Social Distance and Cultural Solidarity: Muslim Mothers and Nurturing Indonesian-Northern Irish Children

Muhammad Nur  Ali; Rifka  Fachrunnisa; Mukhlash  Abrar; Muthia  Aryuni; Effendy

doi:10.36941/ajis-2021-0024

Authors

Muhammad Nur Ali Faculty of Social and Political Science, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
Rifka Fachrunnisa Centre of Gender and Health, Malang State University, Malang, Indonesia
Mukhlash Abrar Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Jambi University, Jambi, Indonesia
Muthia Aryuni Faculty of Medicine, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
Effendy Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36941/ajis-2021-0024

Keywords:

Islamic parenting, Migration, Mixed-Marriage, Ethnic minority

Abstract

Living in a non-Muslim community can be highly challenging for those who follow Islam. The loneliness, daily challenges, psychological issues, and acculturation distress can be stumbling blocks to completing their religious practices while also teaching Islamic values to their children. Employing qualitative study with a focused ethnography approach, this study explores Indonesian Muslim mothers' lived experiences while educating their children about Islam in the midst of a non-Muslim community. We analyzed interview data using thematic analysis. Our results provide information for Muslims on the associated social distance and cultural solidarity of living in a non-Muslim community.

Received: 2 September 2020 / Accepted: 9 November 2020 / Published: 17 January 2021