Bridging Faith and Land: The Unifying Power of Religion in Defending Community’s Territory

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Published: Dec 30, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15575/jw.v7i2.22394
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Regional defense, Religion, Society, Territory, Wadas

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Wildan Syahamata Ady
Faculty of Law, Indonesian Islamic University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5804-1142
Yusril Asadudin Mukav
Faculty of Law, Indonesian Islamic University
Zippo Surya Anggara Putra
Faculty of Law, Indonesian Islamic University

Abstract

Land dispute conflicts in Indonesia, such as those in Kendeng and Wadas, Central Java, involving the Semen Indonesia factory, the mining, and indigenous communities, persist as they strive to protect their land, which serves as their primary source of livelihood. This research examines the role of religion in fostering unity among the Wadas community as they defend their territory amidst the land dispute with the mining industry. Using a socio-legal normative research method, this study analyses relevant regulations pertaining to territorial disputes in Indonesia while adopting a socio-legal approach to comprehend the multifaceted role of religion in territorial defense from social, cultural, and structural perspectives within Indonesian society. Primary data is collected from primary, secondary, and tertiary legal sociology materials, complemented by secondary data obtained through literature studies. The findings reveal that the people of Wadas employ religious functions as a means to safeguard their territory. By shedding light on the role of religion in fostering community unity during land dispute conflicts, this research contributes to an enhanced understanding of effective territorial defence strategies.

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Ady, W. S., Mukav, Y. A., & Putra, Z. S. A. (2022). Bridging Faith and Land: The Unifying Power of Religion in Defending Community’s Territory. Wawasan: Jurnal Ilmiah Agama Dan Sosial Budaya, 7(2), 183–192. https://doi.org/10.15575/jw.v7i2.22394
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Author Biography

Wildan Syahamata Ady, Faculty of Law, Indonesian Islamic University

Graduated from Bachelor of Law at the Islamic University of Indonesia, Graduated from Masters in Litigation Law at Gadjah Mada University, expert in Criminal Law. Senior Researcher and Assistant Lecturer/Professor at CLDS FH UII.

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