Universitas Islam Malang Conference, International Conference on Islam and Global Civilization

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MENARA KUDUS MOSQUE AS A MANIFESTATION OF ISLAMIC CHARACTER IN JAVA
Ahmad Umam Aufi, Yulinar Aini Rahmah

Last modified: 2021-07-10

Abstract


Overtime, the concept of moderate Islam in Indonesia has often been questioned and challenged on its direction and objectives. In the midst of this situation, it is necessary to explore the meaning of moderate Islam. one of the steps to exstract meaning is carried out through the revitalization of Walisongo’s teaching. The spread of Islam in Indonesia cannot be separated from the name of Walisongo. Through their contribution, the face of moderate Indonesian Islam is shown. Walisongo has inherited various konds of legacy, both in the form of physichal and non physical relics which contain wisdom values. Menara Kudus Mosque is one of the many physical remains inherited by Walisong whose existence became a symbol of the character of islam at that time. This study uses library research that aims to explore the meaning behind the construction concept of the Menara Kudus Mosque. The data in this study were obtained through literature and books about the Menara Kudus mosque which are analyzed using Wilhelm Cristian Ludwig Dilthey’s hermeneutic theory. The result of this study reveal that the construction concept of Menara Kudus Mosque is based on harmonization efforts made by Sunan Kudus through acculturation of Islamic, Hindu, Javanese, Chinese,and Jewish culture.

 


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