Akulturasi Islam Dalam Peradaban dan Budaya

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the process of Islamic acculturation within lokal civilization and culture, as well as to examine how Islamic values can be integrated into community traditions without eliminating the essential principles of the religion. Acculturation is understood as a process of mutual influence between Islamic teachings and lokal wisdom, resulting in distinctive expressions of religiosity in various regions. The research method used is library research with a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through literature review in the form of books, journal articles, and scholarly works discussing Islamic history, cultural anthropology, and socio-religious studies. The analysis technique employed is content analysis to identify the patterns, forms, and dynamics of Islamic acculturation with lokal culture. The findings indicate that Islamic acculturation in lokal cultures occurs through artistic media, oral traditions, architecture, sosial systems, and religious rituals that are adapted without violating core Islamic principles. The discussion highlights that moderate cultural da'wah strategies enable Islam to be accepted peacefully and sustainably. This acculturation not only enriches lokal culture but also strengthens a contextual and inclusive Islamic identity rooted in the values of rahmatan lil-‘alamin (mercy to all creation). The study emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between religion and culture in building sosial harmony.