Islamic activism and Habermas' theory of strategic action: a case of parade tauhid in Jakarta

Siddiq, Akhmad (2016) Islamic activism and Habermas' theory of strategic action: a case of parade tauhid in Jakarta. DINIKA : Academic Journal of Islamic Studies, 1 (1). pp. 31-45. ISSN 2503-4227

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Abstract

Capturing the case of Parade Tauhid in Indonesia, this paper aims to describe embodied relationship between religion (Islam) and politics. As part of social action, Islamic activism provides variety of contention which is practiced in the name of “Islam”: ideologically, structurally, and purposely. Within his explanation of communicative action theory, Habermas acknowledges what so-called as “strategic action” which can be defined as every action oriented to success under the aspect of rational choice and assess the efficacy of influencing decisions or positions of rational opponent. In this context, Parade Tauhid is perceived to be conducted for reaching several political and theological purposes based on rational choices, although it is practiced by performing religious event. This paper attempts to describe definition of Islamic activism, explore the event of Parade Tauhid, and analyze the parade using Habermas’s theory of strategic action

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Siddiq, Akhmad
a.siddiq@uinsby.ac.id
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Uncontrolled Keywords: Islamic activism; Parade Tauhid; strategic action
Subjects: 22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220403 Islamic Studies
Divisions: Karya Ilmiah > Artikel
Depositing User: Abdun Nashir
Date Deposited: 03 Jun 2021 14:49
Last Modified: 08 Jul 2021 23:44
URI: http://repository.uinsa.ac.id/id/eprint/154

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