Eco-religious approach to deforestation by Indonesian Istighosa Community

Wargadinata, Wildana, Maimunah, Iffat and Indah, Rohmani Nur (2020) Eco-religious approach to deforestation by Indonesian Istighosa Community. Journal for The Study of Religions and Ideologies, 19 (56). pp. 166-178. ISSN 1583-0039

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Abstract

This paper aims to explain the involvement of an istighosah community in environmental conservation in Indonesia. The data were obtained through the method of observing religious activities and conservation actions, interviewing the community leaders, and documenting the existence and activity of worshipers. The finding confirmed three aspects. First, the implementation of Sufism teachings is an alternative in nature conservation, not only aiming to meet the spiritual needs of pilgrims, but also fostering awareness of pilgrims to prevent damage to nature. Second, what is shown by pilgrims is very closely related to the human urge to always realize its basic capacity as a leader for nature. The forest is considered as a brother that the sustainability must be guarded, preserved, and guaranteed. Third, the teachings of Sufism become the basis for the group to act to be involved in caring for nature. This doctrine is inherited through formal media such as recitation and carried out in the form of direct action. Therefore, further studies are needed to explore the involvement of other religious organizations in the effort to conserve the environment in a sustainable manner

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Conservation; deforestation; eco-religious approach
Subjects:	22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220403 Islamic Studies 16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1601 Anthropology 20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2002 Cultural Studies
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities > Department of Arabic Language and Letters
Depositing User:	Dr. Rohmani Nur Indah
Date Deposited:	30 Jun 2020 18:46

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