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Halimahtu Saddiah
Universitas Negeri Medan
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EXPLORATION OF THE DEATH CEREMONY OF THE TOBA BATAK TRIBE Tiarnita Maria Sarjani Siregar; Halimahtu Saddiah; Ami Girsang; Ribka Hawkins Manurung
Jurnal Basataka (JBT) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): Juni 2024
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Balikpapan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36277/basataka.v7i1.342

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Death is an inevitable part of human life. For the Toba Batak tribe, death is not the end, but a transition to the afterlife. This article examines the depth of Toba Batak traditions and beliefs regarding death ceremonies and the types of death known in Toba Batak culture.  The Toba Batak tribe living in the North Tapanuli region, North Sumatra, Indonesia, has a rich and complex death system that reflects a rich cultural heritage and deep values. Exploring the types of death that are recognized and respected in the daily lives of the Toba Batak people, this article tells how they see the realm of death and respond to it through various ceremonies. Each type of death has a place, from death due to old age to death due to accidents or violence. This article provides an in-depth overview of how the Toba Batak people celebrate, respect and respond to death in everyday life.
The Newborn Baby Ceremony in Labuhan Batu, South Aceh Halimahtu Saddiah; Tiarnita Maria Sarjani Br. Siregar; Dinda Nurul Fadillah; Marchel Nathanael Sipahutar; M. Rafif Zaki Ramadhan
Interdisciplinary Journal of Advanced Research and Innovation Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Interdisciplinary Journal of Advanced Research and Innovation
Publisher : Ravine Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58860/ijari.v2i1.46

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In the Acehnese community, childbirth holds sacred significance. This sacredness is reflected in specific rituals to introduce a newborn to the world. These rituals are seen as both a continuation of the Prophet Muhammad's actions and a way to maintain communication and exchange across generations. The rituals not only honor the birthing process but also provide physical and mental support to the mother after childbirth. This study focuses on the specific ritual of bathing a newborn baby, practised in the village of Blangporoh, South Aceh. Using interviews and field observations, the study reveals that this ritual continues to serve as a symbolic gesture of welcoming and integrating the baby into society. Additionally, the tradition of animal sacrifice (Akikah) often accompanies the bathing ritual. The sacrifice (akikah) for "redeeming" the child for Allah was performed "as one would redeem mortgaged land" after the ritual bathing. The guardians are in the red to Allah for a child, and this penance counterbalanced that obligation. Additionally, it established a bond between the child's parents. The author emphasizes the crucial role both rituals play in introducing the baby to the community's socio-cultural values from the very beginning of life.
Co-Authors Ami Girsang Dinda Nurul Fadillah M. Rafif Zaki Ramadhan Marchel Nathanael Sipahutar Ribka Hawkins Manurung Tiarnita Maria Sarjani Br. Siregar TIARNITA MARIA SARJANI SIREGAR