Pacaran or Ta’aruf: Contesting Two Cultural Trends of Mate Selection in Indonesia

In Indonesia, marriage still serves the only legal institution of family formation. However, at least since 1950s, the pattern of mate selection to expectedly end up in marriage has undergone a silent transformation from the traditional arranged to self-choice. Following the transition, two major cultural trends termed: pacaran and ta’aruf rise as popular ways of young Indonesian Muslims finding their life partner. This study would examine how the changing pattern of mate selection took place in Indonesia and how, under an influence of Giddens’ modernization theory, increasing cultural trends of mate selection were elaborated. Ethnographic evidence provided by previous research was presented. Current trends of mate selection were discussed. The analysis incorporated dimensions of family relations and gender differences to see how much those two aspects influenced the process of spouse choice in Indonesia. The study found that the two most-contested ideals of spouse choice in Indonesia were adopted from ‘traditions’ already existing in other part of the world. However, in the modern Indonesian context, to fully understand how these two emerge and currently contested cannot by simply mentioning a process of globalization without taking into account a complex social and political policy happening particularly during the last century.

Syekh Wali Lanang sebagai Pitāmaha Raja Raja Jawa Studi Teks Babad Gĕdhongan

The position of pitāmaha or ancestor in the Babad tradition has an important role. One of them is the position of Sheikh Wali Lanang in Babad Gĕdhongan (hereinafter abbreviated as BG). The guardian of the prophet's teachings is narrated later by the king of Java. This research seeks to understand the position of Sheikh Wali Lanang as the pitāmaha of Java’s king in BG, a Javanese manuscript not yet widely known by the public generally. By presenting the historiography of Babad as a reconstructive historical source, and revealing the BG text philologically, it can be argued that the position of Sheikh Wali Lanang is a symbolic political movement by Paku Buwana III and Paku Buwana VII. The creation and transformation of BG are one of the kingdom's efforts to build a spiritual and spiritual culture after the fading of economic and political legitimacy resulting from the turmoil that occurred before. These two Surakarta kings indirectly also want to present themselves as the descendants of the Prophet, through Sheikh Wali Lanang who is the 21st descendant of the Prophet.

Islamic Consolidation in Kazakhstan: Success Story and Challenges of the Future

This article attempts to explain the process of Islamic consolidation in Kazakhstan, a young Muslim-majority state in Central Asia which became independent following the demise of the Soviet Union. Unlike its turbulent regional neighbors, Kazakhstan has virtually been not troubled by the threat of extremists, making its success an interesting case to discuss. There are some aspects which this essay is going to analyze. First, using the consolidation framework, I am going to examine how the rise of Islam is facilitated after the demise of the Soviet Union. Second, I also add another element namely securitization. This paper argues that securitisation is the additional strategy which creates a stable condition of Islamic consolidation in Kazakhstan. This paper concludes with giving some reflections on the future of Islam and the political stability in Kazakhstan.

Urgensi Pemertahanan Bahasa Ibu di Sekolah Dasar

Mother tongue defense is an effort to preserve the language treasures in Nusantara. Mother tongue as part of Indonesian wealth must be kept early, especially in elementary school level. If elementary school children lose their native language, it will deprive their own culture and character. Damage to language in children is a clear proof that maintaining the mother tongue is very important. Mother tongue defense in addition to strengthening in language learning can also be done through cultural diversity, maintaining ethnic identity, social adaptability, enhancing children’s sense of security and enhancing linguistic sensitivity. In addition, it needs family support, language environment in schools, language celebrations and mass media support as forming the public language.

Gizi Buruk dalam Perspektif Islam: Respon Teologis Terhadap Persoalan Gizi Buruk

Human beings are composed of various elements. In life, people can not be separated from the various needs of the body which binds including in terms of food. However, with various types of food that sometimes people do not selectively forget the value of nutrients contained in the food. Nutrition is very important for the human body because with adequate nutrition is able to maintain growth and health. The problem of malnutrition is kept up to haunt the community each year. With the emergence of several cases of malnutrition, this paper seeks to discuss solutions offered by Islam to these problems.

The Influence of Compensation and Work Environment towards Teacher’s Job Satisfaction

This study focus on the teacher satisfaction and work style based on the compensation given. This study aims; (1) to know the effect of compensation towards teachers’ work satisfaction, (2) to know the effect of work environment towards teachers’ work satisfaction, (3) to know the effect of compensation and work environment simultaneously towards teachers’ work satisfaction. The data analysis used in this research were descriptive analysis, pre-requirement test analysis, and hypothesis test including simple linier regression analysis that was used to know the effect of compensation towards teachers’ work satisfaction and the effect of work environment towards teachers’ work satisfaction and multiple regression analysis to know the effect of compensation and work environment simultaneously towards teachers’ work satisfaction. From the hypothesis testing, it is found that; (1) there was a positive effect of compensation towards teachers’ work satisfaction which revealed by Y=55.501 + 0.585 X1 with the correlation coefficient as 0.834 with contribution about 0.695 or 6905%, (2) ) there is a positive effect of work environment towards teachers’ work satisfaction which revealed by Y=56.157 + 0.585 X2 with the correlation coefficient as 0.740 with contribution about 0.547 or 54.7%, (3) there is a positive effect of compensation and work environment simultaneously towards teachers’ work satisfaction which revealed by Y=39.414 + 0.427 X1 + 0.299 X2 with the correlation coefficient as 0.887 with contribution about 0.788 or 78.8%.To increase teachers’ work satisfaction, there must be the increase of compensation as the appreciation for teachers’ performance. Besides, a conducive work environment must be increased to increase teachers’ work satisfaction which will contribute to the increase of education quality

Wajah IAIN Surakarta di Mata Masyarakat Pucangan

This study aims at describing the Pucangan society in Kartasura district towards IAIN Surakarta. High education influences social change either positive or negative effects. This study employs the qualitative method, whereas main sources of this research take for granted derived from Pucangan society, which is interviewed. This study looks at institute’s influences from many aspects such as religion, social, economics, and education. The results show Pucangan society perception towards IAIN Surakarta existence, so there must be an effort to establish a positive image of IAIN Surakarta in Pucangan society.

Peran Media Audio dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Proses Pembelajaran Apresiasi Cerita Pendek

Learning innovation is an important thing to be possessed by the teacher. This is because through the update that is later success in learning objectives can be delivered optimally. As one of these innovations is the use of learning media. This study was conducted to reveal the effectiveness of the use of audio media in the form of recording readings of short stories on the quality of the learning process of appreciation of the short story. This study used qualitative research methods class action, this study resulted in a conclusion that the audio media can improve the quality of the learning process of short stories with three benchmarks, namely the increasing activity of students during the activity apersepsi, the increased activity of students during the teaching and learning activities, and increased courage students to present the results of its work in the discussion forum.

Serat Dahor Palak, Sastra Islam Abad XVII

Islam and the dimensions of public believe in Java have their own way to sneak around and survive. Both have an equal position till the society find the now concept, which is Islam Jawa. It is a belief that accommodates between Islam and the traditional beliefs system. The fact of them is also happening on writing era of a manuscript. The last, Syncretism and Sufism are became commonplace in the understanding and development of Islamic literature, which one is Serat Dahor Palak (SDP). The truth of syncretism would be written based on philology approach and method of library research. Inside include of local wisdom from the manuscript which talks about the prophet is way in Hinduism era.

Muslim Tionghoa sebagai Jembatan Budaya: Studi Tentang Partisipasi dan Dinamika Organisasi PITI Yogyakarta

Socio-cultural and political changes occurred significantly in Chinese people in Indonesia after the fall of the new order. Gus Dur issued a revitalization policy of Chinese customs and beliefs as well as revoked Presidential Instruction numbered 14 of 1967. The shift in the political climate encouraged Chinese people to participate in the community, including from Chinese Muslims. Within Persatuan Islam Indonesia (PITI), they try to consolidate in order to adapt and exist. The objective of this research is to examine participatory strategy and PITI organizational dynamic in post-reformation Yogyakarta and use qualitative approach and phenomenology as a method. According to the analysis, keeping Chinese identity and being Javanese are cultural strategies in communicating Islam and methodology of adaptation. Manifested Chinese traditional elements (oral history, mythology, and philosophy) show dialogue and open-mindedness this community in the society. As a result, Chinese Muslims community plays a role as cultural broker between Chinese ethnicity and Yogyakarta Muslim society.