Socio Politica : Jurnal Ilmiah Jurusan Sosiologi
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description: <img src="[binary]" alt="" /> Socio Politica : Jurnal Ilmiah Jurusan Sosiologi (e-ISSN: 2654-7694 p-ISSN: 2302-1888) is an open-access journal and peer-reviewed scientific works both theoretically and practically in the studies of social science. The journal's audience is educated readers and researchers from universities and higher education institutions, policymakers, administrators, and other interested parties. The Socio Politica : Jurnal Ilmiah Jurusan Sosiologi has been published two times a year since 2012 by the Department of Sociology Faculty of Social Science and Politics UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung.
publisher: FISIP UIN SGD Bandung
language: en-US
publication name: Socio Politica : Jurnal Ilmiah Jurusan Sosiologi
issn: 2302-1888
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items: Bridging Worlds: How Islamic Civilization Shaped the Rise of Western Europe
items: Transformative Leadership from Marginalized Origins: A Model for Community Empowerment and Socio-Economic Change
items: One Step Towards a Green Environment: Education on Dry and Wet Waste Sorting and Innovation in Low-Smoke Combustion
items: Health Practices as a Sociocultural Process in Indonesia: Prevention, Illness Behavior, and the Role of the Sick
items: The Decline of Democracy and Indications of Authoritarianism: A Study of the Dynamics of Contemporary Indonesian Politics
items: Religious Identity and Social Integration: An Ethnographic Study of the Balinese Hindu Community in East Lampung
items: Improving EFL Learners’ Speaking Fluency through Peer Discussion Activities
items: The Tambo Tuanku Imam Bonjol Manuscript as an Authentic Historical Source of the Padri War (1803-1837)
items: A Study of Fiqh Al-Muwatanah Juz 1 and 2 and Its Relationship to Muslim and Non-Muslim Relations in Indonesia
items: Civil Religion as a Normative Framework for Preventing Radicalism in Indonesia: Integration of Pancasila and Deliberative Democracy —Öffentlichkeit
items: Infusing Religious Values for Enhanced Environmental Resilience: A Case Study of Pangalengan, Bandung Regency
items: Digital-Based Transformation of Quranic Teaching to Improve Community Competence in the Technological Era: A Case Study in Bandung Regency
items: Moral Character Education via Social Media: Youth in Urban Bandung Mosques
items: Religion's Role in Mitigating Social Conflicts in Rural Communities: Insights from a Case Study in Indonesia
items: Multicultural Islamic Education: An Endeavor to Integrate Human Rights Values
items: Tolerance Villages in Bandung: Fostering Interfaith Harmony and Multicultural Awareness
items: Netizens' Responses to Theological Content on Social Media: A Case Study of Dondy Tan

Bridging Worlds: How Islamic Civilization Shaped the Rise of Western Europe
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description: This article attempts to analyze the influence of Islamic civilization on the rise and progress of European-Christian (Western) civilization in the Middle Ages. The focus of this research is to trace the process of transferring knowledge (philosophy, science, technology, humanities, literature, medicine) from the Islamic world to European-Christian society through intellectual interaction in Andalusia (Spain), translation of scientific works of Islamic intellectuals, and through trade and the Crusades. This research employs a qualitative method with a literature study approach, where data are obtained from various academic literature sources and other scientific works. The results of the study show that Islamic civilization in Andalusia played a very decisive role in triggering intellectual development and European-Christian civilization which became the foundation for the Renaissance (Revival) in the West. Through a number of libraries and educational institutions in Andalusia and other Islamic centers, the process of translating books by Islamic scientists in Arabic into Latin took place by European-Christian students who brought them and spread them in their respective countries, thus giving birth to the spirit of the Renaissance in mainland Europe. This study concludes that Islamic civilization not only played a role as the guardian of the classical knowledge heritage of Greece, Rome, Persia, India, but also as a red carpet for European civilization, from the Dark Ages to the Renaissance (Revival).
creator: Teddiansyah Nata Negara
creator: Yusandi Yusandi
creator: Wawan Hernawan
creator: Ading Kusdiana
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Teddiansyah Nata Negara, Yusandi Yusandi, Wawan Hernawan, Ading Kusdiana https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-01-29
publication date: 2026-01-29
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 1
ending page: 12
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.47715

Transformative Leadership from Marginalized Origins: A Model for Community Empowerment and Socio-Economic Change
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description: This study aims to examine the transformative leadership model implemented by a village head with a background as a former thug and its implications for the community empowerment process in Cikuya Village, Cicalengka District, Bandung Regency, Indonesia. Village leaders with non-conventional backgrounds are often perceived negatively and considered problematic in the context of village governance. However, in practice, such figures have the potential to bring about significant social change, particularly in village development and strengthening community participation. This study uses a qualitative approach with juridical-sociological methods to deeply understand the socio-political dynamics, leadership patterns, and the legitimacy of the village head's power from the perspective of constitutional law and Islamic values. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation, involving the village head, village government officials, community leaders, and residents of Cikuya Village as key informants. Data analysis was carried out using the siyasah dusturiyah theoretical framework as proposed by Ibn Taymiyyah, which emphasized that the legitimacy of leadership is not determined by a person's social background, but rather by the leader's capacity to carry out mandates, uphold justice, and create benefits for the wider community. Through this approach, research is expected to be able to reveal the process of social transformation from a thug figure to a formal leader who is recognized legally and socially. Apart from that, this research is also expected to show how leadership can form effective, responsive, and inclusive patterns, as well as to provide theoretical contributions to the study of village leadership and practical contributions to strengthening village governance.
creator: Fikri Fadilah
creator: Beni Ahmad Saebani
creator: Ridwan Eko Prasetyo
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Fikri Fadilah, Beni Ahmad Saebani, Ridwan Eko Prasetyo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-01-29
publication date: 2026-01-29
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 13
ending page: 26
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.54489

One Step Towards a Green Environment: Education on Dry and Wet Waste Sorting and Innovation in Low-Smoke Combustion
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description: This study aims to examine strategies and community actions in fostering a green environment as part of ecological sustainability efforts. A green environment is conceptualized as a lifestyle emphasizing ecological awareness, wise resource management, and the reduction of negative impacts on nature. The study employed a qualitative descriptive approach through observation, interviews, and documentation with a local community actively engaged in environmental initiatives. The findings reveal that simple practices such as waste management, tree planting, and reducing plastic usage significantly improve environmental quality while fostering ecological awareness among community members. The main challenges identified include inconsistent eco-friendly behavior, limited waste management infrastructure, and insufficient support from local policies. Practical implications highlight the need for continuous environmental education, strengthening youth involvement as agents of change, and integrating eco-friendly programs into local development policies. Contribution: This study contributes to the academic discourse on the relationship between social behavior, ecological awareness, and sustainability, while offering a community-based model for environmental movements that can be replicated in various social contexts.
creator: Angelica Maulani Poetri Chantika
creator: Muhamad Isya Ar-Rasyid
creator: Muhammad Izaaz Mughoffar
creator: Najya Nurul Aulia
creator: Philana Zulfah Rachmawati
creator: Siti Muslikah
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Angelica Maulani Poetri Chantika, Muhamad Isya Ar-Rasyid, Muhammad Izaaz Mughoffar, Najya Nurul Aulia, Philana Zulfah Rachmawati, Siti Muslikah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-02-26
publication date: 2026-02-26
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 27
ending page: 44
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.49672

Health Practices as a Sociocultural Process in Indonesia: Prevention, Illness Behavior, and the Role of the Sick
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description: This study aims to describe the dynamics of transitions between stages of health behavior as a social process occurring in the daily practices of Indonesians, while also exploring the mechanisms that most consistently explain these transitions based on the reviewed literature. Using a literature review and document analysis approach, various empirical findings regarding health practices were analyzed thematically. Stella Quah's conceptual framework was utilized to categorize the results into three main domains: preventive behavior, illness behavior, and sick-role behavior. The results indicate three recurring social mechanisms. First, the meaning of health, which is based on the ability to perform social functions, creates a certain threshold of seriousness, which influences decisions about when preventive action is deemed necessary and when symptoms are deemed to require further treatment. Second, the flow of knowledge circulating within families, community networks, and digital media acts as an interpretive filter in understanding symptoms and determining what steps are considered rational at the sick-role stage. Third, experiences interacting with health services and barriers to access contribute to shaping patterns of care-seeking at the sick-role stage, including the process of negotiating therapy within the context of medical pluralism. In some situations, religious practices serve as both emotional support and daily discipline, helping to stabilize treatment choices across these stages. This research is limited to consistent patterns within the analyzed corpus of literature and is not intended to be generalized to the entire Indonesian social context. This research expands the body of knowledge on the sociology of health in Indonesia by reformulating the linkages between the three stages of health behavior and recurring social mechanisms, and synthesizing the diverse health practices documented in the reviewed literature.
creator: Adham Mulyadhy
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Adham Mulyadhy https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-02-26
publication date: 2026-02-26
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 45
ending page: 56
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.54036

The Decline of Democracy and Indications of Authoritarianism: A Study of the Dynamics of Contemporary Indonesian Politics
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description: This study examines the phenomenon of democracy in Indonesia after the 1998 reforms, which was marked by a weakening of the substantive quality of democracy and the strengthening of covert authoritarianism. Using a qualitative approach and desk study methods, this study analyzes the dynamics of contemporary Indonesian politics through Robert A. Dahl's theory of polyarchy, Larry Diamond's concept of democratic consolidation, and Andreas Schedler and Nancy Bermeo's framework of electoral authoritarianism. The findings indicate that although democratic procedures, such as elections, remain formally valid, the practices of power tend to be exclusive, repressive, and manipulative. Civic space has been narrowed, criticism of power has been criminalized, and independent oversight institutions have lost their function. This phenomenon indicates a shift toward a hybrid regime, or a formal democracy but authoritarian in substance. To prevent anti-democratic consolidation of power, institutional reform, the enforcement of a just rule of law, and the empowerment of civil society as a countervailing force are necessary. This research is expected to contribute to the academic literature on latent threats to democracy and provide a normative basis for strengthening substantive democracy in Indonesia.
creator: Hakim Muttaqie Azka
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Hakim Muttaqie Azka https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-02-26
publication date: 2026-02-26
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 57
ending page: 66
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.48872

Religious Identity and Social Integration: An Ethnographic Study of the Balinese Hindu Community in East Lampung
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description: This study examines the process of social integration and the maintenance of religious identity of the Balinese Hindu community in Pematang Tahalo Village, Hamlet IV, Gunung Kerung, Jabung District, East Lampung Regency. Within a predominantly Muslim community, the Balinese Hindu community demonstrates the ability to adapt and build harmonious social relations without obscuring its religious identity. This study aims to understand the social, cultural, and religious mechanisms that shape interfaith relations in a multicultural environment. The method used is a descriptive qualitative approach using in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation. Key informants included traditional leaders, religious leaders, community administrators, and Balinese Hindu youth. Data analysis was conducted inductively, referring to the theories of religion as a cultural system (Geertz), social solidarity (Durkheim), and the social construction of religion (Asad). The results indicate that social integration is built through interfaith cooperation, mutual cooperation, and mutual respect. Religious traditions such as mass cremation (ngaben), temple odalan (puppet ceremony), and melasti (pilgrimage ceremony) reinforce collective identity, strengthen social solidarity, and promote local pluralism.
creator: Anggi Novita Sari
creator: Deni Miharja
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Anggi Novita Sari, Deni Miharja https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-02-26
publication date: 2026-02-26
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 67
ending page: 78
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.52894

Improving EFL Learners’ Speaking Fluency through Peer Discussion Activities
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description: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of peer discussion activities in improving the speaking fluency of EFL learners, to explore learners’ perceptions of peer-based speaking practice, and to identify the pedagogical factors that influence its successful implementation. Key concepts underlying this research include speaking fluency as a core component of communicative competence, Communicative Language Teaching, and socio-constructivist learning. A mixed-methods research design was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. The participants were Grade VIII students in an Indonesian junior high school. Data were collected through speaking fluency tests administered before and after the intervention, learner perception questionnaires, and classroom observations during peer discussion activities. The findings indicate that structured peer discussion activities significantly improved learners’ speaking fluency, as evidenced by increased speech rate, reduced hesitation, and smoother speech continuity. Learners also reported positive attitudes toward peer discussion, particularly in terms of reduced speaking anxiety, increased confidence, and greater classroom engagement. However, the study faced challenges related to limited intervention duration and a relatively small sample size. Based on these findings, the study recommends the systematic integration of peer discussion activities into EFL speaking instruction, with careful attention to task design and discussion format. Contribution: This study contributes to EFL pedagogy by providing empirical evidence on the role of peer discussion in developing speaking fluency and by reinforcing communicative and socio-constructivist frameworks within the context of junior high school EFL instruction.
creator: Fakhra Tabqiya Rahman
creator: Keke Sri Mulyani
creator: Hani Hanifah Amaliah
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Fakhra Tabqiya Rahman, Keke Sri Mulyani, Hani Hanifah Amaliah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-02-26
publication date: 2026-02-26
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 79
ending page: 90
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.53510

The Tambo Tuanku Imam Bonjol Manuscript as an Authentic Historical Source of the Padri War (1803-1837)
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description: After the Padri War (1803-1837), Tuanku Imam Bondjol was exiled by the Dutch colonial government to Minahasa and Manado. During his exile in Manado, his son, Naali Sutan Caniago, who accompanied Tuanku Imam Bondjol during his exile, wrote a manuscript about his father's struggle. This manuscript is called the Tambo Tuanku Imam Bondjol Manuscript, which is a single manuscript (codex unicus). In general, this manuscript contains a summary of the history of the Padri War in West Sumatra in the 19th century. It contains Tuanku Imam Bondjol's memoirs, his thoughts, and notes on the Padri war. In this study, the Tambo Tuanku Imam Bondjol manuscript is examined using philological and historical methods. This manuscript has been transliterated and translated by Safnir Abu Naim, However, this study will trace the philological stages carried out on the Tambo Tuanku Imam Bondjol manuscript to demonstrate its originality and authenticity. The problem examined in this study is how the Tambo Tuanku Imam Bondjol manuscript stands as a historical source of the Padri War. To that end, a textual study of the translation of the manuscript was conducted using the Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) method modeled by Teun A. Van Dijk. This study also uses the Historical Method with the ultimate goal of compiling a historiography of the struggle of Tuanku Imam Bondjol and the Padri War. From the results of the study, it is concluded that the Tambo Tuanku Imam Bondjol manuscript is an authentic source of the Padri War, a first-hand historical source originating from indigenous records. Before the discovery of this manuscript, sources for the Padri War were generally only from colonial archives.
creator: Haris Priyatna
creator: Dedi Supriadi
creator: Asep Achmad Hidayat
creator: Yan Nurcahya
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Haris Priyatna, Dedi Supriadi, Asep Achmad Hidayat, Yan Nurcahya https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-02-26
publication date: 2026-02-26
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 90
ending page: 104
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.53954

A Study of Fiqh Al-Muwatanah Juz 1 and 2 and Its Relationship to Muslim and Non-Muslim Relations in Indonesia
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description: This study explores the dynamics of relations between Muslims and non-Muslims in Indonesia through the study of the Fiqh Al-Muwatanah book, written by alumni of the Lirboyo Islamic Boarding School in Kediri, as a response to the challenges of nationality, plurality, and religiosity. The study highlights the transformation of classical Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) views regarding the status of non-Muslims, replacing the term "kafir" with the concept of non-Muslims as equals (muwatin), which is relevant to the life of the modern nation-state. The study uses a qualitative descriptive-analytical method with document studies, critical textual studies, and a contextual approach to understand the principles of citizenship, tolerance, and social integration. The results show that Islam Nusantara emphasizes ukhuwah wathaniyah (brotherhood), unity of the ummah, and acceptance of pluralism, placing social welfare above differences in fiqh methodology or minor creeds. This principle is realized through respect for the government, the prohibition of rebellion, the ethics of enjoining good and forbidding evil, and gradual and contextual da'wah (preaching). This approach emphasizes equality of citizenship, protection of basic rights, and recognition of social and religious diversity, without sacrificing the principles of creed. The study also emphasizes that Islam is a mercy for all the worlds, guiding people to act justly, be caring, and maintain social and ecosystem balance. The historical context, including colonialism, classical fiqh, and the experience of the Indonesian archipelago as Darul Islam, demonstrates the need to reinterpret classical norms within the framework of ethics, pluralism, and human rights. Thus, Fiqh Al-Muwatanah offers moderate and inclusive guidance, strengthening social cohesion, affirming the role of active citizens, and building peace in a pluralistic society, making Islamic practice contextual, peaceful, and relevant to modern Indonesia.
creator: Rifki Ahmad Husaeri
creator: Mohd Solahuddin Shahruddin
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Rifki Ahmad Husaeri, Mohd Solahuddin Shahruddin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-03-02
publication date: 2026-03-02
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 105
ending page: 118
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.49800

Civil Religion as a Normative Framework for Preventing Radicalism in Indonesia: Integration of Pancasila and Deliberative Democracy —Öffentlichkeit
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description: Existing studies on radicalism and terrorism emphasize security, legal, and ideological lenses, framing it solely as a state threat, while overlooking its normative, symbolic, and moral appeals that foster societal legitimacy. This research analyzes radicalism as a crisis of civic integration and state moral delegitimization, proposing civil religion—synthesizing Durkheim's social facts, Rousseau's social contract, Bellah's civil religion, and Habermas's deliberative democracy—as a preventive framework treating radicalism as counter-civil religion. Through qualitative literature analysis, findings show civil religion builds public ethics, social cohesion, and cultural deradicalization by reframing violence, substituting identities, and integrating religion-nation symbols; in Indonesia, Pancasila embodies this, countering radicalism via inclusive identity, moral legitimacy, and deliberative pluralism alongside social justice, transcending mere securitization.
creator: Muhammad Faizal Zaky Mubarok
creator: Raihan Aqshal Arighi
creator: Yusuf Zaenal Abidin
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Muhammad Faizal Zaky Mubarok, Raihan Aqshal Arighi, Yusuf Zaenal Abidin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-03-10
publication date: 2026-03-10
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 119
ending page: 130
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.53428

Infusing Religious Values for Enhanced Environmental Resilience: A Case Study of Pangalengan, Bandung Regency
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description: The global environmental crisis and ecological degradation at the local level have become serious challenges to the sustainability of human life. In the Pangalengan area of Bandung Regency, pressure on the ecosystem occurs due to deforestation, agricultural land conversion, and declining water quality. In this context, a new approach is needed that combines local values and spiritual dimensions to strengthen environmental resilience. This article aims to explore the role of religion, particularly Islamic values, in fostering ecological awareness and collective community action through a community service model based on a transformative approach and Asset-Based Community Development(ABCD). This study uses a participatory qualitative approach with data collection techniques through participant observation, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and community reflection. The results of the study indicate that the insertion of religious values—such as the concept of caliph, amar ma’ruf nahi denkar, and prohibition of waste—successfully triggered a transformation in public awareness of environmental issues. Thematic religious studies, mosque greening programs, and youth involvement as environmental cadres have spurred concrete and measurable action. Collaboration between religious leaders, village governments, and religious educational institutions has also resulted in a partnership model based on environmental spirituality. These findings demonstrate that religious values can serve as both an ethical foundation and a practical strategy in community-based environmental policies. The implications of this research underscore the need to integrate spiritual values, public policy, and ecological action to build sustainable environmental resilience at the local level.
creator: M. Yusuf Wibisono
creator: Muhtar Gojali
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 M. Yusuf Wibisono, Muhtar Gojali https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-03-10
publication date: 2026-03-10
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 131
ending page: 144
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.50030

Digital-Based Transformation of Quranic Teaching to Improve Community Competence in the Technological Era: A Case Study in Bandung Regency
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description: This study aims to analyze the digital transformation of Qur’anic teaching to enhance community competence in the technological era, focusing on three majelis ta’lim (Islamic study groups) in Bandung Regency. Key concepts include digital literacy, blended learning, community-based education, and Islamic education based on adab (ethics). The research employed a participatory approach with observation, interviews, focus group discussions, and simple questionnaires. The subjects comprised women from majelis ta’lim and Generation Z, representing two major social groups in digital adoption. The findings reveal that the use of Qur’an applications, video conferencing, and YouTube-based distribution of learning materials improves access, flexibility, and interactivity in religious education. Challenges include limited digital infrastructure, generational gaps in digital literacy, and concerns over the decline of spiritual blessings inherent in face-to-face learning. This study recommends a digital Qur’anic learning model that balances traditional values with technological innovation. Practical implications highlight the importance of continuous mentoring, strengthening teachers’ digital capacity, and developing creative, verified digital content. Contribution: This research contributes to the development of digital literacy theory in Islamic education, enriches the literature on the role of majelis ta’lim in the digital era, and proposes a practical implementation model that can be replicated in other contexts.
creator: Asep Muhyiddin
creator: Solihin Solihin
creator: Cada Handika
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Asep Muhyiddin, Solihin Solihin, Cada Handika https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-03-10
publication date: 2026-03-10
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 145
ending page: 158
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.50029

Moral Character Education via Social Media: Youth in Urban Bandung Mosques
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description: Social media increasingly shapes urban youth's moral development, including mosque youth expected to model religious values—a challenge prior character education efforts, focused on cognitive and ritual aspects, have failed to address amid digital advances. Adolescents struggle to filter information, resist negative content, and sustain moral behavior online and offline. This study innovates by empowering mosque youth as moral agents blending religious values with digital literacy. Objectives include describing social media's moral impacts, evaluating character education's role, and assessing mosque-based community service in Bandung. Using qualitative case studies of three mosque youth groups (via observation, interviews, and documentation), findings reveal social media's ambivalent effects: bolstering religious identity yet risking degradation. Mosque-rooted programs effectively build moral literacy, self-control, and value-based networks, underscoring adaptive, community-driven models for youth morality in the social media era.
creator: Abdul Kodir
creator: Isop Syafei
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Abdul Kodir, Isop Syafei https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-03-10
publication date: 2026-03-10
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 159
ending page: 168
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.50028

Religion's Role in Mitigating Social Conflicts in Rural Communities: Insights from a Case Study in Indonesia
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description: This study investigates the role of religion in managing social conflict in rural areas, focusing on the practice of the musyawarah forum in Cimaung, Bandung Regency. Religion is conceptualized not merely as a symbol but as an epistemological framework and symbolic capital that provides social legitimacy in mediation processes. Employing a qualitative approach, this research combined participant observation, in-depth interviews, and NVivo-assisted analysis to capture discursive patterns within the forum’s practices. The findings reveal that religious leaders act as insider mediators, whose moral legitimacy enables them to effectively bridge communal disputes. Qur’anic values such as shura (consultation), rahmah (compassion), afw (forgiveness), and ‘adl (justice) constitute the forum’s foundation, thereby producing forms of positive peace that transcend immediate conflict resolution and foster long-term social cohesion. Challenges faced by the forum include the politicization of religious identity and heavy reliance on charismatic leaders. Practically, this study recommends strengthening the institutional capacity of religious-based forums to ensure inclusivity, sustainability, and resilience in rural peacebuilding. Contribution: This study contributes to the global discourse on religious peacebuilding by providing empirical evidence from rural Indonesia, offering a Qur’an-based musyawarah model as a grassroots peace infrastructure relevant to international debates.
creator: Dody S. Truna
creator: Ahmad Gibson Albustomi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Dody S. Truna, Ahmad Gibson Albustomi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-03-10
publication date: 2026-03-10
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 169
ending page: 182
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.50027

Multicultural Islamic Education: An Endeavor to Integrate Human Rights Values
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description: In an era marked by increasing cultural diversity and global interconnectedness, this article critically examines the pivotal role of multicultural Islamic education in instilling Human Rights values within multicultural societies. By fostering an educational paradigm that transcends traditional boundaries, multicultural Islamic education emphasizes the profound internalization of core principles such as tolerance, justice, inclusivity, and non-discrimination. This approach is strategically designed to cultivate moderate (wasatiyah) and humanistic learners who embody Islam's balanced, compassionate ethos across diverse contexts. Drawing on robust theoretical analysis, the study establishes meaningful linkages between universal human rights principles—derived from international frameworks such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—and authentic Islamic perspectives. Key Islamic concepts, including human dignity (karāmah al-insān), equality before God, restorative justice ('adl), and religious freedom (hifz al-din), are meticulously aligned with the comprehensive Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah framework, which prioritizes the preservation of faith, life, intellect, progeny, and wealth. This integration not only resolves potential tensions between secular and religious worldviews but also enriches both by highlighting Islam's inherent commitment to human flourishing. The article further highlights practical strategies for embedding Human Rights values by promoting tolerance and interfaith dialogue, respect for minority rights, equitable social justice initiatives, and the unequivocal rejection of violence and extremism in Islamic educational curricula. Special emphasis is placed on the indispensable role of teachers and educational institutions as architects of change. Educators, equipped with pedagogical innovations and cultural competence, are positioned as key agents in crafting inclusive, participatory learning environments that encourage critical thinking, empathy, an…
creator: Eko Yulianto
creator: Ahmad Baha' bin Mokhtar
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Eko Yulianto, Ahmad Baha' bin Mokhtar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-03-11
publication date: 2026-03-11
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 183
ending page: 196
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.53429

Tolerance Villages in Bandung: Fostering Interfaith Harmony and Multicultural Awareness
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description: Bandung is a multicultural city with high religious, ethnic, and cultural diversity. However, this condition also gives rise to the potential for intolerance, which has received serious attention in recent years. In response, the Bandung City Government initiated the Tolerance Village to strengthen interfaith harmony and increase community multicultural awareness. By 2025, six villages had been inaugurated. This study aims to examine the role of the Tolerance Village in maintaining harmony, increasing multicultural awareness, and comparing similarities and differences between the six locations. The research method used was a qualitative descriptive, comparative case study. Data were collected through interviews, field observations, and document analysis. The results show that the Tolerance Village contributes positively to the creation of interfaith dialogue spaces, strengthening diversity-based social interactions, and multicultural education at the community level. However, budget limitations, resistance from some groups, and lack of program sustainability are obstacles that need to be overcome. This study concludes that Tolerance Village can serve as an innovative social model for building urban harmony. This program needs to be expanded to other areas by strengthening stakeholder collaboration to make Bandung more inclusive, tolerant, and sustainable.
creator: Ariessa Rantau Feraswari
creator: Kustana Kustana
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Ariessa Rantau Feraswari, Kustana Kustana https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-03-11
publication date: 2026-03-11
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 197
ending page: 210
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.49799

Netizens' Responses to Theological Content on Social Media: A Case Study of Dondy Tan
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description: This research is motivated by the rapid development of digital communication, which has had a significant impact on social interaction patterns, including in the realm of da'wah (Islamic outreach), which is now often conducted online. One interesting figure to study is Dondy Tan, a content creator who actively uses YouTube to deliver da'wah. The content he presents not only conveys moral and religious messages but also often touches on fundamental theological issues, such as understanding divinity, interpreting holy books, and studying the history of religious development. The main focus of this research is to analyze how Dondy Tan constructs the argumentation flow in each of his da'wah content, as well as to examine how the audience, especially the netizen community, responds to and interprets the messages conveyed. This research uses a qualitative, descriptive-analytical approach. The primary data source is Dondy Tan's da'wah videos uploaded to his YouTube channel, which are then analyzed using Fairclough's discourse analysis framework. Furthermore, netizen comments in the discussion column are also studied, especially comments that generate a lot of responses, replies, and debate. The intense interaction in the comment space reflects the dynamics of digital communication and the construction of meaning for the da'wah messages conveyed.
creator: Gerry Ismail Anrivika
creator: Rifki Rosyad
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Gerry Ismail Anrivika, Rifki Rosyad https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2026-03-11
publication date: 2026-03-11
volume: 16
number: 1
starting page: 211
ending page: 222
doi: 10.15575/socio-politica.v16i1.49796