ISLAM NUSANTARA: KEANEKARAGAMAN BUDAYA DAN TRADISI

Abstract

The diversity of cultures and traditions in the archipelago is closely related to Islam in the archipelago. This research discusses how Islam Nusantara plays an important role in maintaining cultural and traditional diversity in the midst of the challenges of globalization, modernization, social change, and intergroup conflicts. This research will use a juridical normative research approach, which aims to analyze Islamic law and doctrine related to cultural diversity and traditions in the context of the archipelago. The approach of this research is descriptive-analytical. The main sources of data include the Qur'an, Hadith, fiqh books, Islamic legal literature, and legal and policy documents related to cultural diversity in the archipelago. Meanwhile, the data collection technique uses literature studies. The results showed that factors such as strengthening local identity, religious education that respects diversity, involvement of the younger generation in cultural preservation, and inter-group dialogue have proven effective strategies for improving the sustainability of cultural diversity and traditions in Islam Nusantara. Opportunities to strengthen cultural diversity and traditions through strengthening local identity, religious education that respects diversity, youth involvement in cultural preservation, and inter-group dialogue. By taking advantage of existing opportunities and overcoming the challenges faced, people in the archipelago can continue to preserve and develop cultural diversity and traditions as an integral part of religious and social identity and survival.