2020
DOI: 10.1177/0265378820965602
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Abangan Muslims, Javanese Worldview, and Muslim–Christian Relations in Indonesia

Abstract: One of the many faces of Islam in Indonesia is the abangan Muslims or the abangans. As one of the most populous Muslim groups in the country, it is important to know them. To understand Indonesian Islam or Muslims, one cannot overlook them. The article argues that, amid recent escalating Muslim–Christian tension in the country, this majority Muslim group can play a significant role in enhancing Muslim–Christian relations in the future, on account of their worldview that emphasizes and maintains cosmic harmony … Show more

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“…The slametan portrays "the general abangan ideas of order, their 'design for living'. The slametan process shows a syncretism between the Santris and Javanese traditional (the elders/shaman and Javanese petungan system) elements (Mamahit, 2021).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The slametan portrays "the general abangan ideas of order, their 'design for living'. The slametan process shows a syncretism between the Santris and Javanese traditional (the elders/shaman and Javanese petungan system) elements (Mamahit, 2021).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…They live from the west regions of Yogyakarta to East Java. Majority of Javanese people are muslim, but they remind also the faith based on Hindus or Buddhas [12]. So  ISSN: 2252-8806 Javanese life is colored by religious values and myths, and believing in magical powers [13].…”
Section: Demographic Characteristics Of Participantsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is important to note that radical Islam is not representative of the majority of Muslims who practice moderate Islam, and apply the pure teachings of Islam, promote peace, foster tolerance, and live together with groups that have religions outside Islam (Jamilah, 2021;Mamahit, 2021). Moderate Muslims themselves reject violence as a means to achieve political goals and support democratic values and pluralism (Cesari, 2021;Al Qurtuby, 2023).…”
Section: Radical Islammentioning
confidence: 99%