The relationship between Sundanese Wiwitan Religion, Islam, King Siliwangi and Kasepuhan Ciptagelar!
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| Sunda Wiwitan, Ciptagelar dan Prabu Siliwangi |
Although formally they declare themselves as Muslims, some consider themselves as followers of "Sunda Wiwitan," "urang girang," or "kolot," as they are commonly referred to by other Sundanese.
In Sunda Wiwitan, the highest power is called Sang Hyang Kresa, Nu Ngersaken, Batara Jagat, Batara Seda Niskala, and Batara Tunggal.
The guidance for daily behavior and actions come from the Karuhun, which has been passed down from generation to generation.
The monotheistic concept has been the foundation of Sundanese religion since the Karuhun followers embraced Sunda Wiwitan or the original Sunda religion.
The gods of the Hindu concept, such as Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Indra, and Yama, are subservient to Batara Seda Niskala, and the Indian concept of gods is adapted to the local monotheistic belief system.
Although Islam was initially rejected by Kasepuhan Ciptagelar when they migrated to Mount Kendeng, peaceful and voluntary conversions to Islam occurred, and the Islamic and Sunda Wiwitan communities have lived in harmony and mutual respect.
The community is encouraged to practice Islam without abandoning their Sunda traditions, and those who practice Islam are still a minority.
The Karuhun leaders did not prohibit their people from converting to Islam, but adherence to Sunda tradition is still required.
A larger mosque is currently being planned, as the current one, a small langgar, is insufficient.
Daily activities at the langgar include Maghrib prayers and Quranic studies for 20 children.
The Sundanese belief in Islam has been influenced by the phrase "not the old Islam, not the new Islam, but the Islam that follows the teachings of the Prophet."
This belief emphasizes the importance of intention and strong determination before every action and behavior, and the Sunda tradition must comply with religious law without contradiction.***
Source: Research on Local Religious Understanding, Case Study in Kasepuhan Ciptagelar. Written by Nuhrison M. Nuh, Researcher at the Research and Development Center for Religious Life, Research and Development Agency and Education and Training Ministry of Religion, Republic of Indonesia, 2013.
The guidance for daily behavior and actions come from the Karuhun, which has been passed down from generation to generation.
The monotheistic concept has been the foundation of Sundanese religion since the Karuhun followers embraced Sunda Wiwitan or the original Sunda religion.
The gods of the Hindu concept, such as Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Indra, and Yama, are subservient to Batara Seda Niskala, and the Indian concept of gods is adapted to the local monotheistic belief system.
Although Islam was initially rejected by Kasepuhan Ciptagelar when they migrated to Mount Kendeng, peaceful and voluntary conversions to Islam occurred, and the Islamic and Sunda Wiwitan communities have lived in harmony and mutual respect.
The community is encouraged to practice Islam without abandoning their Sunda traditions, and those who practice Islam are still a minority.
The Karuhun leaders did not prohibit their people from converting to Islam, but adherence to Sunda tradition is still required.
A larger mosque is currently being planned, as the current one, a small langgar, is insufficient.
Daily activities at the langgar include Maghrib prayers and Quranic studies for 20 children.
The Sundanese belief in Islam has been influenced by the phrase "not the old Islam, not the new Islam, but the Islam that follows the teachings of the Prophet."
This belief emphasizes the importance of intention and strong determination before every action and behavior, and the Sunda tradition must comply with religious law without contradiction.***
Source: Research on Local Religious Understanding, Case Study in Kasepuhan Ciptagelar. Written by Nuhrison M. Nuh, Researcher at the Research and Development Center for Religious Life, Research and Development Agency and Education and Training Ministry of Religion, Republic of Indonesia, 2013.
