Islam Nusantara: Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture
type: channel
description: Islam Nusantara: Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture facilitates the publication of article and book reviews on the study of Islam, Muslim culture, society, politics, and history in Southeast Asia (Nusantara) and beyond. It is published twice a year and written in Indonesia, English, and Arabic. It aims to present academic insight into the social and cultural complexity of the Muslim world in Southeast Asia under the frame of dialectic between Islam and local culture or cultural realities.
publisher: Faculty of Islam Nusantara, Nahdlatul Ulama University of Indonesia (Unusia) Jakarta.
language: en
publication name: Islam Nusantara: Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture
issn: 2722-8975
items: Historical Trajectories of Sino–Nusantara Relations
items: From Asian Maritime Cultural Routes to Peace: The View of Zheng He Cultural Route Heritage
items: Sino-Indo Muslim Cultures:Tracing the History and Legacy of Cheng Ho and Chinese Muslims in Nusantara
items: The Wali, the Woman, the Lion: Pesisir Performance and Chinese and Persianate Islam on Java
items: Revisiting Sino–Indonesian Encounters: A Neo-Tributary Perspective on Power, Economy, and Islamic Maritime History
items: From Tiao Wan (跳丸) to Bakwan (肉丸) and Bakso (肉酥): The Culinary History of Chaoshan Peranakan Cuisine in Java
items: From Indonesia to China: The Evolving Landscape of Santri Diplomacy
items: Rewriting Westphalia and Reviving Bandung: The Historical Trajectory of Nahdlatul Ulama’s Global Islamic Vision
items: Madrasah, Identitas, dan Kekuasaan Kolonial: Sejarah Madrasah Nahdlatul Wathan di Semarang, 1900–1940
items: Managing Diversity, Rewriting Memory: A Historical Perspective on Religious Pluralism and Conflict in Indonesia
items: Dialektika Islam dalam Budaya Lokal
items: Kosmopolitanisme Kehidupan Intelektual di Ḥijāz sebelum Wahabisme, Studi Kasus Sintesis Teologi Asya’ri-Akbari oleh Ibrāhim al-Kurānī (w. 1690 M)
items: Produksi Hukum Islam di Jawa Abad ke-15: Studi Historis atas Peran Walisongo dalam Kesultanan Demak
items: Naẓariyyātu Dukhūli al-Islām ilā Āndūnīsiyā wa Āṡāruhā ‘alā al-Ittijāhāti li-Ḥarakāti al-Jam‘iyyāti al-Islāmiyyah: Nahḍatu al-‘Ulamā’ Namūẓajan
items: An-Naqdu ‘alā Dalīli Iqāmati al-Khilāfah li-Ḥizbi at-Taḥrīr Indūnīsiyā: Taḥlīlu al-Aḥādīṡ fī Tafsīr al-Qur’ān al-‘Aẓīm li-Ibni Abī Ḥātim (w. 327 H)
items: Reconciling Indigenous Practices and Islamic Principles
items: Berkembang dalam Tekanan
items: Jejak Jalur Rempah Nusantara dalam Catatan Sejarah Qatar
items: What is Required of Halal Standards and Halal Certification Systems in the Global Era?
items: Tradisi Magis di Kesultanan Cirebon
items: Resepsi Hadis Dalam Film Animasi “Jangan Menuduhâ€ Pada Kanal YouTube NussaOfficial
items: The Dynamics of Indonesian Muslim Spirituality in the United States
items: Al-Tahalif Baina Al-Muslimina Al-Jawina Wa Sulthanah Utsmaniyah Wa Al-Khilafah Al-Usmaniyah Min Al-Qurni 16-19 Miladi
items: Book Review H.K. Chang: Civilizations of the Silk Road
items: Periodisasi Islam Nusantara Sejak Era Walisongo
items: Recitation of Moving the Body and Erecting a Tomb Cupola: The Independence of Habib Salim's Religious Criticism in the Al-Ibānah Manuscript
items: Religious Civil Society Organizations Responses toward Democratic Decline
items: Qodiyatuz Zawaji bi al-Kitabiyyati fi Mizani al-Fatawa Ibra Usuli al-Mukhtalifati
items: Liberalism and Discontents
items: The Role of Sufis in Connecting Aceh to the Global Islamic Network in the 17th Century

Historical Trajectories of Sino–Nusantara Relations
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description: Abstract This 2025 special issue of Islam Nusantara: Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture, collaboratively organized with the Cheng Ho Cultural Museum, presents a multidisciplinary exploration of the historical and contemporary dimensions of Sino-Nusantara relations. Through five thematic lenses, maritime routes, Islamization, artistic heritage, culinary history, and geopolitical dynamics, the featured articles employ diverse methodologies ranging from ethnography and historiography to international relations theory. Collectively, they challenge reductionist narratives by highlighting the integral role of Chinese Muslim communities, the hybridity of cultural expressions, and the enduring legacy of inter-civilizational encounters. The issue reframes Islam Nusantara as a product of layered, continuous negotiation, demonstrating how historical connectivity informs both cultural identity and modern geopolitical frameworks. Ultimately, it advocates for an adaptive, inclusive understanding of this shared past to envision more cooperative futures. Abstrak Edisi khusus Islam Nusantara: Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture tahun 2025 berkolaborasi dengan Cheng Ho Cultural Museum ini menyajikan eksplorasi multidisiplin mengenai dimensi historis dan kontemporer hubungan Sino-Nusantara. Melalui lima lensa tematik: rute maritim, Islamisasi, warisan artistik, sejarah kuliner, dan dinamika geopolitik, artikel-artikel yang terpilih menggunakan metodologi beragam, mulai dari etnografi dan historiografi hingga teori hubungan internasional. Secara kolektif, mereka menantang narasi reduksionis dengan menyoroti peran integral komunitas Muslim Tionghoa, keberagaman ekspresi budaya, dan warisan abadi dari pertemuan antarbudaya. Isu ini membingkai ulang Islam Nusantara sebagai hasil dari negosiasi budaya yang berlapis dan berkelanjutan, menunjukkan bagaimana keterhubungan historis membentuk identitas budaya sekaligus kerangka geopolitik modern. Pada akhirnya…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Culinary history
  topic: keywords
subject: Cultural Hybridity
  topic: keywords
subject: Islam Nusantara
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subject: Sino-Nusantara Relations
  topic: keywords
subject: Zheng He (Cheng Ho)
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic History
  topic: disciplines
subject: Chinese History
  topic: disciplines
subject: History
  topic: disciplines
creator: Ahmad Suaedy
creator: Fariz Alnizar
creator: Muhammad Hasan Basri
creator: Idris Masudi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Ahmad Suaedy, Fariz Alnizar, Muhammad Hasan Basri, Idris Masudi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-06
publication date: 2025-12-06
starting page: 1
ending page: 6
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v7i1.1880

From Asian Maritime Cultural Routes to Peace: The View of Zheng He Cultural Route Heritage
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description: Asian maritime networks linking East Asia to the Indian Ocean fostered centuries of commercial exchange, religious circulation, and cultural transmission. Archaeological remains, documentary traditions, ritual practices, and shared artistic forms demonstrate the vitality of these routes as dynamic cultural systems rather than mere trading corridors. Melaka and Semarang, cities long associated with Zheng He’s voyages, provide compelling examples of how maritime heritage persists through both material traces and living traditions. Viewed through the framework of cultural route world heritage, these networks contributed significantly to processes of Islamization, inter-civilizational dialogue, and regional integration. Their historical patterns offer contemporary pathways for peacebuilding, cooperation, and heritage-based community development. Abstrak Jaringan maritim Asia yang menghubungkan Asia Timur dan Samudra Hindia memfasilitasi pertukaran komersial, peredaran agama, dan transmisi budaya selama berabad-abad. Tinggalan arkeologis, tradisi dokumenter, praktik ritual, dan bentuk seni bersama menggambarkan vitalitas rute maritim sebagai sistem budaya dinamis. Melaka dan Semarang, yang terkait erat dengan pelayaran Cheng Ho, menunjukkan bagaimana warisan maritim bertahan melalui jejak material dan tradisi hidup. Dalam kerangka cultural route world heritage, jaringan ini berkontribusi pada proses Islamisasi, dialog antarperadaban, dan integrasi kawasan. Pola sejarahnya menawarkan relevansi kontemporer bagi pembangunan perdamaian, kerja sama, dan pengembangan komunitas berbasis warisan budaya.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Asian Maritime
  topic: keywords
subject: Cultural Routes
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subject: Malacca
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subject: Semarang
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subject: Zheng He (Cheng Ho)
  topic: keywords
subject: History of Islam
  topic: disciplines
subject: Chinese History
  topic: disciplines
creator: Li Pei Feng
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Li Pei Feng https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-06
publication date: 2025-12-06
starting page: 48
ending page: 71
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v7i1.1858

Sino-Indo Muslim Cultures:Tracing the History and Legacy of Cheng Ho and Chinese Muslims in Nusantara
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description: Zheng He’s presence in the Indonesian archipelago offers an important lens for reconsidering the formation of Muslim communities in Nusantara. Historical evidence from Java demonstrates that Chinese Muslim networks were deeply embedded in maritime trade, diplomacy, and religious life prior to European expansion. Their influence contributed to the development of local Islamic practices and expanded the cultural horizons of early Muslim societies in the region. Reassessment of long-standing theories of Islamization reveals that Sino-Indo Muslim interactions provide a substantial foundation for acknowledging a “Chinese theory” alongside Arab, Indian, and Persian perspectives. The legacy of Zheng He and related communities highlights the plural genealogies that constitute Indonesian Islam. Abstrak Kehadiran Cheng Ho di Nusantara membuka perspektif baru dalam memahami pembentukan komunitas Muslim lokal. Bukti sejarah di Jawa menunjukkan bahwa jaringan Muslim Tionghoa tertanam kuat dalam perdagangan maritim, diplomasi, dan kehidupan keagamaan sebelum masa kolonial Eropa. Pengaruhnya turut membentuk praktik Islam lokal dan memperluas cakrawala budaya masyarakat Muslim awal. Telaah ulang teori Islamisasi menegaskan bahwa interaksi Sino-Indo Muslim menjadi dasar penting bagi pengakuan “teori Tionghoa” di samping perspektif Arab, India, dan Persia. Warisan Cheng Ho menyoroti asal-usul plural yang membentuk Islam Indonesia.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Cheng Ho
  topic: keywords
subject: China
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subject: Chinese Muslim
  topic: keywords
subject: Indonesian Islam
  topic: keywords
subject: Java
  topic: keywords
subject: Cultural Studies
  topic: disciplines
subject: History
  topic: disciplines
creator: Sumanto Al Qurtuby
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Sumanto Qurtuby https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-06
publication date: 2025-12-06
starting page: 27
ending page: 47
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v7i1.1857

The Wali, the Woman, the Lion: Pesisir Performance and Chinese and Persianate Islam on Java
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description: Chinese and Persian Muslim influences emerge vividly in the performance traditions of West Java’s coastal and highland regions. Narratives surrounding the Wali Songo, the formation of wayang golek, the appearance of a Chinese woman in Javanese Islamic royal lore, and leonine figures in martial and ceremonial contexts reveal deep layers of cultural hybridity. Interactions among Sufi, Shi’a, Chinese, and Persian diasporic communities shaped the aesthetic and religious life of fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Java, leaving traces that remain embedded in contemporary arts. Despite periodic fundamentalist pressures that seek to narrow Southeast Asian Islamic expression, performance traditions continue to act as repositories of plural histories and intercultural encounters. Analysis of textual sources, oral narratives, and performative forms demonstrates how artistic practices embody long-term exchanges across trade, religion, and community life. The argument situates West Javanese performance as a living archive that preserves and re-enacts complex histories of contact, mobility, and Islamic diversity in the archipelago. Abstrak Pengaruh Islam Tionghoa dan Persia tampak kuat dalam tradisi pertunjukan di wilayah pesisir dan pegunungan Jawa Barat. Narasi Wali Songo, pembentukan wayang golek, kisah perempuan Tionghoa dalam sejarah istana Islam Jawa, serta figur singa dalam konteks bela diri dan upacara mengungkap lapisan hibriditas budaya yang panjang. Interaksi komunitas Sufi, Syiah, Tionghoa, dan Persia membentuk kehidupan estetik dan religius Jawa abad ke-15–16, meninggalkan jejak yang bertahan dalam kesenian kini. Meskipun ada tekanan fundamentalis yang berupaya mempersempit ekspresi Islam Asia Tenggara, tradisi pertunjukan tetap menjadi penyangga sejarah plural yang memperlihatkan perjumpaan antarbudaya. Kajian terhadap sumber tekstual, narasi lisan, dan bentuk pertunjukan menunjukkan bagaimana praktik seni menghidupkan kembali sejarah kontak dan keberagaman Islam di N…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Islamic Performing Arts
  topic: keywords
subject: Lion Dance
  topic: keywords
subject: Pencak Silat
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subject: Wali Songo
  topic: keywords
subject: Wayang Golek
  topic: keywords
subject: Social
  topic: disciplines
subject: History
  topic: disciplines
subject: History of Islam
  topic: disciplines
creator: Kathy Foley
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Kathy Foley https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-06
publication date: 2025-12-06
starting page: 7
ending page: 26
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v7i1.1823

Revisiting Sino–Indonesian Encounters: A Neo-Tributary Perspective on Power, Economy, and Islamic Maritime History
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description: Patterns of Indonesia–China relations over the past two decades reveal an increasingly asymmetrical economic partnership shaped by large-scale investment in infrastructure and extractive industries. Strategic projects, such as the high-speed railway and nickel processing, illustrate how financial and technological dependence has deepened Indonesia’s structural vulnerability within the bilateral relationship. Interpreting these developments through the historical logic of the tributary system sheds light on emerging power hierarchies that resemble a modern neo-tributary order. Evidence from academic studies and media sources underscores the need for a more autonomous and strategically calibrated foreign policy to safeguard national sovereignty amid intensifying regional competition. Abstrak Pola hubungan Indonesia–Tiongkok dalam dua dekade terakhir menunjukkan kemitraan ekonomi yang semakin asimetris, terutama melalui investasi besar pada infrastruktur dan industri ekstraktif. Proyek strategis seperti kereta cepat dan pengolahan nikel memperlihatkan pendalaman ketergantungan finansial dan teknologi yang meningkatkan kerentanan struktural Indonesia. Dengan membaca dinamika ini melalui logika historis sistem upeti, terlihat hierarki kekuasaan yang menyerupai tatanan neo-tributary modern. Bukti dari studi akademik dan media menegaskan perlunya politik luar negeri yang lebih mandiri dan terkalibrasi untuk menjaga kedaulatan nasional di tengah persaingan kawasan yang meningkat.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Indonesia–China relations
  topic: keywords
subject: Foreign Investment
  topic: keywords
subject: Economic Diplomacy
  topic: keywords
subject: Tributary System
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subject: Sovereignty
  topic: keywords
subject: History
  topic: disciplines
subject: Diplomacy
  topic: disciplines
creator: Virdika Rizky Utama
creator: Abdullah Mukhtar
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Virdi, Abdul https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-09
publication date: 2025-12-09
starting page: 95
ending page: 113
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v7i1.1819

From Tiao Wan (跳丸) to Bakwan (肉丸) and Bakso (肉酥): The Culinary History of Chaoshan Peranakan Cuisine in Java
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description: The evolution of bakso, especially the variant known as bakwan in Malang, illustrates the complex entanglements of Chinese culinary traditions and Javanese food culture. Historical records, early Chinese agricultural treatises, colonial accounts, and contemporary media provide a foundation for tracing meatball-making techniques and migration routes of Hakka and Teochew communities who helped shape Java’s culinary landscape. Autoethnographic reflections enrich this historical reconstruction by capturing sensory memories, family traditions, and field observations from the 1980s onward. Changes in form, flavor, preparation, and commercialization highlight ongoing negotiations between halal practice, Peranakan heritage, and local taste. The argument frames bakso/bakwan as a cultural node where diaspora history, personal memory, and transregional culinary networks converge. Abstrak Evolusi bakso, khususnya bakwan Malang, menunjukkan keterjalinan tradisi kuliner Tionghoa dan budaya pangan Jawa. Catatan sejarah, karya agrikultural Tiongkok awal, arsip kolonial, dan media kontemporer menelusuri teknik pembuatan bakso dan rute migrasi komunitas Hakka serta Teochew yang membentuk lanskap kuliner Jawa. Refleksi autoetnografis memperkaya rekonstruksi ini melalui memori sensorik, tradisi keluarga, dan observasi lapangan sejak 1980-an. Perubahan bentuk, rasa, cara penyajian, dan komersialisasi menegaskan negosiasi berkelanjutan antara praktik halal, warisan Peranakan, dan selera lokal. Bakso/bakwan diposisikan sebagai simpul budaya di mana sejarah diaspora, memori personal, dan jaringan kuliner lintas kawasan saling berkelindan.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Chinese Diaspora
  topic: keywords
subject: Chinese- Javanese
  topic: keywords
subject: Meatball
  topic: keywords
subject: Culinary Historiography
  topic: keywords
subject: Culinary Networks
  topic: keywords
subject: Food Studies
  topic: disciplines
subject: Food History
  topic: disciplines
subject: Chinese Indonesian
  topic: disciplines
subject: Javanese
  topic: disciplines
subject: Peranakan Studies
  topic: disciplines
subject: Global Histories
  topic: disciplines
subject: Culinary Studies
  topic: disciplines
creator: Ary Budiyanto
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Ary Budiyanto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-06
publication date: 2025-12-06
starting page: 72
ending page: 94
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v7i1.1754

From Indonesia to China: The Evolving Landscape of Santri Diplomacy
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description: This paper critically explores the evolution, challenges, and unique characteristics of santri diplomacy in the context of China. While globally, Indonesian Islamic organizations such as Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah have institutionalized santri-driven diplomacy, the Chinese context reveals a different pattern. Due to China’s strict regulations on religious expression and activities, santri diplomacy in this setting operates primarily through cultural channels rather than overt religious advocacy. In China, individual santri—particularly students, scholars, and members of the Indonesian diaspora—serve as informal cultural ambassadors. Utilizing digital platforms and social media, these actors promote a positive image of Indonesia, initiate people-to-people exchanges, and foster intercultural understanding. Their activities include organizing cultural events, academic collaborations, and sharing narratives about Indonesia’s pluralistic Islam. These efforts reflect a shift from institutional diplomacy to personalized, grassroots cultural diplomacy. A distinctive feature of santri diplomacy in China is its “reverse advocacy” function: many santri seek to counter the often negative or simplistic portrayals of China’s religious environment in Indonesian media. By offering nuanced explanations and first-hand perspectives, they aim to reduce public misunderstanding and foster more balanced views among Indonesian Muslims. As diplomatic, economic, and educational relations between Indonesia and China deepen, the strategic importance of santri diplomacy will likely increase. To maximize its impact, it is essential to support santri actors through institutional recognition, capacity-building programs, and collaborative frameworks involving Islamic organizations, the Indonesian government, and educational institutions. Empowering these cultural agents will ensure that santri diplomacy continues to serve as a bridge of understanding in a complex geopolitical landscape.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Santri diplomacy
  topic: keywords
subject: China-Indonesia relations
  topic: keywords
subject: Nahdlatul Ulama
  topic: keywords
subject: Muhammadiyah
  topic: keywords
creator: Xue Song
creator: Virdika Rizky Utama
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 ISLAM NUSANTARA:Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-01-25
publication date: 2025-01-25
starting page: 1
ending page: 20
doi: 10.47776/gfpfw650

Rewriting Westphalia and Reviving Bandung: The Historical Trajectory of Nahdlatul Ulama’s Global Islamic Vision
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description: This paper explores how the Muslim world today faces a fragmentation that echoes Europe's bloody religious wars prior to the Treaty of Westphalia (1648) and the colonial subjugation that triggered the Bandung Conference (1955). At a time when sectarianism, radicalism, and external securitisation threaten the coherence of Islamic civilisation, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia's largest Muslim organisation, emerges as a unique actor striving for renewal. This article examines NU's global initiatives through the dual historical lenses of Westphalia and Bandung, proposing that NU seeks not only to establish a "Muslim Westphalia"—an order based on peaceful coexistence among Islamic traditions—but also to reignite the "Spirit of Bandung"—a decolonial movement for Islamic dignity, independence, and pluralism. Through initiatives like Humanitarian Islam and the R20 Forum, NU offers a model of civil Islam that challenges both internal extremism and external domination. Furthermore, the article situates NU's actions within the broader theoretical frameworks of international relations, highlighting the organisation's attempt to create an "Islamic international society" based on pluralism, sovereignty, and mutual respect, echoing the foundations of the Westphalian system but adapted to the Muslim world's realities. At a time when global governance struggles to reconcile power with ethics, NU's experiment offers a vital blueprint for a future shaped by moral leadership rather than coercive dominance. Ultimately, NU's efforts represent a critical, if precarious, experiment in building a new Islamic global order rooted not in hegemony or militarism but in ethical leadership, pluralism, and the global public good, offering an alternative vision for the future of international Islamic engagement.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Nahdlatul Ulama (NU)
  topic: keywords
subject: Muslim Westphalia
  topic: keywords
subject: Bandung Conference
  topic: keywords
subject: Decolonial Islamic Order
  topic: keywords
subject: Religious Moderation
  topic: keywords
creator: Sus Eko Ernada
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Sus Eko Ernada https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-07-01
publication date: 2025-07-01
starting page: 141
ending page: 163
doi: 10.47776/a46kmx78

Madrasah, Identitas, dan Kekuasaan Kolonial: Sejarah Madrasah Nahdlatul Wathan di Semarang, 1900–1940
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description: This article examines the growth of the Nahdlatul Wathon Madrasah in Semarang during the colonial era. Madrasah Nahdlatul Wathon was established more than a decade before the founding of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU). As an educational institution managed by traditionalist Muslim circles, the madrasah served as a new space to embody long-standing religious values. It was a branch of a similarly named madrasah in Surabaya. This study seeks to answer three key questions: What were the background factors behind the emergence of the Nahdlatul Wathon Madrasah in Semarang? How can its emergence be understood as a social process? And how does the madrasah represent the construction of indigenous Muslim identity? Data were collected through newspapers, archival sources, and other literature that describe the colonial context. Using a socio-historical approach, this study addresses the questions above. The findings suggest that the establishment of the Nahdlatul Wathon Madra sah in Semarang was driven by the expansion of this educational institution into various cities and supported by Semarang’s ongoing modernization. Regarding social process, the madrasah in Semarang reflects a case of cultural transposition—a vessel that preserves its original meanings and values despite being situated in a different context. Ultimately, the Nahdlatul Wathon Madrasah served a dual function for the Semarang community: it provided a new space for consolidating traditional Muslim identity and offered a new articulation of Islamic identity in an urban area that was still evolving and seeking its own form.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Nahdlatul Wathon
  topic: keywords
subject: Madrasah
  topic: keywords
subject: Transposition
  topic: keywords
subject: Identity
  topic: keywords
subject: Semarang
  topic: keywords
subject: Sociology of Religion
  topic: disciplines
subject: Sociology of Education
  topic: disciplines
subject: Sociology of Islamic Movement
  topic: disciplines
creator: Tedi Kholiludin
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Tedi Kholiludin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-07-01
publication date: 2025-07-01
starting page: 182
ending page: 207
doi: 10.47776/264xd674

Managing Diversity, Rewriting Memory: A Historical Perspective on Religious Pluralism and Conflict in Indonesia
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description: This paper explores how the Indonesian government—especially at the local level—has historically engaged in resolving religious freedom-related conflicts. Unlike most studies that trace the roots of religious violence to ideological tensions between religion and the state, this research focuses on the actual mechanisms of conflict resolution and reconciliation, particularly in the post-Reformasi period when decentralization redefined governance structures. It argues that religious conflict resolution in Indonesia is shaped less by normative ideals of religious freedom and more by pragmatic political calculations and the pursuit of social recognition. Local governments often broker informal agreements aimed at preserving public order, without challenging dominant religious ideologies or addressing structural discrimination. Grounded in a socio-historical approach, this study analyzes three prolonged religious conflict cases: the displacement of Shi’ite communities in Sampang, the forced relocation of Ahmadis in West Nusa Tenggara, and the church permit dispute involving GKI Yasmin in Bogor. Data were collected through interviews, field observations, media analysis, and official documents. The findings suggest that reconciliation processes in Indonesia are contingent, varied, and shaped by local political contexts. While some local leaders play constructive roles in de-escalation and facilitating return or relocation, others repro duce discrimination or tolerate intolerant groups. This paper concludes that religious conflict resolution in Indonesia is a historically contingent and politically mediated process. It reflects broader tensions between democratic ideals and the persistence of majoritarian religious politics. Recognition—understood not as identity politics but as constitutional inclusion—emerges as a foundational principle for reconciliation and plural coexistence.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Religious Conflict
  topic: keywords
subject: Recognition
  topic: keywords
subject: Reconciliation
  topic: keywords
subject: Religious Freedom
  topic: keywords
subject: Ahmadiyya
  topic: keywords
subject: Shi'a
  topic: keywords
subject: GKI Yasmin
  topic: keywords
subject: Religious Freedom
  topic: disciplines
subject: Islam in Indonesia
  topic: disciplines
creator: Rumadi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Rumadi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-07-01
publication date: 2025-07-01
starting page: 164
ending page: 181
doi: 10.47776/eprwcf05

Dialektika Islam dalam Budaya Lokal
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description: The presence of Islam in Toraja has had a social impact on the life of the Toraja people. Currently, Toraja is known as a very tolerant area and upholds the value of religious differences. The cultural influences that occur in Toraja society are largely influenced by religion and beliefs. There have been at least four social changes caused by religion and beliefs, starting from the arrival of Aluk 777, Aluk Sanda Saratu', Islam and Christianity. Long before Christianity entered and became the majority religion, Islam was first present in Toraja through trade, marriage and missionary routes. However, in its development, Islam faced various challenges and obstacles. This article will review the development of Islam in Toraja and the factors that caused the slowspread of Islam, as well as the emergence of the concept of Toraja Islam.This research uses qualitative methods with a literature approach, direct observation and interviews. Apart from that, this research also applies historical methods which include four stages of work, namely heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. To develop theory and draw conclusions, the author will take a cultural historical and anthropological approach. The results of this research show differences with previous articles written by Johan Wahyudi (2019) examining the causes of the stagnation of Islamization in Tana Toraja. The results of the research found three reasons why Islam is not the dominant religion in Toraja society, namely the sentiment of Toraja society towards Islam due to the invasion of Bone troops. to Toraja, chaos caused by the coffee war and zending activities which surpassed Islamic preaching because it was also supported by the Dutch East Indies government. In this article, the author finds six reasons why Islam is not the majority religion in Toraja. First, the influence of the teachings of aluk todolo is very strong. Second, the sentiment of the Toraja people towards Islam due to the invasi…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Toraja Islam
  topic: keywords
subject: Toraja Culture
  topic: keywords
subject: Aluk Todolo
  topic: keywords
subject: Christianization
  topic: keywords
creator: Belo Tarran
creator: Siti Nabilah
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 ISLAM NUSANTARA:Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-01-25
publication date: 2025-01-25
starting page: 47
ending page: 77
doi: 10.47776/08bd5w12

Kosmopolitanisme Kehidupan Intelektual di Ḥijāz sebelum Wahabisme, Studi Kasus Sintesis Teologi Asya’ri-Akbari oleh Ibrāhim al-Kurānī (w. 1690 M)
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description: The study of Islam in the archipelago cannot be separated from the intellectual dynamics in Ḥijāz. This is as shown by the study of Bruinessen, Azra, and Fathurrahman. On the other hand, very few have commented on the condition of Ḥijāz in the 16th to 19th centuries. The book Intellectual Life in the Ḥijāz before Wahhabism Ibrāhīm al-Kūrānī's (d. 1101/1690) Theology of Sufism by Naser Dumairieh tries to fill the gap. Using tsabat books, books that contain scientific sanad that connect with the authors of classical works, Dumairieh explores the circulation of knowledge, figures and works in the region. He found that the circulation of science in Ḥijāz was so intensive that it succeeded in giving birth to dynamics that influenced other regions in the Islamic world, especially Southeast Asia. The intellectuals of Ḥijāz, represented by the figure of Ibrāhīm al-Kūrānī valued the transmissive (manqūl) and rational (ma'qūl) sciences. The result of this scientific dynamic is the success of synthesizing theology and Sufism within the framework of the Ash'ari-Akbari fusion. This synthesis view was accepted by students from Southeast Asia such as Abdurrauf al-Singkilī and Yūsuf al-Makassarī. The intellectual dynamics of 16th-century Ḥijāz show that the Islamic world of the post-classical period cannot be categorized as an era of regression.
subject: Book Review
  topic: section
subject: Life
  topic: keywords
subject: Intellectual
  topic: keywords
subject: Ḥijāz
  topic: keywords
subject: Ibrahīm
  topic: keywords
subject: Al-Kūrani
  topic: keywords
subject: History of Islamic Civilization
  topic: disciplines
creator: M. Khoirul Huda
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 M. Khoirul Huda https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-07-01
publication date: 2025-07-01
starting page: 246
ending page: 252
doi: 10.47776/ccewkk16

Produksi Hukum Islam di Jawa Abad ke-15: Studi Historis atas Peran Walisongo dalam Kesultanan Demak
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description: As the first Islamic kingdom in Java, the Sultanate of Demak played a crucial role in integrating Islamic teachings with the pre-existing political and legal structures of the region. Far from being limited to religious rituals or spiritual concerns, the application of Islamic law in Demak extended into various aspects of governance, social regulation, and public ethics. This integration marked a significant transformation in Javanese society, as Islamic norms gradually began to influence decision-making processes, judicial practices, and administrative structures. One of the most significant features of the Demak period was the emergence of Islamic educational institutions, which served as centers for both religious instruction and intellectual development. These institutions not only provided a formal setting for the study of the Qur’an, Hadith, and fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), but also helped shape a generation of scholars and leaders who would continue the process of Islamization throughout Java. At the heart of this intellectual and spiritual movement were the ulama, particularly the legendary Walisongo (Nine Saints), whose influence extended beyond religious teaching. Through da'wah (missionary work), educational outreach, and social leadership, the Walisongo helped embed Islamic legal and moral values into the everyday lives of the Javanese people. Their holistic approach combined law, ethics, and community welfare, thereby facilitating both spiritual growth and social harmony. The legacy of the Demak Sultanate, therefore, lies not only in its political achievements but also in its pivotal contribution to the institutionalization of Islamic law and education in Java’s historical landscape.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Demak Kingdom
  topic: keywords
subject: Islam
  topic: keywords
subject: Java Island
  topic: keywords
subject: History
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic Law
  topic: keywords
creator: Muflih Rofal
creator: Dzulkifli Hadi Imawan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Muflih Rofal, Dzulkifli Hadi Imawan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-07-01
publication date: 2025-07-01
starting page: 208
ending page: 230
doi: 10.47776/0m970y67

Naẓariyyātu Dukhūli al-Islām ilā Āndūnīsiyā wa Āṡāruhā ‘alā al-Ittijāhāti li-Ḥarakāti al-Jam‘iyyāti al-Islāmiyyah: Nahḍatu al-‘Ulamā’ Namūẓajan
type: item
description: The arrival of Islam in the archipelago or Nusantara is considered one of the most important events in the history of Indonesia. Numerous theories about Islamic arrival in the archipelago, along with the historical facts, are often seen as merely facts without purpose or practical relevance. However, for history buffs, this event is a crucial milestone that influenced the formation of society and the establishment of the state. Therefore, socio-historical studies are needed to understand the dynamics of the event, including examining the role of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) as one of the significant socio-religious movements. Nahdlatul Ulama is the largest Islamic community organization in Indonesia that holds a rich heritage of Islamic culture. Along with the development of the archipelago towards the formation of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI), various Islamic and nationalism-based movements emerged with diverse thought and historical views, including theories about the arrival of Islam in the archipelago. A literature review of the direction of the NU movement provides a unique perspective in understanding these dynamics. This paper presents a comparative analysis of evolving theories on the arrival of Islam into the archipelago, and explores the attitudes of intellectuals affiliated with various movements, particularly within the framework of Nahdlatul Ulama's view as an axis of intellectual and historical upheaval.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: The Arrival of Islam
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic Movement Association
  topic: keywords
subject: Indonesia
  topic: keywords
subject: Nahdlatul Ulama
  topic: keywords
subject: History of Islam
  topic: disciplines
creator: Khildan Aulia Rahman
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Khildan Aulia Rahman https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-07-01
publication date: 2025-07-01
starting page: 231
ending page: 245
doi: 10.47776/b08c0k50

An-Naqdu ‘alā Dalīli Iqāmati al-Khilāfah li-Ḥizbi at-Taḥrīr Indūnīsiyā: Taḥlīlu al-Aḥādīṡ fī Tafsīr al-Qur’ān al-‘Aẓīm li-Ibni Abī Ḥātim (w. 327 H)
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description: This article presents a critical examination of Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia's (HTI) argument for establishing a caliphate by analyzing relevant hadiths within the framework of tafsīr bi ar-riwāyah, specifically from Tafsīr al-Qurʾān al-ʿAẓīm by Ibn Abī Ḥātim. HTI advocates for a political system based solely on the Qur’an and Hadith, rejecting other state systems as un-Islamic or even infidel. While previous studies on the caliphate often focus on historical perspectives or classical and contemporary tafsir literature, this study narrows its focus to the takhrīj (hadith authentication) of narrations used to support caliphate claims. The research employs a qualitative library-based method, utilizing a hadith takhrīj approach. It investigates three key verses commonly cited in caliphate discourse: QS. Āli ʿImrān [3]:110, QS. al-Māʾidah [5]:44, and QS. al-Māʾidah [5]:48. Hadiths linked to these verses are traced, their chains of transmission (sanad) examined, and their meanings (syarḥ) interpreted. Each narration’s authenticity is evaluated through sanad criticism, highlighting the reliability or weakness of the narrators. The findings reveal that out of eight hadiths analyzed, five are classified as ḍaʿīf (weak) and three as ḥasan (acceptable). Some narrations were deemed invalid due to problematic transmitters. Importantly, while the Qur’an mentions concepts such as khilāfah or khalīfah, none of the cited verses explicitly command the establishment of a caliphate as proposed by HTI. The study thus urges caution in employing weak or misinterpreted hadiths as foundational arguments for political ideologies.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Khilafah
  topic: keywords
subject: Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia
  topic: keywords
subject: Tafsir Ibn Abi Hatim
  topic: keywords
subject: hadi
  topic: disciplines
subject: ilmu al quran dan tafsir
  topic: disciplines
subject: Religion and politics
  topic: disciplines
creator: Abdurrahim Asbiani
creator: Muhammad Azizan Fitriana
creator: Syamsul Ariyadi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 ISLAM NUSANTARA:Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-01-25
publication date: 2025-01-25
starting page: 107
ending page: 131
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v4i2.1488

Reconciling Indigenous Practices and Islamic Principles
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description: This study aims to analyze the application of fiqh principles in the “Panai” tradition within Bugis marriage customs. Panai refers to a monetary payment that a male suitor is required to provide to the bride's family to cover wedding expenses. In the Bugis tradition, Panai is considered an essential component of the dowry, functioning almost as a precondition. Without Panai, marriages within this culture are unlikely to proceed. Over time, the meaning and significance of Panai have evolved, influenced by various social factors. It now serves as a measure of a woman's family’s social status, with its value increasing for women deemed beautiful, educated, or employed in prestigious professions such as civil service. The Bugis community upholds the culture of "siri," symbolizing dignity and honor, which makes marriage a sacred institution that reflects the family’s standing. Failure to meet Panai obligations can result in a loss of siri, making the provision of Panai a sacred duty for prospective grooms. While Islam teaches that the ideal dowry is one that minimizes difficulty, the practice of Panai raises questions about its compatibility with Islamic jurisprudence, which emphasizes facilitation and fairness. This study examines the Panai tradition through the lens of two fiqh principles: al-adah muhakkamah ("custom is authoritative") and ad-Darar Yuzal ("harm shall be removed "). Employing a qualitative methodology through desk research of relevant books and articles, this study explores the intersection of local traditions and Islamic jurisprudence. The findings aim to provide deeper insights into the conflict and reconciliation between cultural practices and Islamic legal principles in the context of Bugis marriage. Ultimately, this research contributes significantly to understanding the dynamics of marriage in Makassar Bugis culture and its broader implications for the application of Islamic jurisprudence in daily life.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Al-Dararu Yuzal
  topic: keywords
subject: Al-Adah Muhakkamah
  topic: keywords
subject: Harm Shall Be Removed
  topic: keywords
subject: Custom Is Authoritative
  topic: keywords
subject: Panai
  topic: keywords
creator: Ainun Amalia
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 ISLAM NUSANTARA:Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-01-25
publication date: 2025-01-25
starting page: 21
ending page: 46
doi: 10.47776/wmzmb485

Berkembang dalam Tekanan
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description: This study explores the social and political life of the Sidoresmo Islamic boarding school (pesantren) from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. The research focuses on the socio-economic dynamics of the surrounding community, the relationship between the pesantren and the local Muslim society, as well as the pesantren's involvement in anti-colonial resistance against the Dutch East Indies government. The study employs a historical approach, relying primarily on official colonial government reports and period newspapers as primary sources. These written records are complemented by oral accounts transmitted across generations, particularly from fathers or grandfathers to current local informants. The research reveals several important findings concerning the strategic role of the pesantren in shaping communal life and local resistance. One of the key discoveries is that communal life in Sidoresmo was not only religiously structured but also served as a social foundation for resistance movements. Furthermore, the study sheds light on the 19th-century pesantren education model, which exhibits distinctive characteristics, such as the kiai-santri relationship, traditional methods of Islamic book (kitab kuning) instruction, and the integration of religious education with cultural resilience. These aspects of pesantren education in the 19th century remain underexplored in modern Indonesian historiography. Thus, this study contributes to a broader understanding of the pesantren not merely as a religious institution, but as a dynamic socio-political and educational force in pre-independence Indonesian history. It aims to enrich the discourse on pesantren-based resistance and local Islamic education during colonial times.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Pesantren, Pendidikan, Pribumi dan Perlawanan
  topic: keywords
creator: Johan Wahyudhi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 ISLAM NUSANTARA:Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-01-25
publication date: 2025-01-25
starting page: 78
ending page: 106
doi: 10.47776/mspj6z87

Jejak Jalur Rempah Nusantara dalam Catatan Sejarah Qatar
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description: This research explores Qatar’s strategic role in the spice trade route connecting the Nusantara (Southeast Asia) to the wider Islamic and global maritime world. Using Qaṭar fī ‘Uyūn al-Rahhālah by Ali Bin Ghanem Al-Hajri as the primary source, the study highlights Qatar not as a spice-producing region, but as a critical hub in the transcontinental exchange. According to Al-Hajri, Qatar functioned as a transit center where ships from the Far East, including those from the Malay Archipelago, would dock and unload valuable commodities such as spices, which were then redistributed to markets across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. In addition to Al-Hajri’s account, this research also draws on the maritime records of the renowned Arab navigator Ibn Majid. A comparative analysis between these two sources reveals overlapping patterns and shared understandings of the spice route. Arab traders, particularly those sailing the Indian Ocean, played a pivotal role in connecting the Nusantara with the Arabian Peninsula.By situating Qatar within this expansive historical and commercial context, the study contributes to the broader understanding of transregional trade networks. It sheds light on Qatar’s position not only as a passive recipient but as an active intermediary that facilitated intercultural and economic exchanges between East and West. Through this lens, the spice trade emerges not merely as a matter of goods, but as a conduit of civilizational contact—where Arab merchants and Southeast Asian cultures met, exchanged, and co-evolved.
subject: Book Review
  topic: section
subject: Qatar
  topic: keywords
subject: Jalur Rempah
  topic: keywords
subject: Rempah Nusantara
  topic: keywords
subject: Jalur Perdagangan Laut
  topic: keywords
subject: filologi
  topic: disciplines
subject: sejarah
  topic: disciplines
subject: maritim
  topic: disciplines
subject: islam nusantara
  topic: disciplines
creator: Fathurrochman Karyadi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 ISLAM NUSANTARA:Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-01-25
publication date: 2025-01-25
starting page: 132
ending page: 140
doi: 10.47776/5p6wpx14

What is Required of Halal Standards and Halal Certification Systems in the Global Era?
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description: Over the past 20 years, halal standards promoted by Muslim-majority countries have become increasingly stringent. This movement, which began in Southeast Asia, has extended to the Middle East, and efforts are underway to establish these stringent standards as international norms. Consequently, in Muslim-minority countries like Japan, it has become difficult to manufacture halal products in regular facilities, making it challenging to provide necessary services to Muslim consumers. Additionally, the lack of information regarding changes in alcohol standards poses a problem. International halal standards have also reclassified certain seasonings from non-Muslim regions, previously considered halal by local Muslims, as non-halal. This paper focuses on Indonesia's halal certification standards and system, examines the current state of halal compliance in Japan, and explores the relationship between the two. It aims to discuss the necessary reforms for halal standards and certification systems in the global era.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: halal
  topic: keywords
subject: muslim minority
  topic: keywords
subject: indonesia
  topic: keywords
subject: standardhalal
  topic: keywords
subject: sociology
  topic: disciplines
creator: Satomi Ohgata
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Satomi Ohgata http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-07-31
publication date: 2024-07-31
starting page: 1
ending page: 35
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v5i2.1186

Tradisi Magis di Kesultanan Cirebon
type: item
description: Artikel ini berbicara tentang sejarah perkembangan ilmu wifiq di kesultanan Islam Cirebon. Fokus artikel ini, yaitu: pertama, kapan ilmu wifiq itu masuk ke kesultanan Cirebon? Kedua, bagaimana pola penyebaran ilmu wifiq di kesultanan Cirebon? Ketiga, siapa saja tokoh-tokoh yang ahli dalam ilmu wifiq di kesultanan Cirebon? Keempat, karya-karya apa saja yang menjadi rujukan dan apa ada karya-karya yang dibuat oleh tokoh Nusantara terkait ilmu wifiq? Artikel ini menggunakan pendekatan sejarah, antropologi, dan filologi yang didasarkan pada data-data teks, baik berupa manuskrip, jurnal, buku, makalah, dan penjelasan para ahli, dalam arti artikel ini didasarkan pada penelitian perpustakaan (library research) dan didukung dengan riset lapangan (field research).
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Ayatullah Ayatullah
creator: Fitrotul Muzayanah
creator: Alanuari Alan Alanuari
creator: Syifa Urokhmat
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 ISLAM NUSANTARA:Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture
date: 2024-06-12
publication date: 2024-06-12
starting page: 43
ending page: 66
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v5i1.870

Resepsi Hadis Dalam Film Animasi “Jangan Menuduhâ€ Pada Kanal YouTube NussaOfficial
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description: Abstract Previously, hadiths were only studied within the educational environment of Islamic schools or religious boarding schools (Pesantren). However, with the advancement of media today, hadith has become widely accessible through various media, Including YouTube platform in the form of visual videos such as animated films. This study aims to analyse the reception of hadith in the animated film "Jangan Menuduh" presented on the NussaOfficial YouTube channel. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach and analysis using Ahmad Rafiq's reception theory, which categorises reception into three forms: exegetical, aesthetic, and functional, this research explores how creative approaches in delivering religious teachings through animated films prove effective in conveying moral messages to its audience. Within the context of the film, reception of hadith manifests in three forms: firstly, exegetical reception, where the character Uma reads and interprets the hadith text literally to provide advice to her son Rarra. Secondly, aesthetic reception, where the visual presentation of the hadith text is showcased in an aesthetically pleasing manner through Islamic-themed animation. Thirdly, functional reception, where the hadith text is understood and transformed for the audience's benefit. Abstrak Sebelumnya, hadis hanya dipelajari di lingkungan pendidikan madrasah atau Pesantren. Namun, dengan kemajuan media saat ini, hadis secara luas dapat diakses melalui berbagai media, termasuk platform YouTube dalam bentuk video visualisasi yaitu film animasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis resepsi hadis yang terdapat dalam film animasi “jangan menuduhâ€ yang disajikan melalui kanal Youtube NussaOfficial. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif dan analisis dengan menggunakan teori resepsi Ahmad Rafiq yang membaginya ke dalam tiga bentuk resepsi diantaranya, resepsi eksegesis, estetis, dan fungsional. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa pende…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Resepsi Hadis, Film Animasi, Youtube NussaOfficial
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic Studies
  topic: disciplines
creator: Fitri Sari
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 ISLAM NUSANTARA:Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture
date: 2024-06-12
publication date: 2024-06-12
starting page: 67
ending page: 82
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v5i1.1040

The Dynamics of Indonesian Muslim Spirituality in the United States
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description: This article discusses the dynamics of spirituality among Indonesian Muslims who have migrated to the United States, focusing on how they maintain and express their religious identity within a diverse society. The research analyzes the challenges faced by the Indonesian Muslim community in preserving spiritual practices in culturally and socially different environments. Additionally, the article explores the role of community, religious organizations, and technology in supporting the sustainability of their spirituality. The findings indicate that Indonesian Muslims in the United States experience a transformation in their religious practices, often involving adaptation and innovation to keep their spiritual identity alive. This article provides insights into how the Indonesian Muslim diaspora shapes their religious identity abroad and contributes to spiritual diversity in the United States.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Spirituality, Diaspora, Indonesian Muslim, Religious Identity
  topic: keywords
creator: Bambang Irawan Supardi
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Bambang Irawan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-07-31
publication date: 2024-07-31
starting page: 36
ending page: 59
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v5i2.1166

Al-Tahalif Baina Al-Muslimina Al-Jawina Wa Sulthanah Utsmaniyah Wa Al-Khilafah Al-Usmaniyah Min Al-Qurni 16-19 Miladi
type: item
description: الكشف التاريخي عن حقائق الماضية دائما مثيرة للاهتمام. على سبيل المثال، اكتشف الباحث حقائق تاريخية مثيرة للاهتمام للغاية وهي أن المجتمع الجاوي ومجتمع آتشيه، اللذين كانت بينهما علاقة متوترة إلى حد ما خلال هذا الوقت، يبدو أنه كانت بينهما علاقة وثيقة في الماضي، حتى أنهما كانا إخوة. هناك حقيقة تاريخية أخرى مثيرة للاهتمام وهي أن سلطنة آتشيه كانت لها على ما يبدو علاقات مع قوة كبرى خارج نوسانتارا، وهي الخلافة العثمانية. أثارت هذه الحقيقة التاريخية خيال الباحث حول العلاقة بين المسلمين الجاويين وغيرهم من المسلمين في نوسانتارا وخارجها في الماضي. وبهذا الخيال حاول الباحث العثور على مقالات أو كتب حول العلاقة بين المسلمين الجاويين، سواء مع المسلمين المحليين أو المسلمين الدوليين في الماضي. ونتيجة لذلك، شعر الباحث بخيبة الأمل لأن البحث في هذا الموضوع يمكن القول بأنه غير كاف. والمقال الذي بين يدي القارئ هو نتيجة بحث أجاب فيه الباحث عن خيبة الأمل أعلاه. ومن خلال الجمع بين البيانات التاريخية من نوسانتارا والبيانات التاريخية من تركيا في شكل مخطوطات الخلافة العثمانية التي حصل عليها الباحث من المكتبة التركية في كاغيتانه اسطنبول، حصل الباحث على مصادر معلومات كافية من القرن السادس عشر الميلادي إلى القرن التاسع عشر الميلادي، كان هناك تحالف غير عادي بين المسلمين الجاويين وسلطنة آتشيه والخلافة العثمانية. ولم تكن الطريقة التي استخدمها الباحث هي البحث المكتبي فقط، بل أكثر من ذلك، قام الباحث أيضًا بزيارة عدة أماكن مهمة تتعلق بهذا البحث، بما في ذلك مسجد ديماك الكبير الذي أصبح رمزًا للمسلمين الجاويين في أوائل القرن الحديث وقصر توبكابي الذي أصبح رمزا لروعة الخلافة العثمانية. وباستخدام خطوات بحثية صارمة، توصل الباحث أخيرًا إلى استنتاج مفاده أنه في الماضي، وتحديدًا منذ القرنين السادس عشر والتاسع عشر الميلاديين، كان هناك تحالف غير عادي بين المسلمين الجاويين وسلطنة آتشيه والخلافة العثمانية. يمكن أن تكون نتائج هذا البحث مساهمة علمية، خاصة فيما يتعلق بالعلاقة بين المسلمين الجاويين وغيرهم من المسلمين، محليًا ودوليًا
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Alliance, Javanese Muslims, Aceh Sultanate, Ottoman Caliphate
  topic: keywords
subject: History of Islam
  topic: disciplines
subject: History of Islam and Arts
  topic: disciplines
subject: Javanese Muslims
  topic: disciplines
subject: Islam Nusantara
  topic: disciplines
subject: Ottoman
  topic: disciplines
subject: Ottoman Caliphate
  topic: disciplines
subject: Islam in Indonesia
  topic: disciplines
creator: Ulin Nuha
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Ulin Nuha http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-07-31
publication date: 2024-07-31
starting page: 113
ending page: 129
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v5i2.1123

Book Review H.K. Chang: Civilizations of the Silk Road
type: item
description: Through this book, Chang skillfully portrays the interactions among various civilizations and societies along the Silk Road from 500 BC to 1500 AD. Using primary data in the form of paintings, artifacts, and maps, the book weaves together the cultural exchanges that stretched across the Silk Road, starting with the pioneering success of Zhang Qian, who initiated the opening of the Silk Road, and tracing the origins and spread of religions such as Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Christianity, Manichaeism, Nestorian Christianity, and Islam. The book also elegantly describes the historically significant migrations of various peoples from east to west, including the Xiongnu, Yuezhi, Han, Qiang, Hephthalites, Turkic groups, Uighurs, Mongols, and Xibe.
subject: Book Review
  topic: section
creator: Bahauddin Bahauddin
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Bahauddin http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-07-31
publication date: 2024-07-31
starting page: 130
ending page: 135
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v5i2.1125

Periodisasi Islam Nusantara Sejak Era Walisongo
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description: This study aims to explore the foundations of the Islam Nusantara concept, introduced by Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) at its 33rd Congress in Jombang in 2015. The Islam Nusantara concept remains a relevant issue for discussion, as some groups within the Indonesian Muslim community continue to reject it due to a lack of comprehensive understanding, viewing it as contradictory to the teachings of Islam brought by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Therefore, the research questions addressed in this study are: How does Islam Nusantara establish its doctrinal and scholarly basis with regard to the teachings of the Walisongo? And how have the Islamic teachings propagated by the Walisongo been preserved to this day? This study employs library research through a historical approach encompassing four stages: heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The method used is content analysis of primary and secondary data sources. The findings of this study indicate that Islam Nusantara, as introduced by NU, is not a concept without foundation. This study affirms that its foundation is rooted in the Islamic traditions of the Walisongo. This is evident from the scholarly framework of Islam Nusantara, which consistently follows a particular school of thought (madhhab) and is based on the principles of Ahlussunnah wal Jama'ah (Aswaja). Furthermore, the core teachings of Islam Nusantara—such as moderation (Tawassuth), balance (Tawaazun), fairness (I'tidal), and tolerance (Tasamuh)—represent an effort to actualize the Islamic teachings passed down by the Walisongo within the Islam Nusantara concept.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Periodization, Islam Nusantara, Walisongo, Islamic Tradition, Nahdlatul Ulama
  topic: keywords
subject: Sosial Humaniora
  topic: disciplines
creator: Muhammad Qurrotul Ainul Chotib
creator: Ayatullah .
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Muhammad Qurrotul Ainul Chotib, Ayatullah http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-07-31
publication date: 2024-07-31
starting page: 89
ending page: 112
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v5i2.1121

Recitation of Moving the Body and Erecting a Tomb Cupola: The Independence of Habib Salim's Religious Criticism in the Al-Ibānah Manuscript
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description: This research aims to examine the independence of Habib Salim bin Jindan (1906-1969) in responding to religious practices in Indonesia in the 20th Century, particularly regarding the legality of bodily movements during dhikr and the permissibility of constructing tomb structures. One religious issue of the 20th Century was the religious criticism involving two groups of Muslims: the traditionalists and the modernists. The traditionalist camp was considered more accommodating towards existing religious practices, whereas the modernist Muslims took a contrasting stance. To date, studies on this issue have primarily focused on the two critical typologies: traditionalists and modernists. Traditionalist Muslims, based on Imam Shāfi’i’s concept, categorize innovations (bid‘ah) into two types: good and bad. In contrast, modernist Muslims, following Imam Mālik’s concept, regard all forms of bid‘ah as harmful, with those who practice it destined for punishment in hell. In his work al-Ibānah fī Tārīkh al-Sunnah, Habib Salim conducts independent religious criticism, without aligning with either the traditionalist or modernist paradigms. This article is a qualitative study employing a literature review, with philological and socio-intellectual approaches relevant to the Indonesian context in the 20th century. The research uncovers several findings. First, modernist Muslims tend to be rigid and strict in responding to religious practices within society, while traditionalist Muslims are more accommodating. Second, Habib Salim, as a scholar from the traditionalist circle, was critical of certain religious practices. Third, this ḥadramī figure developed an independent theory of bid‘ah criticism, meaning he did not follow the ideological currents of either traditionalist or modernist Muslims. Fourth, this neutral stance allowed Habib Salim to adopt a more moderate perspective when addressing differences of opinion.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Habib Salim, Bid'ah, Religious Practices, al-Ibānah Manuscript
  topic: keywords
creator: Muhamad Abror
creator: Adib Misbachul Islam
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Muhamad Abror, Adib Misbachul Islam http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-07-31
publication date: 2024-07-31
starting page: 60
ending page: 88
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v5i2.1096

Religious Civil Society Organizations Responses toward Democratic Decline
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description: What factors lead religious civil society organizations to either consistently cooperate or challenge (semi) authoritarian administrations? How do increased religious competition help to shape their decisions? This article aims to answer these questions by examining the political responses of Indonesia’s two largest Islamic organizations - Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah. Utilizing comparative case studies to closely analyze the two organizations, the article argues that the organization’s differing responses toward the democratic decline under Joko Widodo presidency are determined by how different their ideologies from the newer Islamist groups are and how many of their followers are switching to the Islamists. Given its distinct ideology from the Islamists and large loyal followers’ base, Nahdlatul Ulama aligns itself with the administration in its effort to repress the Islamists. However, facing more pressure from competitors amid a similar ideology and a shrinking followers base, Muhammadiyah resists the administration’s democratic decline and defends other Islamist groups which face state repression.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Democratic decline
  topic: keywords
subject: Civil society organization
  topic: keywords
subject: Islam
  topic: keywords
subject: Indonesia
  topic: keywords
subject: Nahdlatul Ulama
  topic: keywords
subject: Muhammadiyah
  topic: keywords
subject: Political science
  topic: disciplines
subject: Religion and politics
  topic: disciplines
subject: Islamic studies
  topic: disciplines
creator: Alexander R. Arifianto
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 ISLAM NUSANTARA:Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture
date: 2024-06-12
publication date: 2024-06-12
starting page: 1
ending page: 22
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v5i1.773

Qodiyatuz Zawaji bi al-Kitabiyyati fi Mizani al-Fatawa Ibra Usuli al-Mukhtalifati
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description: The issue of marriage with the Kitabiyya is an issue in which the jurists differed in their fatwas across different ages. The reason for their disagreement was their differing view of the issue based on the two matters. First: Understand the evidences from Qur’an and sunnah on which the case is based. Second: Putting the understanding of these evidences in the light of social conditions. Among the hypotheses of this research are, firstly, some fiqh experts have a fatwa about the permissibility of marrying a Kitabiyah based on the original law stated in the Qur'anic text, but they also mention their tendency for marriage to a Kitabiyah not to be carried out by a Muslim. Second, some fiqh experts have a fatwa about the detestable (karahah) of marriage with the Kitabiyah because of the difference between the conditions of the Muslims and ahl kitab today and the situation of Muslims and Ahl al-Kitab at the time when marriage was permitted by the Qur'an. The third: Some of fiqh experts issue a fatwa while it is permissible and while it is forbidden according to the evidence that coincides with marriage with kitabiyah, and the jurists did not forbid marriage with the Book absolutely because there are verses in the Koran that clearly allow it. Fourth, The difference in opinion on the fatwa of the fiqh experts on this issue is due to their different point of view on the legal basis of the matter, and the way they put their understanding in their condition when issuing the fatwa. fifth, The negative impact of allowing marriage with the Kitabiyah is more than the positive impact of it.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Saeful Anwar
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 ISLAM NUSANTARA:Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2024-06-12
publication date: 2024-06-12
starting page: 83
ending page: 110
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v5i1.1042

Liberalism and Discontents
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description: Francis Fukuyama pernah menegaskan bahwa demokrasi liberal akan berjaya dan akan menjadi arah evolusi semua tatanan sosial politik dunia. Namun dengan berbagai masalah global dan kritikan atas ideologi ini, muncul sejumlah gugatan atasnya. Buku ini hendak menunjukkan dengan terus terang dalam hal apa gugatan tersebut dapat dimengerti, tetapi juga dalam hal apa ideologi ini masih relevan. Gugatan dari sisi kiri muncul atas sikap bebas individual dan otonomi diri yang didorong oleh ideologi ini. Sikap bebas ini dianggap menggerus patriotisme dan budaya atau ikatan komunal masyarakat. Lahirlah politik identitas sebagai reaksi atasnya. Gugatan dari sisi kanan muncul akibat liberalisme amat melindungi hak milik dan menjadikan pasar bebas sebagai konteksnya. Yang melahirkan neoliberalisme yang memprivatisasikan sektor-sektor pelayanan publik. Situasi ini telah melahirkan jurang pendapatan yang makin melebar secara global. Fukuyama berupaya menunjukkan relevansi ideologi ini melalui demokratisasi yang perlu diperdalam dan dikaitkan lebih erat lagi dengan liberalisme, yang memberi ruang bagi berbagai inspirasi komunitas serta dalam kapasitasnya mendistribusikan kesejahteraan.
subject: Book Review
  topic: section
creator: Martin Lukito Sinaga
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 ISLAM NUSANTARA:Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture
date: 2024-06-12
publication date: 2024-06-12
starting page: 111
ending page: 116

The Role of Sufis in Connecting Aceh to the Global Islamic Network in the 17th Century
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description: In the 17th Century, the Sultanate of Aceh reached its peak. At that time, Aceh was connected to the Islamic world through diplomatic channels and maritime trade. In addition to these political and economic factors, Aceh's connectivity with the Islamic World was also connected through the Sufism network, where Sufis from Aceh sailed to Arabia and several other Muslim regions in order to study. These Sufis then returned to Aceh and established Islamic spiritual centers in Aceh and other Southeast Asian regions. The activities of these Sufis, in turn, helped connect Aceh to the global Islamic network. However, the actual role played by these Sufis in connecting Aceh to the global Islamic network has not been specifically explained because several studies that have been conducted tend to explain the pattern of the ulama network formed by Sufis in a broader scope. So that the more specific role of Sufis in connecting Aceh with the global Islamic network has not received adequate explanation. Based on these issues, this study aims to discuss the role of Sufis in building interconnectivity between Aceh and the global Islamic network in the 17th Century. The main question posed in this study is how the Sufis played their role as agents of connecting Aceh with the international Islamic network in the 17th Century. While, the method used in this study is the historical method where the source search is done through literature study. From the study, it is concluded that Sufis such as Hamzah Fansuri, Syamsuddin as Sumatrani and Shaykh Abdurrauf played an important role in connecting Aceh with the global Islamic network stretching from Southeast Asia to North Africa through wandering and sending students to study at international centers of Sufism in the Middle East. In addition, Sufis also established correspondence with other Sufis in other parts of the Islamic world. In this way, Aceh became connected to the global Islamic network. Keywords: Sufism, Islamic interconnectivity…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Sufism, Islamic interconnectivity, Sultanate of Aceh, global Islamic network, Islamic history
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic history
  topic: disciplines
creator: Muhammad Affan
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 ISLAM NUSANTARA:Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture
date: 2023-10-06
publication date: 2023-10-06
starting page: 27
ending page: 42
doi: 10.47776/islamnusantara.v4i2.700