Traditional Wisdom and Modern Methods in Qibla Direction: A Multicultural Study of Sunan Geseng Great Mosque, Indonesia DOI Creative Commons

Muhajir Muhajir,

Misbah Khusurur,

Frangky Suleman

и другие.

Kawanua International Journal of Multicultural Studies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5(2), С. 186 - 198

Опубликована: Дек. 28, 2024

The accuracy of the Qibla direction holds paramount importance in Islamic worship practices, particularly historical mosques where traditional methods intersect with modern calculations. This study examines case Sunan Geseng Great Mosque Indonesia, established circa 1400 AD, supernatural determination converge contemporary astronomical research investigates method and analyzes community perspectives on potential recalibration, examining balance between preserving authenticity ensuring religious accuracy. qualitative employs analysis approaches. Data collection involved in-depth interviews six key informants including leaders, mosque administrators, members, supplemented by measurements document analysis. Astronomical calculations revealed a 4° 54' 55.5" northward deviation mosque's direction. Historical indicated that original was determined through Geseng's teacher. Interview findings three responses to calibration: leaders acknowledged adjusted prayer rows accordingly; supported row adjustment without structural changes; certain members opposed changes based ancestral reverence. contributes understanding dynamics determining direction, while providing insights for managing similar cases intersects cultural preservation.

Язык: Английский

Traditional Wisdom and Modern Methods in Qibla Direction: A Multicultural Study of Sunan Geseng Great Mosque, Indonesia DOI Creative Commons

Muhajir Muhajir,

Misbah Khusurur,

Frangky Suleman

и другие.

Kawanua International Journal of Multicultural Studies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5(2), С. 186 - 198

Опубликована: Дек. 28, 2024

The accuracy of the Qibla direction holds paramount importance in Islamic worship practices, particularly historical mosques where traditional methods intersect with modern calculations. This study examines case Sunan Geseng Great Mosque Indonesia, established circa 1400 AD, supernatural determination converge contemporary astronomical research investigates method and analyzes community perspectives on potential recalibration, examining balance between preserving authenticity ensuring religious accuracy. qualitative employs analysis approaches. Data collection involved in-depth interviews six key informants including leaders, mosque administrators, members, supplemented by measurements document analysis. Astronomical calculations revealed a 4° 54' 55.5" northward deviation mosque's direction. Historical indicated that original was determined through Geseng's teacher. Interview findings three responses to calibration: leaders acknowledged adjusted prayer rows accordingly; supported row adjustment without structural changes; certain members opposed changes based ancestral reverence. contributes understanding dynamics determining direction, while providing insights for managing similar cases intersects cultural preservation.

Язык: Английский

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