DHAMMONG: A RAIN RITUAL IN MADURA (A STUDY ON ITS HISTORY, FUNCTION, AND SIMBOLIC MEANING)

Hasan, M. Ag, DR. Nor and Susanto, DR. edi (2020) DHAMMONG: A RAIN RITUAL IN MADURA (A STUDY ON ITS HISTORY, FUNCTION, AND SIMBOLIC MEANING). IBDA' Jurnal Kebudayaan Islam, 18 (2). pp. 205-227. ISSN 1693 - 6736

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Abstract: This article attempted to trace the existence of Dhâmmong tradition in the following scopes, namely: (1) Madurese perception against Dhâmmong, (2) the function and symbolic meaning of Dhâmmong in human life, and (3) the efforts of the Madurese community to preserve the Dhâmmong tradition. Through a descriptive phenomenological analysis, this study revealed that Dhâmmong is a hereditary tradition carried out by the Madurese community, it is urged by the community’s anxiety caused by the long dry season (némor lanjheng). Dhâmmong functionsas a means for salametan, paying respect for the ancestors, strengthening human relations (silaturrahim), Bhek Rembhek, and nguri berkah (the fertility of the earth). The offerings and mouth-music by imitating the sounds of animals represent a strong desire and wishof the community for the immediate rainfall that could pour out blessings for the community. Hence, the community’s efforts to preserve Dhâmmong are: (1) introducing and involving the younger generation in the ritual, and (2) setting and changing the time sequence of Dhâmmong implementation from night to daytime. Keywords: dhâmmong, function, symbolic meaning, madura local tradition. Abstrak: Tulisan ini mencoba menelusuri keberadaan tradisi Dhâmmong dalam lingkup sebagai berikut, yaitu: (1) Persepsi masyarakat Madura terhadap Dhâmmong, (2) fungsi dan makna simbolik Dhâmmong dalam kehidupan manusia, dan (3) upaya masyarakat Madura untuk melestarikan tradisi Dhâmmong. Melalui analisis fenomenologi deskriptif, penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa Dhâmmong merupakan tradisi turun-temurun yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat Madura, didorong oleh kecemasan masyarakat akibat kemarau panjang (némor lanjheng). Dhâmmong berfungsiJurnal Kajian Islam dan Budaya 206 | Vol. 18, No. 2, Oktober 2020 - ISSN: 1693 - 6736; E-ISSN: 2477-5517 sebagai sarana salametan, menghormati leluhur, mempererat hubungan antar manusia (silaturrahim), Bhek Rembhek, dan nguri berkah (kesuburan bumi). Sesaji dan musik mulut dengan meniru suara binatang mewakili keinginan dan keinginan yang kuat dari masyarakat agar segera turun hujan yang dapat mencurahkan keberkahan bagi masyarakat. Oleh karena itu, upaya masyarakat untuk melestarikan dhâmmong adalah: (1) memperkenalkan dan melibatkan generasi muda dalam ritual, dan (2) mengatur dan mengubah urutan waktu pelaksanaan dhâmmong dari malam ke siang hari. Kata Kunci: dhâmmong, fungsi, makna simbolik, tradisi lokal Madura.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: ?? m_155 ??
Divisions: Fakultas Tarbiyah > Pendidikan Agama Islam
Depositing User: Administrator Khazanah
Date Deposited: 25 Feb 2021 07:52
Last Modified: 25 Feb 2021 07:52
URI: http://repository.iainmadura.ac.id/id/eprint/339

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