11 Islamic Traditions In The Archipelago In The Moment Of The Prophet's Birthday

Illustration of the Islamic tradition of Maulid Nabi in the archipelago (Shutterstock)

YOGYAKARTA Ahead of the moment of the Prophet's Birthday in the archipelago, Muslims undergo a number of traditions. This tradition combines Islamic values with traditional values in the regions. Therefore, each ethnicity and cultural group may have different traditions, including the following below:

The components were organized by the people of Yogyakarta and Surakarta, usually on the 5th to 12th of Maulud in the Javanese calendar. Some literature explains that sekaten comes from Arabic, Syahadatin, which means two sentences of creed'.

This tradition is close to Sunan Kalijaga's efforts to spread Islam during the Demak Kingdom. With traditional gamelan musical instruments and songs created by Sunan Kalijaga, it is a cultural approach that is able to gather citizens and is carried out in the process of spreading Islam.

Still being carried out in the community around Yogyakarta and Surakarta, Grebeg Maulud was held with a mountain tradition. Some of the traditions that were held, among others, were tumplakmen and then brought mountains made of earth products, and paraded to the Grand Mosque. After praying, the mountains become a blessing for the people, which is usually contested.

The next Islamic tradition in the archipelago is Walima, which has been carried out for generations since Islamic kingdoms in Gorontalo. This tradition is thought to have been implemented since the 17th century, which started with twisted chanting or dhikr in mosques. Usually, the food made by the community around the mosque is distributed. Among them are columnbengi, suruti, warbeli, wapili, and banana, which are arranged on a wood resembling a boat or tower.

In Kebumen, Central Java, there is a gray rolasan tradition which was held on the 12th of Rabiul Awal, precisely commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. In this tradition, agricultural kirab residents are arranged into mountains to go to the beach. Called mountains of palawija, arranged from pendem nutmers from tubers and cassava. Meanwhile, chilies, corn, terongs, tomatoes and fruits are referred to as gumantung nutmegs. The mountain is then described as a blessing.

The Keretan tradition is carried out by the people of Mojokerto when commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. A number of produce from the earth were arranged on a kersen tree. People gather and pray, then people are allowed to take the produce of the earth. Apart from the produce, other basic necessities are also arranged, such as clothes, footwear, shoes, and raincoats.

The Islamic tradition in the archipelago is in the moment of the next Prophet's birthday, Maudu Lampoa. This tradition was carried out by people in Takalar, South Sulawesi which was carried out on a boat. A number of residents decorate the boat with scarves and ornamental eggs. Launching the journal of Al-Qur'an and Hadith, Al-Bayan Volume 4 No.1 of 2021, before the produce of the earth was contested as a blessing, residents read Barzanji's book around the mountains.

The Bungo Lado tradition is carried out by the people of Padang Pariaman, West Sumatra in commemorating the Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. In this tradition, residents make made made made trees decorated with money. Paper money is valued invariative value, from smallest to large value. In addition to money trees'', the community also prepares dishes voluntarily to be eaten together after praying.

Ancak Agung's tradition is carried out by the people of Situbondo, East Java, with a cultural carnival that leads rickshaws containing fruits, vegetables, snacks, and other produce. Ancak is a place made of woven bamboo, lidi, and leaves. Usually, ancak is also arranged containing kebuli rice, eggs, cakes. This tradition describes a form of gratitude and aims to strengthen spiritual values.

Endhog-endhogan, as from the origin of the word, endhog means eggs, which are to carry out processions by paraded itik eggs arranged on banana tree pelepah. This tradition is carried out by the people of Banyuwangi by adhering to the philosophy of eggs that have three layers, namely skin, egg white, and egg yolk. The skin is interpreted as a symbol of Islam as an identity. White eggs, symbolizing faith and egg yolk symbolizes pasrah, kelimanan, and faith.

Baayun mud, is an activity of swinging a baby or child while reading the maulid verse. Baayun maulid, was carried out commemorating the Prophet's birthday by the people of Banjar, South Kalimantan. Launching NU Online, Sunday, September 15, this tradition is interpreted as a form of gratitude for the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.

The tradition of the people of Aceh in cooking beulang kuah is carried out during important days in Islam. Apart from being precise in the Prophet's birthday, 200 people have cooked beef to eat. This typical Aceh dish, must be cooked by men, because it requires a lot of energy and time in cooking it.

That's the Islamic tradition in the archipelago in the moment of the Prophet's Birthday. Is there a maulid tradition in your place other than the list above?