KONSTRUKSI KIAI OLEH MASYARAKAT DESA GADU TIMUR KECAMATAN GANDING KABUPATEN SUMENEP

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to describe the Kiai’s Construction made by the
society of Gadu Timur Village. This society belongs to a community wich is
has tight relationship in the social of Kiai. Futhermore, the study is expected
to provide a description of Kiai roles in rural society which is known as nonformal
leader that is respected
and honored
by any level of society.
The study applies qualitative descriptive analysis. The data collecting
method is conducted through documentation, interviews and observation.
Informants are selected through purposive sampling method. Miles and
Huberman’s technique is used as data analysis. Triangulation of data source
is applied as data validity checker.
The results of the study shows that Kiai construction made by the society
of Gadu Timur village are: Kiai as Ulama (Islamic leader), Kiai as roving
preacher, Kiai as KiaiSembur, Kiai as Charismatic figure and Kiai as a
political figure.
Keywords: Construction, and Kiai’s Role.