MUI Re-opens Fake Sacred Graves In Sukabumi In Today's Memory, September 10, 2015

Demolition of fake sacred tombs in Sukabumi. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA Memories of today, nine years ago, September 10, 2015, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of Cikakak again uncovered two fake sacred tombs in Sukabumi. The expansion was because the fake sacred tombs had created musyrik practices.

Previously, the presence of fake sacred tombs in Sukabumi was considered normal. The tombs are allegedly the livelihoods of irresponsible people. They take advantage of public ignorance regarding the origin of the tomb to earn income coffers.

Indonesian society is no stranger to the name of a sacred tomb. A sacred tomb has been considered a part of culture. The sacred tomb is believed to be a blessing, safety, and success.

The codition has been rooted since time immemorial. The graves of scholars who contributed greatly are usually observed. However, not a few people actually use the euphoria of sacred tombs. They see the potential for abundant profits from businesses they call small businesses: fake sacred tombs.

At first they tried to pay attention to the habits of tomb visitors. Those who come often don't care about the history or origin of the tomb. The results needed related to making fake sacred tombs are not difficult.

Fake graves are presented. Stories are being developed. At its peak, right an excise tomb that can convince many people. The practice of fake tombs like ordinary events in the Sukawayana nature reserve, Cikakak Pelabuhanratu, Sukabumi.

The presence of fake graves is a field for making money. Usually people can withdraw money from Rp. 10 thousand Rp. 25,000 once escorting pilgrims. This condition can be seen in a class that is often referred to as Keramat Batu Kenit.

The tomb in that place has actually been demolished many times. However, because more and more people came, they were presented to continue to take care of the food. The local cleric was furious, not playing. This condition is considered to have brought harm instead of benefits. They reported the tomb to MUI and the authorities to be dismantled.

"These three tombs were claimed by Kuncen to be the guardians of ancient times and were observed, but after I checked the village elders and religious scholars, it turned out that this was only made of kuncen, no bodies were buried there."

"While we ask those who built this sudden tomb to dismantle it ourselves, we are forced to take firm action because this kind of thing is feared to lead to criminal acts such as fraud and others. Moreover, many people here feel uneasy about the practice carried out by thekun," said AKP I Djubae in the Cikakak Police Chief quoted on the second.com page, August 7, 2015.

Problems arise. The issue of fake sacred tombs continues to appear in Sukabumi. MUI continues to try to touch it. In fact, there is a sacred tomb that enters the Sukawayana Protected Forest. MUI Cikakak continues to threaten the gas. They also dismantled two more fake sacred tombs on September 10, 2015.

The demolition was carried out to prevent musyrik attitudes. All because many people came to the tomb asking for health and wealth. MUI has so far dismantled eight fake tombs in Sukabumi. MUI then tried to collaborate with all elements of society to prevent the presence of fake sacred tombs again.

"Dismantling the two fake tombs that are considered sacred is to avoid musyrik nature. Not a few residents have come to fake tombs to ask for pesugihan or wealth".

"We also urge residents not to be deceived by tombs that are considered sacred. Pray only to Allah SWT and don't just believe in the term sacred tomb which clearly will plunge you into joy," said Deputy Chairman of MUI Cikakak District, Afek Suhanda as quoted by the ANTARA page, September 10, 2015.