Pluralisme Dalam Keberagamaan Masyarakat Pesisir Perbatasan Kabupaten Tuban-Lamongan

The Diversity's Pluralism of Coastal Border Communities in Tuban-Lamongan Regency

Abstract

This research was motivated by kinds of literature that related to Islam's arrival in Nusantara. Especially, the northern coastal area (Pantura) was famous by Islamic preachers (Ulama) called Wali Songo. Sunan Bonang in Tuban and Sunan Drajat in Lamongan are two Ulamas who embedded religious principles in diversity on the north coast. This research used a field research approach that takes data from observations in the field. This research aims to provide insight into the values ​​of pluralism in the diversity of coastal communities, which has become worthy of further study by changing times. By looking at the extent to which diversity or pluralism by Ulama embedded in social life has been maintained by the northern coastal area of Tuban and Lamongan’s society. The findings are; 1) diversity or pluralism is a sunnatullah that must be addressed with full awareness. 2) Coastal communities in Karangagung Village and Sidomukti Village as religious communities have awareness of religion and apply pluralism values in responding to differences by prioritizing tasammuh in order to create harmonization in social life.