Religious Commodification: Muslim Housing and Identity Affirmation in Lombok, Indonesia

Suprapto Suprapto, Miftahul Huda

Abstract


The rise of Muslim housing in Lombok excites the question of whether it indicates people’s religiosity reinforcement or religious symbol exploitation in business. Exclusive residences for a particular religious community may seed spatial and social segregation. Religiously separated houses may threaten social integration. This article is based on field research focusing on Muslim housing developers’ motives, consumers’ reasons, and the dynamic interaction of Muslim housing residents and its impact on social integration. This study shows that religious commodification in the property business allures consumers, particularly urban Muslims. Religious commodification also affirms Islamic identity but does not contribute to the piety enhancement of Muslim housing residents. Furthermore, Muslim housing development does not disrupt social interaction and cooperation among people in a multicultural society. Exclusivism and religious extremism are not troublesome. However, the potential of sporadic Islamic sectarianism to a comparatively small degree in some Muslim residential complexes should be taken into consideration.


Keywords


Lombok; Muslim Housing; Religious Commodification; Identity Affirmation; Social Integration

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Interviews

Interview with Devi Kristian, Perumahan Lingkar Muslim Lombok Barat, July 17th, 2017

Interview with Fanny, Perumahan Grand Muslim 1, Lombok Barat, November 21st, 2017

Interview with Ali, Perumahan Grand Muslim 1, Lombok Barat, November 21st, 2017

Interview with Multazam, Perumahan Grand Muslim 2, Lombok Barat, August 23tht, 2017

Interview with Suhirman, Perumahan Grand Muslim 1, Lombok Barat, October 2nd, 2021.

Interview with Suhirman, Perumahan Grand Muslim 1, Lombok Barat, November 1st, 4th, 2021.

Interview with Maryam, Perumahan Grand Muslim, Lombok Barat, September 21st, 2017

Interview with Ahmad Baehaki, Perumahan Amanah, Kota Mataram, November 21st, 2017

Interview with Habib, Perumahan Grand Muslim 2, October 11st , 2017




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