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Cultural Identity and Economic Resistance in Banten’s Pesantrens

International Journal of Nusantara Islam · Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025) · pp. 99–110

DOI
10.15575/ijni.v13i1.45594
ISSN
2355-651X, 2252-5904
Published
2025-06-10
Publisher
UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung
Language
eng

Abstract

This study examines the resistance movement led by Kyai leaders of Salafiyah Islamic Boarding Schools (Pesantren) in Pandeglang and Serang Districts, Banten, against the establishment of PT Mayora factory in 2016. The resistance emerged in response to what was perceived as modern capitalist expansion threatening environmental sustainability and local cultural identity. Employing a qualitative approach with case study methodology, this research investigates traditional pesantren's dual role as religious educational institutions and as frontline defenders of ecological balance and cultural heritage. The study frames this resistance within political theology, analyzing how moral values derived from Islamic teachings inform opposition to capitalism's negative impacts on local communities. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis. The findings reveal that traditional pesantren serve both as religious educational institutions and as guardians of local wisdom through social-religious movements guided by the principle of Amar Ma'ruf Nahi Munkar (promoting good and preventing harm). The conflict illustrates the tension between economic interests and religious-cultural values. This study recommends strengthening traditional pesantren's role in maintaining socio-ecological sustainability within sustainable development frameworks.

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  • State University of Malang
  • Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung
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Raden Roro Sri Rejeki WaluyajatiAffiliation unknown5
Neng HannahAffiliation unknown3
Ahmad Gibson AlbustomiAffiliation unknown3
Dian NurrachmanAffiliation unknown2
Asep Saeful MuhtadiAffiliation unknown2
Erus EffendiAffiliation unknown1
Roro Sri Rejeki WaliyajatiAffiliation unknown1
Indah RahmawatiState University of Malang1
Rifki RosyadAffiliation unknown1
Asep MuhyidinAffiliation unknown1
Mohammad Taufiq RahmanAffiliation unknown1
Dede HidayatAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad Yusuf WibisonoAffiliation unknown1
Ruslan Moh. YunusAffiliation unknown1
Muchsin Al-FikriAffiliation unknown1
Ahmad Ali NurdinAffiliation unknown1
Siti MarlidaAffiliation unknown1
Abdul SyukurAffiliation unknown1
Doddy Iskandar CakranegaraAffiliation unknown1
Jajang A RohmanaSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung1
Muhtar SolihinAffiliation unknown1
M. Dewangga WidhiaAffiliation unknown1
Paelani SetiaAffiliation unknown1
Panji Guniwa Aria AwanggaAffiliation unknown1
Erni HaryantiAffiliation unknown1
Agus Ahmad SafeiAffiliation unknown1
Asep Abdul SahidAffiliation unknown1
Hamzah - TurmudiAffiliation unknown1
Zaenal MukaromAffiliation unknown1
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Tukma Triputri DaulayAffiliation unknown1
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Muhammad Faizal Zaky MubarokAffiliation unknown1
Ilim Abdul HalimAffiliation unknown1
Mohammad Ziaul HaqAffiliation unknown1

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