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Nama Tuhan dalam Alquran dan Injil Berbahasa Arab: Studi Semantik Sebagai Medium Studi Agama
No full textThis research aimed to understanding the concept of divinity in Arabic culture through lexemes which mean God used in the Qur’an dan Arabic Gospel. Lexeme is a smallest unit of meaning that formes a word. From the lexem, words, phrases, clauses, and discourses are formed according to Arabic’s concept of divinity. This research uses a semantic approach, through discussion on form and meaning, Brown-Yule’ s idea of text and co-text, and Sapir-Whorf hypothesis on culture and language. This research found that the lexeme of Allah (God) has been known by Arabic people before the birth of Islam and Christian. This lexeme means the name of the highest God in Arabic polytheism and was estimated to be used from the fifth century BC. Arabic Christians used this lexeme as the translation of “God” and referred to “The Only One God” about 500 years before Muhammad’s birth. The lexemes of God in the Quran could be named as Allah, Rabb, Ilah, dhmir (ana, anta, huwa, and nahnu), and the names of Allah (sifat-Allah wa asma-Allah), while the lexemes of God in Arabic Gospels are Allah, Rabb, Ilah, ab (father), Yasu’ (Jesus), al-Ruh al-Quds (Holy Spirit), al-Ibn (Son), as-Sayyid (Lord), al-Mu’allim (Master), al-Malik (King), and dhamir (ana, anta, and huwa). The lexeme of Allah, Rabb, and Ilah are found in both the Qur’an and Arabic Gospel, but these lexemes have some differences in word category, sintaxis function, and semantic role. Furthermore, another lexeme are used with same purpose, such as presenting a more complete and more familiar picture of God
Badan Sosial Lintas Agama (BASOLIA): Sebuah Bentuk Dialog Umat Beragama di Kota Bogor
No full textThis article discusses some efforts performed by an inter-religious movement called Basolia and its contribution to the harmony of religious life in Bogor. This study aims to explain strategies and tactics carried out by the activists of Basolia, to analyse factors supporting or blocking the religious dialogue movement of Basolia, and to know the contribution of Basolia for making religious harmony in Bogor. This research found that Basolia provides for making harmony in Bogor through social activities initiated by interfaith figures, lay people, and organizations. The involvement of religious figures, lay people, and organization has strengthened social ties between peoples and communities in Bogor, which is remarkable for making harmony
Tingkat Toleransi Pemuda Muslim di Kota Surabaya
No full textSurabaya is a multicultural city which consists of different communities, religions, and ethnics. However, the city has persisted to build harmonious relation between peoples. Based on Muslim-mayority population, the city attempts to cultivate inter-religious solidarity and understanding among the people. Known that political, economic, and religious matters could influence people’s behaviour, this research aims to see how the Muslim youth in the city understand and implement the social patterns of inter-religious relation. Using questionnaire method, the research found that 12.2% of the Muslim youth in Surabaya were very tolerant, 26.1% were tolerant, 28.9% were quite tolerant, 19.7% were intolerant, and 13.1% were very intolerant. This research also found that there are several factors influencing perceptions of Muslim youth in Surabaya for maintaining inter-religious tolerance, such as religion, politics, and social media
Sufism and Religious Practices in Modern Lifestyle
No full textAlong with scientific development and technological growth which have created a lot of convenience to mankind there have also raised a deep cynicism towards the religious and spiritual aspects of life. Value crisis of humanity marked by the crisis of spirituality increased. Many societies are facing deep crisis. This condition makes the world vulnerable to violence and conflicts. Therefore, modern world society has been challenged to to be more attentive than before to deal with religious and spiritual values. This paper asserts that religion continues to be an important since it combines both personal and public character. Social problems faced by the modern world society such as cultural diversity, environmental preservation, economic equity, and conflict resolution are theologically reflected within the teaching of Islam. Sufism as a form of Islamic spiritualities offers some applicable answers for this phenomenon. In addition, characteristic of Sufism (mysticism) is commonly well known in almost all religions. Sufism cherishes from the private sphere into a popular Islamic culture. This research would like to see how the phenomenon of spiritual movement in the dimension of Sufism has a real powerful to improve social problem of the modern world
Forty Years after the Islamic Revolution of Iran: an Indonesian Perspective
Full text linkFollowing 40 years of Khomeini’s Islamic Revolution in Iran, how does Indonesia view Iran then and now? Is the exportation of the Revolution now relevant amid the contemporary political constellation in the Middle East and the world? Does Shia Islam remain to pose a sociopolitical problem today in the largest Muslim nation? In view of the current political standoff with the United States of America, will the system, based on Velayat-e Fagheh (Guardianship of the Jurist), remain strong against all odds? This article explores these questions based on personal reflections, experiential learning and continuous engagement in and with Iran.
[Setelah 40 tahun Revolusi Islam pimpinan Khomeini berhasil memukau dunia, menarik untuk melihat pandangan Indonesia terhadap Iran, yang dulu dan sekarang. Apakah semangat revolusi masih relevan terkait dengan konstelasi politik Timur Tengah dan dunia kontemporer? Apakah persoalan Syiah masih dipandang sebagai pemicu berbagai problema sosio-politik di Indonesia? Melihat permusuhan Amerika terhadap Iran, apakah sistem Velayat-e Fagheh (Kepemimpinan oleh Faqih) masih relevan menghadapi berbagai tantangan yang dihadapi Iran saat ini? Artikel ini berupaya mengeksplorasi pertanyaan-pertanyaan di atas berdasar refleksi dan pengalaman personal serta pengamatan terhadap situasi perkembangan di Republik Islam Iran.
Mitologi Buyut Cili: Kepercayaan dan Habituasi Transendental Suku Using, Banyuwangi
No full textThe history of the mythology of Using Tribe in Banyuwangi has been rooted within the ancestral beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism. Using Tribe used to do a pilgrimage (ziarah) to what so called Petilasan Buyut Cili which is believed as ground-breaker of the construction of Using. This research aims to describe history of Petilasan Buyut Cili, cultural changes of the ancestral faith, and transcendental habituation. Using phenomenological approach, this research attempts to elucidate that social belief could create a basically well-balanced connection between human and God. This research found that (1) the growth of the belief of Using Tribe has been influenced by Department of Tourism which established Kemiren Village as a traditional and cultural village; (2) urbanization changes religious patterns of Using Tribe; and (3) the tribe has been transformed to be a religious-based tourist destination. The tribe practiced annual religious rites which are conserved simultaneously to become a transcendental habituation for the people of Desa Kemiren
Diskursus Gerakan Salamullah Lia Eden
Full text linkIndonesia has been overcrowded by spiritual movements which provide a quest for spiritual satisfaction. Among all spiritual movement in Indonesia, Salamullah was a few leads by a woman. Lia Eden, her original name is Lia Aminuddin, took a significant role in the new spiritual movement in Indonesia. Interestingly, in patriarchal culture as in Indonesia, Lia Eden has successfully gained followers from both sexes. The question then arises, what kind of pedagogical method she used to gain followers? How Salamullah treat followers from different sexes? Are there any differences? This paper is aim to answer those questions based on spirituality, pedagogy, and Salamullah as a counter-public movement. The narration of Salamullah movement will be started from its history which then continued by the pedagogical approach used by Salamullah, and the next narration will examine the position of Salamullah as a counter-public movement.
[Telah sejak lama gerakan spiritual meramaikan kontestasi agama di Negara Indonesia. masifnya gerakan spiritual di Indonesia tidak terlepas dari upaya untuk memenuhi kepuasan secara spiritual. Menariknya, dari sekian banyak gerakan spiritual yang berkembang di Indonesia, terdapat Salamullah yang dipimpin oleh seorang perempuan. Lia Aminuddin, atau yang lebih dikenal dengan Lia Eden memiliki peran yang sangat signifikan dalam gerakan spiritual di Indonesia sebagai salah satu pendobrak sistem keagamaan yang telah lama dikuasai oleh kekuasaan patriarki. Terlebih lagi, Lia Eden dapat menarik pengikut dari kedua gender, laki-laki maupun perempuan. Pertanyaan yang muncul kemudian adalah narasi apa yang ia gunakan untuk menarik para pengikut? Bagaimana Salamullah memperlakukan pengikut dari gender yang berbeda? Apakah mereka diperlakukan dengan sama? Makalah ini mencoba menjawabnya melalui tema spiritualitas, narasi, dan gerakan Salamullah sebagai suatu counter-public. Penjelasan akan diawali dengan sejarah singkat Salamullah yang dilanjutkan dengan penjabaran narasi yang digunakan oleh Lia Eden, serta diakhiri dengan analisis gerakan Salamullah sebagai suatu counter-public.
Memoir of Hate Spin in 2017 Jakarta’s Gubernatorial Election; A Political Challenge of Identity against Democracy in Indonesia
Full text linkThis research attempts to investigate an intermingled relationship of political interest and religious issues, particularly in the Jakarta's Gubernatorial Issues in 2017. Basuki Tjahaya Purnama or Ahok, one of the governor candidate and also the former governor was accused of blasphemy issues after his speech in the Pramuka Island becomes viral. Although this case ended with a court, which ruled that he was guilty and received a sentence of 2 years in prison, this has become an unforgettable fact of Indonesian democracy. The proposed inquiry is how far religious issues influence political tension for based non-religion countries such as Indonesia. By using approach of hate Spin, within the combination of hate speech (vilification or offense-giving) and indignation of the offense-taking framework, this paper focuses on the entanglements of a political campaign and religious issues in the election period. This issue is significant for the reason that the tension of religious and political issues put both democracy and multiculturalism in Indonesia. Indeed, there is still a good opportunity for maintaining diversity through producing tolerance view, and enforcing the law for the actor of hate speech and hate spin
Konstruksi Nilai Inklusif Tokoh Agama dalam Memandang Pluralitas Agama di Kediri
No full textReligious view toward other different groups often lead to conflicts. The ability of a religious person to view differences as a gift shows a high level of religious awareness. However, religious diversity often becomes a challenge when it deals with economic and political interests. Through phenomenological approach, this study aims to see the construction of the inclusive value of religious leaders in Kediri. This research found that the construction of inclusive values has been shaped by three main factors: (1) social culture which improves values ??and norms encouraging individual behaviour and attitudes; (2) historical factors, and (3) religious experience, namely a practice and behavior of the religious leaders
Konversi Agama pada Masyarakat Minangkabau
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Indonesia is one of the countries with a background of people who have different religious beliefs. So in social life, it is very necessary. Community life with different beliefs, it is able to influence self-confidence to change beliefs. This also happened to the people of West Sumatra who had a religious philosophy of life. This research is a descriptive study, using interview analysis techniques and direct observation of the sample of research, namely scholars and religious figures in West Sumatra. Based on the results of the study, it was found that religious conversion occurred in West Sumatra that causes the decreasing of Islamic religions number and the increasing growth of Christianity. The religious conversion occurs because of several influential factors. Factors that cause religious conversion to Minangkabau people from Islam to Christianity include (1) West Sumatra and the Minangkabau tribe are the main targets of International Christianization (2) Development of educational facilities and infrastructure. Social and health service units (3) Educational background, experience, social and social environment (4) Marital status and family relationships.
[Indonesia merupakan salah satu Negara dengan latar belakang masyarakat yang memiliki keyakinan beragama berbeda-beda, sehingga dalam kehidupan sosial bermasyarakat sangat diperlukan. Kehidupan bermasyarakat dengan keyakinan yang berbeda, maka mampu mempengaruhi keyakinan diri untuk berpindah keyakinan. Hal ini juga terjadi pada masyarakat Sumatra Barat yang memiliki falsafah kehidupan yang agamis. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif, menggunakan teknik analisis wawancara dan observasi langsung terhadap sampel penelitian yaitu ulama dan tokoh-tokoh agama di Sumatera Barat. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa konversi agama banyak terjadi d Sumatera Barat, hal ini ditandai dengan menurunnya jumlah agama Islam dan meningkatnya pertumbuhan agama Kristen. Terjadinya konversi agama banyak dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor, Faktor-faktor penyebab konversi agama pada masyarakat suku Minangkabau dari pemeluk Islam menjadi pemeluk Kristen diantaranya (1) Sumatra Barat dan masyarakat suku Minangkabau menjadi target utama Kristenisasi Internasional, (2) Pembangunan sarana dan prasarana pendidikan, unit pelayanan sosial dan kesehatan, (3) Latar belakang pendidikan, pengalaman, lingkungan sosial dan pergaulan, (4) Status perkawinan dan hubungan keluarga.