IBDA` : Jurnal Kajian Islam dan Budaya

Middle-class Muslims piety festival in Indonesia Islamic contemporary

Abd. Aziz Faiz, Muthi’ah Zuhrotunnisa, Subkhani Kusuma Dewi, Zulfan Nabrisah — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The public sphere in Indonesia features prominent piety demonstrations among middle-class Muslims, showcasing religious performances like al-Quran recitation competitions, Islamic films, and the selection of Muslim ambassadors, which collectively color the Islamic public sphere. Previous studies of middle-class Muslims and their religious practices have closely related to a perspective of the commodification of religion. Therefore, this study aims to provide another perspective on the practice of festival piety as a part of efforts to standardize their piety. This research focused on Putri Muslimah, Muslimah Preneur, and Duta Santri events. This research uses a qualitative-descriptive approach with a live-online observation method at the three festivals. The obtained data were analyzed and interpreted using a festival piety concept. It found three findings. First, Puteri Muslimah Indonesia, Duta Santri, and Muslimah Preneur are the locus for forming and demonstrating the piety of middle-class Muslims. Second, piety in the three festivals is a form of cultivation in which one is defined through a compromise of Islamic normativity and class composition. Third, practicing festival piety in the three festivals revives Islamic norms in dressing and class intervention through public spectacles. These findings demonstrate a new explanation of the standardization of Islamic ethics through the operation of Islamic normativity in class ideology.

The living Qur’an: Kompolan tradition among children in Madura

Arbain Nurdin, Nurul Zainab, Sulaiman Hasan Sulaiman — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This study analyzes and examines community (children) interaction with the Qur'an in the kompolan tradition in Patereman, Modung, Bangkalan, Madura. It aims to find out about the practice of the kompolan tradition among children and the values and motivations that drive them to practice the tradition. The study employed qualitative methods as well as participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation for data collection. The results show that the tradition has been practiced since 2004, involving some religious activities such as reciting surah Yasin and short surah of juz 30 in a concregation. This tradition carries the value of faith and devotion to God and His Prophet as well as social values. It was also figured out that children’ participation in the tradition is driven by their inquisitiveness regarding the religious activities involved in the tradition.

Meaning and philosophy of Bale beleq traditional house East Lombok

Elmi Septiana; Ahmad Afandi; Ilmiawan Ilmiawan, Agus Herianto — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The Bale beleq traditional house of Jerowaru Village and Wakan Village is a historical heritage. This house is different from ordinary traditional houses because Bale beleq is occupied by people who are respected. In addition, there are also historical relics such as keris, swords, and many more. This research aims to examine information about the meaning and philosophy of the Bale beleq traditional house. This research was conducted in Jerowaru Village and Wakan Village. Eight respondents were interviewed. The research method used was the qualitative method. Data collection was done by using observation, interview, and documentation methods. The data analysis techniques are data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing or verification. The results of the study found the history of the emergence of the Bale beleq traditional house, the meaning and philosophy of Bale beleq, and the values within Bale beleq. Currently, Bale beleq is used as a center for socio-cultural religious activities. One way to maintain and preserve traditional houses is to make the house a cultural heritage so that it does not erode with the time, and to make Bale beleq an educational and cultural tour site.

The convergence of Nahdlatul Ulama and Jamaah Tabligh traditions in Temboro Village, Magetan, East Java

Anifa Nurhayati, Imam Muhsin, Thoriq Tri Prabowo — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Temboro Village in East Java, known as the "Medina Village" due to its Araban atmosphere, underwent a cultural transformation when the al-Fatah Temboro Islamic Boarding School shifted its preaching orientation from salafiyah-NU to salafiyah-Jamaah Tabligh in 1989. This transformation did not erase NU traditions but rather coexisted harmoniously with the culture brought by Jamaah Tabligh (JT). This study, utilizing a cultural anthropological approach and cultural resilience theory, along with historical research methods, highlights that the influence of JT's da'wah did not alter the identity of the Temboro people as Nahdliyin members. NU traditions continued to thrive, enriched in worship and social aspects. Several factors supported the persistence of NU traditions, including the kiai's background, Al-Fatah Islamic Boarding School's influence, and community support.

Islamic Dialectics and Local Cultural Transformation in the Matajang Community, Enrekang Regency

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This article aims to (i) describe the dialectic of Islam with local culture in the Matajang community. (2) describe the form of local cultural transformation as a result of dialectics with Islam in the Matajang community. This research is qualitative with a single case study design. The research locations are in the Matajang community which includes Labuku Village, Baringeng Village, and Tapong Village and Matakali Village. The research informants consisted of 4 traditional leaders. Data collection used in-depth interviews, observation, and literature studies. Data analysis uses a three-plot technique, namely data reduction, categorization. The results of this study are (1) the dialectic of Islam and local culture has a meeting point in the occult aspect. Both acknowledge the existence of the supernatural and it is in this aspect that Islam is accepted by the Matajang people. (2) The transformation of local ritual culture occurs in several rituals gradually, starting from changes in prayers and matra to changes in some parts of the ritual but the local aspects are still visible. The conclusion of cultural change is a form of negotiating Islamic culture with local culture because not all forms are taken, only those that are appropriate to local characteristics.

Multiculturalism and identity politics: Reading on the Religious Harmony Forum

Jafar Ahmad, Mahmud Hibatul Wafi, Ziaulrahman Mushkalamzai, Al Amin Hadi — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This study looks into identity politics locally, with an emphasis on the role played by religious groups—such as the Religious Harmony Forum (Forum Kerukunan Umat Beragaman/FKUB)—in promoting multiculturalism as a countermeasure to the growth of identity politics. The study’s focus is the Kerinci Regency in Jambi, Indonesia, and it looks at how identity politics and diversity are positioned within the larger Indonesian framework. The research selectively chooses informants, such as the FKUB, the Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu), traditional leaders, and religious figures, using qualitative methods like observation, interviews, and document examination. Results show that a variety of political identification patterns exist across the country according to societal culture, resources, and sociopolitical circumstances. As a result, the FKUB responds with a variety of strategies and tactics. The study also emphasizes how the discourse-centric perspective on multiculturalism hinders its ability to effectively counter identity politics. The research points up difficulties that stand in the way of achieving diversity, such as the consolidation and contestation of identity within Islam. Interfaith conflicts, however, show a downward trend and provide a more nuanced picture of the intricate relationship between identity politics and multiculturalism in Indonesia at the local level.