Al-Ulum
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2012): Al-Ulum

Kajang; A Picture of Modesty: An Indonesian Local Belief

Andi Akifah (Unknown)
Mukrimin Mukrimin (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jun 2017

Abstract

The unique of Kajang ethnic is interesting to be studied by different disciplines. Their belief on the messages stated in “Pasanga ri Kajang” drive their step in running their life simply and wisely. This paper explores the community of Kajang and their religious beliefs and values. The importance of the Pasanga ri Kajang and the existence of Ammatoa as they believe as the messenger are two things that maintain their strong values and believes. Although they claimed to be Muslims, their religious practices are much different with general Muslims. They believe that “je’ne temmapettu; sembayang tellara,” which is meant, more or less, “unbreaka-ble ritual ablution and a never ending prayers” as more important than the ritual religious practice. The concept is not primarily by the principles of Islam, but rather it is based on their attitudes and behaviors of daily life on traditional teachings supporting practices, such as “kalumbusuang” (honesty); “gattang” (consistency); “sabbara” (patience); and “appisona” (sincerity).

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Journal Info

Abbrev

au

Publisher

Subject

Religion Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Al-Ulum adalah jurnal yang terbit berkala pada bulan Juni dan Desember, ditelaah dan direview oleh para ahli dalam bidangnya, diterbitkan oleh lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian pada Masyarakat Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Sultan Amai Gorontalo, Indonesia ISSN 1412-0534 E-ISSN 2442-8213 Al-Ulum ...