Islam and Syncretism in Java:  Reflections on the Thought of Geertz and Woodward

Rofiqoh, Yusnia I’anatur; Alvino, Ach Tofan; Chusae, Asmi; Nizar, Yasyva Agfa

doi:10.37680/muharrik.v4i01.634

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“…Her religious practices reflected Kalang people's strategy to maintain their existence in the midst of Islamic community's hegemony. Mak Kobro's religiosity, which emphasized showing religious symbols of the majority group on the surface while holding Kalang belief tightly beneath, was identical to Geertz's views on Javanese Islam in general, which was syncretic in nature (Geertz 1983;Rofiqoh et al 2021).…”

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Socio-religious Practices of Kalang Shaman: Symbol of Minority People's Resistance in Indonesia

Kholiq

Ismail

Permata

et al. 2022

JSW (Jurnal Sosiol. Walisongo)

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Three possibilities can occur when religion enters a society already having its own culture and traditions: acceptance, rejection, and adjustment. This study analyzed the socio-religiosity of the Kalang people, a minority ethnic group in Kendal, following the arrival of Islam into their lives. Highlighting how they practiced their worship and presented their identity in the majority of Muslim society, the research was focused on the socio-religious practices of the Dukun Kalang as a representation of Kalang people and unveiled her critical roles in the Kalang socio-cultural system, such as leading every ritual activity, and being a source of knowledge about Kalang teachings and other mystical information about ancestral spirits. Using the qualitative method, it was found that the Kalang shaman's religiosity model symbolized the way of religion without losing faith in indigenous culture and traditions. This spiritual adaptation model, in the perspective of symbolic interaction, can be interpreted as a form of resistance and as a strategy to maintain the cultural identity of the minority amid the threat of extinction due to the penetration of major ideologies, including mainstream religions.

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Section: Expressions Of Kalang Shaman Religiosity In the Figure Of Ma...mentioning

confidence: 81%

Socio-religious Practices of Kalang Shaman: Symbol of Minority People's Resistance in Indonesia

Kholiq

Ismail

Permata

et al. 2022

JSW (Jurnal Sosiol. Walisongo)

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Kiai, Religious Authority, and Dynamics of Ngumbah Keris Tradition in Java, Indonesia

Faline Izza Nisa`u,

Ahmad Arif Widianto

2024

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The ngumbah keris tradition is recognized as a practice aimed at warding off bad luck through a series of specific rituals that incorporate mantras and offerings. This study explores the responses of kiai langgar to the ngumbah keris ritual using ethnographic methodology. Data were collected through purposive sampling, in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and documentation. The analysis adhered to Miles and Huberman's interactive model, which encompasses data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, supplemented by triangulation to ensure both validity and reliability. Max Weber's theory of charismatic authority provided the theoretical framework for this study, which is crucial for understanding how kiai langgar exercise their authority to mediate between traditional practices and religious principles. This framework highlights a dualistic response: kiai langgar aligned with Nahdlatul Ulama view the ritual as a means of seeking divine blessings, provided it is in accordance with Islamic teachings. In contrast, kiai langgar associated with Muhammadiyah classify the ritual as bid'ah (innovation) and superstition. The findings indicate that the negotiation of religious and cultural values is significantly shaped by the charismatic authority of the kiai langgar, influencing community perceptions and practices. This study deepens the understanding of the complex interplay between traditional rituals and Islamic teachings within rural Javanese communities, underscoring the role of kiai langgar as cultural brokers and agents of social change.

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Islam and Syncretism in Java: Reflections on the Thought of Geertz and Woodward

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Socio-religious Practices of Kalang Shaman: Symbol of Minority People's Resistance in Indonesia

Socio-religious Practices of Kalang Shaman: Symbol of Minority People's Resistance in Indonesia

Kiai, Religious Authority, and Dynamics of Ngumbah Keris Tradition in Java, Indonesia

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