The Legitimacy of Islamic Sharia and Indonesia's Positive Law in Rejecting the Practice of Javanese Mysticism in the Muslim Community

Abstract

This article examines in depth the dynamics of interaction between Islamic sharia principles and positive Indonesian law in responding to the sustainability of Javanese mystical practices among some Muslim communities. Practices such as offerings, ruwatan,pesugihan, non-shari'i tirakat, and various forms of spiritual rituals based on local beliefs are understood in normative Islam as activities that contain elements of superstition, superstition, and the potential of shirk, so that they are contrary to the purity of the creed and the principle of monotheism. On the other hand, Indonesia's positive law through the constitution, cultural laws, and regulations related to public order provide restrictions on cultural activities that have the potential to be misleading, cause harm, or contrary to the religious values recognized by the state. This research adopts a juridical-normative and theological-analytical approach to interpret how national law and religious norms can synergize in forming a strong legitimacy framework for Muslims to reject or not engage in Javanese mystical practices. The findings of the study show that the state not only provides space for religious people to practice their religious teachings in a pure way, but also provides legal instruments to restrict cultural practices that are considered deviant from religious teachings, mislead society, or threaten public order. Thus, the synergy between Islamic sharia and positive Indonesian law becomes a strong normative basis for the rejection of Javanese mystical practices, while emphasizing the role of the state in maintaining the purity of religious teachings and protecting the community from potentially harmful cultural practices.