Construction of the Meaning of the Peusijuek Tradition in Acehnese Society

Abstract

This paper answers the question of how the meaning of the Peusijuek tradition is constructed in Acehnese culture. Two important things that will support this thesis are how Islamic and Acehnese thought and culture are combined into one formulated in one way. Therefore, the process, form and philosophical meaning of the Peusijuek tradition in Acehnese culture will be discussed in this paper. The results of this study indicate that the Peusijuek tradition is one of the relics of Hindu Culture in Aceh. According to historical records, the implementation of the Peusijuek tradition before the entry of Islam still used certain mantras and prayers. However, since the entry and development of Islam in Aceh, the Peusijuek tradition has changed by incorporating Islamic teachings in it, such as prayer, prayer, and other Islamic teachings. That is why the Peusijuek tradition in Aceh can still survive today. In its implementation, the Peusijuek tradition is carried out by religious leaders and Acehnese elders, such as ulama, tengku, ustadz and ustadzah. This is done because the Peusijuek tradition is considered a sacred procession of the Acehnese people. The practice of the Peusijuek tradition in Aceh is carried out in religious and cultural activities, such as performing the pilgrimage, marriage, circumcision, prayer, arena, buying a new vehicle, and so on. The purpose of this Peusijuek tradition is to invoke the satisfaction, peace, happiness, and glory of the guests.