Journal of Indonesian Islam (ISSN 1978-6301 and E-ISSN 2355-6994) is peer-reviewed international journal published biannually by the Postgraduate Program (PPs) and the Institute for the Study of Religion and Society (LSAS), State Islamic University (UIN) of Sunan Ampel Surabaya. The journal puts emphasis on aspects related to Islamic studies in an Indonesian context, with special reference to culture, politics, law, society, economics, history, and doctrines. It cordially invites contributions from scholars of related disciplines. The languages used in this journal are English and Arabic. This journal is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access. Since 1 of February 2024, the URL of the publisher of Journal of Indonesian Islam changes from from jiis.uinsby.ac.id into jiis.uinsa.ac.id Journal of Indonesian Islam has been indexed by Crossref since 2014. Therefore, all articles have unique DOI number.
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TUAN GURU'S SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP AND CONFLICT OF RELIGIOUS IDEOLOGY IN LOMBOK
This article examines the role of Tuan Guru as a pesantren leader in resolving religious ideological conflicts between the Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamaah–Nahdlatul Wathan and Sunnah communities in East Lombok through a spiritual leadership model. Using a qualitative case study supported by phenomenological and ethnographic approaches, the study investigates the dynamics of religious ideological conflict and the implementation of spiritual leadership in conflict resolution. The findings reveal that differences in religious ideology constitute the primary source of conflict, often triggering broader social tensions. Tuan Guru’s spiritual leadership effectively fosters recon­ciliation by promoting dialogue, mutual understan­ding, and harmonious social relations despite enduring ideological differences. This study offers a comprehensive perspective on religious conflict by integrating spiritual guidance, commu­nity leadership, and contemporary conflict resolu­tion approaches. It contributes to the theoretical develop­ment of spiritual leadership and provides practical insights for education policymakers, community leaders, and scholars concerned with conflict management in Islamic societies.
RELIGION AND POWER: The Comparative Dynamics of Political Islam in Malaysia and Indonesia
This study compares the dynamics of political Islam in Malaysia and Indonesia, focusing on the interaction between Islamic discourses and state–religion relations. Using a qualitative comparative approach, it combines political culture and media analysis with interviews involving representatives of major Islamic organizations, including the Front Persatuan Islam, PBNU, Forum Umat Islam, UMNO, and PAS. The findings reveal contrasting trajectories of political Islam. In Indonesia, decentralization enables diverse Islamic expressions, with Islamism emerging primarily from civil society and often driven by public dissatisfaction with government. In Malaysia, political Islam is shaped by state institutions and Malay-Muslim nationalism, allowing Islamic elites to consolidate political dominance through legal and policy frameworks. These contrasting patterns demonstrate how political Islam functions both as a strategy of political power and a challenge to democratic resilience. The study contributes to debates on religion–politics relations in post-colonial democracies and the evolving role of Islamic authority in the public sphere.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KYAI, SANTRI AND PARENTS THROUGH THE “NETWORKING PACKAGE” PROGRAM IN PESANTREN
This article examines the adaptation of pesantren through the Networking Package program implemented at Pesantren Aljauhari, Garut, West Java. The program promotes collaboration among the kyai, santri, and parents by extending religious education into the home, thereby strengthening the integration of pesantren and family-based learning. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this study draws on field observations, interviews, and a review of relevant literature to analyze the program’s management and educational practices. The findings indicate that the program enhances parental engagement as co-educators and reflects a broader transformation in pesantren mana­gement. Rather than relying primarily on the kyai’s personal authority, the institution adopts structured and colla­borative management practices to address contem­porary educational challenges. These findings demonstrate that managerial innovation can strengthen institutional sustain­nability while preserving the traditional values of pesantren, providing a practical model for similar Islamic boarding schools.