PERANAN JABATAN AGAMA ISLAM DAN AGENSI KERAJAAN DI NEGERI JOHOR DALAM MEMELIHARA KEDUDUKAN AGAMA ISLAM SEWAKTU PEMODENAN JOHOR, 1862-1941

Abstract

The term of ‘modernization’ often brings negative perceptions especially in the context of tradition and religion. Transformation and reformation during a period of the modernization are often the main reasons for the erosion of tradition and religion in a society. However, this did not happen at the time of Johor’s modernization. Instead, modernization brought positive effects on the growth of Islam in Johor. Undeniably, there were many problems which arose from this modernization despite the Johor’s government firm actions to keep Islam safe from the modernization process. This can be seen through the role played by Jabatan Agama Islam and several government’s agencies in neutralizing the effects of modernization upon Islam in Johor. This study focuses on the roles and actions that were taken by the government’s agencies in Johor to maintain the position of Islam at the time of Johor’s modernization from 1862 until 1941.