Strengthening Ukhuwah Basyariyah Through NyongkolanTradition: A PAR Approach to Exploring the Local Wisdom of the Sasak Tribe in Lombok

This researchaims to explore the role of Nyongkolan tradition in strengthening ukhuwah basyariyahin the Sasak community, Lombok, through a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, namely, 1) Problem identification and formulation, 2) Action planning, 3) Action implementation, 4) Observation and data collection, and 5) Evaluation and Re-Planning. Data collection is through 1)Participatory observation, 2) In-depth interviews, 3) Focus Group Discussions (FGD), 4) documentation, and 5) field notes. The background of this research is the phenomenon of modernization that affects local traditions, such as the shift from traditional musical instruments to more modern ones, as well as reduced community participation. This activity involves the community's observation and active participation in implementing Nyongkolan, focusing on strengthening the values of interfaith and social brotherhood.The resultsshowed that Nyongkolan is an important tool for strengthening social relations between citizens and interfaith tolerance, creating a space for interaction between Muslims and non-Muslims. In addition, it raises people's awareness of the importance of preserving local wisdom and gives them a sense of pride in their cultural identity. The research also identified challenges faced in preserving this tradition, including the changing preferences of the younger generation and the pressures of modernization. Community participation in this study confirms the importance of the Nyongkolan tradition in maintaining social cohesion amidst socio-cultural changes.The noveltyof this research lies in the Nyongkolan tradition as a means of strengthening interfaith tolerance and social cohesion amidst the current modernization, while also revealing the challenges of the younger generation in preserving local wisdom.