Tahlilan Tradition as Media for National Character Education

Tahlilan is one of the ancestral traditions of the Indonesian nation which is rich in social values. Apart from functioning as a religious ritual, it is also meaningful as a medium for character education. Through the field research method, this research seeks to reveal the values of character education contained in the tahlilan tradition, especially tahlilan carried out by the people of Losari Village, Losari District, Cirebon Regency. The results of this study found that there are so many values of character education contained in the tahlilan tradition in Losari Village, namely; diversity, social concern, hard work, and discipline. Thus, it can be said that the tahlilan tradition can function as the basis for character education for the Indonesian nation, especially among the Indonesian Muslim community.

Kiai in Indonesian Social-Political Changes

This article describes the existence of kiai khos, a group of new traditional elites, who are able to play significant roles not only in the religious field but recently also in socio-political issues. These roles are served as the manifestation of their mastery of classical books (kitab kuning). Since KH. Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) during his presidency, 1999-2001, the term kiai khos has become a new prototype for kiai with not only religious abilities but classical book mastery. The study shows that these new traditional elites have transformed the pesantren into a dynamic and are able to encourage kiai and santri to move forward well in the context of politics, economics and religion. It was done by using qualitative ethnographic methods with a socio-anthropological approach explaining the new space of traditional elites as a result of their imaginative articulation in the dynamics of religion and politics in Indonesia.

From Kyai to Politicians: The Intellectual-Political Journey of K.H. Abdurrahman Chudlori 1943-2011

K.H Abdurrahman Chudlori is the caretaker of the Tegalrejo Islamic Boarding School Boarding School, Magelang. K.H Abdurrahman Chudlori became one of the influential figures in Magelang, especially in Tegalrejo. K.H Abdurrahman Chudlori also played an active role in society. In addition, K.H Abdurrahman Chudlori is also active in political parties, even being one of the founders of the PKNU Party. In this research, the author uses historical research methods that include collecting sources in written and oral, source criticism, interpretation or interpretation, and writing history or historiography. The results of this study are; (1) K.H. Abdurrahman Chudlori is a persistent learning person, a figure who becomes a role model for the community because he cares for the community very high, always prioritizes the welfare of the community (2) K.H. Abdurrahman Chudlori is the caretaker of the large Islamic Boarding School Magelang Islamic Education Dormitory, Kyai who has a charismatic figure, (3) K.H. Abdurrahman Chudlori is active in the NU Ormas, he is also active in three political parties and is one of the founders of the PKNU Party.

The National Role of KH. A. Abdul Wahid Hasyim in Keeping the Nation Integrity

This article examines the national role of KH. A. Wahid Hasyim, especially at the beginning of Indonesia's independence. This study is motivated by the scarcity of studies related to the contribution of figures from Islamic boarding schools in national studies, and at the same time the role of this figure is recognized in the form of an award as a national hero. This is library research with analytical descriptive analysis techniques. The research findings showed that at the young age, the national role of KH. A. Wahid Hasyim appears in his efforts to maintain the unity and integrity of Indonesia through his moderate Islamic thinking, neither right nor left extreme. This was proven by his position as one of the independence committees (BPUPKI), and one of his policies was to approve the elimination of seven words in the Jakarta Charter agreement.

The National Role of KH. A. Abdul Wahid Hasyim in Keeping the Nation Integrity

This article examines the national role of KH. A. Wahid Hasyim, especially at the beginning of Indonesia's independence. This study is motivated by the scarcity of studies related to the contribution of figures from Islamic boarding schools in national studies, and at the same time the role of this figure is recognized in the form of an award as a national hero. This is library research with analytical descriptive analysis techniques. The research findings showed that at the young age, the national role of KH. A. Wahid Hasyim appears in his efforts to maintain the unity and integrity of Indonesia through his moderate Islamic thinking, neither right nor left extreme. This was proven by his position as one of the independence committees (BPUPKI), and one of his policies was to approve the elimination of seven words in the Jakarta Charter agreement.

Reviving the Spirit of Gender Equality: Fatayat Nahdlatul Ulama between Idealism and Realization

As the Muslim women's movement Nahdlatul Ulama, Fatayat NU has dedicated itself especially to reviving the spirit of gender equality in society. This study uses a descriptive qualitative research design that portrays basic cadre training as an effort to strengthen the spirit of gender equality in Fatayat NU cadres. This research is conducted at the Budossyan Village Hall, Tengaran District, Semarang Regency, which was attended by 50 Fatayat NU cadres. The data collection instruments are observation, interview and documentation. Realizing idealism in gender equality requires hard work from all elements. Fatayat NU is actively empowering women to reach gender equality in society even though in reality they still face many challenges and obstacles. The biggest challenge faced by Fatayat NU is how to fight the patriarchal culture that still dominates women roles in society. The results shows that the implementation of this training is successful in supporting Fatayat NU cadres to be more sensitive to issues of gender inequality by encouraging themselves to take an important role in society. Finally, it is concluded that the realization of idealism in reviving the spirit of gender equality in Fatayat NU still needs to be improved and evaluated periodically so that Fatayat NU cadres can become role models as agents of change in society in achieving gender equality.

Reviving the Spirit of Gender Equality: Fatayat Nahdlatul Ulama between Idealism and Realization

As the Muslim women's movement Nahdlatul Ulama, Fatayat NU has dedicated itself especially to reviving the spirit of gender equality in society. This study uses a descriptive qualitative research design that portrays basic cadre training as an effort to strengthen the spirit of gender equality in Fatayat NU cadres. This research is conducted at the Budossyan Village Hall, Tengaran District, Semarang Regency, which was attended by 50 Fatayat NU cadres. The data collection instruments are observation, interview and documentation. Realizing idealism in gender equality requires hard work from all elements. Fatayat NU is actively empowering women to reach gender equality in society even though in reality they still face many challenges and obstacles. The biggest challenge faced by Fatayat NU is how to fight the patriarchal culture that still dominates women roles in society. The results shows that the implementation of this training is successful in supporting Fatayat NU cadres to be more sensitive to issues of gender inequality by encouraging themselves to take an important role in society. Finally, it is concluded that the realization of idealism in reviving the spirit of gender equality in Fatayat NU still needs to be improved and evaluated periodically so that Fatayat NU cadres can become role models as agents of change in society in achieving gender equality.

Empowerment of Fishers Groups: Cooperation Activation of Capacity Building Programs for Family Heads In Bondo Beach Coast, Jepara Regency

This article aims to explain fishers groups' strategy in facing the dry or western season in Bondo Village, Jepara Regency. For a month, the fishers do not go to sea because of the danger of big waves. Thus forcing the adaptation of the marine economic cycle to land or experiencing job subversion. On the other hand, the Covid-19 pandemic has increasingly suppressed community activities to limit themselves from leaving the house and comply with health protocols. If this condition is left without collaborative efforts by actors, it will create new low groups. Of course, this condition is not desired by all people, so cross-stakeholder collaboration is needed. The role of multi-stakeholders is crucial in supplying socio-economic flows that positively impact lifting the welfare minus group to empowerment. This article will discuss the strategies adopted by fishers groups to survive during the dry season accompanied by civil society opportunities to work, namely the Nahdlatul Ulama Sub-Branch to help prosper the community Bondo Village, Jepara Regency.

Halal Certification for NU Muslim in Boyolali Regency : A Study on Purchasing Decision of Alwahida Neutralizer Herbal Product, Indonesia

This study used an explanatory research type with a quantitative approach. The sample used in this research was 96 respondents who were NU Muslim consumers of HPAI products in Boyolali regency by using purposive sampling. Data collection methods used in this study were the halal certification questionnaire that included dimensions of sharia, ideology, science, experience, and practice. Technique of data analysis used in this research was descriptive analysis and simple linear regression analysis. The results of the study showed that halal certification did not have a significant influence on purchasing decisions. It was proven by the value of the halal certification count of 1,715 t table 2.2791 and the significance of 0,900.05.

Islamic Education Values in Ziarah Kubur Tradition of Javanese People

Penelitian ini membahas tentang Nilai-nilai Pendidikan Islam dalam Tradisi Ziarah Kubur Masyarakat Jawa di Ngemplak Kumpulrejo, Kecamatan Argomulyo, Kota Salatiga. fokus yang dikaji dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana sejarah ziarah kubur dalam ajaran agama Islam, ritual apa saja yang terdapat dalam ziarah kubur di Ngemplak Kumpulrejo, nilai-nilai pendidikan Islam apa saja yang terdapat dalam ziarah kubur di Ngemplak Kumpulrejo. Penelitian kualitatif ini menggunakan metode field reasearch , dimana kehadiran peneliti menjadi sangat penting karena peneliti bertindak langsung sebagai instrumen langsung dan sebagai pengumpul data dari hasil observasi serta terlibat aktif dalam penelitian. data yang berbentuk kata-kata diambil dari informan atau responden pada waktu mereka diwawancarai. Dari penelitian yang dilaksanakan diperoleh hasil penelitian sebagai berikut : Nilai-nilai pendidikan Islam yang terkandung dalam tradisi ziarah kubur di Ngemplak Kumpulrejo, adalah bahwa adanya percampuran antara tradisi Islam dan Budaya Jawa yang menyatu menjadi sebuah tradisi yang berjalan beriringan dengan sangat indah tanpa menghilangkan makna dari nilai tradisi Islam dan budaya Jawa. Dan dari prosesi pelaksanaan tradisi ziarah kubur masyarakat Jawa khususnya di Ngemplak Kumpulrejo mengandung nilai-nilai pendidikan Islam berupa: nilai pendidikan keimanan, nilai pendidikan birrul walidain, nilai pendidikan agar manusia senantiasa berzuhud kepada dunia dan nilai pendidikan sosial. Dan diharapkan dapat diambil suri tauladan dari prosesi pelaksanaan tradisi ziarah kubur tersebut.