Tracking the factors causing harmonious Hindu-Islamic relations in Bali

AbstractHindu-Islamic relations have long existed in Bali. This is due to the relationship between the kings in Bali who are Hindus and the kings outside Bali who are Muslim. In various activities such as marriage, trade and others, between the two Kingdoms mutually made agreements. Like for example...

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Main Authors: I Ketut Wisarja, I Ketut Sudarsana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Cogent Social Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2023.2259470
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Summary:AbstractHindu-Islamic relations have long existed in Bali. This is due to the relationship between the kings in Bali who are Hindus and the kings outside Bali who are Muslim. In various activities such as marriage, trade and others, between the two Kingdoms mutually made agreements. Like for example the king of Badung or Karangasem who married a princess from a kingdom outside Bali. On her way, the princess who was asked to take along her maids and some soldiers with her. The king then gave them a place to live. They then settled in Bali and have grown to this day. Several areas of land were also given to them like in Buitan Village, Manggis, and others where they still exist and have developed to this day. Since their arrival, they have interacted directly with local residents. They help each other and contribute to each other so that a good relationship is established between them. When Hindus carry out activities, they help, and vice versa. This article aims to discuss and analyze the factors that caused the relationship and history ofHindu-Islamic harmony inBali to be well and harmoniously maintained until now.
ISSN:2331-1886