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92 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 696 Cultural and Religious Practices in Indonesia papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of women's leadership in customary structures. The study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the position of women as mamak kepala waris from the perspective of Maqashid Syariah.

    Kedudukan Perempuan sebagai Mamak Kepala Hindu di Kel. Tiakar Kec. Payakumbuh Timur Menurut Pandangan Maqashid Syariah · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of maintaining social solidarity and cooperation in community development initiatives. The research highlights the need to consider socio-religious practices in community development programs. The paper suggests that the bajulo-julo tradition can be a useful model for addressing these challenges.

    Tradisi Bajulo-Julo dalam Walimatul Ursy di Kampung Langgai Nagari Ganting Mudiak Utara Surantih Kecamatan Sutera Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan Perspektif Maslahah Mursalah · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in existing literature on the bajulo-julo tradition and its impact on community solidarity. The research highlights the need for further studies on socio-religious practices and their significance in community welfare.

    Tradisi Bajulo-Julo dalam Walimatul Ursy di Kampung Langgai Nagari Ganting Mudiak Utara Surantih Kecamatan Sutera Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan Perspektif Maslahah Mursalah · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the role of traditional leaders in preserving local cultures. The study highlights the need for further research on the impact of modernization and globalization on local cultures.

    The Role of Customary Leaders in Preserving the Nogigi Tradition in the Kaili Rai Traditional Marriage Ceremony · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies can explore the concept of living sunnah in other cultural contexts. Research can examine the impact of the ritual on social solidarity and communal cooperation. Studies can investigate the role of traditional figures such as the sandro bola or sando boyang in promoting Islamic teachings and community outreach.

    Mabbolo Possi Bola: Synthesizing Local Cultural Practices and the Living Sunnah in Bugis-Mandar Tradition · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of the meaning, practice, and religious relevance of the ritual in local Muslim society. The concept of living sunnah in the context of the Bugis-Mandar community is underexplored.

    Mabbolo Possi Bola: Synthesizing Local Cultural Practices and the Living Sunnah in Bugis-Mandar Tradition · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of balancing traditional and modern approaches to hadith studies. The need to engage with contemporary scholarly trends while maintaining the integrity of traditional hadith scholarship.

    Comparative Analysis of Hadith Scholarship in the Malay-Indonesian Archipelago: Historical and Methodological Perspectives on the Transformation of Contemporary Islamic Knowledge · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faced challenges in terms of the limited number of informants and the potential lack of generalizability of the findings. The research required a deep understanding of both Islamic teachings and scientific knowledge on cleanliness.

    Community Percpections of the Integration of Islam and Science Hygie Practies in Kampung Tualang · 2026 · DOI

  • The study of Islamic history in Barus is challenging due to the limited availability of historical data and literature. The region's strategic location made it a center for international trade, but also subject to various cultural and social influences. The spread of Islam in Barus occurred over several centuries, making it difficult to reconstruct the exact events and key figures involved.

    Historical Research Masuknya Islam di Barus · 2026 · DOI

  • The proliferation of synthetic food packaging is driving an ecological and public health crisis. The lack of consideration of traditional food packaging systems as ecologically safer and culturally meaningful alternatives is a challenge.

    Ketupat Processing Traditions in Minangkabau: An Eco-Theological, Health, and Cultural Resilience Study · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faced challenges in terms of preserving traditional prayers and cultural values. The research highlights the need for liturgical inculturation in the Catholic Church.

    Mengkaji Makna Doa “Torok Tae” Syukur Panen dalam Perayaan Ekaristi di Stasi Colol Paroki Santo Petrus Colol Keuskupan Ruteng · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces challenges in analyzing the permissibility of two Friday prayers within close proximity. The study faces challenges in considering the needs of the community in the implementation of Friday prayer.

    Penyelenggaraan Salat Jumat Pada Dua Mesjid yang Berdekatan: Analisis Fikih dan Maqāsid Al-Syarī‘Ah (Studi Kasus Di Kelurahan Manggala Kota Makassar) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of how hadith as a normative foundation shapes the subjective experience of the practitioners and develops into a social practice. The current study aims to fill this gap by examining the tradition of reciting Surah al-Kahfi at Pesantren Tebuireng through the perspective of Alfred Schutz's social phenomenology.

    Tradisi Pembacaan Surah al-Kahfi di Pesantren Tebuireng: Analisis Fenomenologi Sosial Alfred Schutz · 2026 · DOI

  • There is no specific academic or published study on the comprehensive social contributions of the Babaladi Mata in Karnataka. The paper aims to fill this gap by providing a qualitative analysis of the role of Babaladi Matas in promoting community development, social welfare, and cultural preservation.

    Social Contribution Study in Babaladi Mata (Vijayapura District) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on the intersection of Islamic law, customary law, and state law in Indonesia. The study highlights the need for further research on the social and cultural context of legal pluralism in Indonesia.

    Anthropological Analysis and ‘Urf Review from the Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah Perspective of the Tengger Tribe: Preserving Honor in the Walagara Tradition · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces challenges in understanding the complex cultural values and norms that influence the expression of affection. The study needs to balance traditional and modern values in expressing affection.

    Cultural Conception of Love Language Expression in Parent-Child Interaction: A Life History Study on Nine Minangkabau Families in Solok City · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the cultural conception of love language expression in parent-child interaction in Minangkabau families. The study highlights the need to consider cultural values in understanding the expression of affection.

    Cultural Conception of Love Language Expression in Parent-Child Interaction: A Life History Study on Nine Minangkabau Families in Solok City · 2026 · DOI

  • The research gap lies in the limited studies on the application of da'wah strategies by religious leaders within local communities. The study addresses the gap by analyzing the da'wah strategies employed by Tuangku Ridwan.

    Strategi Dakwah Tuangku Ridwan dalam Pembinaan Masyarakat di Jorong Kampung Apar Kecamatan Batang Anai Kabupaten Padang Pariaman · 2026 · DOI

  • Prior work has concentrated on the functions of shrines, - There is a need to examine the ways in which blessedness is conveyed and received at the shrine

    The structure of blessedness at a Muslim shrine in Pakistan · 1983 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding the motivations of Moslem peasants in southeastern Kalimantan, Indonesia, for engaging in placer diamond mining. The paper highlights the importance of considering the cultural and religious context of local communities.

    The Religious Motivation for Placer Diamond Mining in Southeastern Kalimantan, Indonesia · 1983 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the oral ritual traditions of other communities in the region. Further studies could analyze the impact of globalization on the preservation of oral ritual traditions.

    Oral Ritual Traditions and Local Islamic Cultural Identity on the Riverbanks of Kuala Kapuas City · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of the role of oral tradition in maintaining cultural identity and transmitting values and norms. The study fills this gap by analyzing the oral ritual traditions of the Muslim community on the riverbanks of Kuala Kapuas City.

    Oral Ritual Traditions and Local Islamic Cultural Identity on the Riverbanks of Kuala Kapuas City · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the long-term impact of the Taaruf Parade on the local community. Future research could investigate the potential for cultural events to promote social harmony and environmental conservation in other contexts.

    Analysis of the Taaruf Parade of the Quran Tilawati Selection and Hadis (STQH) National Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the Taaruf Parade as a medium for cultural representation. The study highlights the need for further research on the socio-economic impact of cultural events on local communities.

    Analysis of the Taaruf Parade of the Quran Tilawati Selection and Hadis (STQH) National Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies on the acculturation of Islam and local culture in Margorejo Village - The study aims to fill this gap by examining the traditions of pilgrimage to the tomb of Sheikh Ahmad Subaqir and the 'sedekah bumi' or 'manganan' tradition

    Manganan: Jejak Akulturasi Islam dan Budaya Lokal di Margorejo Kerek · 2026 · DOI

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