scholarly journals The Meaning of Water in Javanese Padusan and Japanese Misogi-Harai Rituals

2021 ◽  
Vol 317 ◽  
pp. 02023
Author(s):  
Dwiana Retno Yulianti ◽  
Sriwahyu Istana Trahutami ◽  
Reny Wiyatasari

Indonesia and Japan are two countries known for their high regard for culture and tradition, with no exception for those associated with religious rituals. In Japan, the Shinto religion is highly renowned for being the existing and believed ancestor religion. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, Islam is the largest religion that has indirectly influenced the cultures and traditions developed in society. Both Islam and the Shinto have a purification ritual with water as their medium, Padusan and Misogi-Harai, respectively. This study focuses on three things, i.e., the history, time of performance, and ritual procedure, to examine the corresponding meaning of the water as the media in both rituals. The method used to collect data is the literature study, and the data is then analyzed using the qualitative content analysis method. As a result of the three aspects studied, two similar meanings of water to the ritualistic purpose were discovered, i.e., purifying the soul from impurities/sin and returning the spirit to devotion to God.

Author(s):  
Surriya Shahab ◽  
Muhammad Idrees ◽  
Shaida Rasool ◽  
Samana Mehreen

Purpose: Negotiations between two parties always have newsworthiness. Results of the negotiations can be strongly influenced by the media coverage. Pakistan’s government was also involved in peace negotiation with Tahrik e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during January and February 2014. It was the most discussing issue in Pakistani media at that time. The aim of this research is to analyze the editorial policy of three Pakistani English language newspapers; Dawn, Nation and The News to check their favorable or unfavorable behavior regarding peace talks during January and February 2014. Design/Methodology/Approach: Agenda setting, priming and farming theories were used in this study. Qualitative content analysis method was used in this study to analyze the editorial policy of these three newspapers. Findings: The results revealed that all these three newspapers gave significant coverage to the peace talks issue but Nation gave more coverage to the issue. Findings also revealed that Dawn and The News, most of the time showed neutral behavior but tilted towards unfavorable position regarding peace talks. Nation showed strongly unfavorable behavior regarding peace talks. Implications/Originality/Value: So it is concluded that all these three newspapers were mostly against the peace talks and government and media were not on the same page on the issue of peace talks.


2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-60
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sohaib Subhani ◽  
Rooh ul Amin Khan, ◽  
Dr Khalid Sultan

Negotiations between two parties always have newsworthiness. Results of the negotiations can be strongly influenced by the media coverage. Pakistan's government was also involved in peace negotiation with Tahrik e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during January and February 2014. It was the most discussing issue in Pakistani media at that time. The aim of this research is to analyze the editorial policy of three Pakistani English language newspapers; Dawn, Nation and The News to check their favorable or unfavorable behavior regarding peace talks during January and February 2014. Agenda setting, priming and farming theories were used in this study. Qualitative content analysis method was used in this study to analyze the editorial policy of these three newspapers. Findings revealed that all these three newspapers gave significant coverage to the peace talks issue but Nation gave more coverage to the issue. Findings also revealed that Dawn and The News, most of the time showed neutral behavior but tilted towards unfavorable position regarding peace talks. Nation showed strongly unfavorable behavior regarding peace talks. So it is concluded that all these three newspapers were mostly against the peace talks and government and media were not on the same page on the issue of peace talks.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-145
Author(s):  
Emwinromwankhoe Osakpolor

This study investigates the portrayal of women in contemporary Nollywood films, using Isoken (2017) and King of Boys (2018) as case studies. The objective was to highlight the various ways in which women in the films are portrayed to viewers and ascertain whether contemporary Nollywood movies are an improvement on the issues of gender stereotypes and sexism which are hitherto prevalent in the industry. Anchored on the cultivation theory, the study adopted the qualitative content analysis method. Findings showed that women in the studied films are negatively portrayed in various ways and that these portrayals are, at best, parallel to the stereotypical ways in which women were portrayed in previous Nollywood movies. Taking cognizance of the fact that both films are directed by women, the researcher recommends that Nollywood female directors should look beyond the lenses of financial gains and set a pace with regards to changing the narrative and portraying Nigerian women in a positive light.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 209-215
Author(s):  
Qamar Uddin Zia Ghaznavi ◽  
Ghulam Shabir

Purpose: In this article, Mr. Naseem Hijazi, a lesser-known hero of the Pakistan Movement, is highlighted. The primary purpose of this paper is to expose the hidden aspects of Mr. Naseem Hijazi's life. He was a well-known novelist and writer, as well as a freedom fighter. He was a member of the Pakistan Movement, but few people were aware of his involvement. He was a devoted Muslim and a firm believer in Islam. This research paper investigates and analyses the life of Naseem Hijazi to get a complete image of him. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research demonstrates that delving into individual biographies might provide a contextualized view of Naseem Hijazi's life, allowing for a complete picture of him. This study employed a qualitative content analysis method to examine Naseem Hijazi's biography during the Independence Movement. Findings: The finding shows that Naseem Hejazi had a passion for life that could enthrall any of his companions. During a radio interview, Syed Hashim Raza described his relationship with Naseem Hejazi, saying that the Muslim League was the only party working to establish Pakistan between 1940 and 1947. Naseem Hejazi was one of those who stood behind Quaid-e-Azam throughout those times and was respected by all. Naseem Hejazi, I believe, ran half of the pro-Muslim League propaganda effort in Baluchistan, while Mir Jaffer Khan Jamali ran the other half. Quetta's Pasban Fortnightly, June 15 (1939: 6). Implications/Originality/Value: In such a situation, history books about the Pakistan Movement should be rewritten to acknowledge Naseem Hejazi's work as one of the nation's benefactors.”


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Achmad Ridwan Noer

Horror movies in Indonesian cinemas have seen a recent surge of viewers despite being associated with exploiting sensualism under the blanket of horror. Meanwhile, the top ten viewed Indonesian horror movies in recent years managed to somewhat acquire the trust of Indonesians to come back to watch more horror movies in their favourite cinemas. This paper employs the qualitative content analysis method to better grasp what movie trailer elements are employed by the top 10 viewed Indonesian horror movies and see what are the similarities and differences in the elements of horror they present. Ultimately, as the market demands it, a natural selection for the kinds of horrors Indonesians watch is currently on going.


2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adi Loka Sujono

<p>The study aims to investigate the translation of ellipsis and event reference in JK Rowling‘s‘ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. In this present study, a qualitative content analysis method was employed. In translating the ellipsis and event reference, semantic and syntactic referents should be taken into account. Concerning with reference to eventualities, three forms of referents namely verb phrase ellipsis, so anaphora and pronominal event reference are analysed. Some adjustments such as literal translation, explicitation, omission, and the like are made.</p>


2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-104
Author(s):  
Siti Tarwiah ◽  
Uwes Fatoni

This study is to know the extent of netizen's response to the preaching by writing of ustadz Arifin Ilham on social media Facebook. The aim is to know the attention, understanding, and acceptance of netizens to the preaching by writing of ustadz Arifin Ilham. This research used qualitative content analysis method, which is analyzing data in the form of comments given by netizens through emoticons, symbol and comment by finding symbols, classifying data, and analyzing. Based on the research results found: 1) attention of netizens in responding to the preaching by writing of ustadz Arifin Ilham in the form of emoticons and comments responses, 2) their understanding are positive, negative, neutral, and inappropriate comments on the theme, and 3) their acceptance are to desire to change for the better, to avoid the aqidah deviant, to more diligent worship, and to better morals.   Penelitian ini ingin mengetahui sejauh mana respon netizen terhadap dakwah bi al-qalam ustadz Arifin Ilham di media sosial Facebook. Dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui perhatian, pengertian, dan penerimaan dari netizen terhadap dakwah bi al-qalam ustadz Arifin Ilham. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis isi kualitatif, yaitu menganalisis data berupa komentar-komentar yang diberikan netizen melalui simbol emotikon dan komentar dengan cara menemukan simbol, mengklasifikasi data, dan menganalisis. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ditemukan: 1) perhatian netizen dalam memberikan respon terhadap dakwah bi al-qalam ustadz Arifin Ilham berupa respon emotikon dan komentar, 2) pengertian dalam bentuk komentar positif, negatif, netral, dan tidak sesuai tema, dan 3) penerimaan berupa keinginan untuk berubah menjadi lebih baik, yaitu terhindar dari aqidah yang menyimpang, semakin rajin beribadah, dan semakin baik akhlaknya.


2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-82
Author(s):  
Md Mohiul Islam ◽  
Hamedi Mohd Adnan ◽  
Mohd Amir Mat Omar ◽  
Nilufa Akter

Tom and Jerry has already celebrated its Platinum Jubilee as it was produced firstly in 1940 and bit by bit Tom and Jerry has been dominating the watch-lists of the cartoon lovers from all over the world by retaining itself as one of the most popular cartoons of all time. But it is not only the never-ending rivalry between the cat and the mouse with the slapstick comedy that helps the cartoon to be as one of the talked of the topics in the entertainment and media industry, it has created some controversies regarding its contents; and violence is one those that has made the scholars and critics talk about it and its possible impacts on the audience. Apart from lamenting for the impacts of violence on the juveniles’ mind, this study rather focuses on how Tom and Jerry projects violence alongside with the slapstick comic elements in the name of entertainment since it is significant to discern what violence is and then categorize them into different type as different categories of violence may have impact on the audience in different ways. By defining the term violence, this study shows how Tom and Jerry displays the actions which can be the ribs and stretchers of the umbrella known as violence. Whereas most of the scholars concentrate on the outcome of showing violence among the different programs in media, this study categorizes the actions performed by the characters in the cartoon into different categories through a qualitative content analysis method and defines those actions according to the definitions of violence.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Ramli Abdul Wahid

<strong>Abstrak: </strong>Studi ini mengkaji konsep pemimpin dalam Islam. Studi ini merupakan studi kepustakaan. Data diperoleh dari kitab-kitab tafsir untuk menemukan bagaimana hakikat kepemimpinan dalam Islam. Data dianalisis dengan metode analisis isi. Secara umum, studi ini membahas kriteria pemimpin dalam Islam dan konsep pemimpin perempuan dalam Islam. Beriman, memiliki visi dan program kerja, mampu menjalankan tugas, diterima oleh umat, tidak diktator dan rendah hati. Dalam konteks pemimpin perempuan, tidak ada kesepakatan apakah perempuan boleh menjadi pemimpin. Banyak pemikir di era modern yang tidak dapat menerima pendapat para ulama klasik yang melarang perempuan menjadi pemimpin. Studi ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi dan inspirasi bagi kajian-kajian tentang gender di era saat ini.<br /> <br /><strong>Kata Kunci: </strong>Islam, pemimpin, perempuan, Alquran, hadis<br /> <br /><strong>Abstract:</strong> <strong>Depicting Leadership Discourse in Islamic Perspective</strong>. This study examines the concept of leader in Islambased on the Qur’anic interpretation. This study is a literature study. Data is obtained from the books of Qur’anic exegeses to find out how the nature of leadership in Islam. Data is analyzed by content analysis method. In general, this study discusses the criteria for leaders in Islam as well as the concept of women leaders. It is found that amongst the criteria are having faith or believer, having a vision and working program, being able to carry out tasks, being accepted by the people, not being dictatorial and humble. In the context of women leaders, there is no agreement on whether women may become leaders. Many thinkers in the modern era cannot accept the opinions of classical scholars who forbid women to become leaders. This study is expected to contribute and inspire studies on gender in the contemporary era.<br /> <br /><strong>Keywords</strong>: Islam, leadership, women, Qur’an, hadith


Author(s):  
YUSOFF MAHMOOD ◽  
HARON DAUD ◽  
ABD. AZIZ SHUAIB

Perubatan tradisional merupakan satu kaedah rawatan psikologi kepada penyakit yang tidak dapat dirawat secara perubatan moden. Sesetengah masyarakat Melayu percaya ada penyakit yang disebabkan oleh semangat dan kuasa ghaib dan memerlukan khidmat bomoh atau dukun untuk mengubatinya. Menurut Haliza Mohd Riji (2000:17), kepercayaan masyarakat Melayu dipengaruhi pada dasarnya oleh agama Hindu-Buddha dan agama Islam iaitu agama-agama yang dibawa masuk oleh pedagang dan pengembang agama pada masa lampau. Kesan daripada pengaruh tersebut membentukworld-view masyarakat Melayu pada umumnya. World-view orang-orang Melayu adalah juga world-view pengamal perubatan Melayu. Penumpuan tesis ini memfokuskan kepada Penyakit Angin dan kaedah rawatannya kepada kaedah seni persembahan secara Main Pateri. Menurut Azman (2011 : 240) penyakit angin adalah sejenis penyakit yang berpunca daripada hasrat yang tidak tertunai atau menurut masyarakat Kelantan sebagai seorang insan yang mengalami masalah ’sekat angin’. Misalnya gagal dalam memadu kasih, pinangannya ditolak menyebabkan jiwanya menjadi lemah atau keadaan yang tidak seimbang, dan ini menyebabkan seseorang hilang semangat. Bagi mengembalikan semangat inilah maka rawatan kaedah Main Pateri diperlukan. Tesis ini menggunakan kaedah kualitatif analisis kandungan dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif atau ’exploranary research’. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah temubual berstruktur dan dokumentasi. Penghuraian terhadap aspek penyakit angin dan kaedah rawatan secara Main Pateri.   Traditional treatment is a psychological treatment for the sickness that cannot be treated by modern medicine. Some Malay societies believe that there are sicknesses caused by spirits and supernatural forces and require the services of traditional medicine man or ‘dukun’ to cure them. According to Heliza Mohd Riji (2000:17), Malay societies believe the healing performance are basically influenced by Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam, with which those religions brought by traders and missionaries. Generally the effect of these influences shapesthe world-view of Malay people. World-view of Malay affects theMalay medical performers. This thesis focuses on ‘penyakit angin’ and its healing performance known as ‘Main Pateri’. According to Malays, ‘Penyakit Angin’ is a sickness caused by unfulfilled wishes or ‘sekat angin’. For example, someone has been jilted in relationship, his or her marriage proposal being rejected causing his psychological mind weak or unbalanced condition and this will make a person become discouraged. To reshape this spirit then ‘Main Pateri’ performanceis required. This thesis uses qualitative content analysis method by using descriptive approach or ‘exploratory research’.


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