Dominasi Wacana Islam Nusantara di Media dalam Aspek Sosial, Ideologi, dan Teologi Ditinjau dari Perspektif Michael Foucault

Abstract

Research on the Islam Nusantara discourse is frequently examined within the context of political discourse, despite the discourse's presence and diversity across various media platforms. This discourse in the media includes social, ideological, and theological issues, which are used to strengthen and assert its dominance over other Islamic groups. The present research employs a descriptive-qualitative approach, the objective of which is to describe and comprehend objectively the prevalence of the Islam Nusantara discourse in the media, particularly in social, ideological and theological discourses. The primary sources utilised in the research encompass a range of online media, including NU Online media and various online news sites, which collectively demonstrate the pervasive influence of the Nusantara Islam discourse. Conversely, secondary sources are derived from extant literature or prior studies that remain pertinent to this investigation concerning the predominance of the Islam Nusantara discourse. The results of this study demonstrate that Islam Nusantara discourse in the media and social discourse is characterised by Islam Nusantara as the identity of the NU group. In ideological discourse, Islam Nusantara becomes the ideology of nationality. In the context of theological discourse, Islam Nusantara is employed as a representation of Islam as rahmatan lil 'alamin. The factors contributing to this preeminence include its capacity to embrace local traditions and cultural practices, its extensive following, its resemblance to pancas as a state ideology, its contextual interpretation, and its assertion of a scientific, direct lineage to the Prophet Muhammad. The implication is that in social discourse, Islam Nusantara becomes a national identity, thereby creating a sense of alienation among other Islamic groups. In the context of ideological discourse, it has implications for the consolidation of national ideology, thereby fostering polarisation among Muslims who do not subscribe to the same ideological framework. It is important to note the implication in theological discourse of the creation of pluralism. This means that Islam in Indonesia cannot only be understood through a single perspective; rather, it must be interpreted in a diverse social and cultural context. Discourse in Foucault's domination theory functions as a mechanism for social control, serving to normalise specific ideas within society. With regard to the predominance of the Nusantara Islam discourse, the understanding of Nusantara Islam initiated by NU is regarded as the prevailing norm, and is therefore expected to be adhered to by the social community. The consequence of this is that other interpretations from Islamic groups are marginalised.