Regional local wisdom as an antidote to radicalism in Indonesia

Abstract

Local wisdom is central to counteracting radicalism that is rampant in Indonesia. The purpose of this research is (1) to examine the haul tradition of KH. Ali Mas’ud is a religious figure who is believed by the community as Waliyullah; (2) Integrating the symbolic value of the haul tradition of KH. Ali Mas‘ud as an antidote to radicalism in Indonesia; (3) Analyzing the value of tolerance contained in the haul tradition of KH. Ali Mas’ud. The research method used in this research is a symbolic interpretative approach. Data were obtained qualitatively from observations and interviews with religious leaders, community leaders, pilgrims, and the people of Sidoarjo Regency. The results showed that the haul tradition of KH Ali Mas’ud, which was filled with prophetic sholawat activities, hadrah art, grand tahlil, and grand recitation, was able to involve the participation of people from various villages in the sub-district and even the district to support the implementation of the haul event, which was attended by thousands of visitors and pilgrims from various regions for approximately seven days. The values that grow in the haul event include tolerance and solidarity in the wider community. Thus, it can prevent the rise of radicalism in Sidoarjo Regency.