THE INTEGRATION OF 'MANGULOSI' TRADITION AND ISLAMIC VALUES IN MODERN BATAK MUSLIM COMMUNITIES: AN ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY IN DESA SIMATUPANG, NORTH SUMATRA

INTEGRASI TRADISI 'MANGULOSI' DAN NILAI-NILAI ISLAM DALAM KOMUNITAS MUSLIM BATAK MODERN: STUDI ETNOGRAFI DI DESA SIMATUPANG, SUMATERA UTARA

Abstract

This research examines the integration of the mangulosi tradition with Islamic values in Batak Muslim communities in Desa Simatupang, North Sumatra. Using an ethnographic approach with in-depth interviews, partic-ipant observation, and document analysis, this study reveals how Batak Muslim communities negotiate between cultural practices rooted in pre-Islamic beliefs and Islamic teachings. The findings show that the integra-tion process occurs through reinterpretation of the symbolic meaning of ulos cloth, modification of ritual procedures, incorporation of Islamic pray-ers, and emphasis on values aligned with Islamic teachings such as broth-erhood and respect for parents. The Batak Muslim community in Desa Simatupang has successfully created a model of cultural adaptation that maintains Batak ethnic identity while affirming their Islamic identity, demonstrating that local traditions and religious values can coexist in the context of Indonesia's multicultural society.