Manuscript Title:

ACCESSIBILITY OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY PETTA ALEE IN PALIPPU TANA SITOLO DISTRICT, WAJO REGENCY

Author:

HAMZAH HARUN AL RASYID, HUSNUL FAHIMAH ILYAS

DOI Number:

DOI:10.17605/OSF.IO/KB9EQ

Published : 2021-12-10

About the author(s)

1. HAMZAH HARUN AL RASYID - UIN Alauddin Makassar.
2. HUSNUL FAHIMAH ILYAS - Balai Penelitiandan Pengembangan Agama Makassar

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Abstract

This article examines the belief in the sacredness of Petta Ale'e which has taken root continuously in the community, especially in PalippuVillage, Wajo Regency. The cult of PettaAle'e can be seen from pilgrims who come to pay their respects, adoration, worship, and offerings. Therefore, one of the efforts that must be made is the inculcation of Islamic values through religious education (Islam) to the community or access to Islamic education is important to change the mindset of the community through various strategies to avoid social conflicts. As for the focus of the problems discussed in this article regarding the history of the existence of PettaAle'e, the community's response to the PettaAle'e belief, and the role of religious education institutions in the PettaAle'e belief. This research was a qualitative study revealing data related to the belief in PettaAle'e who has miracles through a sociological approach. The results of the study revealed that the PettaAle'e grave was cultured. PettaAle'e as the king of To Manurung who was in the forest had power and power in Tana Palippu. A place to ask for help and ask for sustenance. The belief of PettaAle'e has a big influence on society, both social influences, especially on the influence of the community's belief in creed which is considered contrary to the values of Islamic belief and is considered an act of shirk. The community response to the existence of PettaAle'e has been very positive for its supporters. The tradition of visiting the grave of PettaAle'e which has taken root. It also gives suggestions and full confidence to the people to bring blessings to their lives and when they leave this tradition, disaster will occur. So that this tradition is used as a place to ask for help, and if what they are dreaming of is successful, then they must make a pilgrimage or an offering to PettaAle'e. But on the contrary, some people respond that trusting in a power other than Allah is against the Islamic belief that must be abandoned. This response is strengthened by the presence of religious educational institutions, which have an influence and social change in society.


Keywords

Petta Alee, respect, accessibility, aqidah.