scholarly journals Pesantren Responses to Religious Tolerance, Pluralism and Democracy in Indonesia

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurrohman Nurrohman

Pesantren (Islamic boarding school) is the oldest Islamic institution in Indonesia that often affiliated to the largest mass Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama. This organization is well known for its stance to uphold moderate, tolerance Islam and accepting pluralistic state based on Pancasila. Pesantren also often referred as the barometer to understand the way of thinking of Muslims grass root in Indonesia because many Islamic figures in Indonesian village are alumni of pesantren.  There are debates among scholars on whether religious violence has a root in religious doctrine or it is caused by factors outside religion such as poverty or injustice. By assuming that both inside and outside factors have significant contribution to violence or radicalism this study will discuss the doctrine that potentially can be used to justify violence and intolerance by reviewing the opinion of pesantren leaders in West Java on jihad, violence or intolerance and power. This study is aimed to examine whether the commitment of Muslim leaders in national level on democracy and plurality is supported by grass root particularly from pesantren leaders.  Overall the study found that although they agree that democracy is compatible with Islam, this study reveals that their acceptance to pluralism still be questioned as evidenced by almost half of them supported theocratic caliphate carry out by radical group. Although many argued that pesantren promotes tolerance and pluralism, nevertheless this  study shows that some of their teaching tacitly supported violence act in the name of religion that will tarnished the effort of Indonesia to synchronize Islam, democracy and modernity. It means that many of them actually not wholeheartedly accepted democracy and pluralism.

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-52
Author(s):  
Nina Nurmila

This article aims to offer a textual analysis of Rahima and Fahmina’s publications. Rahima and Fahmina are two Non-Government Organizations founded in 2000 by a young generation of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), one of the largest moderate Muslim organizations in Indonesia. There are more similarities than differences between Rahima and Fahmina because the persons involved in the organizations are close friends and, in fact, the same persons even though both are based in two different cities. Since their foundation, both Rahima and Fahmina have published many books and magazines. This article argues that both Rahima dan Fahmina publications offer a new grounded feminist approach to Islam, which counterbalance the dominant male-biased normative approach to Islam in most Muslim societies. These publications are based on their feminist activism and community engagement with the grass-root level of many Nahdlatul Ulama pesantrens (Islamic boarding schools). The topics of their publication cover many current issues such as fiqh of women’s reproductive rights and empowerment, fiqh of the daily life of migrant workers, fiqh of anti-trafficking, prevention of child marriage, violent extremism and religious pluralism. As a result, the progressive nature of their publications negates the existing label of NU as the traditionalist organization.


2020 ◽  
pp. 37-43
Author(s):  
Asep Priatna

The issue of environmental pollution has come to the attention of the world community and has become a strategic issue in sustainable development, so it needs to have the support of all parties, including the government, the private sector and educational institutions. Integrated Junior High School Lampang, Subang Regency West Java Indonesia has been implementing the green school program since 2008 and in 2019 it was entrusted by the West Java Education Office to be proposed as a national level green school program. Some achievements as a green school implementing school are private schools that have obtained "A" (exellent) accreditation with a beautiful environment and are able to fulfil 4 (four) components, namely (1) environmentally sound policies, (2) implementation of environment-based curriculum, (3) participatory-based environmental activities and (4) management of environmentally friendly supporting facilities Keywords : Management, green school Isu pencemaran lingkungan hidup telah menjadi perhatian masyarakat dunia dan menjadi isu strategis dalam pembangunan berkelanjutan, sehingga perlu mendapat dukungan semua pihak baik pemerintah, sector swasta maupun lembaga pendidikan. SMPS Terpadu Lampang Kabupaten Subang telah melaksanakan program adiwiyata sejak tahun 2008 dan pada tahun 2019 diberi kepercayaan oleh Dinas Pandidikan Jawa Barat diusulkan sebagai Sekolah Adiwiyata (green school program)  tingkat nasional. Beberapa capaian sebagai sekolah pelaksana green shcool  adalah sekolah swasta yang telah memperoleh akreditasi “A” (Unggul) dengan lingkungan asri dan mampu memenuhi 4 (empat) komponen yaitu (1) kebijakan berwawasan lingkungan, (2) pelaksanaan kurikulum berbasis lingkungan, (3) kegiatan lingkungan berbasis partisipatif dan (4) pengelolaan sarana pendukung ramah lingkungan Kata Kunci : Manajemen, Sekolah Adiwiyata


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-105
Author(s):  
Muhammad Solahudin ◽  
Ecep Ismail ◽  
Irwan Abdurrohman

On the one hand, in the environment of the Pesantren salaf community, a kind of environment and tradition is formed which shows its unique, even unique characteristics, which are only understood by the community. Gus Dur, in this case, stated that the Pesantren salaf community is a community that has its own subcultural in the middle of society with the complexity of the problems in it. But on the other hand, there is a very rapid development of science and technology, so it demands pesantren salaf to make changes to adjust to the times, both in terms of the education system, the boarding school environment, institutions, leadership patterns, and others. Therefore, the study contained in the title "Pesantren Salaf: Social Change and Sublimation of Identity (Pesantren Model in West Java)", is very important to be carried out.The purpose of this study is none other than to find the concept of changes that occur in Pesantren salaf in West Java. For more details, they are: 1) uncovering the factors that drive changes in pesantren in West Java; 2) reveal pesantren's efforts in facing the challenges of the times, and 3) find forms of changes that occur in the Pesantren salaf in West Java.This research departs from a thought that social change will occur due to four things. First, Evolution. This theory states that humans as part of a cultured society will naturally develop gradually from simple forms to complex and perfect stages. Second, Conflict. This theory strongly believes that change will only occur if there is conflict. Third. Functional Theory. Social change occurs because of the disharmony between cultural elements. Fourth, Cycle Theory. Social change by itself will occur and cannot be controlled.The method used in this research is descriptive. In the process, the data is collected and compiled. After the data is collected and arranged in such a way, the authors analyze it and provide interpretation, with a qualitative approach. So that it is expected to be able to uncover the realities of the Pesantren salaf which are changing in the community.The results of the study stated that the Pesantren salaf can adapt well to social change by bringing up certain identities. This shift in identity needs to be examined and studied through the theory of action put forward by Max Weber. First, zweckrational. This theory is known as rational-purpose. In doing something always with a good and accurate calculation. Second, wertrational or rational-values. The involvement of the subject is directly involved in matters of absolute importance. The four traditionalists. This theory of action rests on established and established customs or traditions. Traditionalist theories respect existing authority.


2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 330-352
Author(s):  
Muhammad Muntahibun Nafis ◽  
Muhammad Ainun Najib

Sufism and tarekat (Sufi order) play a significant role in building and enhancing mutual-peaceful dialogue between Islam and other religions and cultures. The Sufis establish cooperation with followers of other religions. This is because Sufism holds moderate view and understanding of Islamic doctrines. Sufism is, therefore, not limited only on spirituality and mystical realm, but it is also able to create a harmonious relationship among humans and between humans and nature. This article seeks to present a related study on the doctrine of religious tolerance within Sufism promulgated by KH. Sholeh Bahruddin, the headmaster of Pesantren (Islamic boarding school) Ngalah Pasuruan East Java. Kiai Sholeh sees Sufism as the main foundation of religious tolerance. As the murshid of the Tarekat Qādirīyah wa Naqsabandīyah Mujaddadīyah Khālidīyah Kiai Sholeh has intensively cultivated Islam raḥmah li al-‘ālamīn in the pesantren he leads. This doctrine emphasizes that Islam raḥmah li al-‘ālamīn perceives all human beings as kabeh dulur (all are brothers) regardless of their religious and social background, and political preference. Through the concept of kabeh dulur, Kiai Sholeh builds human relationships with anyone, including people of different faiths and beliefs.


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Al ghazali

AbstrakThe term pesantren which is widely known among moslem has been widely discussed and researched bay vatious groups. Such pesantren generally accaept santri after completing elementary school or at seven years old. However, Islamic boarding school that accept student or santri from the golden age 4-6 years old are rarely studied. The uniqueness of Tarbiyatul Wildan pesantren in Karawang, West Java, Because it specially educates students of kindergarten age.Research uses qualitative methods, for processing the validity of data using triangulation. The results of the study are Tarbiyatul Wildan Karawang Islamic boarding school with 1702 students, generally accepting santri from the age of 4-6 and students are educated to memorize the Koran namely Juz ama, yasin, waqiah, barzanzi, and prayers starting at 04.00-20.00 , in the high afternoon nap then stud y again with the learning model and the students, and the students were very happy to also succeed in memorizing the Qur'an in the age of children.


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Al ghazali

AbstrakThe term pesantren which is widely known among moslem has been widely discussed and researched bay vatious groups. Such pesantren generally accaept santri after completing elementary school or at seven years old. However, Islamic boarding school that accept student or santri from the golden age 4-6 years old are rarely studied. The uniqueness of Tarbiyatul Wildan pesantren in Karawang, West Java, Because it specially educates students of kindergarten age.Research uses qualitative methods, for processing the validity of data using triangulation. The results of the study are Tarbiyatul Wildan Karawang Islamic boarding school with 1702 students, generally accepting santri from the age of 4-6 and students are educated to memorize the Koran namely Juz ama, yasin, waqiah, barzanzi, and prayers starting at 04.00-20.00 , in the high afternoon nap then stud y again with the learning model and the students, and the students were very happy to also succeed in memorizing the Qur'an in the age of children.


2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Umma Farida

<p>Kajian ini bertujuan untuk melacak  pemikiran dan  gerakan keagamaan pesantren  di  era  globalisasi. Pendekatan dalam peneltian ini adalah penelitian kepustakaan.  Hasil  penelitian ini adalah radikalisme dan liberalisme sebuah pesantren sangat tergantung kepada para pemimpin di pesantren tersebut (pemilik, kyai, atau santri senior). Jika arus pemikiran para pemimpinnya berkarakter radikal, maka sebuah pesantren beserta santrinya akan berpandangan  radikal, sedangkan jika para pemimpinnya berkarakter moderat, maka sebuah pesantren beserta santrinya berkarakter moderat, bahkan bisa menjadi liberal dalam situasi dan waktu tertentu.  Sejalan dengan globalisasi, wajah pesantren  di Indonesia sudah tidak lagi dimonopoli oleh kelompok tradisional atau fundamental-radikal, melainkan  sudah diwarnai oleh pesantren-pesantren baru yang di bentuk oleh kelompok Islam lainnya dengan wajah yang berbeda pula.</p><p>Kata kunci: radikalisme, moderatisme, liberalisme, pesantren, globalisasi</p><p> </p><p><em>RA</em><em>D</em><em>I</em><em>C</em><em>A</em><em>L</em><em>I</em><em>S</em><em>M</em><em>,</em><em> </em><em>M</em><em>O</em><em>D</em><em>E</em><em>RA</em><em>T</em><em>I</em><em>S</em><em>M</em><em>,</em><em> </em><em>A</em><em>N</em><em>D</em><em> </em><em>B</em><em>O</em><em>A</em><em>R</em><em>D</em><em>I</em><em>N</em><em>G</em><em> </em><em>L</em><em>I</em><em>B</em><em>E</em><em>RA</em><em>L</em><em>I</em><em>S</em><em>M </em><em>(</em><em>K</em><em>EE</em><em>P TRACK OF THOUGHT AND BOARDING SCHOOL RELIGIOUS MOVEMENT’S IN THE GLOBALIZATION ERA). This study aims to track the movement of thought and boarding school religious movement  in the globalization  era. This study uses library research. The result of this study is the radicalism and liberalism of a boarding school is very dependent upon the leaders in its boarding school (owner, kyai, or senior students).  If the current leaders have radical character thought, then a boarding school with its students will think the radically, whereas if its leaders are moderate, so a boarding school and its students will have moderate characteristic, even they can be liberal in a certain situation and time. In line with the globalization, the face of boarding school in Indonesia is no longer monopolized  by traditional or fundamental-radical  group, but it was already colored by boarding schools in new forms by other Islamic groups with different faces.</em></p><p><strong><em>Keywords: </em></strong><em>radicalism,  moderatism,   liberalism, boarding  school, globalization</em></p>


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-223
Author(s):  
Mohammad Agus Yusoff ◽  
Athambawa Sarjoon

Abstract Sri Lankan military forces and government authorities have succeeded to counter measure terrorism by defeating the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). However, their initiatives and efforts to restore peace and harmony among different ethno-religious groups in the post-war context are highly complex. The additional space given to the reemergence of radical religious groups has negatively influenced the process of fostering religious tolerance and harmony, which have been maintained for centuries in the country. Ethno-religious minorities became the major targets of religious hatred and violent attacks. At both the societal and political platforms, majoritarian religious sentiments and discourse have established a dominant presence in opposing the existence and practice of the religious fundamentals of minorities. This study has attempted to investigate the nature and impact of majoritarian religious violence in post-war Sri Lanka, as well as the efforts made by the government authorities to control them in order to foster religious tolerance and harmony in the country. This study argues that religious violence under the shadow of religious nationalism has been promoted by many forces as a mechanism by which to consolidate a majoritarian ethno-religious hegemony in the absence of competing ethnic-groups context in post-war Sri Lanka. In many ways, state apparatuses have failed to control religious violence, maintain religious tolerance and inter-religious harmony, particularly of accommodating minorities in nature. The study concludes that the continuous promotion of majoritarian religious hegemony through anti-minority religious hatred and violence would further promote religious intolerance and radicalism challenging the establishment of religious harmony in the country.


2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Hasbi Indra

Abstract: the research of side of qualitative methodes are based of islamic scholars by book or journals for Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) one of a pillar institution deal with to intelligent students for development of nations in the future. In the future, islamic boarding school are face the complicated problems. Pesantren now be a part of national systems and are hoped to reach national level and  even international level quality. This time national education have under position in Asian State that are Singapore, Thailand. Malaysia, Philiphine and  Vietnam. It looks are not correlated problems with pesantren but the instutituon are a part of national education systems therefore the institution must ready its. In that conditions pesantren are face of globalization fenomenon that are bear result development of science and give easy for humans life and also that contains negative effects such as break of values of human and then the norms of religion had stay. The development of economyc effor in the future in the world are interesting part for well of nation so dealt with a side in free trade amongt of Asian nation. In this era pesantren as institutional education are a parts its could attention for it. Pesantren in the future could attention for horizon santri dealt with very intresting for human life specially about economic in wich give justice deploy it and etics for them in order to create of well of humanity and also give attention to readiness santri with souls entrepreneurship and skill for their life and then could competete by human being in this worlds.Keywords: Islamic boarding school, economic, entrepreneurship


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