Religion and Human Rights: Wahidiyah Phenomenon and Local Religious Traditions in Kediri

Abstract

This study elucidates the phenomenon of traditional salawat Wahidiyah, a traditional Islamic boarding school at Kedunglo Almunadhdhoroh Kediri founded by KH. Abdul Madjid Ma’roef. The practice of reciting prayers and Quran verses as blessings is a distinctive feature of Wahidiyah, namely QS. Al-Fatihah: 1-7, QS. Az-Zariyat: 50, and QS. Al-Isra’: 81. The practice of blessings is a prayer directed towards Prophet Muhammad, intended to foster spiritual connection and inner tranquility. The tradition of prayers in this place is open to individuals of all ages, genders, and religious affiliations, reflecting inclusivity in its teachings. This aspect has garnered significant interest from the public in Kediri and beyond, fostering inter-religious dialogue and respect for fundamental rights. However, adhering to local non-religious traditions can act as a barrier to embracing this practice. The inquiry into the phenomenon of traditional seawater Wahidiyah and the local religious community in Kediri is the first subject to be addressed. The subsequent subject is the relationship between religion and human rights in the context of traditional Wahidiyah and the local religious community in Kediri.The research method employed was a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach, supplemented by a literature review and content analysis. The results of the study elucidate the tradition of Wahidiyah within the context of the local religious community in Kediri. Secondly, the study will analyze the relationship between religion and human rights, and its impact on traditional Wahidiyah and the traditional religious local in Kediri.