Abstract
This study analyzes Islamic relations and traditions in the Pilgrimage ritual debate. The subject matter of the study emphasizes the aspects of timing and place of pilgrimage as important in the zairah procession. Through qualitative research, with the setting of the Tomb of Sunan Pandan Aran, data was obtained from interviews, observation and documentation. This study succeeded in revealing the grave pilgrimage debate in the contestation of traditional and modernist Islam. On the other hand, the community believes that the right time and day are important elements in the success of the pilgrimage. Making a pilgrimage in the middle of the night, especially on Tuesday and Friday nights becomes a determinant in the pilgrimage ritual. They feel fear, admiration, love, joy. These religious feelings are important things that make them miss, so they always want to come back again and again. The tomb of Sunan Pandan Aran is believed to be a holy place, the place of prayer for pilgrims is granted, and is considered sacred and mystical as a religious narrative of the community.
Highlights
Generally speaking, tradition of pilgrimage to grave is not a new religious phenomenon, but it could be considered as an ancient tradition which was practiced by Jews, Christians, Buddhists, and Hindus
It means Muslims only continue the tradition. It was an ancient tradition; but it still relevant to study because the tradition always changes time by time. It is interesting because the local tradition will influence the tradition of pilgrimage
The tradition of pilgrimage in Javanese culture is closely related to the tradition of Hinduism
Summary
Tradition of pilgrimage to grave is not a new religious phenomenon, but it could be considered as an ancient tradition which was practiced by Jews, Christians, Buddhists, and Hindus It means Muslims only continue the tradition. Some pilgrims felt the unity with God; when they visit the grave In this case, James' theory is very relevant to explain this personal religious experience where he stated that religion shall mean for us the feelings, acts, and experiences. Otto's theory is significant to understand the personal religious experience In his term such experience called as "mysterium tremendum." While Eliade's and Emil Durkheim theory will be used to answer the second research question. The concept about the sacred and the profane will be useful to analyze this case
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