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Religion and local culture: Pillars of social harmony in post-conflict Aceh

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan · Vol. 22 No. 2 (2025) · hlm. 253–266

DOI
10.21831/jc.v22i2.87874
ISSN
2541-1918, 1829-5789
Terbit
2025-09-17
Penerbit
Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Bahasa
eng
Lisensi
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0

Abstrak

The prolonged conflict between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia has resulted in social disruption, collective trauma, and the weakening of community social structures. Although a peace agreement was reached through the 2005 Helsinki Memorandum of Understanding, the greatest post-conflict challenge lies in rebuilding trust, solidarity, and social harmony. An interesting phenomenon is the success of Acehnese society in achieving social stability through internal strengths, particularly a strong Islamic religious approach and deeply rooted local culture. This article aims to analyze the contribution of religious and local cultural approaches in fostering post-conflict social harmony in Aceh. This study is qualitative in nature, using a descriptive-interpretative approach. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews, document analysis, and surveys. Key informants consisted of religious leaders (ulama), traditional leaders, former GAM combatants, women leaders, youth, and village officials located in former conflict-affected regions such as Pidie, North Aceh, and Bireuen. Data analysis employed a thematic approach through data reduction, categorization, interpretation of findings, and inductive conclusion drawing. The findings show that religious approaches, through the active roles of ulama, religious gatherings (majelis taklim), and Islamic boarding schools (pesantren), have been effective in restoring faith-based values and community social ethics. Meanwhile, local cultural elements such as peusijuek (traditional blessing rituals), gampong deliberations, and customary village institutions have served as effective means of social reconciliation, strengthening community ties and resolving horizontal conflicts. The synergy between religious values and local wisdom has formed a strong social system for maintaining peace and preventing future conflicts. In conclusion, religious and local cultural approaches have proven to be fundamental pillars in creating sustainable social harmony in post-conflict Aceh. This model can serve as a strategic reference for other conflict-affected regions seeking to build peace through local potential.

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  • Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim
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Henky FernandoUniversitas Gadjah Mada2
Yuniar Galuh LarasatiUniversitas Gadjah Mada2
Sanusi SanusiUniversitas Syiah Kuala2
Muassomah MuassomahUniversitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim1
Wildana WargadinataUniversitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim1
Galuh Nur RohmahUniversitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim1
Rohmani Nur IndahUniversitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim1
Siti MasitohUniversitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim1
Istiadah IstiadahUniversitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim1
Asyifa Nadia JasmineUniversitas Gadjah Mada1
Mohamad YusufUniversitas Gadjah Mada1
Noor FatmawatiAfiliasi tidak diketahui1
Muhajir Al-FairusySekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Teungku Dirundeng Meulaboh1
Sawaluddin SawaluddinAfiliasi tidak diketahui1
Rahman RahmanUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Tasmim TangngarengUniversitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar1
Intan Permata SariInstitut Agama Islam Negeri Bengkulu1
Sastro Mustapa WantuState University of Gorontalo1
Yowan TamuState University of Gorontalo1
Safira MustaqillaUniversitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry1
Moch Nur IchwanSunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta1
Lailatussaadah LailatussaadahUniversitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry1
Linda FirdawatyUniversitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung1
Khodijatul QodriyahUniversitas Nurul Jadid1
Muhammad HendriInstitut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta1
Putri Ananda SakaUniversitas Gadjah Mada1
Leanne MorinPalacký University Olomouc1
Miftahul JannahUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Azwardi AzwardiSriwijaya University1
Muhammad IqbalUniversitas Syiah Kuala1
Zuly QodirMuhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta1
Muhamad NastainMuhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta1

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