Indonesian Journal of Islamic History and Culture

Emergence of Twelver Shiism and ‘The Islamic Movement’ In Nigeria’s North-Central Geo-Political Zone

2025-04-17T10:01:44+08:00

The spread of Twelver Shiism across the Muslim world owes its origin to the 1979 Iranian revolution led by Āyatullāh Al-Khumaynī. Shiism pervaded the soil of Nigeria afterwards in the early 1980s through the MSSN campus activism in Northern Nigeria spearheaded by Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. The prominent protagonists who kept the Shiite flag aloft were the Lebanese traders in Kano State accompanied by the students in Northern Universities in Nigeria, who saw the success of the Iranian revolution as a harbinger of practicability of theocratic government in Nigeria. While most writers focused on Shiite development in North-Western Nigeria, the paper delved into the discourse on diffusion of Shiism across North-Central Nigeria. The research adopted a historical method to analyse the sporadic spread of Twelver Shiism to Nigeria’s North-Central under the umbrella of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria. Despite the fact that the Shiites in North-Central Nigeria upheld the Twelver doctrines, the Shiites in Okene area of Kogi State do not pay homage to El-Zakzaky. The paper concluded that the former’s indifference to the latter’s superintendence was based on political reasons.

The Perspective of the Sadu Community on the Mandi Safar Tradition in Air Hitam Laut Village, East Tanjung Jabung

2025-05-29T09:21:30+08:00

Abstract

The Mandi Safar tradition is one of the cultural heritages still preserved by the community of Air Hitam Laut Village, Sadu Subdistrict, East Tanjung Jabung Regency. This study aims to examine the implementation process of the Mandi Safar tradition, the community’s perspectives on the tradition, and the values contained within it. The research method used is the Historical Method with a qualitative approach. Data were obtained through literature review and interviews with several community figures in the Sadu Subdistrict. The results show that the people of Sadu generally view this tradition as an ancestral heritage that must be preserved, as long as it does not contradict religious teachings. The Mandi Safar tradition contains social, religious, and cultural values, and also serves as a means of strengthening communal ties. Over time, the tradition has also become a cultural tourism attraction in Air Hitam Laut Village, East Tanjung Jabung.

Keywords: Mandi Safar Tradition, Air Hitam Laut Village, Community Perspective, Values.

Abstrak

Tradisi Mandi Safar merupakan salah satu warisan budaya yang masih dilestarikan oleh masyarakat Desa Air Hitam Laut, Kecamatan Sadu, Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Timur. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui prosesi pelaksanaan tradisi Mandi Safar, perspektif masyarakat terhadap tradisi tersebut, serta nilai-nilai yang terkandung di dalamnya. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode sejarah (Historical Method)dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Data diperoleh melalui studi pustaka dan wawancara dengan beberapa tokoh masyarakat di Kecamatan Sadu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat Sadu pada umumnya memandang tradisi ini sebagai warisan leluhur yang perlu dilestarikan, selama tidak bertentangan dengan ajaran agama. Tradisi Mandi Safar mengandung nilai-nilai sosial, religius, dan budaya serta menjadi sarana mempererat silaturahmi masyarakat. Seiring waktu, tradisi ini juga menjadi daya tarik wisata budaya di Desa Air Hitam Laut, Tanjung Jabung Timur.

Kata Kunci: Tradisi Mandi Safar, Desa Air Hitam Laut, Perspektif Masyarakat, Nilai .

The Pula Batèe Ritual on Death Ceremonies in Lam Ilie Teungoh Society Indrapuri District-Aceh Besar

2025-05-16T10:47:29+08:00

The pula batèe ritual which has taken root in society is one of the traditions in death ceremonies. This research was conducted in Lam Ilie Teungoh village, Indrapuri District, Aceh Besar. The aim of this research is to determine the process of carrying out the pula batèe ritual, the symbolic meaning contained in the pula batèe ritual, as well as the teungku's response to the pula batèe ritual. This research uses qualitative methods with data collection instruments in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed by means of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The findings show that the pula batèe rituals are carried out by the teungku imum by reading prayers that bring goodness to the corpse. The pula batèe ritual is performed on the seventh day after death. The meaning is that the stone used can always glorify the corpse and the jarak tree (bak nawah) used can shed away sins and the coconut leaves are used so that the corpse will always be in the ranks of the faithful. Teungku's views of the pula batèe ritual at death ceremonies are positive because the pula batèe ritual does not conflict with Islam and in practice contains religious values and generates solidarity between people in society.

The Digitalization Process of Manuscripts As Preservation And Salvage of Islamic Historical Information Sources In Aceh

2025-05-16T11:17:30+08:00

With over 10,000 Acehnese manuscripts dating back hundreds of years, there is a pressing need to address their vulnerability to damage and extinction. Additionally, there exists a risk of some manuscript owners wanting to sell these valuable artifacts abroad. Conservation and digitization have emerged as essential approaches to preserving these manuscripts. This research endeavors to safeguard Acehnese manuscripts by digitizing them, ensuring their accessibility and usability in a digital format for future generations. The primary objectives of this study are to outline the efforts employed to conserve ancient Acehnese manuscripts through digitization. This research adopts a descriptive qualitative methodology, utilizing observation, interviews, and documentation as data collection techniques. The findings of this study reveal the following: The preservation of ancient Acehnese manuscripts encompasses both physical methods such as conservation, restoration, and fumigation, as well as non-physical strategies through digitization employing tools like scanners, cameras, and gadgets

Adaptation of Indian and Malay Culture in Muslim Indian Community in Medan City

2025-05-16T11:20:18+08:00

This research seeks to portray an outline of the description of Indian and Malay cultural adaptation carried out by Muslim Indians in Medan City. The purpose of this research is to see how the process of the Muslim Indian ethnic community makes cultural adaptations in order to maintain their cultural identity and integrate with the local culture (Malay) in Medan city. This research is a social and cultural history research, using library research method and anthropological approach. The results of this study indicate that since the beginning of his arrival to the city of Medan ethnic Indian Muslims received a warm welcome and the adaptation process went well, this is because the ethnic Indian Muslims who came to the city of Medan tried to blend in quickly and did not accentuate their identity (as Indians) thickly even they were able to assimilate into anything and anyone many who assimilated into Malay, Bugis, Javanese and others it was done through the marriage process. The patterns of life of the local community are successfully followed so that there is a very close bond of brotherhood and ethnic Indian Muslims do not look like foreign immigrants in Medan city. In addition, through the Tepung Tawar tradition which is one of the traditions of Indian origin which can then be accepted by the Malay community in Medan city and even become one of the traditions that have been attached to the Malay community, the steps taken by ethnic Indian Muslims at that time by eliminating Hindu elements and embedding Islamic values in it, so that the cultural adaptation process carried out by ethnic Indian Muslims in Medan city is considered successful.

Trade And Commerce Reform During The Umayyad Dynasty

2025-04-13T11:51:20+08:00

Trade and commerce reform during the Umayyad dynasty marked a significant period in economic history, characterized by policy changes that influenced commercial activities within the caliphate. The reforms implemented by caliphs, particularly Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, played a crucial role in stabilizing the government and enhancing trade dynamics. Previous research has explored the relationship between trade reforms and economic growth, shedding light on the interconnectedness between trade practices, economic development, and urban growth. The study of trade and commerce reform during the Umayyad dynasty presents a compelling research area with key phenomena to explore, including administrative and financial policies, trade costs, and the role of imported inputs in driving domestic growth. Understanding the mechanisms through which policy changes affected economic activities is essential for formulating effective research objectives. By setting clear research objectives to analyze the impact of policy changes on trade dynamics and economic growth, scholars can gain insights into the multifaceted nature of trade reforms during the Umayyad era. The implications of research on trade and commerce reform offer valuable lessons for understanding historical trade dynamics and their enduring impact on economic structures, contributing to a deeper understanding of economic development and governance within the Umayyad caliphate

Tradisi Haul Teungku Chiek Dianjong di Gampong Peulanggahan Kecamatan Kutaraja Kota Banda Aceh

2025-05-16T10:50:13+08:00

This research examines the Haul tradition of Teungku Dianjong in Gampong Peulanggahan, Kutaraja District, Banda Aceh, which has been practiced since the 19th century. The Haul is held twice a year, during the months of Ramadan and Dzulqaidah, based on the consensus of the local community. The purpose of this study is to understand the Haul's implementation process, its impact on the community, and the community's perspective on the tradition. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data was analyzed through reduction, verification, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that the Haul process includes stages such as reciting dhikr, Yasin recitation, pilgrimage, and communal feasts. This tradition has a positive impact on religious outreach and increases the community’s awareness of the afterlife. Additionally, the Haul provides economic benefits by attracting many visitors from outside the area. The Peulanggahan community is highly enthusiastic about this tradition, viewing it as a heritage that brings both spiritual and economic advantages.

Intellectual Polarization among Gayo Muslims Following the Dutch Ethical Policy

2025-05-29T09:25:59+08:00

Abstract

The implementation of the Dutch Ethical Policy, particularly in the field of education, marked a turning point in the cultural development of the Indonesian archipelago. It fostered the rise of a new intellectual class driven by aspirations for reform and emancipation, who articulated their ideas through socio-religious and educational organizations. This study investigates the intellectual polarization among Gayo Muslims that emerged in the wake of this policy. It addresses two core inquiries: the causes behind the polarization and its subsequent dynamics. Adopting a historical method with a socio-cultural approach, the research finds that the Dutch educational system significantly influenced this intellectual divide. Initially resisted by traditionalist circles who perceived it as a deviation from Islamic orthodoxy the Western model of education gradually produced a cohort of critical thinkers. These individuals began to challenge established religious rituals, labeling them as inconsistent with the essence of Islam. As a result, Gayo Muslim intellectuals became ideologically fragmented into two primary camps: the traditionalist group (Kaom Tue) and the modernist or reformist group (Kaom Mude).