RECLAIMING MODERATE ISLAM IN NAHDLATUL ULAMA: Challenging the Dominant Religious Authority in Digital Platform

Akmaliah, Wahyudi

doi:10.15642/jiis.2022.16.1.223-248

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“…This is showed that NU still has charisma, appeal in the community, and influence in providing religious directives in offline and online societies. 55 This finding is confirmed with the view of Amin Abdullah. According to him, universities in Indonesia are a stronghold for moderate Islam, particularly those at state or national Islamic universities run by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA).…”

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Ideological Contestation on Youtube Between Salafi and Nahdhatul ‘Ulama in Indonesia

Nur'aeni¹,

Ramdan²

2023

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Abstract: This research spotlights YouTube’s utilization as a platform for intriguing Muslims and proselytizing Salafi and Nahdhatul 'Ulama's (NU) doctrines in the context of ideological contestation in Indonesia. This aim was motivated by the struggle for religious authority between NU and Salafis that has occurred in Indonesia since the beginning of the emergence of Salafis in the 1970s. The doctrine of Puritanism brought by Salafis is the key to the ideological battle with NU, which has the opposite doctrine. Thus, the contestation spread to the fight for the masses. One medium used as an object for spreading doctrine is YouTube. This use of YouTube is encouraged by their awareness that YouTube is an effective platform for proselytizing and arguing with each other. Therefore, this research explores the ideological contestation of the two groups from the aspect of the doctrine they spread and the ways they attract the masses by analyzing lecture videos from YouTube channels affiliated with each group. Based on the content and video quantity, this research argues that the massive method of being charged with Salafis is slowly becoming a strong challenge for the existence of NU. The method used is a theory by Heidi A. Campbell regarding online authority.Keywords: Ideological Contestation, Nahdhatul ‘Ulama, Religious Authority, Salafi, YouTube. Abstrak: Penelitian ini menyoroti penggunaan YouTube sebagai platform untuk membangkitkan minat umat Islam dan menyebarkan doktrin Salafi dan Nahdhatul 'Ulama (NU) dalam konteks kontestasi ideologi di Indonesia. Tujuan ini dilatarbelakangi oleh perebutan otoritas keagamaan antara NU dan Salafi yang terjadi di Indonesia sejak awal kemunculan Salafi pada tahun 1970-an. Doktrin puritanisme yang dibawa oleh Salafi menjadi kunci pertarungan ideologis dengan NU yang memiliki doktrin sebaliknya. Dengan demikian, kontestasi menyebar dalam konteks perebutan massa. Salah satu media yang digunakan sebagai sarana penyebaran doktrin adalah YouTube. Penggunaan YouTube ini didorong oleh kesadaran mereka bahwa YouTube adalah platform yang efektif untuk berdakwah dan saling berdebat. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini mengeksplorasi kontestasi ideologi kedua kelompok tersebut dari aspek doktrin yang mereka sebarkan dan bagaimana menarik massa dengan menganalisis video ceramah dari video YouTube yang berafiliasi dengan masing-masing kelompok. Berdasarkan kuantitas konten dan video, penelitian ini berargumen bahwa metode masif yang digunakan oleh Salafi perlahan menjadi tantangan kuat bagi eksistensi NU. Metode yang digunakan adalah teori Heidi A. Campbell mengenai otoritas online.Kata Kunci: Kontestasi Ideologi, Nahdhatul ‘Ulama, Otoritas Keagamaan, Salafi, YouTube

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Ideological Contestation on Youtube Between Salafi and Nahdhatul ‘Ulama in Indonesia

Nur'aeni¹,

Ramdan²

2023

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“…Firstly, there are studies that scrutinise the tradition of enhancing ASWAJA al-Nahdhiyah da'wah from historical and doctrinal standpoints, as evidenced in the works of Nakamura (1981, Hamzah (2017) and Fealy and Bush (2014). Secondly, there are studies that view the strengthening tradition of ASWAJA al-Nahdhiyah as the axis of the moderate da'wah movement, as reflected in the research of Akmaliah (2022), Sunda and Fitri (2022), Ismail (2020), Saenong (2021) and Pribadi (2022). Thirdly, there are studies that explore the reinforcement tradition of ASWAJA al-Nahdhiyah in response to other da'wah movements and dynamics, as observed in the research of Saini (2022), Moqsith (2016), Arifianto (2021), Fata and Ichwan (2017) and Khazanah (2022).…”

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Modernising tradition: Reinforcing ASWAJA al-Nahdhiyah authority among millennials in Indonesia

Hasanah,

Anam,

Muassomah

2024

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies

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The da’wah [invitation to Islamic teachings] movement of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah al-Nahdhiyah, abbreviated as ASWAJA al-Nahdhiyah, formerly centred around elderly, rural, and traditional populations, has now expanded its influence to encompass the millennial demographic. The evolving landscape of time and technological advancements present novel challenges in effectively communicating the da’wah message to a generation deeply immersed in the digital era. Millennials exhibit distinct communication preferences and characteristics compared to previous generations, necessitating tailored approaches to disseminate da’wah content that resonates with their context and needs. This research aimed to achieve two primary objectives: firstly, to identify emerging forms of new traditions within the ideological reinforcement of ASWAJA al-Nahdhiyah among millennials, and secondly, to analyse the underlying factors contributing to these novel traditions within the millennial context. Employing a qualitative approach, this study utilised nethnography as its methodological framework, seeking to understand cultural experiences encompassing traces, practices, networks, and social media systems. By combining various research approaches for data collection, analysis, and interpretation, the study shed light on the reinforcement efforts that give rise to diverse new traditions. The findings highlighted that the reinforcement endeavours, including the appropriation of media platforms and the emphasis on education, cadre development, and intensive mentorship within millennial domains, significantly contribute to the acceptance and affiliation towards ASWAJA al-Nahdhiyah. Moreover, these efforts serve as a counterforce against the proliferation of radical ideologies, safeguarding the traditional religious views amid the rapid globalisation of religious understanding and transnational da’wah movements in Indonesia.Contribution: This article advanced our understanding of the evolving dynamics within the ASWAJA al-Nahdhiyah movement, particularly its adaptation to contemporary communication channels and its strategic engagement with young audiences amid the changing religious landscape in Indonesia.

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RECLAIMING MODERATE ISLAM IN NAHDLATUL ULAMA: Challenging the Dominant Religious Authority in Digital Platform

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Ideological Contestation on Youtube Between Salafi and Nahdhatul ‘Ulama in Indonesia

Ideological Contestation on Youtube Between Salafi and Nahdhatul ‘Ulama in Indonesia

Modernising tradition: Reinforcing ASWAJA al-Nahdhiyah authority among millennials in Indonesia

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