PAKIAH AND SADAKAH: The Phenomenon of Mamakiah Tradition in Padang Pariaman

Apply

PAKIAH AND SADAKAH: The Phenomenon of Mamakiah Tradition in Padang Pariaman

Journal Title: MIQOT: Jurnal Ilmu-ilmu Keislaman - Year 2017, Vol 41, Issue 1

Abstract

This article reveals the phenomenon of mamakiah in pakiah community, students of traditional Islamic boarding school (pesantren) Padang Pariaman. Niimma claims that sadakah obtained by pakiah in some pesantren, submitted to buya. The author traces the historical background to when mamakiah is formed, what factors motivate the emergence, and how the attitude and response of the community. Through the phenomenological approach it is found that mamakiah have existed since Islam entered Ulakan Sumatera Barat around the fifteenth century. The author argues that pakiah is supported by society and institutions. Furthermore, according to the author pakiah perform mamakiah activities to meet their basic needs during the learning process in surau (a simple form of mosque). Two other motifs are cultural and religious understanding. The writer believes that in addition to these motives, pakiah has also a cultural capital.

Authors and Affiliations

Novizal Wendry

Keywords

pakiah buya sadakah mamakiah tradition

EP ID EP335364
DOI 10.30821/miqot.v41i1.342
Views 84
Downloads 0