INFERENSI: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan

Developing the Halal-Tech Maturity Index for Traditional Market MSEs: A Strategy for Value-Digital Integration

Syaparuddin Razak — 2025-09-04

This study develops the Halal-Tech Maturity Index (HTMI), a novel composite instrument that integrates halal awareness and digital readiness within traditional market-based micro and small enterprises (MSEs)—an area underexplored in current halal economy literature. The research aims to evaluate the level of halal-digital integration among MSEs, identify performance gaps, and propose a quantifiable model to guide strategic interventions in halal-based economic development. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 20 traditional markets in South Sulawesi, Indonesia through structured observation and interviews. Seven key dimensions were assessed using a 0–4 scale to construct both weighted and unweighted HTMI scores. The findings reveal a low to moderate HTMI score (1.90–1.93), indicating fragmented halal practices and limited digital adoption. However, strong interest in capacity building suggests the potential for significant improvement. Simulated interventions showed a 36.7% index increase post-training and certification support. HTMI functions not only as a diagnostic tool but also as a strategic framework for policy design, KPI monitoring, and targeted investment in halal-digital ecosystems. It bridges Islamic ethical imperatives with contemporary digital transformation agendas.

Analysis Behavior of the Millennial Muslim Generation in Paying Zakat Digitally

Nur Kholis — 2025-09-04

This study aims to test the perception of ease, level of trust, and brand awareness moderated by the level of religiosity towards the decision of the millennial Muslim generation muzaki in paying zakat digitally. This study uses a quantitative approach method with research respondents who are the millennial Muslim generation in Solo Raya (Surakarta, Klaten, Boyolali, Karanganyar, Wonogiri, Sragen). The analytical tool used in this study is SEM-PLS (Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square) Analysis using SmartPLS version 4.0. based on the results of the analysis, it shows that the perception of ease and brand awareness have a significant effect on the decision of the millennial Muslim generation muzaki in paying zakat digitally, while the level of trust does not have a significant effect on the decision of the millennial Muslim generation muzaki in paying zakat digitally. The level of religiosity is unable to moderate the relationship between the perception of ease, level of trust and brand awareness towards the decision of the millennial Muslim generation muzaki in paying zakat digitally

Empowering Differences: The Vital Role of Young Preachers in Promoting Religious Moderation in Central Kalimantan

Desi Erawati — 2025-09-04

This study aimed to analyze the understanding of religious moderation among young preachers in its development within society in Central Kalimantan. This study used a descriptive qualitative research approach to examine the understanding of religious moderation among young preachers. The informants came from 13 districts and one city, and had served for more than 3 to 4 years in their respective regions. The data obtained was then analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s techniques, particularly data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study showed that the majority of young preachers in Central Kalimantan, despite having different religious education backgrounds, shared a moderate understanding, which included nationalism, Islam, and the adoption of local cultural wisdom, as well as the spirit of tolerance and the philosophy of "Huma Betang." It was evident that there was a shared mindset among young preachers who were more receptive to renewal and changes toward progress and peace, without eliminating the core aspects of Islamic teachings that are vertical in nature.

The Practice of Religious Tourism Pilgrimage to Walisongo Among Nahdlatul Ulama Communities in the Digital Age

Dian Filippo Laily Ramadhan — 2025-10-13

The phenomenon of pilgrimage to the tombs of the Walisongo among the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) community reflects not only a spiritual journey but also complex social practices in the context of modern culture, economy, and technology. This tradition demonstrates how religious rituals are practiced within a dynamic social framework, while also serving as a venue for community interaction. This study aims to explore the transformation of the Walisongo pilgrimage practice in the digital age and examine how such activities strengthen social solidarity and cultural identity among the NU community. Using a qualitative approach, this study is grounded in Pierre Bourdieu's theory of social practice, focusing on the concepts of habitus, social capital, and cultural capital as analytical lenses. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentary reviews. The research findings indicate that digitalization, particularly through social media, has altered how communities interpret and perform pilgrimage. Spiritual experiences are now often shared publicly, shifting pilgrimage into a component of religious identity construction in the public sphere. However, this change does not diminish the spiritual and social values inherent in the practice. On the contrary, pilgrimage practices remain a means of preserving local Islamic culture, strengthening social networks, and serving as an accessible religious alternative. This study reveals that despite modernization, the pilgrimage practices of the Walisongo remain relevant and adaptive in addressing contemporary challenges, making them a living manifestation of both religious and cultural expression within modern society.

Accommodative Multiculturalism: Social Relations of Inqilabi Islamiyah Islamic Boarding School Students in Dampit with Non-Islamic Communities on the Semeru Slopes, Malang

Heny Triyaningsih — 2025-10-13

The social situation in the form of a multicultural society is a natural condition that requires healthy social relations in order to minimize clashes and conflicts. Especially if two or more groups from different religions, ethnicities or tribes live in the same area. One of the multicultural realities is the coexistence between the Inqilabi Islamiyah Islamic Boarding School and the majority Buddhist and Christian village population on the Semeru Slopes, Malang. This research aims to examine the form of social relations between Islam, Buddhism and Christianity in maintaining harmonious interactions and classify the types of multiculturalism that occur on the Semeru Slopes. This research uses a qualitative method using documentations and interviews. The study indicated that social relations between Islam and Buddhism on the slopes of Mount Semeru are dominated by interpersonal communication in the form of mutual cooperation. The type of multiculturalism was the accommodative multicultural type, where all religions have equal rights. It can be concluded that Islam-Buddhist relations in the region are relatively harmonious and stable, not built through formal institutions, but rather supported by interpersonal communication practices that arise in simple everyday life, which can foster tolerance and strengthen social cohesion between the santri community and the Buddhist community. This development is characterized by awareness and togetherness in daily interactions between residents, regardless of religious background.

Indonesian Salafi Education: Change and Sustainability Attitudes toward Ideology in PPIM al-Mukmin Ngruki

Taufik Nugroho — 2025-10-20

This study examines the changing and sustaining ideological attitudes within PPIM Al-Mukmin Ngruki. The central research question is: How has the conservative PPIM Ngruki changed and sustained its attitude toward ideology? This qualitative study draws upon primary sources, including interviews with administrators and founders of PPIM, as well as official government and institutional documents. Secondary sources include dissertations, theses, journal articles, organizational statutes (AD/ART), and key instructional texts used by PPIM Ngruki. Findings reveal that the ideological transformation of Al-Mukmin Ngruki’s conservative community was driven by two key factors: (1) strong external pressure and negative stigma from both the government and the wider public, who viewed PPIM Ngruki as a hardline Islamic boarding school; and (2) an internal process of self-evaluation regarding their understanding of Islam and their attitudes toward Pancasila and the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). Consequently, PPIM Ngruki’s ideological stance shifted from a conflictual–contestational mindset to an accommodative–inclusive orientation as part of its sustainability effort.