Journal of Islamic Studies and Social Religion

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  Re-sacralizing Urban Exclusion: A Narrative Inquiry into the Spiritual Survival Strategies of Surabaya’s Marginalized

  Muhammad Agil Atoillah¹,  Nuzlin Nashihatul Ulayya¹,  Nugraha Rifqi Afrizal¹,  Muhammad Imrul Qois¹ &  Muhammad Irham Saryulis²

  ¹ Department of Qur’anic Studies and Exegesis, Faculty of Islamic Theology and Philosophy, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya

  ² Department of Ushuluddin, Faculty of Syaria, Yarmouk University

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  Published Online: 15 June 2026

  

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  Introduction: The post-pandemic economic contraction in Surabaya has forced former formal-sector workers to enter the vulnerable informal street economy, giving rise to the phenomenon of “Neo-Spiderman”. This study aims to investigate how these costumed street performers utilize Islamic spirituality as a survival mechanism in the face of stigma, debt, and existential uncertainty in street life. 

  Method: Using a qualitative narrative inquiry approach, this study focuses on purposefully selected subjects in the Sidosermo district, utilizing in-depth interviews and participant observation to map the intersection between global popular culture and local religious practices. 

  Results: The findings indicate that the use of costumes constitutes a strategic “identity of resistance” driven by time pressures stemming from debt. Crucially, the subjects restore the sacredness of the streets through the theology of ikhtiyār (active effort), distinguishing their work from begging, and maintaining dignity through strict temporal discipline in ṣalāt (prayer). Furthermore, rather than fostering competition among marginalized workers, the practice of shukr (gratitude) functions as a form of social capital that fosters solidarity.

  Conclusions: This study concludes that “everyday religion” serves as vital infrastructure for survival, transforming economic vulnerability into spiritual resilience. This insight suggests that urban policies must acknowledge the moral and cultural dimensions of the informal workforce, rather than viewing it solely through the lens of public order. Theoretically, this study contributes to the sociology of religion in the Global South by demonstrating that “everyday religion” is not merely a passive escape, but an active adaptive strategy for navigating the precariousness of the neoliberal city.

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  Atoillah, M. A. , Ulayya, N. N. , Afrizal, N. R. , Qois, M. I. , & Saryulis, M. I. (2026). Re-sacralizing Urban Exclusion: A Narrative Inquiry into the Spiritual Survival Strategies of Surabaya’s Marginalized. Journal of Islamic Studies and Social Religion, 1(1), 1-15. https://journal.citacendekia.com/jissr/article/view/24

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  Kesalehan dan Kesetaraan: Rekonstruksi Etika Gender dalam Pemikiran Buya Syafii Maarif

  Iefone Shiflana Habiba¹ &  Rachmad Sukriyanto²

  ¹ Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Agama Islam, Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan, Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta

  ² Program Studi Pendidikan Agama Islam, Fakultas Agama Islam, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

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  Published Online: 17 August 2026

  

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  Pendahuluan: Penelitian ini bertujuan merekonstruksi etika gender dalam pemikiran Ahmad Syafii Maarif sebagai suatu bangunan konseptual yang koheren, menganalisis titik temu dan titik tegangnya dengan konsep mubadalah, serta merumuskan konstruk teoretis kesalehan resiprokal sebagai kontribusi bagi pengembangan etika gender Islam di Indonesia. Kajian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh masih kuatnya ketimpangan gender, meningkatnya kekerasan berbasis gender, serta polarisasi antara pendekatan tekstual-literal dan liberal-sekular dalam memahami relasi laki-laki dan perempuan. 

  Metode: Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain studi pustaka melalui analisis isi dan pembacaan hermeneutik-kritis terhadap karya-karya utama Ahmad Syafii Maarif yang dipadukan dengan literatur mengenai mubadalah dan ilmu sosial profetik Kuntowijoyo. Analisis dilakukan melalui tahapan reduksi, penyajian, dan penarikan simpulan secara tematik. 

  Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemikiran Buya Syafii Maarif menempatkan humanisme profetik sebagai fondasi etis yang menghubungkan transendensi dengan komitmen terhadap keadilan sosial, termasuk keadilan gender. Pembacaan kontekstual terhadap QS. An-Nisa ayat 34, dukungannya terhadap partisipasi perempuan di ruang publik, serta redefinisi kesalehan sebagai kualitas relasional memperlihatkan orientasi keberagamaan yang menolak superioritas gender. Dialog dengan konsep mubadalah menunjukkan adanya kesamaan pada level nilai, meskipun keduanya berbeda dalam pendekatan metodologis.

  Simpulan: Berdasarkan temuan tersebut, penelitian ini merumuskan konsep kesalehan resiprokal, yakni orientasi keberagamaan yang memadukan humanisme profetik Buya Syafii Maarif dengan metode resiprokal mubadalah sehingga kesalehan dipahami melalui praktik keadilan, penghormatan, dan kesalingan dalam relasi laki-laki dan perempuan. Konstruk ini memperkaya khazanah studi gender Islam sekaligus menawarkan landasan normatif bagi pendidikan, dakwah, dan pengembangan kebijakan keagamaan yang berkeadilan gender.

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  Habiba, I. S. , & Sukriyanto, R. (2026). Kesalehan dan Kesetaraan: Rekonstruksi Etika Gender dalam Pemikiran Buya Syafii Maarif. Journal of Islamic Studies and Social Religion, 1(1), 16-27. https://journal.citacendekia.com/jissr/article/view/52

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  Vipassana Meditation Practice and Its Association with Perceived Stress and Psychological Well-being

  Muhammad Ijlal Sasakki Junaidi¹

  ¹ Study Program of Religious Studies, Faculty of Ushuluddin and Islamic Thought, Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta

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  Published Online: 25 September 2026

  

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  Introduction: Meditation has become an increasingly important spiritual and psychological practice in contemporary society, particularly within Buddhist communities. This research examines the association between Vipassana meditation practice and perceived stress and psychological well-being among congregants at Vihara Buddha Prabha Yogyakarta.

  Method: This study employed a mixed-methods design combining quantitative surveys and qualitative in-depth interviews. The research involved 120 regular meditation practitioners selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), the Psychological Well-being Scale (PWBS), semi-structured interview guides, and direct observation. Quantitative data were analyzed using paired t-tests and regression analysis, while qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Because the study used a quasi-experimental, single-group pre-test–post-test design without a control group, causal claims are not made; the findings should be interpreted as associations and pre–post changes.

  Results: The findings indicated statistically significant pre–post reductions in perceived stress scores (p < 0.001, effect size d = 1.24) and improvements in psychological well-being scores (p < 0.001, effect size d = 0.98) following twelve weeks of regular Vipassana meditation practice. Qualitative analysis identified four primary themes: enhanced emotional regulation, increased self-awareness, improved interpersonal relationships, and strengthened spiritual connection. However, alternative explanations-such as regression to the mean, expectancy effects, social desirability, concurrent life changes, and community support-cannot be ruled out.

  Conclusions: These findings suggest that Vipassana meditation practice may be associated with lower perceived stress and higher psychological well-being within this Buddhist community context. The study contributes to the growing body of evidence on meditation and mental health, while highlighting the need for randomized controlled trials and longitudinal designs to establish causality. Practically, the findings may inform community-based wellness programs that are culturally and spiritually grounded

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  Junaidi, M. I. S. (2026). Vipassana Meditation Practice and Its Association with Perceived Stress and Psychological Well-being. Journal of Islamic Studies and Social Religion, 1(1), 28-49. https://journal.citacendekia.com/jissr/article/view/54

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