Religious Dynamics in Sekoto: Adaptation, Resistance, and Ritual Traditions

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10.2991/978-2-38476-352-8_18How to use a DOI?

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Sekoto; adaptation; resistence; ritual traditions

Abstract

This study explores the dynamic role of religion in the Sokoto region, focusing on how the local religious community has responded to the forces of Islamization and its impact on cultural and spiritual practices. Using an ethnohistorical research approach, this study delves into the sociocultural fabric of the Sokoto community, shedding light on the adaptive strategies and resistance mechanisms that have shaped their religious identity over time. The findings highlight how different Islamic groups, such as the Muhammadiyah and the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), have navigated the tension between modernization and tradition. The Muhammadiyah group represents an adaptive approach, integrating modern Islamic rituals into daily life, while the NU maintains a conservative stance, championing the preservation of regional customs and ancestral practices (resistence). This divergence has led to tensions, but also to locally-driven resolutions, where Sokoto’s village leaders have played a pivotal role in restoring harmony. The study underscores the potential of community-led conflict resolution to sustain social cohesion, even in the face of ideological differences. Ultimately, this research provides valuable insights into how local communities balance resistance and adaptation in the face of religious transformation.

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AU  - Hariyono Hariyono
AU  - Riwanto Tirtosudarmo
AU  - Daya Negri Wijaya
AU  - Andhika Yudha Pratama
AU  - Hari Fitria Utama
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/01/21
TI  - Religious Dynamics in Sekoto: Adaptation, Resistance, and Ritual Traditions
BT  - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science (ICHSS 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 212
EP  - 221
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-352-8_18
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-352-8_18
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