An Analysis of Al-Qur’an Language as a Mediator for Politicization of Religion in Indonesia

Authors

  • Mohammad Makinuddin Department of Arabic Education, Abdullah Faqih Islamic Institute, Gresik

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14421/qh.2021.2202-05

Keywords:

Al-Qur’an language, language, and power, linguistic, politicization of religion

Abstract

This study is conducted to comprehend the politicization of religion typology based on the use of Al-Qur’an language on the narrative of the politic in Indonesia. The politicization of religion is a widespread phenomenon among Indonesian people. Some political events in Indonesia cannot be separated from religious symbols, for example, conveying Al-Qur’an theorems to spread political agendas. Al-Qur’an, its communicative language characteristics, is frequently used as a mediator to spread particular narratives for power. This study uses a qualitative approach by gathering contents or narratives related to Al-Qur’an verses for a political power struggle in Indonesia. This study uses the linguistic method to see how the discourses of Al-Qur’an as a language of religion become a tool to build a social identity related to politics. The result of this study shows that Al-Qur’an can be a mediator in the spread of political narratives. Besides, the characteristics of the Al-Qur’an language, which tend to have communicative feel, can potentially be used as a political communication tool. This study has a contribution toward the development of politicization of religion typology through the Al-Qur’an language. Al-Qur’an and its user have a connection with various discourses and debates in particular contexts. Therefore, to comprehend an interpretation, it is essential to see the context and society's need when analysing a text.

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Mohammad Makinuddin, Department of Arabic Education, Abdullah Faqih Islamic Institute, Gresik

Kyai H. Syafiꞌi street 07 Gresik, 61151

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30-07-2021

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Makinuddin, M. (2021). An Analysis of Al-Qur’an Language as a Mediator for Politicization of Religion in Indonesia. Jurnal Studi Ilmu-Ilmu Al-Qur’an Dan Hadis, 22(2), 371–386. https://doi.org/10.14421/qh.2021.2202-05

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