The Living Qur’an in the Domestic Sphere: The Transformation of the Function of Qur’anic Amulets in Minority Muslim Communities in Bali

HASANAH, MAZIYYATUL (2026) The Living Qur’an in the Domestic Sphere: The Transformation of the Function of Qur’anic Amulets in Minority Muslim Communities in Bali. The Living Qur’an in the Domestic Sphere: The Transformation of the Function of Qur’anic Amulets in Minority Muslim Communities in Bali, 10 (1). ISSN 2580-3190

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Abstract

Abstract. This study examines the transformation of the function of Qur’anic amulets from a means of
personal protection to a symbol of domestic spirituality in the Muslim minority community in Pemuteran, Bali.
Using a phenomenological qualitative approach and a functional reception theory framework, this study traces
how verses from the Qur’an—particularly verses on protection—are written on white cloth and placed on new
buildings as a means of divine protection. Data was collected through field observations, documentation of
amulet artifacts, and in-depth interviews with religious leaders, amulet writers, homeowners, and local
communities. The results show that this practice is not merely a continuation of mystical traditions, but a
dynamic manifestation of the Living Qur’an, in which the sacred text interacts with local cultural values, spatial
symbolism, and communal identity. The shift in the function of amulets from individual protection to domestic
protection reflects changes in spiritual, social, and cultural needs within Muslim communities living in
predominantly Hindu environments. This practice also serves as a means of cultural negotiation that allows the
community to maintain their Islamic identity while adapting to local Balinese traditions. This study contributes
to the development of Living Qur’an studies by emphasizing how the holy text works in the domestic sphere
and how Qur’anic symbols play a role in the negotiation of minority identity, spatial security, and cultural
sustainability in a multicultural context.
Keywords: Functional Reception; Living Qur’an; Muslim Minorities; Qur’anic Amulets.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Functional Reception; Living Qur’an; Muslim Minorities; Qur’anic Amulets.
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc
Divisions:	Fakultas Agama Islam > S1 Ilmu Al-Qur'an dan Tafsir
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email hmaziyyatul@gmail.com
Date Deposited:	18 Oct 2026 05:04
Last Modified:	18 Oct 2026 05:04
URI:	https://repository.unuja.ac.id/id/eprint/4855

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