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33 Technium Soc. Sci. J. 596 (2022)
Religiosity of Suburban People Community: A Case Study on Social Reality of Bonokeling Teaching in Indonesia

handle is hein.journals/techssj33 and id is 596 raw text is: Technium Social Sciences Journal
Vol. 33, 596-605, July, 2022
ISSN: 2668-7798
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Religiosity of Suburban People Community: A Case Study on
Social Reality of Bonokeling Teaching in Indonesia
Lendra Yuspi, Agus Sholahuddin2, Budhy Prianto3
1,2,3Postgraduate Study Program, Universitas Merdeka Malang, East Java Province,
Indonesia
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Abstract. This study aims to define and analyze the religiosity of the Bonokeling community
and its religious background. This study is a qualitative study. The target of this study are
disciples of the Bonokeling teaching in the area of Pekuncen Village in the Banyumas Regency.
Sources are chosen by applying a snowball sampling technique. Data collection is completed by
conducting interviews, observations and documentation. Our data is analysed using interactive
methods of data collection, such as data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion.
Bonokeling teaching was originally taught by a public figure known as Kyai Bonokeling.
Although Bonokeling principles are based on the religion of Islam, it only practices 3 Pillars of
Islam, which are creed (confession of faith), fasting and zakat. Disciples of Bonokeling teaching
get to know the principles of Bonokeling through their parents, some of whom are direct
descendants and some are loyal disciples of Kyai Bonokeling. In experiencing or behaving
religiously, the majority of Bonokeling disciples practice the ritual obediently and solemnly
although they do not fully understand the significance of the instruments used and the prayers
they chant during the rituals. Disciples of Bonokeling teaching do not just recite and say amen to
prayers. As time progressed, disciples of Bonokeling left their denomination and started to
worship in accordance with Islamic sharia. These changes happen as education advances, but
also due to socio-cultural exposures once they leave their hometown to study or work outside the
region. The existence of the Bonokeling denomination is slowly vanishing and only its cultural
activities are left for people to practice. Meanwhile, the loyal disciples who have been practicing
for a long time (until the existing generations succeed them) live in remote areas.
Keywords. Religiosity, Disciples of Bonokeling
1. Q      Introduction
Bonokeling is a belief or faith that has become a religious denomination for some people
living around Pekuncen Village, Banyumas Regency. The principles of Bonokeling are not
much different compared to other beliefs that teach kindness. According to the history told by
Sumitro, a local figure considered as the Leader of Bonokeling Tradition, the principles of
Bonokeling were initially taught by a public figure named Kyai Bonokeling. It has kejawen
(Javanese tribal tradition) ritual combined with 3 Pillars of Islam, which are confession of faith
(the creed), fasting and zakat. This becomes a concrete result of syncretism between the local
tribe of Javanese and the religion of Islam. By the time Islam arrived in Banyumas and Cilacap,

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