Empirisma: Jurnal Pemikiran dan Kebudayaan Islam
Journal Title :EMPIRISMA: JURNAL PEMIKIRAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN ISLAM ISSN :(P-ISSN: 1829-9563, E-ISSN: 2503-1694) Frequency : 2 issues per year ( January & July) Editor in Chief : Wahidul Anam ( Scopus ID: 59219893500) Doi : https://doi.org/10.30762 Contact : journalempirisma@gmail.com Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Syekh Wasil Kediri, Indonesia Empirisma is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality scholarly works in the field of Islamic studies. What makes Empirisma distinctive is its specific focus on the intersections between Islam and interfaith studies, particularly within the socio-cultural and religious contexts of Indonesia and other countries with Muslim-majority populations. The journal features original research articles and critical reflections that explore the development of Islamic thought and culture through interdisciplinary approaches. It welcomes contributions from scholars, researchers, and practitioners in anthropology, sociology, religious studies, cultural studies, folklore, and performance studies, especially those examining how Islam interacts with other religious traditions in diverse local settings.In line with its unique focus, Empirisma also invites contributions on religious-based education, interfaith education models, comparative Islamic legal perspectives in interreligious contexts, and cross-cultural interactions between Muslim and non-Muslim communities. Contributions may take the form of empirical research, theoretical analysis, comparative studies, and case-based ethnographic work. To broaden its global readership, the journal publishes articles in both Indonesian and English. It is issued biannually, in January and July. Empirisma has been accredited [Rank 3/Sinta 3] by The Ministray of Research, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia as an academic journal Number 152/E/KPT/2023. Indexation: Speed Acceptence 40 days avg. from submission to first decision 62 days avg. from submission to first post-review decision 36 days avg. from acceptance to online publication 39,19% acceptance rate This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Prodi Studi Agama-agama Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Dakwah IAIN Kediri
Religious and Social Dimensions of The Nyadran Tradition In Watualang Village: A Study of Pluralism and National Identity
This study examines the Nyadran tradition in Watualang Village, Ngawi District, East Java, as an arena of tradition contestation in the modern era, reflecting the dynamics of pluralism and nationalism. Employing an interpretative descriptive qualitative approach through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis, the study is analyzed through the lens of Richard Rorty's pragmatism. The findings reveal that Nyadran in Watualang Village is an annual ritual performed Jumat Pahing in the month of Dzulhijjah at the Gupito Sari grave, with the latest innovation being a procession of two gunungan (cone-shaped offerings) symbolizing gratitude for the earth's yield. The ritual brings together the santri and abangan in a shared space representing social harmony amid differences in religious belief and practice. Although the community continues to embrace metaphysical aspects such as the existence of the danyang (village spirit guardian) and the threat of pamali (taboo) as justification for the tradition (metaphysical correspondence), the Nyadran practice also demonstrates pragmatic functions in strengthening social solidarity, community cohesion, and nationalism. This tension between metaphysical justification and pragmatic function is precisely what lends the Nyadran tradition its vitality, where in the sacred dimension and social solidarity operate in tandem. This study contributes to the debate in Javanese Islam studies by shifting the focus from the question of 'whether Nyadran is Islamic or not' toward an understanding of how local rituals function socially and politically as resources for social cohesion in Indonesia's plural society.
Copyright (c) 2026 Hanifah Hikmawati https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Dialektika Komunikasi Multikultural: Studi Praktik Budaya Lokal dan Agama di Kampung Inggris Pare Kabupaten Kediri
This study aims to determine the dynamics of multicultural communication, sociological and anthropological perspectives in Kampung Inggris Pare, Kediri Regency and to find out the process of local cultural and religious interpretation in Kampung Inggris Pare, Kediri Regency. The researcher uses qualitative type research with a phenomenological approach with a focus on the study of discussion issues, to what extent is it given to the study of multicultural communication dialectics in shaping local cultural and religious practices. The results of the study show that the role of cultural diversity in Kampung Inggris Pare greatly affects the dynamics of multicultural communication. Students and tutors from different cultural backgrounds must adapt their ways of communicating to achieve a common understanding and mutual benefit. This is influenced by the diversity of students, tutors and the local community. Viewed from a sociological and anthropological perspective, it is shown that multilultural communication in Kampung Inggris Pare includes an understanding of different cultural norms besides language. Despite the obstacles in multicultural communication, social adaptation and effective communication can be carried out in harmony. From the communication process between students, tutors, and the local community, cultural acculturation occurred considering that in Kampung Inggris Pare, immigrants came from various cultures and regions. The immigrant students and tutors come from various religions, many of them are influenced by the habits of the Muslim residents in Kampung Inggris Pare, especially about social ethics and manners. The influence of religion on communication and social interaction, namely religious traditions, also teach values indirectly, especially through the values taught by the local people in Kampung Inggris Pare.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ellyda Retpitasari, Moh Turmudi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Otoritas Karismatik Dalam Pembentukan Ruang Sakral: Studi Kasus Abah Guru Sekumpul Di Martapura
Martapura is renowned as a religious city imbued with sacred values. The collective awareness of the community regarding the figure of Abah Guru Sekumpul has led the entire urban space to be regarded as sacred, not merely the area surrounding his tomb. illustrates how religion functions to create social order through symbols, rituals, and solidarity. This research applies a qualitative approach through literature review, field observation, and interviews with communities in South Kalimantan. Previous studies mostly examine rituals or religious figures in isolation and rarely explore how sacredness expands into a city-wide collective identity. Research that connects the sacred–profane concept with urban spatial dynamics in Martapura also remains limited. Within the framework of Émile Durkheim's sacred–profane theory, this phenomenon The study reveals that the sacredness of Martapura is shaped by social interactions, Islamic boarding school (pesantren) education, and local government policies that instill religious values in daily life. This sacralization process occurs through the internalization of religious values in social interactions across both younger and older generations, thereby transcending the physical boundaries of the tomb and evolving into a collective identity of the local community. The tomb of Abah Guru Sekumpul serves as a spiritual center that binds the community together through mechanical solidarity grounded in morality and spirituality. This sacredness renders Martapura not only a religious city but also a living social space sustained by its residents' shared consciousness of divine values and Islamic tradition.
Copyright (c) 2026 A Gaus Rafsanjani -, Akhmad Siddiq https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Kiai, Seks Dan Relasi Kuasa Pesantren Indonesia (Studi Kasus Jawa Timur)
The abuse of religious authority occurring in several Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) in East Java has been widely reported by various mass media outlets; however, it has received insufficient in-depth analysis from academics. Consequently, the phenomenon of sexual violence rooted in the power relations of the Kiai (religious leader) has never been seriously addressed by the government. It should be emphasized that this research does not intend to make generalizations and focuses solely on case studies of five problematic pesantren.Using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, critical discourse analysis and sociology of knowledge approach, several key points were identified. First, the weakness of government oversight and the strengthening doctrine of mystical logic serve as the dominant factors explaining the immense power held by the Kiai within pesantren institutions. Second, in response to this crisis, a wave of resistance has emerged from various elements of civil society. This manifests through two primary channels. (1) Internal channels: survivors among the female students (santriwati) have engaged in peer-to-peer communication, self-isolation for protection, and strategic collaborations with lawyers and prosecutor, NGOs, and the mass media to voice the truth (2) External channels: residents of East Java have demanded firm state action, including the implementation of chemical castration, the revocation of operational licenses for problematic pesantren, and curriculum reform aimed at dismantling patriarchy and violence. These conclusions demonstrate that sexual violence in pesantren is not merely a matter of individual morality; it is a systemic issue that necessitates legal intervention, rigorous state supervision, and the deconstruction of doctrines that undermine the human rights of female students
Copyright (c) 2026 Almunauwar Bin Rusli, Ahmad Fauzi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Reconceptualizing Qiwāmah: Gender-Responsive Exegesis and Relational Authority In Contemporary Muslim Families
The concept of qiwāmah in Islamic tradition has often been associated with male authority within a patriarchal marital structure, an interpretation that insufficiently captures the relational transformations of contemporary Muslim families. This study reconceptualizes qiwāmah in marital relations through an integrative framework that combines gender-responsive Qur’anic exegesis with insights from Muslim family psychology. Using qualitative library research, it synthesizes scholarship on gender hermeneutics, Islamic family law, and contemporary family dynamics to examine how interpretations of male leadership shape relational authority, role negotiation, and family well-being. The findings indicate that qiwāmah is better understood as a relational construct grounded in responsibility and negotiated leadership rather than hierarchical domination. Its reinterpretation aligns with partnership-based roles, dialogical communication, and shared accountability, contributing to perceptions of relational justice and psychological well-being. This study advances a relational framework of qiwāmah that bridges normative Islamic discourse with contemporary family psychology, offering both theoretical contributions and practical implications for counseling, premarital education, and family development in modern Muslim contexts.
Copyright (c) 2026 Lina Nur Anisa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Intertextual Reading of Tolerance In The Narrative of The Prophet Solomon Through The Quran’s Cosmic Structure
Discourse on tolerance in Islamic studies has thus far tended to be anthropocentric, limited to interfaith relations, and has paid insufficient attention to the cosmic dimension that also shapes religious ethics. There is a significant research gap regarding how Islamic texts address cosmic and ecological dimensions, leaving a conceptual void in applying religious ethics to the global environmental crisis. This article aims to reinterpret the story of Prophet Solomon in the Qur’an as a foundation for cross-cosmic tolerance that involves the relationships between humans, non-humans, and the structure of the universe. This study employs a qualitative approach using Izzat Darwazah’s tartīb nuzūlī method to understand the context of revelation, as well as Ferdinand de Saussure’s semiotic analysis to uncover the sign structure (signifier–signified) in the story of Prophet Solomon, particularly in Surah Ṣ ād and Surah al-Naml. Through sign analysis, the study identified three main findings: 1) Prophet Solomon’s relationship with the ants establishes an ethical model that advocates for vulnerable/marginalized entities and acknowledges their right to ecological sustainability. 2) His interaction with the hoopoe demonstrates just leadership that rejects absolute domination and prioritizes epistemic tolerance grounded in rational accountability. 3) Prophet Solomon’s relationships with the ants, the hoopoe, the jinn, the wind, and the Queen of Sheba represent a model of tolerance not based on domination, but rather on the recognition of the agency, rationality, and dignity of every cosmic entity. This story affirms that tolerance in the Qur’an is not merely a passive attitude toward difference, but an active strategy grounded in knowledge, symbols, and transformative spiritual experience. The tartib nuzūlī approach demonstrates a narrative shift from refuting political arrogance (mid-Makkiyah) toward a science-based cosmic diplomatic strategy (late-Makkiyah). The story of Prophet Solomon offers an active and holistic ecosentric ethical paradigm, relevant for addressing contemporary humanitarian and ecological crises
Copyright (c) 2026 Shofiatun Nikmah, Siti Rif’atus Sa’adah, Wardatul Jannah, Dewi Alhaa, Muhammad Hidayat, Khoiriyah Shofiyah Tanjung https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Religiosity And Gender Equality: Forming An Eco-Humanistic Understanding In The Face Of The Global Environmental Crisis
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara religiusitas, kesetaraan gender, dan pemahaman eko-humanis dalam menghadapi krisis lingkungan global. Dalam konteks perubahan iklim dan kerusakan lingkungan yang semakin akut, peran agama dan kesetaraan gender menjadi penting untuk membentuk paradigma baru yang lebih berkelanjutan dan inklusif. Penelitian ini mengkaji bagaimana ajaran-ajaran agama dapat memengaruhi kesadaran ekologis masyarakat, bagaimana kesetaraan gender, terutama peran perempuan, dapat memperkuat upaya-upaya pelestarian lingkungan, dan bagaimana konsep eko-humanis yang menekankan keterhubungan antara manusia dan alam dapat dimobilisasi dalam menghadapi tantangan lingkungan global. Research question utama dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana religiusitas dan kesetaraan gender dapat membentuk pemahaman eko-humanis dan berkontribusi terhadap upaya mitigasi krisis lingkungan global. Untuk menjawab pertanyaan ini, penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1). Ajaran agama yang berfokus pada penghargaan terhadap alam dan solidaritas sosial dapat memperkuat kesadaran lingkungan di kalangan umat beragama. (2). Keterlibatan perempuan dalam gerakan ekologis terbukti memiliki dampak positif terhadap implementasi kebijakan lingkungan yang lebih adil dan berkelanjutan. (3). Pemahaman eko-humanis yang berbasis pada nilai-nilai agama dan kesetaraan gender mampu menghasilkan solusi yang lebih inklusif dan efektif untuk mengatasi krisis lingkungan.
Copyright (c) 2026 Muhammad Nabil, Ahmad Zaki Fuad, Abdul Mufid, Muhim Nailul Ulya, Muhammad Agus Ansori, Wan Khairul Aiman Wan Mokhtar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Discursive Construction of Interfaith Coexistence In Indonesia and Pakistan: Ideology, Tradition, and Practices of Tolerance
Indonesia and Pakistan are two countries with different ideological foundations. Indonesia is based on Pancasila as the state ideology that accommodates religious diversity, while Pakistan is built on the identity of Islam as the state religion. These ideological differences influence each country's policies in regulating interfaith relations, including guaranteeing religious freedom and protecting minority groups. However, various forms of violence and conflict based on religion are still found in both countries. This study aims to analyze the strategies implemented by Indonesia and Pakistan in building interfaith coexistence and identify various practices that have been carried out to strengthen tolerance and social harmony. Unlike previous studies that primarily examine interfaith relations within a single national context, this study comparatively investigates how different ideological foundations shape strategies of interreligious coexistence in two Muslim-majority countries. This study employs a qualitative comparative approach based on policy documents, previous empirical studies, and reports concerning interfaith relations in Indonesia and Pakistan. The results show that success in building interfaith harmony is not solely determined by state ideology, but rather by the ability of the state and society to integrate religious values, local culture, and dialogue mechanisms into social life. Indonesia and Pakistan demonstrate that tolerance can develop through different pathways according to their respective social, cultural, and political contexts. Nevertheless, both share the same goal: to create a peaceful, inclusive society that respects differences and allows for harmonious coexistence within this diversity. Despite their different ideological foundations, both countries have developed various institutional and societal mechanisms aimed at managing religious diversity and promoting peaceful coexistence.
Copyright (c) 2026 M Thoriqul Huda, Moiza Rasikh https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Living Together In Diversity: The Dynamics of Muslim–Christian Tolerance In East Java, Indonesia
This study discusses the practice of Islamic-Christian tolerance and the role of local wisdom in maintaining social harmony in Mojowatesrejo Village. The purpose of this research is to identify the forms of interreligious tolerance practices and the role of local wisdom as a social bridge between Muslim and Christian communities. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through interviews with the village head, community leaders, and religious leaders, as well as observations of the social and cultural activities of the community. The theory used in this research is the social construction theory of Peter L. Berger and Thomas Luckmann, which explains that social reality is formed through the processes of externalization, objectivation, and internalization. The results show that the practice of tolerance in Mojowatesrejo Village can be seen through the involvement of different religious communities in social and cultural activities such as village thanksgiving ceremonies, interfaith prayers, cultural parades, and mutual cooperation activities. Local wisdom also plays an important role as a unifying medium through traditions accepted by all religious groups. The change of the term “sedekah desa” into “tasyakuran desa” reflects a social adaptation to create a more inclusive cultural space. Based on Peter L. Berger’s social construction theory, tolerance in Mojowatesrejo Village is formed through continuous social interactions that eventually become part of everyday community life
Copyright (c) 2026 Sri Isti Nuraini, Luhung Achmad Perguna, Achmad Yafik Mursyid https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0