Dakwah Struktural Ammatoa Dalam Menjaga Hutan Adat Kawasan Kawasan Ammatoa Kecamatan Kajang Kabupaten Bulukumba

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the structural da'wah practices carried out by the Ammatoa in protecting customary forests in the Ammatoa area, Tana Toa Village, Kajang District, Bulukumba Regency, and to identify supporting and inhibiting factors. This study used a qualitative approach, collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research informants included the Ammatoa as traditional leaders, Galla Puto, indigenous communities, and religious leaders who understand structural da'wah. The data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis techniques through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that the Ammatoa's structural da'wah practices in protecting customary forests are realized through traditional leadership, the application of Pasang ri Kajang values, the instillation of moral and spiritual values, and the implementation of customary sanctions for rule violators. This da'wah is effective because it is supported by collective community awareness, the strong legitimacy of traditional leadership, and the harmony between traditional values and Islamic teachings. However, its implementation also faces challenges in the form of the influence of modernization, external pressures, and economic interests that have the potential to threaten forest sustainability. Therefore, synergy between traditional communities, traditional leaders, and relevant parties is crucial in maintaining the sustainability of traditional forests as a cultural and environmental heritage.

Keywords: Structural Da’wah; Ammatoa; Customary Forest; Pasang ri Kajang