Analisis Maslahah Mursalah Terhadap Tradisi Haul Syekh Khotamar Rashid di Desa Bakit Kecamatan Parittiga Kabupaten Bangka Barat

Abstract

This study is motivated by the haul commemoration tradition of Sheikh Khotamar Rasyid in Bakit Village, which  serves as a tribute to his contributions to the spread of Islam on Bangka Island. The observance of this tradition  has elicited diverse public opinions regarding its conformity with Islamic Sharia. This research aims to describe the conduct of the haul and examine its benefits through the perspective of maslahah mursalah.This study employs a descriptive qualitative method. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and subsequently analyzed interactively via data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was verified using source triangulation.Research findings indicate that the haul tradition for Sheikh Khotamar Rasyid comprises a series of activities a communal cleanup of the grave site, visiting the grave, reciting tahlil and manaqib, listening to religious lectures, joining in communal prayers, installing the grave canopy, and sharing a meal. Based on Maslahah Murlah's analysis, the haul tradition is useful as a medium for preaching, strengthening faith, and as a reminder of death. Furthermore, the tradition fosters social value by promoting communal bonds, togetherness, and the preservation of cultural values. However, there are diverse perspectives regarding the personal motives underlying the observance of this tradition. Furthermore, this tradition has not yet yielded a significant economic impact and still requires guidance to ensure it aligns with Islamic Sharia and avoids deviations in matters of faith.