Philosophical Values Contained in Katoba Ritual on the Muna Tribe Society in Muna Barat Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province. Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to describe and analyze the philosophical values contained in katoba ritual on the Muna tribe society in Muna Barat Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province. This research is a qualitative research. There are two types of data used, namely primary data and secondary data. In collecting data, researchers used observation techniques, in-depth interviews, and documentation study. The results of this study showed that the philosophical values contained in katoba ritual on the Muna tribe society in Muna Barat Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province consist of 3 values, namely: (1) Divine values, (2) Sanctity values, and (3) Obedience values. Divine value is the belief that there is no God who has the right to be worshiped except Allah Subhanahu Wataala, and believing that the Prophet Muhammad is the messenger of Allah Subhanahu Wataala. The divine value in katoba ritual is emphasized in the "Dua Kalimat Shahadat" which must be uttered/believed by every Muslim, including when participating in katoba ritual. The value of sanctity which is commonly referred to as Thaharah is also much alluded to in Islamic Fiqh. While the value of obedience in katoba ritual consists of 4 parts, namely (a) regretting the disgraceful actions that have been committed by katoba participants, (b) not taking the rights of others, (c) distancing oneself from disgraceful actions, and (d) expecting for God's forgiveness Exalted.