Indonesian Journal of Islamic History and Culture
Vol 2 No 1 (2021): Indonesian Journal of Islamic History and Culture

ANEUK MEUDAGANG TRADITION IN DAYAH: A STUDY ON SANTRIWATI MEUDAGANG AT DAYAH AL-IKHLAS

Karnila Nazaruddin (Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry)
Ajidar Matsyah (Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2021

Abstract

This article is about "Aneuk Meudagang Tradition in Dayah (A Study on Santriwati Meudagang at Dayah Al-Ikhlas). The purpose of this research is to examine how the general description of the meudagang tradition in Aceh and to know the aneuk meudagang tradition that takes place in Dayah Al Ikhlas. It applies qualitative approach with data collected through interviews, observation and documentation. The data obtained in the field were analysed through conclusions from existing results. The results of this research shows that Santri or often called Aneuk Meudagang in an important element of a Dayah. The practice of studying at Dayah is called meudagang (pursuing religious knowledge) which normally requires a long period of time. There is no set schedule to finish which means that a santri comes and leaves the dayah whenever he or she decides to. Some students study in several dayahs, moving from one dayah to another after several years of studies. The tradition of Santri/ Aneuk Meudagang is a practice needed to know further. Santriwati at the Al Ikhlas dayah are educated with a pattern of simplicity which aims to practice a simple life. Also, Qana’ah (accepting what it is) as reflected in the faces of the Dayah Al Ikhlas students. Unlike in the context of life in formal institutions, students' simplicity is manifested in all aspects of life, starting from the way they dress, behave, cook, and interact without discrepancy between the rich and the poor.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJIHC

Publisher

Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Islamic History and Culture which is published by Department of Islamic History and Humanities in cooperation with the Center for Research and Community Service of UIN Ar Raniry Banda Aceh focuses to publish research articles in Islamic history and culture studies field twice a year. The ...