ISLAM AND LOCAL WISDOM AND ITS ROLE FOR A NATION

Abstract

This study aims to find the relationship between Islam and local wisdom in maintaining and developing the life of the nation and state. The problem that prompted the study of this theme was that clashes and misunderstandings often occur in viewing Islam as entering the realm of cultured human life so that it seems out of sync between Islam and human values in a culture. The method used in this study, using qualitative methods with literature study. The data is taken from sources related to the theme, both contained in books and journals. The findings in this study are that Islam plays a very important role in upholding local wisdom in which there are good values for humans. Meanwhile, the role of Islam is in removing something bad from human culture because it is related to something harmful. Islam provides information so that humans live in culture and dignity. The conclusion from the results of this study is that Islam and local wisdom which are built on the basis of common sense actually support each other in realizing human values in the life of the nation.