Islamic Values Contained in the 'Adat Jamuan Kutai' Tradition of the Lemeu Community

Ayu Sismi (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Curup, Bengkulu)
Junita Kartika (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Curup, Bengkulu)
Jela Gustria (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Curup, Bengkulu)

Indonesian Journal of Research in Islamic Studies
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Research in Islamic Studies, 2(3), 2025

Background: Traditional customs in Indonesian society play a significant role not only as cultural heritage but also as a medium for religious education. These customs play a crucial role in internalizing Islamic values, enriching religious understanding, and enhancing spiritual practices within social life. Objective: This study aims to describe the traditional Jamuan Kutai procession and examine the Islamic values embedded within the ceremony. The study seeks to highlight the intersection between cultural practices and religious teachings, focusing on how this tradition serves as a means of transmitting Islamic principles to the community. Method: A qualitative approach was used in this field research, applying a case study methodology. Data were collected through direct observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. The data analysis employed a descriptive approach, utilizing triangulation of data sources, methods, and time periods to ensure the reliability and validity of the findings. Result: The study found that the Jamuan Kutai procession, held at night, involves the ceremonial serving of Paunyung Sawo and Punyung Mei as expressions of gratitude. These practices reflect core Islamic values, including faith, worship, and morality. Conclusion: The Jamuan Kutai tradition proves to be a valuable medium for promoting Islamic education. Through this tradition, Islamic principles are reinforced, blending local customs with religious teachings to enrich the community's cultural and spiritual life. Originality/Value: This case report fills an ethnopedagogical gap in the field of religious anthropology and indigenous-based Islamic education by documenting the sacred nocturnal procession and symbolic food offerings (Paunyung Sawo and Punyung Mei) that internalize core Islamic tenets of faith, worship, and morality regarding the Jamuan Kutai tradition of the Lemeu community, an indigenous practice that remains scarcely documented in academic literature. This analysis provides rich contextual insights and serves as a strategic reference for cultural preservation policymaking, developing community-grounded religious enculturation models, and addressing the preservation of syncretic cultural heritage in contemporary society.