MANUSCRIPTS, SHARIA AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM VALUES GROWTH IN WEST NUSA TENGGARA

Abstract

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to discuss the role of manuscripts and shariah on religious freedom values growth in West Nusa Tenggara. Methodology: The methodology in this paper was the anthropology method. Main Findings: The main finding in this paper is the connection between Syariah values on manuscripts in Lombok with religious freedom tradition between religious communities in Sasaknese villages. Applications of this study: This pesantren is Pesantren Nurul Bayan in North Lombok and Pesantren Nurul Harmain in West Lombok. Novelty/Originality of this study: By doing research between manuscripts and Syariah values, this research shows that freedom and tolerance values on manuscripts succeeded in expanding peaceful religious communities in Lombok. Thus, this research recommends the high impact of manuscript tradition to construct a new method of tolerance studies.