Two Imaginations of Indonesia: A Study on the Islamic and Nationalism Ideologies in Pandji Islam Magazine, 1940

Abstract

This research delves into the ideologies of Islam and nationalism as envisioned bythe founding fathers through Pandji Islam magazine published in 1940. A historicalmethodology consisting of four stages, heuristic, source criticism, interpretation, andhistoriography, was applied. It also utilized hermeneutics and political approaches.Through these two approaches, this study was not merely narrative but ratherdescriptive-analytical in nature. The findings in this article reveal that Pandji Islamplayed a significant role as a representation of the Islamic press. Through PandjiIslam, Islamic and nationalist figures were able to express their ideas on Islamicmodernism, ideologies, and the concept of an ideal state. Furthermore, the studyresults demonstrate that Pandji Islam magazine also served to raise politicalawareness among the Muslim community and the Indonesian people in general. Itaimed to build collective strength to break free from prolonged colonialism and seekappropriate political formulations for the future of the Indonesian nation.