Defending Traditional Islam in Indonesia: The Resurgence of Hadhrami Preachers

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Syamsul Rijal (Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University of Jakarta, Indonesia)

Defending Traditional Islam in Indonesia

The Resurgence of Hadhrami Preachers

Syamsul Rijal (Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University of Jakarta, Indonesia)

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English

Routledge
01 December 2023

Regional studies; Religion: general; Other non-Christian religions; Society & culture: general; Regional geography

Series: Routledge Series on Islam and Muslim Societies in Indonesia

Defending Traditional Islam in Indonesia examines the rise of young preachers of Arab descent (habaib) and their sermon groups in the region and shows how Islam and politics coexist, flourish, interlace, and strive in Indonesia in complex, pragmatic, and mutually beneficial relationships.

The book argues that the emergence of Arab preachers in the late 1990s, when traditional forms of Islamic authority came under growing challenge from a diverse array of Muslim groups and ideologies, is closely tied to contestation between traditionalists and their puritanical rivals, the Salafi-Wahhabi. Not only have the habaib featured prominently in defending traditionalism, they have also used this contestation as an opportunity to build their authority and religious capital through marketisation and their ties to the Middle East. The author explores the ways in which habaib promote themselves to the mostly young urban, Muslim community, and also analyses the use of new media and marketing strategies by habaib to attract young followers. The use of merchandise utilising popular culture and group identity markers is especially salient in the preachers’ outreach to urban audiences. In addition, public staging and entertainment during preaching activities are means by which the habaib cast their Islamic preaching (dakwah) as the Prophet’s mission and encourage their followers’ participation.

A novel socio-cultural and religious study and a contribution to the growing discussion on new media, market, and religion, this book will be of interest to anthropologists, social scientists and area studies scholars interested in Indonesia, Southeast Asia and Islamic studies.

By: Syamsul Rijal (Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University of Jakarta Indonesia)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 512g
ISBN: 9781032415352
ISBN 10: 1032415355
Series: Routledge Series on Islam and Muslim Societies in Indonesia
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 December 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. Internal dynamics within Hadhrami Arabs in Indonesia: From Social Hierarchy to Doctrine; Chapter 3. Defending Traditional Islam: Habaib and Anti-Salafism; Chapter 4. Performing Arab Saints and Marketing the Prophet; Chapter 5. Reviving Yemeni Traditionalist Networks: the Assertion of Authenticity and Authority; Chapter 6. Following Arab Saints: Muhibbin, Popular Piety and Youth Expression; Chapter 7. Conclusion; Bibliography & Appendix; Index

Syamsul Rijal is a Professor of Sociology of Islam at Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta, Indonesia. He also serves as the Head of the PhD Program in Islamic Studies at the Indonesian International Islamic University.