The Transformation of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir's Rhetoric: A Discourse Analysis of the Narrative of Qoul Qodim to Qoul Jadid
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract
This research examines the transformation of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir's da'wah rhetoric from the qoul qodim narrative that rejects Pancasila to the qoul jadid that accepts and internalizes the country's core values. This topic was chosen because the paradigm shift in the da'wah of a figure who has been stigmatized as radical, even by the international community, reflects the dynamics of religious communication in the context of Islam Nusantara and the challenges of integrating religious values with national identity. The research was conducted using a descriptive-analytical qualitative method, employing a corpus of lectures, video recordings, and in-depth interviews with Ba'asyir and his family as primary data, supported by symbolic observation at the Al-Mukmin Ngruki Islamic boarding school. Critical discourse analysis and thematic analysis were applied to identify shifts in ethos, pathos, and logos strategies, as well as contemporary ijtihad processes that recontextualize religious argumentation. The research findings indicate that the legitimacy of da'wah is shifting from exclusive theological authority to historical-cultural authority, emotional language is moving from moral threats to collective empathy narratives, and rational arguments are being recontextualized thru references to the historical background of the nation's founding scholars. The combination of these three aspects strengthens the effectiveness of da'wah communication in a pluralistic society. In conclusion, Ba'asyir's rhetorical transformation demonstrates the importance of contextualizing and inculturating religious messages to bridge monotheism and Pancasila values without losing theological substance. Research recommendations include developing adaptive da'wah communication training for scholars and da'is, integrating the study of ulama history into the da'wah curriculum, and utilizing local symbols and digital media to strengthen the legitimacy and appeal of da'wah messages within the local cultural context.
Article Details
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
How to Cite
References
Ahyar, M. (2015). Islam Nusantara sebagai diskursus: Studi nalar dan strategi dakwah. Jurnal Ilmu Dakwah, 35(2), 145–162.
Alamyar, I. H., & Halwati, U. (2023). The theory of communicative action in da'wah. ICODEV: Indonesian Community Development Journal, 4(2), 69-78.
Anisyah, S., & Harahap, R. (2023). Democratizing Public Services in Indonesia: Analysis for Mall Public Service in Palembang. Jurnal Studi Sosial Dan Politik, 7(2), 211-223. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.19109/jssp.v7i2.18977
Anisyah, S., & Harahap, R. (2024). FROM BOODLINES TO BALLOTS: THE INTERSECTION OF FAMILY POWER AND WOMEN POLITICAL ELECTABILITY. https://doi.org/10.33373/jtp.v8i2.6840
Batubara, J. A. (2025). Peran strategis retorika dakwah dalam membangun komunikasi politik yang efektif di masyarakat muslim Indonesia. Al-Sulthaniyah Journal, 7(3), 134-152.
BBC Indonesia. (2021, Januari 8). Abu Bakar Baasyir bebas dari penjara, keluarga ingin jauhkan dari paham radikal. https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/indonesia-55570909
Bitzer, L. F. (1968). The rhetorical situation. Philosophy and Rhetoric, 1(1), 1-14.
Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3(2), 77-101. https://doi.org/10.1191/1478088706qp063oa
CNN Indonesia. (2022, Agustus 3). Abu Bakar Baasyir akui Pancasila, dasarnya tauhid. https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20220803061930-12-829512
CNN Indonesia. (2022, Agustus 3). Video: Abu Bakar Baasyir akui Pancasila dasar negara. https://www.cnnindonesia.com/tv/20220803195930-405-829970
Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (4th ed.). Sage Publications.
Denzin, N. K., & Lincoln, Y. S. (2017). The SAGE handbook of qualitative research (5th ed.). Sage Publications.
Dillard, J. P., & Nabi, R. L. (2006). The persuasive influence of emotion in cancer prevention and detection messages. Journal of Communication, 56(S1), S123–S139.
Fabriar, S. R. (2025). Managing cultural diversity through communication. Islamic Communication Journal, 8(1), 67-84.
Fanning, D. (2009). Contextualization, indigenization, and inculturation. Scholars Crossing Faculty Publications, 15-28.
Faustyna, F. (2025). Islamic da'wah communication strategy in the digital era: An analysis of the utilization of social media to spread Islamic values. Proceeding International Seminar on Islamic Studies, 6(1), 2127-2140.
Gunawan, I. (2016). Metode penelitian kualitatif: Teori dan praktik. PT Bumi Aksara.
Harahap, R., Anisyah, S., & Sattar, Y. (2025). Non-elite Women Candidate and Middle Pathway in Indonesia’s 2024 Local Election. Journal of Local Government Issues, 8(2), 266–282. https://doi.org/10.22219/logos.v8i2.40803
Hasanah, U. (2021). Rhetoric in Islamic tradition paradigm and its development. Komunika: Jurnal Dakwah dan Komunikasi, 15(2), 245-268.
Hasanddin Aco. (2022, August 17). Untuk pertama kalinya, Ustaz Abu Bakar Ba’asyir mengikuti upacara HUT Kemerdekaan RI. Tribunnews.
Jasper, J. M. (2011). Emotions and social movements: Twenty years of theory and research. Annual Review of Sociology, 37, 285–303.
Miles, M. B., Huberman, A. M., & Saldaña, J. (2019). Qualitative data analysis: A methods sourcebook (4th ed.). Sage Publications.
Muklisin, M., Ismail, M. S., Hidayat, A., & Debit, M. (2023). Adapting da'wah communication strategies for traditional society. ICESH: International Conference on Education, Social and Humanities, 4(1), 112-125.
Mulyana, D. (2011). Ilmu komunikasi suatu pengantar. PT Remaja Rosdakarya.
Okunade, A. A. (2022). New Testament contextualization and inculturation in Nigeria. Pharos Journal of Theology, 103(2), 1-18.
Ooms, J. A. (2017). On the processing of narrative fear appeals. International Journal of Communication, 11, 473–491.
Patton, M. Q. (2015). Qualitative research & evaluation methods (4th ed.). Sage Publications.
Pebriyanto, E. (2025). Kearifan lokal dan multikulturalisme dalam dakwah Islam. Jurnal Menulis, 7(1), 45-62.
Praga, A. (2009). Islam dan negara: Pemikiran Abu Bakar Baasyir tentang negara Islam. Program Studi Pemikiran Politik Islam, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayullah, Jakarta.
Rachman, A. (2025). Transformation of religious authority in the digital era. Jurnal Ilmu Dakwah, 45(1), 89-105.
Rahmi, Y. R. (2024). Qaul qadim and qaul jadid: Understanding social factors influence in Islamic law development. Al Hurriyah: Jurnal Hukum Islam, 9(2), 134–148.
Rapp, C. (2002). Aristotle’s Rhetoric. In E. N. Zalta (Ed.), The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Rustandi, D. (2017). Analisis wacana pesan komunikasi dakwah Ali Syari'ati. Anida (Aktualisasi Nuansa Ilmu Dakwah), 17(2), 203-218.
Sadullah, S. (2025). The role of nusantara ulamas dawah in Islamic moderation: A critique of blackwater and peripheral in Islamic studies. Jurnal Ilmu Dakwah, 45(1), 156-173.
Safitri, S. (2017). Kontestasi retorika Islam Nusantara di media baru. Ilmu Dakwah: Academic Journal for Homiletic Studies, 11(2), 235-256.
Sarbini, A. (2010). Paradigma baru pemikiran dakwah Islam. Jurnal Ilmu Dakwah, 41(5), 878-894.
Sholihah, E. (2025). Islam Nusantara sebagai model pemikiran dan pengamalan Islam kontekstual. Moral Journal, 2(1), 274-281.
Sugiyono. (2013). Metode penelitian kuantitatif, kualitatif dan R&D. Alfabeta.
Sukayat, T. (2023). Implementing da'wah ethics on social media: Communication strategies in the digital era. Jurnal Dakwah, 24(1), 45-68.
Tang, G. (2021). Affective solidarity: How guilt enables cross-generational support for political radicalization in Hong Kong. Japanese Journal of Political Science, 22(4), 281–299.
Ulfa, M. (2024). Transformasi komunikasi dakwah dan pengaruhnya terhadap praktik keagamaan masyarakat muslim di Indonesia. Nahnu Journal, 2(2), 78-94.
Van Dijk, T. A. (2018). Discourse and knowledge: A sociocognitive approach. Cambridge University Press.
Wawancara pribadi dengan Abdurrahim Ba'asyir. (2023, June 16). Rumah area Kompleks Pesantren Al-Mukmin Ngruki, Sukoharjo.
Wawancara pribadi dengan Abu Bakar Ba'asyir. (2023, June 16). Ruang studi, Kompleks Pesantren Al-Mukmin Ngruki, Sukoharjo.
Whiteman, D. L. (2021). Contextualization: The theory, the gap, the challenge. Missiology Review, 28(2), 15-32