Abstract
Temajuk village is one of the areas in the regency of Sambas, West Borneo, which is a bordering area with Malaysia. The location which is far from the center of government and close to the territory of another country can, to some extent, threaten the border society’s nationalism. Through a qualitative approach, this study examined the role of the Islamic education subject (PAI) and the local tradition (Saprahan) in strengthening the nationalism of the border people. The results showed that at least there are three teaching materials of Islamic Education (PAI) relevant to the values of nationalism i.e., democracy, tolerance, and unity and harmony. Such materials have a strategic role in providing nationalism reinforcement for students at a senior high school level. Meanwhile, the Saprahan tradition which has been held fast by Temajuk people showed that their nationalism principles are contained therein, i.e., unity, equality, and performance. The tradition also has a social function for the inhabitants of Temajuk to meet their basic and secondary needs.
Highlights
FROM THE EDITORIAL BOARDSAnalisa Journal of Social Science and Religion released a new edition vol.2.no.1.2017
Pamungkas researched on nationalism of people in sea border of Malay-Karimun, The Role of The Islamic Education Subject and Local Tradition in Strengthening Nationalism of The Border Society (Study in Temajuk Village Sambas Regency of West Borneo) Umi Muzayanah
Some materials provided in the Islamic Religious Education subject (PAI) are in accordance with the valuesof nationalism, among which is the material on Democracy and Tolerance taught at the high school level (Muawanah, 2015: 148)
Summary
Indonesia is an archipelagic country that has land and sea boundaries with several countries in the world. The people prefer selling and buying in Malaysia (Saleh, 2011: 205; finance.detik.com, January 15, 2015; Kompas.com, July 19, 2010; Viva.co.id, November 14, 2014) and they are happier to earn Ringgit than Rupiah (Saleh, 2011: 205) The series of these facts indicate that people distant from the center of government and yet so close to the territory of other countries are very vulnerable to mortgage their nationalism. This article examined the role of religious education and the Saprahan tradition in strengthening nationalism at the border region of Indonesia-Malaysia, precisely in the Temajuk village, Paloh district, Sambas regency, West
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