International Journal of Islamicate Social Studies
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): May

Da’wa Strategy of the Nurcu Movement as a Counterhegemony to the Secularism in Turkey

Mevy Eka Nurhalizah (Islamic Communication and Broadcasting Magister Program of the Sunan Ampel State Islamic University Surabaya)
Chabib Musthafa (Da’wa and Communication Faculty, Sunan Ampel Surabaya State Islamic University, Surabaya Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 May 2023

Abstract

This research seeks to answer how the Nurcu movement's proselytizing strategy as a counterhegemony of secularism in Turkey with the perspective of hegemony theory and authority conflict theory. Research questions were answered by using literature studies, with a close historical and sociological analysis of the preaching strategy undertaken by the Nurcu movement in Turkey through research by other relevant sources. The study results show that the Nurcu Movement’s proselytizing strategy is an effective proselytizing strategy to counter Attaturk’s secular hegemony in Turkey. This is because the Nurcu movement implemented a "position war" and a "maneuver war" to carry out resistance to secularism in Turkey. In addition, Nursi and his followers can change the situation with the necessary understanding of religion and are able to turn conflict into consensus. The Nurcu movement preached culturally and persuasively with the civilizational dialogue method. In addition, this movement utilizes the fields of education, journalists, media and economics to utilize its da'wa

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IJISS

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Social Sciences

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International Journal of Islamicate Social Studies is published by Nursyam Centre half-yearly (May and November). The aim and scope of this journal is to provide a venue for academic, researchers and practitioners for publishing their original research articles or review articles. IJISS is available ...