Living Fiqh In The Practice Of Maniliak Bulan Among The Syattariah Ulakan Tapakis Congregation
Keywords:
Maniliak Bulan, Living Fiqih, Urf Fasid, Syattariah, UlakanAbstract
The Maniliak Bulan tradition among the Syattariyah Order congregation in Ulakan Tapakis is a traditional practice of crescent moon sighting that has been passed down since the time of Syekh Burhanuddin Ulakan. Amidst the development of modern astronomy and the standardisation of the determination of the start of the month based on astronomical technology, this practice has endured and was designated as an Indonesian Intangible Cultural Heritage (WBTBI) in 2025. This study aims to analyse the social practice of Maniliak Bulan, its position within the discourse of astronomy, and its continuity as a form of living fiqh. The research employs a qualitative-descriptive approach through interviews, participant observation, and documentary analysis. The research findings indicate that the Maniliak Bulan no longer functions as the formal basis for determining the start of the Hijri month, but rather as a socio-religious tradition that strengthens social solidarity, preserves religious identity, and reproduces the collective memory of the Syattariyah community. This tradition demonstrates that Islamic law exists in an adaptive and contextual manner within the social reality of local Muslim communities.
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