Authority and Ulama In Aceh: The Role of Dayah Ulama In Contemporary Aceh Religious Practices

Recently, the traditionalist ulama dayah has been questioned in Aceh. With arrival of religious groups with a Wahhabi-Salafi pattern, Acehnese have lost their authority as agents or figures society. This study focuses on and its role contemporary spiritual practice. aims to see amid development understanding By conducting interviews group, groups, related government institutions province Aceh using qualitative data analysis, researcher found that was still strong influencing practice society evidenced by community's rejection Salafist understanding. Fundamentalism developed because it not ulama, namely doctrine Ahlusunnah Waljamaah. In addition, there is support from for religion evidence issuance circular regarding obligation worship according teachings syafi'iyah