Islamic Education Interaction in Inter-Tribal Communities Through Sociological Theories

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the interaction patterns of Islamic education in inter-ethnic communities in South Kalimantan based on Sociological theory including functional structural theory, conflict theory and symbolic interactionism theory from Western and Islamic perspectives. The research method used in this research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a phenomenological type. Primary data sources were obtained from 1 head of an Islamic educational institution and community leaders by taking 1 representative sample from each traditional tribe and supported by documentation as a secondary data source. The data collection techniques are through observation, interviews and documentation. To test the credibility of the data includes triangulation of sources, techniques and time. Next, the data was analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model through three stages, namely data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results of the research describe the pattern of interaction between ethnic groups in Islamic education in Simpang Empat sub-district, Tanah Bumbu city, South Kalimantan, based on functional structural theory covering the fields of education, organization and Islamic culture, as well as community social life, while based on conflict theory, it is found in Islamic educational institutions and community social life. The interaction patterns of symbolic interactionism theory are manifested in language and community clothing or traditional clothing.