Nusantara: Journal of Religion and Civilization

Nusantara: Journal of Religion and Civilisation is a scholarly journal that examines the relationship between religion, culture, and the formation of civilisation in local and global contexts. Published by Tabéq Institute: Center for Culture and Cross-Religious Studies, in collaboration with the Faculty of Ushuluddin and Religious Studies at Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram. This journal aims to be an intellectual space for contextual and transformative religious reflection. With the spirit of ‘Bridging cultures, connecting faiths, cultivating peace,’ the journal highlights the contributions of Eastern spirituality, Nusantara Islam, and local religious traditions to the discourse on modernity, human values, and a just and civilized global social order.
Nusantara Journal is open to academics, researchers, students, and practitioners from various disciplines, including the sociology of religion, cultural anthropology, cultural studies, peace studies, and other social sciences and humanities. The journal is published twice a year, every June and December, and accepts manuscripts in English.

Journal Title : Nusantara: Journal of Religion and Civilization
Language : English
Frequency : 2 issues per year (June and December)
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Publisher : Tabéq Institute and UIN Mataram collaboration
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Editor in Chief : Abdul Rahim, M.A.

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Nusantara: Journal of Religion and Civilization is a scholarly journal that examines the relationship between religion, culture, and the formation of civilization in both local and global contexts. Published by the Tabéq Institute: Center for Culture and Cross-Religious Studies, this journal aims to serve as an intellectual space for contextual and transformative religious reflection. The journal highlights the contributions of Eastern spirituality, Islam Nusantara, and local religious traditions to the discourse on modernity, human values, and a just and civilized global social order.
Nusantara Journal is open to academics, researchers, students, and practitioners from various disciplines, including the sociology of religion, cultural anthropology, cultural studies, peace studies, and other social sciences and humanities. The journal is published twice a year, every June and December, and accepts manuscripts in English.

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2025-09-14

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Culture, Religion, and Social Capital: Negotiating Identity and Harmony in Lombok

The six articles in this collection examine how religious symbols, local cultural practices, and kinship networks serve as forms of social capital that influence hierarchy, coexistence, and community resilience in Lombok. Two studies on the title 'Haji' analyze the tension between spiritual purification and the affirmation of social status within the Sasak community. The Besangi ritual is presented as an example of religious and cultural innovation that enhances solidarity and psychological well-being. Research on Muslim and Hindu relations in Karang Tapen demonstrates that tolerance is achieved through active negotiation in shared communal spaces. The study of Muslim kinship morality in Malacca illustrates how the value of ukhuwah, or brotherhood, is manifested in trust, mutual assistance, and conflict resolution. Additionally, the diffusion of Sasak and Balinese cultures is shown to involve selective dominance and the reinterpretation of cross-ethnic identities. Collectively, these articles offer a detailed examination of how Lombok society balances spirituality, social prestige, and cultural diversity to foster sustainable social harmony.

Published: 2025-06-20

The Dual Role of the ‘Haji’ Title: Negotiating Spiritual Identity and Social Stratification in the Sasak Community of Kayangan, North Lombok

Ahmad David Ramdani | 17-29 Pages

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The Dual Role of the ‘Haji’ Title: Negotiating Spiritual Identity and Social Stratification in the Sasak Community of Kayangan, North Lombok

The Dominance of Sasak Culture in Cultural Diffusion with Bali on Lombok Island

Besangi Ritual: Cultural Heritage and Spirituality of Pilgrims in Loang Baloq, Mataram City

The Morals of Muslim Kinship as Social Capital in the Community of Malaka Village, Pemenang District, North Lombok

Cultural Tolerance and Interfaith Dynamics among Muslim and Hindu Communities in Karang Tapen, Cakranegara District

Hajj, Title and Social Stratification: Self Perception in the Sasak Community of Sepapan Village, East Lombok