The Tradition of Reciting the Manakib of Sheikh Samman in the Betawi Community of Curug Village, East Jakarta from the Perspective of Cultural Da'wah

Abstract

This study examines the tradition of reciting the manakib of Sheikh Muhammad Samman in the Betawi community in Kampung Curug, East Jakarta, from the perspective of cultural da'wah. The manakiban tradition is a form of religious expression that functions not only as a spiritual ritual but also as a medium for transmitting Islamic values ??integrated with local culture. Amid the dynamics of modernization and the emergence of various forms of religious understanding, this tradition persists despite facing criticism from scripturalist groups. This study aims to describe the practice of implementing manakiban, identify the social, spiritual, and cultural meanings contained therein, and analyze its relevance as a cultural da'wah strategy. The method used is qualitative research with a field research approach through observation, interviews, and literature studies. Data analysis was carried out using an interactive model that includes data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions, and is strengthened by triangulation techniques. The results of the study indicate that the manakiban tradition is carried out collectively, generally in order to fulfill a vow (kaulan), and is led by local religious leaders. Spiritually, this tradition is interpreted as a form of tawassul and tabarruk; Socially, it serves to strengthen community cohesion and solidarity; and culturally, it serves as a distinctive religious identity for the Betawi people. From a cultural da'wah perspective, manakiban is an adaptive, persuasive, and non-confrontational da'wah strategy, as it is able to internalize Islamic values ??through local cultural media. Thus, this tradition not only preserves cultural heritage but also plays a role in maintaining the continuity of Islamic values ??in community life