The Story Of Safarawadi Tasikmalaya Cave, Can It Really Reach Mecca?

Safarwadi Tasikmalaya Cave (Freepik)

YOGYAKARTA - Safarwa Cave in Tasikmalaya, West Java, is currently viral on social media. This religious tourist destination attracted attention because it was said to be the way to Mecca. From the stories of the surrounding community, this cave is believed to be the tip of Syekh Abdul Muhyi, one of the spreaders of Islam in Tasikmalaya.

The 284-meter-long cave is in the vicinity of the funeral complex of Sheikh Abdul Muhyi and his friends, which is located in the Pamijahan religious tourism area. When entering the cave, visitors have to pass through the gap in the shape of a sharp rock with the flow of water that never drys in it.

At the cave entrance, there was an call to prayer that was sounded by pilgrims. Visitors were also guided by officers to enter the cave with the help of lighting from the petromak lights. Safarwadi Cave has two ends, namely the entrance in Pamijahan Village and the exit to Panyalahan Village.

The Safarwadi Cave is believed to have a close connection with the journey of Sheikh Abdul Muhyi, a spreader of the Syattariyah link in West Java. Many pilgrims came to this cave to commemorate the struggle of the guardians, including Sheikh Abdul Muhyi.

During the pilgrimage at the Safarwadi Cave, visitors usually pray and reflect on the greatness of Allah. The elder of the Pamijahan Pilgrimage Complex, KH. Endang Ajidin, explained that this cave was used by Sheikh Abdul Muhyi with his students as a place of activity.

Endang Ajidin emphasized that factually, this cave cannot bring someone to Mecca. A few years ago, a religious leader and chairman of a group of pilgrims tried to prove it but got lost. After being closed, now the hole has reopened with a strict ban to enter it.

According to him, hereditary trust states that this cave has several routes that are said to lead to Cirebon, Banten, Surabaya, and even Mecca. In the cave, there is a rock that has a shape resembling a hajj cap, totaling seven pieces.

In addition, there are several holes in the cave which according to history are related to the Grand Mosque in the cave complex. The holes are named according to the direction they believe in, such as the path to Cirebon, Surabaya, Banten, and Mecca. The stone in the form of a peci Hajj is also one of the characteristics that adds to the historical value of this cave.

He explained that the story was only part of the fragmentation of stories from generation to generation of ancestors. Endang also emphasized the importance of responding to the viral Safarwadi Cave phenomenon after being referred to as a wise path to Mecca.

Endang emphasized that in real terms, Safarwadi Cave does not have a direct route to Mecca. He explained that this cave is referred to as a road to Mecca because people often make it a place of prayer in the hope of being able to perform worship in the Holy Land.

He also recounted an incident several years ago, in which a religious leader and a group of pilgrims tried to get into the cave, but eventually got lost and could not find a way out.

"In the past, I was the administrator, there were kiai, the head of the group who tried to get into the hole to Mecca. And in reality it was difficult to get out, until we the management prayed at the location and thank God the person concerned could come out without even abrasions. Don't try to get in there if it's not equivalent to his knowledge," he said.

After the incident, the hole inside the cave was closed for several years. But now the hole has reopened with a ban on pilgrims from entering it.

Endang emphasized that Safarwadi Cave is an important symbol of business strength and prayer. According to him, by praying and trying hard, someone can realize their dream of performing the pilgrimage properly.

"Yes, if we go to the Holy Land, when will we arrive if we do. It's just a sacred story, by praying, praying to Allah it is not impossible for them to get a lot of sustenance which can finally go for Hajj," he said.

That's a review of the Safarwadi Tasikmalaya Cave which was excited because many visitors were visiting. The trust that says this cave can penetrate Mecca is not true. Also read the religious tour of eating Syekh Jumdil Kubro.

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