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Saifuddin Zuhri

Lecturer at the State Islamic University of Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung and former research fellow at the Berlin Graduate School of Muslim Cultures and Societies. Expert on Indonesian Islam and the Wali Pitu pilgrimage tradition.

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Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 11min

Syaifudin Zuhri, "Wali Pitu and Muslim Pilgrimage in Bali, Indonesia: Inventing a Sacred Tradition" (Leiden UP, 2022)

Saifuddin Zuhri, a lecturer specializing in Indonesian Islam, discusses his book on the Wali Pitu pilgrimage tradition in Bali, examining its emergence as a sacred practice. He highlights the fusion of Javanese and Balinese Islamic cultures, and how religious tourism impacts local economies. Zuhri also addresses the complexities of saint veneration in a predominantly Hindu society and the evolving identities of Muslim communities. Additionally, he explores tensions over authenticity and the intertwining of spirituality with economic opportunities in contemporary Indonesia.