Batatamba As A Local Healing Tradition In The Banjar Community Of Kalimantan: Mantras, Mediums, Rituals And Continuity

Authors

  • Muhammad Zainal Abidin (Scopus ID: 57215674701) Antasari State Islamic University, Banjarmasin
  • Arni UIN Antasari Banjarmasin
  • Mulyani UIN Antasari Banjarmasin
  • Muhammad Taufik UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18592/jiiu.v23i2.14494

Abstract

This article examines the Batatamba tradition among the Banjar community in Kalimantan, focusing on its mantras, mediums, rituals, and continuity. The Banjar community is known for its strong connection to Sufi traditions, which are notably inclusive of local customs. One such local tradition is Batatamba, which seeks to integrate religious language with indigenous culture. The article employs an anthropological approach to analyze the cultural aspects of this tradition, treating them as central to the study. The choice of an anthropological perspective allows for a deeper exploration of the interaction between cultural and religious elements within the Batatamba practice. The findings indicate that Banjar Islam has emerged from a process of acculturation, blending Islamic teachings with various local traditions, religions, and beliefs, a process that is especially evident in the Batatamba tradition. This integration can be observed in practices such as the recitation of mantras that combine Quranic verses with local invocations, or the incorporation of the Islamic declaration "laa ilaha illallah muhammad rasulullah" at the end of local mantras. In a predominantly Islamic community, Batatamba—a form of traditional healing—continues to thrive, despite the dominance of modern medicine. Traditional healing practices are often linked to local communities, while modern medicine is more associated with purist groups aiming to ‘purify’ Islamic teachings and diminish the role of local traditions within the broader Islamic framework.

Author Biography

Muhammad Zainal Abidin, (Scopus ID: 57215674701) Antasari State Islamic University, Banjarmasin

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2024-12-31