Revitalizing The Da‘Wah of Wali Songo
K.H.R. As’ad Syamsul Arifin’s Interpretation of Love and Tolerance for Global Harmony n The Society 5.0 Era
Keywords:
Local Wisdom, Global Harmony, Wali Songo Da‘wah, Love and Tolerance, K.H.R. As’ad Syamsul Arifin
Abstract
This study addresses the complex social challenges of the Society 5.0 era, such as inequality and the crisis of trust, by examining the role of local wisdom in maintaining global cohesion. Focusing on the Indonesian context, the research explores the thought of K.H.R. As‘ad Syamsul Arifin in Tarikh Perjuangan Islam Indonesia, specifically his interpretation of the Wali Songo’s culture-based da‘wah strategies. The objective is to identify character traits and social harmony strategies relevant to building an inclusive modern civilization. Utilizing Hans-Georg Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics, the study analyzes the text within its historical and cultural horizons, supported by data triangulation with literature on Nusantara Sufism and Islamic education. Findings indicate that the Wali Songo integrated spiritual depth—marked by wara‘ and tawadhu‘—with socio-political competence, enabling an adaptive and peaceful expansion of Islam. Their harmony strategies included moral exemplarity, collective deliberation, and the establishment of pesantren as centers for community building. The study concludes that revitalizing these Sufi values and the da‘wah bil-irsyad model serves as a vital bridge between local wisdom and global harmony, offering a sustainable, inclusive framework for navigating the sociocultural tensions of the contemporary era.
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Arifin, Samsul, and Athik Hidayatul Ummah. “A Campaign to Wear Masks in the Pesantren Community With a Counseling Approach.” Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun 9, no. 3 (2021): 587.
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Khoiruzzaman, Wahyu. “Urgensi Dakwah Media Cyber Berbasis Peace Journalism.” Jurnal Ilmu Dakwah 36, no. 2 (2016): 316–334.
Kurawa, Sabo Suleiman. “Social Order in Sociology: Its Reality and Elusiveness.” Sociology Mind 2, no. 1 (2012): 34–40.
Muali, Chusnul, Moh Rofiki, Hasan Baharun, Zamroni Zamroni, and Lukman Sholeh. “The Role of Sufistic-Based Kiai Leadership in Developing the Character of Santri in the Pesantren.” AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan 13, no. 3 (2021): 1705–1714.
Sablonnière, Roxane De. “Toward a Psychology of Social Change : A Typology of Social Change.” Frontiers in Psychology 8, no. March (2017): 1–20.
Samsul Arifin. AT-TAWAZUN Paradigma Baru Konseling Qur’ani Berbasis Pesantren. Yogyakarta: Silda Impika, 2025.
Sultoni. “Nilai-Nilai Ajaran Tasawuf Walisongo, Dan Perkembangannya Di Nusantara.” Kabilah 1, no. 2 (2016): 357–378.
Suriani, Julis. “Komunikasi Dakwah Di Era Cyber.” Jurnal An-Nida’ 41, no. 2 (2017): 252–265.
Suzuki, Norihiro. “Contributing to SDGs and Society 5.0 through Open Collaborative Creation and Innovative Research.” Hitachi Review 68, no. 4 (2020): 22–26.
Wilson, Alice. “Kinship and a Counter‐hegemonic Social Order: Former Revolutionaries in Southern Oman.” Journal of The Royal Anthropological Institute 26, no. 2 (2020).
Wulandari, Rustini, and Amelia Rahmi. “Relasi Interpersonal Dalam Psikologi Komunikasi.” Islamic Comunication Journal 03, no. 1 (2018): 56–73.
Published
2025-11-18
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Arifin, S., & As’ad, A. (2025). Revitalizing The Da‘Wah of Wali Songo. Proceedings of Annual Conference for Muslim Scholars, 9(1), 467-482. Retrieved from https://proceedings.kopertais4.or.id/index.php/ancoms/article/view/717
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