Abrahamic Religions: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama
Vol 1, No 1 (2021)

PERAN TOKOH MASYARAKAT DALAM MENGATASI PRAKTIK MAGI HITAM DI SIMEULUE

Husna Amin (Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Apr 2021

Abstract

Black Magi is a practice that uses supernatural powers for nefarious purposes. The practice of Black Magi is usually directed at others for various reasons, such as feelings of revenge, hate or for failing to have a girl, or simply testing the power of Black Magi science that a person who practices it has. The practice of Black Magi is usually intended to harm others, both physically and mentally. If a person is exposed to Black Magi, it can suddenly go crazy, the stomach enlarges, even until the body blisters, until it emits a foul smell and blood. The disease if it has been hit is difficult to cure. Diseases that are unpretentiously created by using the devil as a source of strength, it is very difficult to cure, so many are sick to chronic, even to death. The phenomenon of Black Magi practice is still found in Central Simeulue Subdistrict, Simeulue Regency, especially in Luan Sorip, Lauke, and Situfa Jaya Villages. the author is interested in further reviewing this. The study tries to explore how public figures view the practice of Black Magi and what efforts have been made to address it. This study is the result of field research using phenomenological approach. The data was obtained by direct observation and in-depth interviews with several community leaders, especially the victims' families. The results of this study are expected to find solutive alternatives that can be offered to the public, so that the Black Magi can at least be bridged, if it can not be eliminated.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

abrahamic

Publisher

Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Abrahamic Religions: Journal of Religious Studies is open access and peer review research journal published by the Study Program of Religions, UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh. Abrahamic Religions is a Journal of the Study Program of Religions and Religions as a forum for researchers, academics, ...