa dialog antaragama berbasis kesetaraan, pendidikan, dan kerjasama multi-stakeholder merupakan strategi vital untuk mengatasi Islamofobia. Diperlukan pendekatan komprehensif yang mengintegrasikan kebijakan anti-diskriminasi, pendidikan multikultural, literasi media, dan dialog berkelanjutan untuk mewujudkan koeksistensi damai antara komunitas Muslim dan non-Muslim di Eropa. Kata kunci: dialog antaragama; Islamofobia; pembakaran Al-Quran; Skandinavia; miskonsepsi Islam
THE ACCULTURATION OF SUFISM AND JAVA CULTURE IN THE AL-KHIDMAH DZIKIR SUROAN AND BANYU MANAQIB LOCAL TRADITIONS Farihatul Mufidah; Tasmuji
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): Religions and Religiosities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/rejusta.v22i02.8036

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The acculturation between Sufism and local culture is one manifestation of the dynamic diversity of Indonesian society, particularly within the context of Javanese culture. The Majelis Dzikir Al-Khidmah serves as a space where Sufi teachings and local traditions intersect, as reflected in the Suroan and Banyu Manaqib traditions. This study aims to examine the forms of acculturation between Sufism and Javanese culture, the process by which this acculturation occurs, and its significance for Sufi practices within the Majelis Dzikir Al-Khidmah. This study employs a qualitative method, specifically a literature review (library research). Data were obtained from books, scientific journal articles, and various other relevant academic sources, and were then analyzed using descriptive analytical methods. The results indicate that acculturation is evident in the preservation of local cultural elements, which are subsequently given new orientation and meaning through Islamic and Sufi values. The Suroan tradition preserves the “Satu Suro” observance, which is integrated with prayers, memorial ceremonies (haul), dhikr, and the spiritual practices of the Qadiriyyah wa Naqshbandiyyah Sufi order. Meanwhile, the Banyu Manaqib tradition retains the use of water which bears similarities to the suwuk tradition but channels it through the recitation of the manaqib of Sheikh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani, prayers, dhikr, tawasul, and blessings. Thus, acculturation within the Majelis Dzikir Al-Khidmah takes place through the integration and reconstruction of meaning without erasing cultural and local identities, allowing Sufism to be present contextually in daily life.  Keyword: Acculturation, Sufism, Al-Khidmah Dhikr Assembly, Suroan, Banyu Manaqib   Akulturasi antara tasawuf dan budaya lokal merupakan salah satu bentuk dinamika keberagaman masyarakat Indonesia, khususnya dalam konteks budaya Jawa. Majelis Dzikir Al-Khidmah menjadi salah satu ruang perjumpaan antara ajaran tasawuf dan tradisi lokal yang tercermin dalam tradisi Suroan dan Banyu Manaqib. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji bentuk akulturasi tasawuf dan budaya Jawa, proses terjadinya akulturasi, serta maknanya bagi praktik tasawuf dalam Majelis Dzikir Al-Khidmah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian studi pustaka (library research). Data diperoleh dari buku, artikel jurnal ilmiah dan berbagai sumber akademik lainnya yang relevan, kemudian dianalisis secara deskriptif analitis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa akulturasi tampak pada pemertahanan unsur budaya lokal yang kemudian diberi orientasi dan makna baru melalui nilai-nilai Islam dan tasawuf. Tradisi Suroan mempertahankan momentum Satu Suro yang dipadukan dengan doa, haul, dzikir, dan amalan Tarekat Qodiriyah wa Naqsyabandiyah. Sementara itu, Banyu Manaqib mempertahankan penggunaan air yang memiliki kemiripan kemiripan dengan tradisi suwuk, tetapi diarahkan melalui pembacaan manaqib Syekh Abdul Qodir Al-Jailani, doa, dzikir, tawasul, dan keberkahan. Dengan demikian, akulturasi dalam Majelis Dzikir Al-Khidmah berlangsung melalui integrasi dan rekonstruksi makna tanpa menghilangkan identitas budaya, lokal, sehingga tasawuf dapat hadir secara konteksual dalam kehidupan masyarakat. Kata kunci: Akulturasi, Tasawuf, Majelis Dzikir Al-Khidmah, Suroan, Banyu Manaqib
RECLAIMING BASOTHO INDIGENOUS RELIGION (BIR): TOWARDS DECOLONISED AND TRANSFORMATIVE CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION IN LESOTHO SECONDARY SCHOOLS Rasebate Mokotso
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): Religions and Religiosities
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This article examines the potential of Basotho Indigenous Religion (BIR) as a culturally grounded resource for decolonising and transforming citizenship education in Lesotho secondary schools. Drawing on a qualitative interpretive documentary approach, the study critically examines scholarly literature, historical and missionary accounts, education and curriculum policy documents, and literature on indigenous knowledge, decoloniality, transformative pedagogy, and peacebuilding. The analysis focuses on the ways BIR has been represented and marginalised within colonial and contemporary educational knowledge systems and considers its potential contribution to citizenship formation. The article argues that BIR should not be understood merely as a set of traditional religious beliefs and practices but as an indigenous knowledge system encompassing relational personhood, botho, communal responsibility, moral accountability, intergenerational learning, and harmonious relationships between people and their social and natural environments. These dimensions provide culturally meaningful resources for developing learners' capacities for dialogue, social responsibility, peaceful coexistence, and democratic participation. The article further argues that the critical inclusion of BIR in citizenship education can contribute to epistemological justice and a more culturally responsive and transformative curriculum. Such inclusion, however, requires critical engagement with BIR alongside democratic values, human rights, religious pluralism, and contemporary educational principles. The study proposes that reclaiming BIR can broaden the epistemological foundations of citizenship education and contribute to the formation of socially responsible, culturally grounded, and peace-oriented citizens in Lesotho. Keywords: Basotho Indigenous Religion; decoloniality; citizenship education; transformative pedagogy; peacebuilding.
THE ZERO MIND PROCESS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF TAKHALLI: A CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF THE SOUL-PURIFICATION PROCESS IN ARY GINANJAR’S ESQ Eka Vindana Dulasta; Ghozi
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): Religions and Religiosities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/rejusta.v22i02.8056

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Modernity, characterized by the acceleration of digitalization, does not appear to be directly proportional to human well-being; as noted by the WHO, more than one billion people worldwide live with mental health disorders, a fact further confirmed by the concerns expressed by the Chairman of the Central Executive Board of Muhammadiyah regarding the widespread moral and ethical crisis in Indonesia. Amid these circumstances, the concept of the Zero Mind Process (ZMP) in Ary Ginanjar Agustian’s Emotional Spiritual Quotient (ESQ) has gained popularity as a mechanism for purifying the seven mental shackles, yet the term “purification” he uses resonates with takhalli in ethical Sufism without ever having been explicitly linked in previous academic studies, which have thus far proceeded separately within the realms of popular psychology and education on one hand, and academic Sufism on the other. Based on this problem, this article aims to describe the conceptual structure of ZMP, examine the takhalli interpretation of this structure of mental shackles, and identify the epistemological points of convergence and divergence between the two. The research employs a qualitative approach in the form of library research using a conceptual-comparative analysis method, involving a cross-discourse reading of the ESQ 165 text and ethical Sufi literature on takhalli. The results of the study show that the seven mental shackles of ZMP can be systematically mapped into the categories of amrad al-qalb, such as su'uzan, takabur, huzn, hubb al-dunya, 'ujub-ghaflah, hasad, and ghadab. Further discussion confirms that ZMP and takhalli converge on the belief that self-transformation must begin with inner purification as a preparatory stage, yet they differ fundamentally in their epistemological foundations, the depth of the process, and their ultimate orientation; thus, epistemologically, ZMP requires a more solid foundation in tazkiyatun nafs so as not to be reduced to a secular and instantaneous technique for clarifying the mind.   Keyword: Zero Mind Process, ESQ Ary Ginanjar, Takhalli.     Modernitas yang ditandai akselerasi digitalisasi ternyata tidak berbanding lurus dengan kesejahteraan batin manusia, sebagaimana dicatat WHO bahwa lebih dari satu miliar penduduk dunia hidup dengan gangguan kesehatan mental, sekaligus dikonfirmasi oleh kegelisahan Ketua Umum PP Muhammadiyah atas krisis moral-etika yang meluas di Indonesia. Di tengah kondisi ini, konsep Zero Mind Process (ZMP) dalam Emotional Spiritual Quotient (ESQ) karya Ary Ginanjar Agustian populer sebagai mekanisme penjernihan tujuh belenggu mental, namun istilah "penjernihan" yang digunakannya beresonansi dengan takhalli dalam tasawuf akhlaki tanpa pernah dipertemukan secara eksplisit dalam kajian akademik sebelumnya, yang selama ini berjalan terpisah antara ranah psikologi-pendidikan populer dan tasawuf akademik. Berangkat dari problem tersebut, artikel ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan struktur konseptual ZMP, mengkaji pembacaan takhalli atas struktur belenggu mental tersebut, dan merumuskan titik temu serta titik beda epistemologis antara keduanya. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif berjenis kajian pustaka (library research) dengan metode analisis konseptual-komparatif, membaca teks ESQ 165 dan literatur tasawuf akhlaki tentang takhalli secara lintas wacana (cross-discourse reading). Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa ketujuh belenggu mental ZMP dapat dipetakan secara sistematis ke dalam kategori-kategori amrad al-qalb seperti su'uzan, takabur, huzn, hubb al-dunya, 'ujub-ghaflah, hasad, dan ghadab. Diskusi lebih lanjut menegaskan bahwa ZMP dan takhalli bertemu pada keyakinan bahwa perubahan diri harus dimulai dari pemurnian batin sebagai tahap persiapan, namun berbeda secara mendasar dalam sumber epistemologi, kedalaman proses, dan orientasi akhir, sehingga ZMP secara epistemologis memerlukan pijakan tazkiyatun nafs yang lebih kokoh agar tidak tereduksi menjadi teknik penjernihan pikiran yang sekuler dan instan. Kata kunci: Zero Mind Process, ESQ Ary Ginanjar, Takhalli.
GENDER JUSTICE CONSTRUCTION IN AMINA WADUD’S THOUGHT: A CRITICAL EPISTEMOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE Lenni Marlina Br Purba; Ryandi
Religi: Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): Religions and Religiosities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/rejusta.v22i02.8089

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This study examines how the concept of gender equality is constructed in Amina Wadud’s thought, with particular emphasis on a critical analysis of its epistemological foundations within contemporary Islamic studies. The primary objective of this research is to systematically identify the epistemological basis employed by Wadud in formulating her ideas on gender equality, while also critically evaluating the strengths and limitations of her approach within the evolving discourse of modern Islamic scholarship.This study employs a qualitative method through library research, involving an in-depth examination of Wadud’s major works as well as relevant academic literature. The findings reveal that Wadud’s framework is strongly grounded in the principle of tawhid as a fundamental theological basis, which affirms the ontological equality between men and women as creations of God. In addition, she adopts a contextual hermeneutical approach in interpreting the Qur’an, aimed at critiquing and deconstructing patriarchal biases embedded in classical exegetical traditions.From an epistemological perspective, this approach offers a more inclusive and representative standpoint, while also carrying a transformative dimension that encourages a more just and contextual reinterpretation of religious texts. However, this approach is not without fcriticism, particularly regarding the potential emergence of subjectivity in the interpretive process, which may affect the validity of its outcomes. Overall, this study contributes to enriching the discourse on gender equality in Islamic studies, particularly by emphasizing the importance of a critical, reflective, and contextual epistemological approach in understanding religious texts. Keywords: gender equality, Amina Wadud, epistemology, hermeneutics, tawhid