scholarly journals Islam in Uzbekistan: Why Freedom of religion is Fundamental for Peace and Stability in the Region

1970 ◽  
pp. 110-150
Author(s):  
Erica Sapper Simpson
Keyword(s):  
Freedom Of Religion ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
Muslim Population ◽  
Emerging Nations ◽  
The People ◽  
Independent Form ◽  
Region I ◽  
Governmental Form

This paper is dedicated to the people in Uzbekistan, known and unknown, whose future depends on peace and stability in the region. I wrote this paper with two different readers in mind: for the first reader, this paper provides an introduction to the current struggle in Uzbekistan between the traditional values of the non-governmental form of Islam and the modern values of the secular government; for the second reader, who is familiar with this struggle, this paper presents and defends one side of the debate—the traditional values of the independent form of Islam. A discussion of the dilemma posed by this struggle, which is common in many emerging nations, is beyond the purpose of this paper. In the interest of fairness, however, a response would be in order on the problems faced by a newly emerging government with a predominantly Muslim population with the different trends and the varying degrees of fervor and activism one is witness to in such populations. In other words, the current Uzbek regime should also be evaluated in terms of realpolitik. In this way, both sides of the Uzbek question might be revealed for all interested readers.

scholarly journals TRADISI NGUTANG DI PASAR TRADISIONAL (Studi di Pasar Tradisional Gunungpati)

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Baidhowi Baidhowi
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Traditional Markets ◽  
The People ◽  
Capital Constraints ◽  
Traditional Market ◽  
Personal Approach ◽  
Formal Relationship ◽  
Relationship Of

The traditional market is an important place in the life of the Java community. For society, the market not only as a meeting place for sellers and buyers, but also as a forum for social interaction and representation of traditional values indicated by market actors (traders, buyers and banks thithil / renten). The actors in offering their goods prioritizing personal approach and familial / social networking. Established market atmosphere is not just a formal relationship of buying and selling between sellers and buyers, but more than that, that they greet each other and chat. So for the people shopping at a crowded market and not too clean it into the enjoyment of life of its own. Capital constraints for traders to be one of a phenomenon that is addressed to "ngutang". On the other hand not a few traders in traditional markets by way of its trading strategy are debted. What is interesting how the tradition owe both by traders and buyers as well to whom they debt.This is Qualitative research with phenomenological approach. Collect data with interview techniques. The results showed that the tradition of debt for the traditional market actors Gunungpati done with some motive or model. First group owe a shopper to traders in the market. In this group, in fact the buyer does not merely want to owe. Debt settlement, the traders wait for repayment by the buyer. The second group, the debt carried by traders to moneylenders / bank thithil. Capital constraints often encourage traders to seek additional capital. Their interest in debt to loan sharks, although the excess returns occur because of several motives, among other things, increase business capital, join friends / tempted by the offer attractive, need urgent funds for other purposes. While the model of the solution is the moneylenders who seized merchandise, no patient by giving time. Instead models of debt repayment by merchants a variety of characters, there is the discipline to pay any bank thithil paramedics came. There are “endo”/ evoid with unsold merchandise reason. Finally been booked to trust banks thithil real customers also remedy immediately pay off, not rare bicker.

Resurgence of the Traditional Justice System in Postcolonial Benin (Nigeria) Society

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Itohan Mercy Idumwonyi ◽  
Solomon Ijeweimen Ikhidero
Keyword(s):  
Justice System ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
Mutual Respect ◽  
African Society ◽  
Common Features ◽  
African People ◽  
The People ◽  
Law And Justice

Abstract Rules and norms of behaviour are common features in human society. This is confirmed by human being’s desire for protection, fairness and mutual respect from fellow humans in their social groups. Recognized authorities whose sanctions are respected help to ensure fairness and mutual respect for each other. For the traditional Benin (African) society, the issue of law and justice is the joint concern of the deities, ancestors and the human members within the society. The aim of this paper, is to examine (i) the relevance of traditional justice system in postcolonial Benin (African) society; and (ii) the unwavering respect for traditional values which the Benin (African) people have maintained even in a postcolonial era; and argue that the continual preference for traditional methods of obtaining justice by the people of Benin (Africa) are not unconnected with the inherent limitations of the received English legal system within an African terrain. As insiders, we propose a harmonization of a ‘euro-afro-centric judicial system, for we believe that this would be beneficial and progressive for us as a people in quest for justice in a postcolonial Benin (African) society.

New life luxury: upcycled Scottish heritage textiles

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (10/11) ◽  
pp. 1051-1064 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Keith ◽  
Maria Silies
Keyword(s):  
Added Value ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
Design Work ◽  
Textile Mills ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
The People ◽  
History Of ◽  
Cradle To Cradle ◽  
The Creation

Purpose – The term luxury and sustainability, within the fashion and textile industries are seldom seen as natural bedfellows. Recently however, the perception of luxury has begun to include a definition left behind in the twentieth century; beautifully hand crafted artefacts valued for the time, skill and design invested in them. It is possible though, for the concept of luxury textiles to embrace this definition and that of the sustainable credentials of a “Cradle to Cradle” (McDonough and Braungart, 2002) mindset (that of a life beyond original creation) and be fashionable. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – Utilising a variety of methodologies including case studies, reflective practice and a practice-based approach; this paper examines the use of pre-consumer waste in the creation of new luxury textiles. Several projects are cited, offering examples of collaboration between textile mills and designers in the creation of new fabrics made from luxury by-products. This luxury waste is routinely shredded for automobile seat filling or landfill, however current sustainable thinking encourages a more creative solution to this circumstance. Designers have a crucial role to play in converting an unwanted by-product to one that is highly desirable. Findings – Traditional values of what constitutes a luxury item include the concept of time invested in making a unique handmade artefact. More recently, this premise has been overlooked in favour of branded goods. The slow fashion movement advocates the inherent value of craftsmanship coupled with the ethical use of sustainable and or local materials and processes. The traditional techniques of felting, weave and stitch are utilised to create beautiful, original textiles from discarded waste. By collaborating with local mills, designers provide solutions to something that could be perceived as a problem. Originality/value – The embedded narrative within these layered textiles provides an original quality and added value, building on their Scottish heritage. The resulting textiles reflect their provenance; the landscape they come from and the people who created them. As a result of purchase, the story continues with the new custodian, adding to the ongoing history of the textile. The design work and collaboration that this paper outlines embodies a transferable model for sustainable upcycled luxury textiles.

Judicial navigation as official law meets culture in Turkey

2008 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esin Örücü
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Legal System ◽  
Union Membership ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
Human Rights Law ◽  
The People

This article aims to assess the work of the courts as navigators when law meets culture in Turkey, where the culture of the official legal system and the culture of the people do not always accord. First the conceptual framework used is analysed, then readers are introduced to the peculiarities of Turkish law and socioculture, and finally, the work of the judge is considered. Selected cases are in three groups: cases where courts face culture contrary to the vision embodied in the official legal framework; then, where courts face culture which can be catered for within the legal framework, though not in keeping with it, and now need revision because of the aspired European Union membership; and finally, where courts face demands of further Europeanisation and human rights law from the outside, which may or may not fit in the framework or the traditional values of the people.

scholarly journals TRANSLATION OF THE MENTALITY IN A TRANSITIVE SOCIETY

2020 ◽  
Vol 116 (5) ◽  
pp. 121-128
Author(s):  
Elena V. Kharitonova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Native Speaker ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
The People ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Masses ◽  
Globalized World ◽  
Revolutionary Period

The article deals with the peculiarities of translating mentality through language in a transforming society. The article reveals the idea of a transitive society and the psychology of transitivity. It is shown that a transitive society influences social representations and values, determines attitudes and goals. Particular attention is paid to the interaction of language and mentality in the context of globalization, when there is an increase in changes in language, including in the Internet language. The language of the people is one of the main mechanisms for transmitting the mentality, through which a special national way of thinking is formed. Numerous studies have shown that the transitivity of society, accompanied by the influence of high technologies, informatization, and virtualization, has a transformative effect on the mentality as a whole. In the history of Russia, the fundamental transformations of society associated with the revolution of 1917 also determined changes in the language in the post-revolutionary period, which were manifested in the increase in the number of jargon, abbreviations of words, and the introduction of foreign borrowings into the language. In the works of scientists of those years, the peculiarities of the influence of foreign borrowings on people's consciousness and mentality in general were analyzed. V. M. Bekhterev, N. S. Trubetskoy, A. M. Selishchev, A. A. Potebnya and others paid attention to the study of these processes. Excessive changes in language can pose a threat to the national mentality due to their impact on traditional values, their destruction and the introduction of new values in a globalized world. The role of the media as a native speaker of a new language and as a tool for influencing mass consciousness is outlined. The most intensive manipulation of the masses through language influences increases in unstable, transitional periods of society development.

scholarly journals Representation and Equality: Basic Education Democracy in Minangkabau

AL-TA LIM ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Warnis Warnis
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Democratic Education ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
Democracy Education ◽  
The People ◽  
Western Democracy ◽  
Data Source

Social life of a village in Minangkabau is built on a tradition of democracy and mutual agreement. This study aims to explain and elaborate on the values contained in the legend and tradition as the basis of democratic education in Minangkabau. Furthermore, it also describes the potential and contribution of the custom that support the understanding of democracy and democratization process that includes: Representativeness, Sakato consensus (Sakato, an institution that accommodates the aspirations of the people), decision-making, basic freedoms and individual engagement in decision-making, and the equality of voting rights in the deliberations. This study used a qualitative approach, comprehensive interviews and documentation as data collection. The data source is the prince, traditional leaders, Nagari custom, traditional Alam Minangkabau, Bundo Kanduang, religious leaders and society. Data analyzed refers to the analysis of qualitative data presented by Alwasilah (2002). The results showed that the global concept of democracy can be united with the democracy education system brought by traditional communities. That is, people's understanding of democracy education not only refers to the idea of West democracy. However, the custom values of society can be used as the basis democratic education for Minangkabau society of the present and future. The result also shows that the Minangkabau community has first implemented democracy based on traditional values long before Western democracy applied in Indonesia, especially in Minangkabau.

scholarly journals Visualisasi Rumah Gadang dalam Ekspresi Seni Lukis

Panggung ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harissman Harissman ◽  
Suryanti Suryanti
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
Community Or ◽  
Library Research ◽  
The People ◽  
Big House ◽  
Society Today ◽  
Shape And Size

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this art creation is to transform the values of Rumah Gadang into painting. Rumah Gadang (Big House) is a traditional house of Minangkabau ethnic in West Sumatera Province of Indonesia. Rumah Gadang is built on the pillars made from the wood. It has a high and big hollow on the ground, and its taper roof is a special characteristic that makes it different from other ethnic houses in the areas across the equator. Rumah Gadang has various types and names based on its shape and size, which depend on the community or ethnic group that builds the house. Rumah Gadang Batingkek (a big attic house) accommodates the system of Koto Piliang group, while Gajah Maharam (Incubated Elephants) is an identity of Rumah Gadang of Bodi Caniago community. Both models of the traditional houses above have been known as the identity of a Minangkabau traditional house. Methods used for this artwork are exploration, planning, and implementation of the artwork. Before practising these methods, the data has been explored through library research, empirical research, and field research. Idioms of the traditional houses expressed in the language of painting as an expression of the Painters in communicating their concern of changing the functions and values of Rumah Gadang in Minangkabau society today. By expressing through painting, it is hoped it can give awareness to the people to preserve the traditional values of Rumah Gadang, and also the continuity of appreciation to the house.Keywords: Rumah Gadang, art painting, traditional values, expression of the artABSTRAKPenelitian dalam penciptaan ini bertujuan untuk mengaktualisasikan nilai-nilai Rumah Gadang ke dalam karya seni lukis. Rumah gadang merupakan rumah tradisional suku Minangkabau di Sumatera Barat. Rumah Gadang dibangun di atas tiang (panggung), mempunyai kolong yang tinggi, serta atapnya yang lancip, merupakan arsitektur yang khas yang berbeda dengan bangunan suku bangsa lain di daerah garis khatulistiwa. Rumah Gadang mempunyai nama dan jenis yang beraneka ragam menurut bentuk dan ukurannya, sesuai kaum atau suku yang membuatnya. Rumah Gadang Batingkek (rumah besar bertingkat) mengakomodasi sistem kelarasan Koto piliang, yang Rumah Gadangnya beranjuang, Gajah Maharam (gajah mengeram) mengidentitaskan Rumah Gadang kelarasan Bodi Caniago. Kedua model Rumah Gadang tersebut merupakan identitas bangunan etnis Minangkabau. Metode penelitian dilakukan dengan eksplorasi, perancangan, dan eksekusi dari perwujudan karya seni. Pada tahap sebelumnya, dilakukan beberapa tahapan, yaitu studi pustaka, studi empirik dan studi lapangan. Dari penelitian didapatkan kesimpulan bahwa Idiom-idiom tradisi Rumah Gadang yang diungkapkan dengan bahasa seni lukis merupakan media ekspresi pencipta untuk mengomunikasikan kegelisahannya mengenai perubahan dan pengikisan nilai yang terjadi di Rumah Gadang sesuai perubahan zaman. Dengan media ungkap bahasa visual ini diharapkan dapat memberi penyadaran akan pentingnya nilai tradisi dalam konteks Rumah Gadang, serta terus diapresiasi. Kata kunci: Rumah Gadang, seni lukis, nilai-nilai tradisi, ekspresi seni 

scholarly journals Nilai-nilai Islam dalam Tradisi Kamomoose Di Kecamatan Lakudo Kabupaten Buton

Al-Ulum ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
Hasaruddin Hasaruddin ◽  
Hendraman Hendraman
Keyword(s):  
Community Members ◽  
Muslim Population ◽  
Social Stratum ◽  
World Today ◽  
The People ◽  
The World ◽  
Local Traditions

Indonesia is the largest number of Muslim population in the world today. Therefore, different traditions carried out by its inhabitants. The Indonesians� local traditions, subsequently, are inseparable with the values preserved in the teachings of Islam which the Qur�an or exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad. One tradition that is owned by the people of an Indonesia�s archipelago is kamomoose tradition. The tradition has been preserved by Lakudo community of Butonese of Southeast Sulawesi which is usually done once a year as an expression of gratitude for the gathering of the entire relatives who come on vacation to hometown. In the kamomoose event, the community members gather and mix together in one place regardless of class and social stratum. The tradition has been carried out from generation to generation and remains preserved until today. This tradition contains the values of Islam on local traditions in Buton, such as, pande�pandeaow, and nokalambemo.

scholarly journals A New Way. Niue

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Anthony Liuvaie Freddie
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Vernacular Architecture ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
Sea Levels ◽  
The People ◽  
Rising Sea Levels ◽  
Two Stages

<p>With the increase in climate change, small Pacific nations such as Niue face significant risks from rising sea levels and the increased intensity of natural disasters such as tropical cyclones. These extreme weather events have caused severe devastation therefore threatening the fragile economy, and social and cultural fabric that make up the identity of Niue, a Pacific nation. This is evident in the decline of the island’s population. A current issue faced by Pacific nations such as Niue is the lack of contemporary vernacular, sustainable and resilient architectural solutions to the environmental and economic issues these nations face. Further compelling this situation is the lack of research and study of Niue’s traditions and cultural practices, vernacular architecture and natural environment. This issue has negatively affected urban renewal and developmental projects, most of which have been formulated based on individual’s experiences, outdated attitudes and approaches or the findings of research conducted through pan-Pasifika or western lenses. The devastating outcomes of Cyclone Heta in 2004, which struck most of the coastal edge of Niue, particularly the South side of the Capital Alofi, Aliluki and destroyed the national hospital, the national museum, the Niue Hotel and Amanau apartments brought to light the seriousness of this issue. From then until now, Aliluki which once was the centre of Niue has been stigmatised by cyclone destruction, and deteriorated into a barren ruin overgrown by nature.  This thesis aims to document and preserve through this project, local knowledge associated with Niuean building traditions and cultural practices; develop a design method that leads to a contemporary architectural solution informed by the local culture, traditional practices and contextual situation; and develop a viable architectural solution that contributes to increasing the resilience and sustainability of Aliluki to future disasters and enhances the economic prosperity of the community through an increase in social, economic, and cultural opportunities.  The design thesis argues that understanding Niue’s traditional values, practices, and contextual situation will help identify resilient and sustainable vernacular architectural solutions for Niue’s cyclone-prone environment. This is done through two stages of the research: Theoretical grounding and a one-month field research and site studies in Niue. All the key literature, case studies and key findings were then explored, tested and developed through the urban re-development of Aliluki and a design of a cultural centre that will be used as an evacuation shelter in the event of a devastating tropical cyclone. In search for a better and safer future, this research will hopefully contribute towards the survival of the people and traditions of Niue, who has for several decades, struggled with the forces of modernisation.</p>

PETA KEKUTAN EKONOMI SYARIAH DALAM MENGHADAPI MASYARAKAT EKONOMI ASEAN (MEA)

ALQALAM ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 331
Author(s):  
Itang Itang
Keyword(s):  
Free Market ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Economic Community ◽  
Financial Industry ◽  
Muslim Population ◽  
The People ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Asean Economic Community ◽  
Islamic Economic

This paper examines the economic power of sharia that is not only able to survive but also can grow in the free market zone in Southeast Asia (ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)). The Islamic economic strength in Indonesia can be based on several reasons namely: 1). Muslim population. As the country with the largest Muslim population of about (87-90%), Indonesia should be the pioneer and the great power of Islamic finance in the world 2). Inherent Islamic doctrine and human resources. 3). Regulation of Islamic Economics as a tool that can legalize all policies the implementation of Islamic Economics. 4). Actors of Islamic Economics that come from various backgrounds such as practitioners, academics and customers. 5). Islamic Financial Industry Development. According to the data from Bank Indonesia in October 2013, there are 11 Islamic Banks, 23 Islamic Banks in the form of Sharia Business Unit , and 160 small sharia banks that distribute the fund for the people. Islamic banking assets currently has reached Rp. 228 trillions. The development of Islamic financial institutions does not only reach Islamic banks but also Islamic non­ banks such as insurance and pawnshop. Therefore we  are optimistic that sharia economy can grow in ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).Key word: sharia economy , islamic finance, AEC , ASEAN ,

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