From Erotic Verse to Sacred Word: Binhad Nurrohmat's Poetic Pilgrimage Through Prophetic Structuralism for Character Education and SDG 4

Akhmad  Fatoni; Darni Darni; Anas  Ahmadi; Khuaxay  Sengsouk; Silva Anggi Lestari

doi:10.63230/jocsis.2.4.240

Authors

Akhmad Fatoni State University of Surabaya Author
Darni Darni State University of Surabaya Author
Anas Ahmadi State University of Surabaya Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2583-2703
Khuaxay Sengsouk Ministry of Information Culture and Tourism Vientiane Laos Author
Silva Anggi Lestari Universitas Terbuka Author https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7737-7006

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63230/jocsis.2.4.240

Keywords:

Prophetic Structuralism, Pesantren Poetics, Islamic Literary Modernity, Post Secular Literature, Indonesian Poetry

Abstract

Objective: To explore the poetic transformation of Binhad Nurrohmat from his urban Jakarta period to his spiritually contemplative works in Javanese pesantren culture. It seeks to understand how this poetic shift reconfigures the relationship between literary practice, ethical subjectivity, and spiritual transcendence. Method: The research uses prophetic structuralism, a theoretical synthesis of Pierre Bourdieu's sociology of cultural production (habitus, field, capital) and Kuntowijoyo's Islamic prophetic paradigm (humanization, liberation, transcendence). Data were collected through close reading of Nurrohmat's selected poetry collections published between 2014 and 2021, as well as contextual analysis of his biographical trajectory from Jakarta to Jombang. Results: The findings reveal that Nurrohmat's work embodies a tripartite movement within prophetic structuralism, comprising Amil, Amal, and Amul. First, in the Amil dimension, the poet positions himself as an ethical subject situated between the secular and the sacred realms. Second, in the Amal dimension, poetry functions as a critical social practice. Third, in the Amul dimension, language becomes a medium of contemplative transcendence. The pesantren functions not merely as a backdrop but as a transformative field that reshapes poetic habitus and spiritual capital. Novelty: Contributing prophetic structuralism as a new theoretical framework for analyzing Islamic literature, moving beyond thematic interpretation to integrate authorial habitus, field dynamics, and spiritual capital. It offers a broader reflection on Islamic literary modernity that engages deeply with tradition while performing a critical, spiritually infused aesthetics relevant to post-secular literary discourse and SDG 4 (Quality Education), particularly target 4.7 on education for sustainable development.

Author Biographies

Darni Darni, State University of Surabaya

Prof. Dr. Darni, M.Hum., was born in Magetan on September 26, 1965, and is a Lecturer in the Department of Indonesian Language and Literature, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia.. Over the past year, she has taught 31 courses. She has carried out 16 community service activities, published 41 scientific articles in journals, authored 2 books, and holds 3 intellectual property rights (IPRs). Email: darni@unesa.ac.id
Anas Ahmadi, State University of Surabaya

Prof. Dr. Anas Ahmadi. Lecturer in the Department of Indonesian Language and Literature, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia. Interested in writing/research in the fields of literary criticism, cultural studies, and education, leading research funded by the Indonesian government (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), writing articles published in international journals (e.g., Cogent Arts and Humanities (Taylor and Francis), Masculinities and Social Change (Hipatia Press), Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies (Florida Gulf Coast University), Language Related Research (Tarbiat Modares University). In addition, he also writes books on literary criticism, film, cultural studies, and education. Email: anasahmadi@unesa.ac.id
Khuaxay Sengsouk, Ministry of Information Culture and Tourism Vientiane Laos

Khuaxay Sengsouk is a researcher, cultural practitioner, and scholar whose academic interests encompass sociology, literature, arts, cultural heritage, tourism, and ethnic studies. He is affiliated with the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Vientiane, Lao PDR, and is also associated with the Department of Sociology, School of Sociology and Political Science, Anhui University, Hefei, China. His work reflects a strong commitment to the preservation, promotion, and sustainable development of Lao cultural heritage in both national and international contexts.

His research focuses on cultural heritage preservation, traditional arts, ethnic literature, cultural identity, and the social dimensions of literary and artistic practices. Through interdisciplinary approaches, he examines how cultural traditions are maintained, transformed, and transmitted across generations in contemporary society. His publications explore topics such as traditional Lao fashion shows, ethnic literary arts, cultural performance, and the role of cultural institutions in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.

Khuaxay Sengsouk actively contributes to scholarly discussions on cultural sustainability, heritage conservation, indigenous knowledge, and the relationship between literature, society, and cultural development. His broader academic interests include cultural sociology, comparative literature, folklore studies, cultural policy, tourism and heritage management, and intercultural communication. Through his research and professional engagement, he seeks to promote greater appreciation of Lao cultural traditions while fostering international academic collaboration and cross-cultural understanding.
Silva Anggi Lestari, Universitas Terbuka

Silva Anggi Lestari is an academic and researcher in the field of English Literature, with a focus on literature, language, arts, and cultural studies. She is affiliated with the English Literature Study Program at Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia. Her main research interests include translation, literary analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches in the humanities.

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