Keywords
Islam, Muslim studies, Indonesian Muslims
Abstract
Indonesia is a country of cultural as well as religious diversity. Even before the advent of Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism were widespread in the region. Some think that Islam in Indonesia spread to the archipelago through interaction with local civilizations. Although Islam has become a majority religion in Indonesia today, long-standing local cultural traditions, ones that have existed throughout its recorded history, are often still maintained and practiced widely in Indonesia. These pre-Islamic traditions have a profound association with nature, and the people tend to appreciate animistic entities.
Recommended Citation
Kato, Hisanori
(2024)
"Divergence between the Teachings and Practice of Islam: A Civilizational Analysis of Muslims in Indonesia,"
Comparative Civilizations Review: Vol. 91:
No.
1, Article 10.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/ccr/vol91/iss1/10
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