Harmony in Diversity: A Case Study of Social Interaction between Hindus and Muslims in Pelangan Village, Sekotong, West Lombok
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Diversity, social interaction, Hinduism, Islam
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Harmony is an ideal condition that is consistently sought after, both within families and in society. This study aims to determine the role of religious leaders in fostering harmony between Hindus and Muslims, and to identify the factors that support and hinder religious harmony in Pelangan Village. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, utilising data collection techniques that include observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that interfaith harmony in Pelangan Village is well-established, despite the villagers adhering to different religions. This diversity strengthens solidarity and increases tolerance through positive social interactions. A concrete example of harmony in this village is the community's active participation in mutual assistance activities and mutual support for religious celebrations. This is also due to the active role of the village government and religious leaders as the main drivers in building communication, tolerance, and mutual understanding among residents. Both parties play a crucial role in resolving conflicts, upholding the values of togetherness, and fostering spaces for dialogue among religious communities. Collaboration between formal institutions and community leaders has proven effective in building social harmony amid diversity.
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Abdullahi, S., Haris, H., Zarkasi, K. Z., & Amir, H. G. (2020). Beneficial bacteria associated with Mimosa pudica and potential to sustain plant growth-promoting traits under heavy metals stress. Bioremediation Journal, 25(1), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/10889868.2020.1837724
Aderibigbe, S. A., Idriz, M., Alzouebi, K., AlOthman, H., Hamdi, W. B., & Companioni, A. A. (2023). Fostering tolerance and respect for diversity through the fundamentals of Islamic education. Religions, 14(2), 212. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel14020212
Colbran, N. (2010). Realities and challenges in realising freedom of religion or belief in Indonesia. The International Journal of Human Rights, 14(5), 678-704. https://doi.org/10.1080/13642980903155166
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Jayadi, S. (2025). Harmony in Diversity: Exploring Religiosity Cohesion Among Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist Communities in North Lombok, Indonesia. Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization, 15(1), 261-276. https://doi.org/10.32350/jitc.151.15
Li, C. (2006). The Confucian ideal of harmony. Philosophy East and West, 583-603.
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Hj. Muhannan, The Role of Religious Leaders in Maintaining Harmony Between Hinduism and Islam in Pelangan Village, Sekotong District
Kamaruddi, Sabannur, ‘Interfaith Tolerance Among Muslim and Hindu Believers,’
Mangku Gede Suci, The Role of Religious Leaders in Maintaining Interfaith Harmony in Pelangan Village, Sekotong District, 2 April 2025
Mangku Gede Suci, Interview, Pelangan, 2 April 2025
Mangku Suci, Interview, Pelangan, 7 April 2025
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Harmony is an ideal condition that is consistently sought after, both within families and in society. This study aims to determine the role of religious leaders in fostering harmony between Hindus and Muslims, and to identify the factors that support and hinder religious harmony in Pelangan Village. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, utilising data collection techniques that include observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that interfaith harmony in Pelangan Village is well-established, despite the villagers adhering to different religions. This diversity strengthens solidarity and increases tolerance through positive social interactions. A concrete example of harmony in this village is the community's active participation in mutual assistance activities and mutual support for religious celebrations. This is also due to the active role of the village government and religious leaders as the main drivers in building communication, tolerance, and mutual understanding among residents. Both parties play a crucial role in resolving conflicts, upholding the values of togetherness, and fostering spaces for dialogue among religious communities. Collaboration between formal institutions and community leaders has proven effective in building social harmony amid diversity.
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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Abdullahi, S., Haris, H., Zarkasi, K. Z., & Amir, H. G. (2020). Beneficial bacteria associated with Mimosa pudica and potential to sustain plant growth-promoting traits under heavy metals stress. Bioremediation Journal, 25(1), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/10889868.2020.1837724
Aderibigbe, S. A., Idriz, M., Alzouebi, K., AlOthman, H., Hamdi, W. B., & Companioni, A. A. (2023). Fostering tolerance and respect for diversity through the fundamentals of Islamic education. Religions, 14(2), 212. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel14020212
Colbran, N. (2010). Realities and challenges in realising freedom of religion or belief in Indonesia. The International Journal of Human Rights, 14(5), 678-704. https://doi.org/10.1080/13642980903155166
Edwards, L. (2018). Understanding public relations: Theory, culture and society.
Edwards, S. (2018). Critical reflections on the interfaith movement: A social justice perspective. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 11(2), 164. https://doi.org/10.1037/dhe0000053
Elliott, R., & Timulak, L. (2005). Descriptive and interpretive approaches to qualitative research. A handbook of research methods for clinical and health psychology, 1(7), 147-159.
Huda, M., Nor Muhamad, N. H., Isyanto, P., Muhamat, R., Marni, N., Ahmad Kilani, M., & Safar, J. (2020). Building harmony in diverse society: insights from practical wisdom. International Journal of Ethics and Systems, 36(2), 149-165. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOES-11-2017-0208
Jayadi, S. (2025). Harmony in Diversity: Exploring Religiosity Cohesion Among Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist Communities in North Lombok, Indonesia. Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization, 15(1), 261-276. https://doi.org/10.32350/jitc.151.15
Li, C. (2006). The Confucian ideal of harmony. Philosophy East and West, 583-603.
Nisa, A. (2025). Cultural Tolerance and Interfaith Dynamics among Muslim and Hindu Communities in Karang Tapen, Cakranegara District. Nusantara: Journal of Religion and Civilization, 1 (1), 15-25
Parsons, T. (1972). Culture and social system revisited. Social Science Quarterly, 253-266.
Parsons, T. (2013). The social system. London: Routledge.
Reiss, A. J. (1971). Systematic observation of natural social phenomena. Sociological methodology, 3, 3-33. https://doi.org/10.2307/270816
Stanley, M. (2023). Qualitative descriptive: A very good place to start. In Qualitative research methodologies for occupational science and occupational therapy (pp. 52-67). Routledge.
Other Sources:
Hj. Muhannan, The Role of Religious Leaders in Maintaining Harmony Between Hinduism and Islam in Pelangan Village, Sekotong District
Kamaruddi, Sabannur, ‘Interfaith Tolerance Among Muslim and Hindu Believers,’
Mangku Gede Suci, The Role of Religious Leaders in Maintaining Interfaith Harmony in Pelangan Village, Sekotong District, 2 April 2025
Mangku Gede Suci, Interview, Pelangan, 2 April 2025
Mangku Suci, Interview, Pelangan, 7 April 2025
Muhannan, The Role of Religious Leaders in Maintaining Interfaith Harmony Between Hindus and Muslims in Pelangan Village, Sekotong District
Otty Priambodo, Family Harmony, in http//ebooks.gramedia./artikel, accessed in 2021.
Rahma Attilah, Structural Functionalism Theory According to Talcott Parsons, in http//Kompas. Com. accessed on 7 November 2023
Rahman, Social and Cultural Systems, Yogyakarta, Kanisius, in http://digilib.uinsa.ac.id/artikel, accessed in 2001, pp. 63-64.