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Journal : Journal of Islamic Architecture

Neglecting Classic Worship Spaces: Masjid, Meunasah, and Balee E-Beut in Acehnese Society Afriadi, Dedy; Guntur, Guntur; Sugihartono, Ranang Agung; Abdullah, Irwan; Cahyani, Novita; Susanto, Mikke
Journal of Islamic Architecture Vol 8, No 3 (2025): Journal of Islamic Architecture
Publisher : Department of Architecture, Faculty of Science and Technology, UIN Maliki Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/jia.v8i3.26387

Abstract

The neglect of traditional religious architecture, such as the Tuha Mosque, Meunasah, and Balee e-beut, is a significant and concerning phenomenon in Acehnese society. Rapid modernization and the massive influence of global media have been a force in this neglect. The purpose of this study is to conduct a thorough investigation on the reasons behind the neglect of Aceh's classical houses of worship. The qualitative approach involved a comprehensive analysis of relevant literature and a number of direct observations of architectural sites and interviews with cultural figures. The research findings reveal that the neglect of Aceh's classical houses of worship is the result of many complex and interconnected factors. Society's preference for Middle Eastern architectural styles and the strong currents of modernization have been important forces underlying the neglect of classical worship spaces. At the same time, the scarcity of goods and materials appropriate to the needs of classical architecture and the skills of carvers (utoh) have become objective realities that have caused classical architecture to be unable to be rehabilitated, let alone to be built. In line with this alarming condition, it is urgent to take concrete steps in the form of initiatives to promote appreciation of local wisdom and classical cultural identity, a commitment to applying a cultural identity-oriented approach in the construction and preservation of new houses of worship.
Co-Authors Abdul Alim Abdul, Muhammad Faizal Bin Abdussalam Abdussalam, Abdussalam Afriadi, Dedy Agung Wahyu Nugroho, Agung Wahyu Aji Kus Indriani, Arrauna Bening Alexander Phuk Tjilen Amin, Abd. Aziz Anak Agung Istri Sri Wiadnyani Andi Kurniawan Arifin Ika Nugraha Bachtiar Beatus Tambaip Bernadeta M Wara Kushartanti Bin Shahril, Mohd Izwan Budi Setiyono Cahyani, Novita Cerika Rismayanthi Danang Pujo Broto Dapan Dapan Dayari, Achmad Dedy Ismail Didit Widiatmoko Djemari Mardapi Duwi Kurnianto Pambudi Duwi Kurnianto Pambudi Fadhlan, Fadhlan Farid Imam Nurhadi faruk faruk Fauzi Fauzi Fendi Nugroho Festiawan, Rifqi Fifi afiania, Fifi afiania Firmansyah Putra Ghazali, Ari Hartono, Lili Hasran Hutahaean, Rispon Indri Kurniawati Irwan Irwan Irwanto, Rudi Ismail Gani Iwan Satriyo Nugroho, Iwan Satriyo Nugroho Jamal Jamal Jiehad Akbar Pria Utama, Jiehad Akbar Pria Utama Juliana, Nur Kamarudin Kamarudin Kristanti Kristanti Laily Fitriani Mulyani Marsoedi Marsoedi Meilinda, Reza Mikke Susanto MMSI Irfan ,S. Kom Muhammad Sigit Antoni Musyfiq Amrullah , Musyfiq Amrullah Nanang Rizali Neva Widanita Ngatman, Ngatman Ngatman, Ngatman Nita Merlina, Nita Novianto, Wahyu Nur Rohmah Muktiani Nurwijayanti Nusantari, Okta Viviana Asmi Okuda, Hideki Ponimin Prabowo, Rahayu Adi Pramudia, Zulkisam Prasetyo, Andry Rafika Ratik Srimurni, Rafika Ratik Srimurni Rahman Rani, Muhammad Faizal Abdul Ratih Setianingrum Rizki Mulyawan Ronal Taruk Padang Rudi Irawanto Rustopo Rustopo Salimin, Norkhalid Bin Seno Gumira Ajidarma, Seno Gumira Simatupang, Lono Siti Badriyah Siti Helmyati Sitompul, Silvia Sari Soewarlan, Santosa Solikhin, Muhamad Nanang Sri Winarni Sridadi Sridadi Subagyo Subagyo Sugeng Santoso Sugihartono, Ranang Agung Sukadiyanto Sukadiyanto Sulistyawati Sulistyawati Sumariyanti, Sumariyanti Sumaryanto Sumaryanto Sunarmi Sunarmi Susanti, Yogita Ayu Dwi Sutyawan, Luky Syahrir, Nurlina Syarahdevi, Balqis Aprillia Syarief Fajaruddin Taufik Murtono Ubabuddin, Ubabuddin Vistor Syapri Maulana Wawan Sundawan Suherman wibisono, kurniawan ari Wiryawan, Adam Yanuar, Adi Tiya Yohana Bela Christian Sari Yuhri Inang Prihatina Yundari, Yundari Yusri Yusri Zainudin Abu Bakar ZULHAMIDI, ZULHAMIDI