Inter-religious Harmony Between Buddhists and Muslims in the Mulik Kaye Tradition in North Lombok, Indonesia
Suparman Jayadi (a*), Ratih Rahmawati (b)

a) Sociology of Religion Department, Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram
Jl. Gajah Mada No.100, Jempong Baru, Baru Kec. Sekarbela, Kota Mataram, Nusa Tenggara Barat. 83116 Indonesia
*suparmanjayadi[at]uinmataram.ac.id
b) Sociology Department, Universitas Mataram
Jl. Majapahit No.62, Gomong, Kec. Selaparang, Kota Mataram, Nusa Tenggara Barat. 83115 Indonesia

Abstract

Religious relations in Indonesia are often disrupted by racial, ethnic and religious conflicts that occur in various regions. This research aims to analyse Buddhist-Muslim interfaith harmony in the mulik kaye tradition in North Lombok, Indonesia. Local wisdom binds religious relations through values and norms as a representation of interfaith social integration. Buddhists and Muslims of Sasak ethnicity in North Lombok are the unit of analysis in this qualitative research with a case study approach. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews and documentation, then processed and analysed using Parsons^ AGIL theory (Adaption, Goal Attainment, Integration and Latency). The results showed that the Mulik Kaya tradition can construct social and spiritual activities. Socially, it can foster mutual cooperation, a sense of kinship and brotherhood and a sense of responsibility for maintaining human values. Spiritually, it increases gratitude and faith in God who created different things as a form of his greatness. This tradition is interpreted as a symbol of brotherhood and togetherness and unity. Both religions maintain social integration through the tradition as a sign and cultural pattern of religious harmony representation. This local wisdom realises inter-religious harmony.

Keywords: Inter-religious- Harmony- Buddhist- Muslim-

Topic: Development Studies and Humanities