The Qur’anic mantras recited by Shamanic Santri in Java, Indonesia
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies December 17, 2021 H. Muhammad, Ilyas Supena, A. A. Junaidi et al.
To overcome various problems, the practice of shamanism has gained popularity in Javanese society. The belief of the society in this practice is increasing, mainly because of the involvement of the kyai (an honorific title of the Muslim clergy), who serves as a shaman. The kyai, in this regard, uses Qur’anic verses in his mantra. This study aims to reveal how the use of the Qur’anic verses is...