Abangan Muslims and Muslim–Christian Relations in Indonesia

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What is the term used to refer to a specific Muslim group in Indonesia mentioned in the text?

abangan Muslims

According to the article, what is the significant role that abangan Muslims can play in the future in Indonesia?

enhancing Muslim-Christian relations

What is emphasized in the abangan Muslims' worldview, as mentioned in the text?

cosmic harmony and balance of all existence

How do abangan Muslims view other religions, according to the article?

open and syncretic Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested for Christians in their relationship with abangan Muslims?

being more inclusive and critical in engaging their worldview Signup and view all the answers

What attitudes are deemed necessary for building a mutual and peaceful Muslim-Christian relationship?

inclusivity and critical engagement Signup and view all the answers

According to the view critiquing Geertz's approach, what is the essence of Islam in Java?

The essence of Islam in Java is one entity with unique variations. Signup and view all the answers

How does the view critiquing Geertz's approach characterize Islam in Java compared to other forms of Islam?

Islam in Java is considered more elastic and dynamic than other forms of Islam in Indonesia. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument of the critique against Geertz's categorization of Muslim variants?

The critique argues for a single origin or source of the unique variants, seeing Islam in Java as a unified entity. Signup and view all the answers

How does the critique view Geertz's abangan-santri-priyayi pattern contribution?

The critique finds the abangan-santri-priyayi pattern useful for studying and understanding Islam in Java deeply. Signup and view all the answers

What does the critique emphasize about the religiosity of the young Javanese priyayis studying in Dutch higher education institutions?

The priyayis became respected religious and political leaders in Indonesia. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the critique refuse Geertz's approach in assessing the level of religious quality of each Muslim variant?

The critique holds to the view that Islam in Java is one entity despite its variations. Signup and view all the answers

Who established the first Muslim kingdom in the Demak region of Central Java in 1475?

Raden Patah Signup and view all the answers

Where were the santris geographically based according to Abdullah and Siddique?

Northern coastal area of the island Signup and view all the answers

How are the santris described in terms of religious conservatism?

More conservative and robust Signup and view all the answers

Where did the abangans tend to live geographically on the island of Java?

Interior and southern part of the island Signup and view all the answers

How were the abangans described in terms of dealing with cultural forms?

Accommodative and syncretic Signup and view all the answers

According to Thaba, which group leaned more towards the center of political authority?

Abangans Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the burning of incense in the slametan ritual described in the text?

Syncretic combination of Islamic and Javanese Hindu/animistic elements Signup and view all the answers

What fundamental idealism do the abangans and Christians share regarding living in peace and harmony with all creatures?

Rukun Signup and view all the answers

In the communal setting of a slametan ritual, what is the shared concern of the community?

Safety or salvation of the whole people in a village or region Signup and view all the answers

Who is usually appointed to recite Qur'anic verses and lead the congregational prayer in the slametan ritual?

A santri who lived nearby Signup and view all the answers

According to Jesus Christ in Matthew 5:9, what is one of the values of his kingdom that his followers should promote?

Peace and harmony Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of abangans in the collaborative event described in the text?

Collaboration with the santris in performing the ritual Signup and view all the answers

In Christianity, what is the teaching regarding how one should treat others?

Love wholeheartedly other neighbors as themselves Signup and view all the answers

How does the host introduce the slametan ritual to the guests in high Mamahit 37 aristocratic Javanese language?

With a short introduction welcoming the guests and explaining the purpose of the event Signup and view all the answers

How can the attitude of loving others enable one to live in peace and harmony with others?

Love can be a universal value Signup and view all the answers

What is the final gesture of the host towards the guests after the slametan ritual?

Serving food to be taken home by the guests Signup and view all the answers

What values can both the abangans and Christians promote to develop a peaceful and harmonious living together?

Respect, honor, and love toward all human beings Signup and view all the answers

What is the Christian call amid world conflicts, according to the text?

To resolve destructive conflicts Signup and view all the answers