The spirit of Islam in Javanese mantra: Syncretism and education

The history of the development Islam in Indonesia often fails because rejection local community. Therefore, it is necessary to make ethical efforts so that society can accept Islam. This research an attempt explain Mantra by Sunan Kalijaga (after this referred as SKM) a medium for spreading uses qualitative paradigm. primary data source spell text Serat Kidungan ingkang Jangkep . Data analysis techniques use content and hermeneutics. results showed SKM philosophical representation Javanese mantras with spirit Mantras are not simple texts but rather acts establishing understanding through integrating literature culture. Hindu-Islamic syncretism wrapped symbolisation text. Word choice always magical significance oriented towards purpose ‘the other’. Restructuring relationship between symbols reflects strategy changing nature spells. In turn, quality ritual language has essential role Islamic movement Java, Indonesia. Axiologically, provides educational knowledge about ethics proselytising without being hurt. combines literary, cultural, educational, values religious purposes. An important implication contribute promoting transdisciplinary aspects religion international theological arena mantra texts. Thus, spirituality science. Contribution: article contributes HTS Theological Studies’s goal studies on study