{"title":"Christianity and The Indigenous Spiritualties of The Igbo People: From Multi-Religiousness to Synculturation","authors":"Kizito Chinedu Nweke","doi":"10.15575/rjsalb.v7i2.29658","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15575/rjsalb.v7i2.29658","url":null,"abstract":"The Igbo people of Nigeria have historically maintained a rich and dynamic spiritual tradition. The advent of Christianity introduced new dimensions to their spiritual landscape, leading to significant shifts in religious beliefs and practices. This study aims to explore the complexities and transformations in the Igbo spiritual landscape following the encounter with Christianity. It seeks to understand how the Igbo people navigate the coexistence of indigenous spirituality and Christian beliefs, and the resultant socio-cultural and religious dynamics. Employing a literature review and historical analysis, this study systematically examines scholarly works and historical records to unravel the complex interplay between Igbo indigenous spirituality and Christianity. The study found that the Igbo's flexibility in spiritual choices facilitated their rapid conversion to Christianity, influenced by practical advantages such as effective medicine, economic benefits, and efficient foreign social structures. However, this transition also entailed a mental shift, marked by the perception of the Christian God's superiority following military defeats against foreigners. The study highlights the intricate interplay between indigenous spiritualities and Christianity within the Igbo context. It underscores the role of practical factors, cultural adaptation, and perceived spiritual efficacy in shaping religious transformations. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of religious syncretism and the evolving nature of spiritual beliefs in multi-religious societies.","PeriodicalId":32045,"journal":{"name":"Religious Jurnal Studi AgamaAgama dan Lintas Budaya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136243440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Conservative Turn and Islamic Populism: Challenges Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama in Contemporary Politics","authors":"Zuly Qodir, Bilveer Singh, Robert W. Hefner","doi":"10.15575/rjsalb.v7i2.25203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15575/rjsalb.v7i2.25203","url":null,"abstract":"This article objectives explore the main challenges of Indonesian democracy after the 2019 presidential election, namely the revival Islamic conservatism and populism, which seem to have seamlessly integrated into the Indonesian political praxis. This article to the authors attempt to the Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama response rise the conservatism and Islamic populism contextualizing the contemporary democratic politics in Indonesia. This article uses a qualitative writing method by taking data from articles written by previous authors from journals that have been published according to the topic of this article after the 2019 election took place. The issue of conservatism, and Islamic populism will continue to develop if the moderate Islamic forces of Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) do not rise to the occasion in Indonesia’s political and religious life. After all, the country’s democratic life depends invariably on the maintenance of civility and the non-discriminative nature of the Islamic agenda held dearly by the two influential organizations. Should the moderate forces of Indonesian Islam weaken, then conservatism and populism would no doubt prevail. This article objectives explores the main challenges of Indonesian democracy after the 2019 presidential election, namely the revival Islamic conservatism and populism, which seem to have seamlessly integrated into the Indonesian political praxis. Conservatism and populism in Indonesian politics nothing useful in grassroots but only in the political elite. In this article objectives to the authors attempt to the Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama response rise the conservatism and Islamic populism contextualizing the contemporary democratic politics in Indonesia. This study recommends that the study of Islamic populism in relation to Indonesian politics after the 2019 election be an expanded study in terms of network and actor issues. So that a new role was found that contributed to the populism movement in Indonesia.","PeriodicalId":32045,"journal":{"name":"Religious Jurnal Studi AgamaAgama dan Lintas Budaya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136241920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Overcoming Theological Dilemmas: Fostering Religious Moderation through the Resolution of Faith and Rationality","authors":"Gustiana Isya Marjani","doi":"10.15575/rjsalb.v7i2.28311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15575/rjsalb.v7i2.28311","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to explore pertinent philosophical approaches in order to analyze the primary dilemma associated with theological beliefs, which impede the efficacy of religious moderation within the Indonesian context. Consequently, the study endeavors to fortify the framework of religious moderation policies. By anchoring arguments and research within this philosophical paradigm, the author endeavors to establish a robust theoretical underpinning that substantiates the integration of faith and reason in the realm of religious moderation. The chosen methodology for this research comprises a comprehensive literature review, entailing the systematic gathering and analysis of diverse primary and secondary sources. Primary sources encompass relevant scholarly writings that directly address the subject of religious moderation, while secondary sources encompass a compendium of academic works, including books, journals, articles, and papers that specifically delve into the intricacies of this subject matter. The findings of this study demonstrate that the practice of religious moderation is frequently impeded by the exclusivity inherent in theological truths, which undermines the rationality of human actions. Therefore, a resolution between faith and reason is imperative to surmount this quandary, particularly through the facilitation and engagement in interfaith dialogues, the promotion of inclusive theological education, the cultivation of critical and rational thinking, the accentuation of universal moral values and religious virtues, the deepening of hermeneutics and moderation in interpretations, the distancing from identity politics, the spotlighting of spiritual experiences in religious praxis, and the emphasis on the fundamental right to freedom of religion.","PeriodicalId":32045,"journal":{"name":"Religious Jurnal Studi AgamaAgama dan Lintas Budaya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136241919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Inequality of Zakat Distribution to the Indonesia’s Impoverished Muslim Urban","authors":"Muh Darwis, Mustaqim Pabbajah, Dato' Sudin Harun, Nurul Adliyah, Fitriani Fitriani","doi":"10.15575/rjsalb.v7i2.24501","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15575/rjsalb.v7i2.24501","url":null,"abstract":"Zakat, which is supposed to be for the alleviation of poverty, has actually been a source of problems because of the fact that the distribution has not been in line with its objectives. This current study addresses the inequality in the distribution of zakat to impoverished urban. The distribution of zakat is one of the substantial instruments for the Islamic financial ecosystem to alleviate poverty. The distribution of zakat aims to cater to impoverished communities’ needs and provide financial protection. This study relays on a descriptive qualitative research design where data were obtained through interviews and literature study. The data is used to analyse the concept of inequality in relation to poverty as a result of the unequal distribution of zakat. The results of this study indicate that the distribution of zakat is personally and unequally distributed. The unequal distribution of zakat impacts the welfare of people experiencing poverty due to inequality in selecting zakat recipients. Not merely that, zakat, which is relatively small and temporary, cannot support the productive ability of people with low incomes to achieve prosperity. Therefore, it is necessary to assert the prioritized distribution of zakat.","PeriodicalId":32045,"journal":{"name":"Religious Jurnal Studi AgamaAgama dan Lintas Budaya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136241921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nyoman Gita Saraswati Ratmayanti, Albertus Henri Listyanto Nugroho, I Made Dwi Hita Darmawan, Awang Bagas Wiratama
{"title":"Chakras in the Boardroom: Integrating Ancient Wisdom with Modern Business Practices for Enhanced Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence","authors":"Nyoman Gita Saraswati Ratmayanti, Albertus Henri Listyanto Nugroho, I Made Dwi Hita Darmawan, Awang Bagas Wiratama","doi":"10.15575/rjsalb.v7i2.23321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15575/rjsalb.v7i2.23321","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the application of chakra philosophy in business management practices. Chakras, defined as energy centers within the human body, are intricately linked with daily human dynamics and spiritual consciousness. The aim of this study is to integrate chakra principles into managerial processes and assess their impact on emotional and spiritual intelligence, performance, accountability, and business sustainability. A qualitative approach was adopted for this study, focusing on four chief executive officers as research subjects. Data collection was conducted using triangulation techniques, including document analysis and semi-structured interviews. The results indicate that the implementation of chakra philosophy by chief executives contributes to the stability of emotional and spiritual intelligence. This, in turn, enhances performance, accountability, and the sustainability of the business. This research contributes a novel perspective by elaborating on the application of chakra philosophy in business management. It offers a new approach to managing and sustaining a company by considering individual management aspects and organizational culture.","PeriodicalId":32045,"journal":{"name":"Religious Jurnal Studi AgamaAgama dan Lintas Budaya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136243439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evolution of Sacred Traditions: The Inclusive Transformation of the Besale Ritual among the Suku Anak Dalam, Indonesia","authors":"Asniah Asniah, Sulthan Ahmad, Dwi Wahyuni","doi":"10.15575/rjsalb.v7i1.21851","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15575/rjsalb.v7i1.21851","url":null,"abstract":"This research investigates changes in the Besale ritual tradition, a ceremony aimed at cleansing the soul tainted by malevolent spirits. Initially conducted privately and exclusively for the Suku Anak Dalam, the Besale ritual has now become an open event in the Dwi Karya Bhakti Village, even accessible to the general public. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method, collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation, and analyzing it using the Creswell model. The research findings reveal five main patterns of change in the Besale ritual tradition, involving shifts in the value system, cognitive system, interaction system, institutional system, and behavioral acceptance level. These changes did not occur spontaneously but rather through an interactive process involving various social groups within the Suku Anak Dalam. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the dynamics of cultural and traditional changes in society, shedding light on how social factors and intergroup interactions can influence cultural transformations. These findings can serve as a valuable resource for cultural preservation efforts in various evolving societal contexts.","PeriodicalId":32045,"journal":{"name":"Religious Jurnal Studi AgamaAgama dan Lintas Budaya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136240744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"SINKRITISME ISLAM DAN BUDAYA LOKAL","authors":"Sunandar, Tomi","doi":"10.37567/sambas.v6i1.2289","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37567/sambas.v6i1.2289","url":null,"abstract":"Syncretic is a combination of two contradictory elements, initially referring to the unification carried out in political matters, then developing in the field of religion, especially Christianity and Protestantism, the development of today's science which has experienced ups and downs has also had an impact on the use of terms that are not only dichotomies in one field but different. This research seeks to raise the syncretism of Islam and local culture that occurs in the reality of society. The focus of this research is what are the principal elements that are mutually syncretic, in what way, and at what level does the syncretic process occur? This research is qualitative research with the concept of library research and uses a historical approach. The results of the study show that the syncretic elements are in a series of religious rituals, the media used through cultural externalization in a global context","PeriodicalId":32045,"journal":{"name":"Religious Jurnal Studi AgamaAgama dan Lintas Budaya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72386990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"SEJARAH DAKWAH MUHAMMADIYAH: MENELUSURI PENDIDIKAN PEMBAHARUAN ISLAM DI KABUPATEN SAMBAS","authors":"Henny Yusnita","doi":"10.37567/sambas.v6i1.2288","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37567/sambas.v6i1.2288","url":null,"abstract":"Tulisan ini berlatar belakang dari salah satu sosok tokoh agama yang terkenal di Yogyakarta, yang bernama K.H. Ahmad Dahlan. K.H Ahmad Dahlan adalah sosok yang sangat kompeten, hal ini terbukti dengan perkembangan yang dialami oleh Muhammadiyah. Dahlan sangat memperhatikan nasib rakyatnya, Dahlan tidak ingin rakyat pribumi mengalami kemunduran dalam bidang agama serta mengalami kebodohan dan penindasan yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah Belanda. Maka dari itu, untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut, maka Dahlan mencoba untuk merubah kebiasaan masyarakat yang tidak sesuai dengan ajaran Islam. Masyarakat masih banyak yang mempercayai takhayul, bid’ah, kurafat yang semakin menjauhkan umat dari ajaran agama Islam. Selain itu, dalam dunia pendidikan yang ada belum memiliki suatu sistem pembelajaran dan pengajaran yang dikhususkan bagi masyarakat pribumi yang beragama Islam. Oleh karena itu, pondasi yang dibangun dalam konsep pendidikan Muhammadiyah telah memadukan konsep iman serta kemajuan berpikir. Hal ini memiliki makna bahwa dalam pola pendidikan yang diajarkan di Muhammadiyah telah memadukan konsep keimanan yang merupakan pondasi dasar dalam beragama serta kemajuan sebagai bukti bentuk berpikir secara terbuka, dan bersikap dalam menghadapi kemingkinan yang akan terjadi dalam kehidupan ini.","PeriodicalId":32045,"journal":{"name":"Religious Jurnal Studi AgamaAgama dan Lintas Budaya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82390748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhamad Jaeni, Ahmad Ubaedi Fathudin, Ali Burhan, Moh. Nurul Huda, Rofiqotul Aini
{"title":"From Manuscripts to Moderation: Sundanese Wisdom in Countering Religious Radicalism","authors":"Muhamad Jaeni, Ahmad Ubaedi Fathudin, Ali Burhan, Moh. Nurul Huda, Rofiqotul Aini","doi":"10.15575/rjsalb.v7i1.21446","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15575/rjsalb.v7i1.21446","url":null,"abstract":"Deradicalization has been a topic of interest among writers since the 19th century, when religious radicalism began to spread in the Islamic world. Tubagus Ahmad Bakri (TAB) wrote numerous religious texts against religious radicalism. His writings have contributed to developing a harmonious and tolerant social religious order. This writing attempts to map out the religious deradicalization concepts in the writings of Sundanese religious figures who made efforts to develop a comprehensive and tolerant religious ideology. This study shows how the Sundanese manuscripts have contributed to developing a moderate religious ideology that rejects radical religious texts and sets in motion an anti-radicalism social movement in the community. Employing the critical discourse analysis method, this study has revealed that TAB’s religious writings contain three important elements that counter religious radicalism: First, the importance of religious tolerance, the need for moderate religious understanding, and strong adherence to local wisdom. Second, rejection of radical religious texts, such as texts that prohibit having a madhhab, prohibition of istighasa, and declare making a pilgrimage to tombs as a misguided practice. Third, social commitment to religious moderation is marked by a movement of writing and translating religious books, community learning, and anti-radicalism campaign through community religious studies.","PeriodicalId":32045,"journal":{"name":"Religious Jurnal Studi AgamaAgama dan Lintas Budaya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135692664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Religious Culture in Peacebuilding Education","authors":"Zaenuddin Hudi Prasojo","doi":"10.15575/rjsalb.v7i1.25182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15575/rjsalb.v7i1.25182","url":null,"abstract":"Religion has been examined in various academic disciplines, both mono and interdisciplinary with various accompanying issues, including issues regarding the relationship between religion and culture. This article seeks to show that in the context of peacebuilding education, religious culture plays an important role. This study employs a library research approach. In Indonesia, peacebuilding theories suggest the need for Islamic education as the majority religion in order to the support transformation process relating to changes in negative peace, positive peace, structural violence, root causes of conflict and sustainable peace. This article reveals the process and steps to improve peacebuilding in the implementation of Islamic education. This study is very important to shape a peacebuilding culture in Islamic education where the core values of peacebuilding in Islamic education include the meanings of salām (peace), humanity, harmony and peace, Dar-al-Salam (Home of Peace), peaceful justice through jihad, nonviolence in Islam, justice in Islam and human rights. These core values of peacebuilding education in Islam need to be disseminated and cultivated in all Islamic educational institutions.","PeriodicalId":32045,"journal":{"name":"Religious Jurnal Studi AgamaAgama dan Lintas Budaya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135802868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}