Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan Vol. 31 No. DOI: 10. 21580/ws. Selametan and Mubeng Asem: Acculturation between Islamic Teaching and Javanese Tradition in Pati. Central Java Taufiqur Rohman,1O Balkis Nur Azizah,2 Alif Faza DlifaAoin,3 Mahendra Utama Cahya Ramadhan4 Department of Arabic Language Education. Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training. Universitas Islam Negeri Abdurrahan Wahid Pekalongan. Pekalongan. Indonesia, 2Department of Arabic Language Education. Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training. Universitas Islam Negeri Malik Maulana Ibrahim Malang. Malang. Indonesia, 3Department of Ushul Fiqh. Faculty of Sharia. Yarmouk University. Irbid. Jordan, 4Department of Islamic Sciences. Faculty of Islamic Sciences. Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University. Istanbul. Tyrkiye Abstract Pre-wedding traditions have become an inseparable point in wedding traditions among the Javanese community. This research aims to explores the Mubeng Asem tradition in Kuryokalangan village. Gabus. Pati. Central Java, which is deeply rooted in local customs and Islamic This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach, using observation, interviews, and documentation to combining data. The results show that the Mubeng Asem tradition represents Javanese ancestorsAo efforts to maintain harmony in the household and protect the Kuryokalangan community. The tradition primarily involves expressing gratitude to the family as family members enter the marriage phase, symbolizing the familyAos gratitude and upholding Eastern cultural ___ Tradisi pra-pernikahan telah menjadi bagian yang tak terpisahkan dari tradisi pernikahan di kalangan masyarakat Jawa. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengeksplorasi tradisi Mubeng Asem di desa Kuryokalangan. Gabus Pati. Jawa Tengah, yang berakar kuat pada adat istiadat setempat dan prinsip-prinsip Islam. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, dengan observasi, interview dan dokumentasi untuk mengumpulkan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkann bahwa tradisi _______________ Corresponding Author: Taufiqur Rahman . rohman@uingusdur. Faculty of Islamic Family Law. Universitas Islam Negeri Abdurrahan Wahid. Pekalongan. Jl. Pahlawan. Km. Rowolaku Kajen Kabupaten Pekalongan. Indonesia. ISSN 0852-7172 . 2461-064X . A 2023 by the Author, published by Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan https://journal. id/index. php/walisongo T. ROHMAN. AZIZAH. DLIFA'IN. RAMADHAN Mubeng Asem merupakan upaya nenek moyang Jawa untuk menjaga keharmonisan rumah tangga dan melindungi masyarakat desa Kuryokalangan. Tradisi ini merupakan ungkapan rasa syukur kepada keluarga saat anggota keluarga memasuki fase pernikahan, melambangkan rasa terima kasih keluarga dan menjunjung tinggi normanorma budaya Timur. Keywords: acculturation. Islamic teaching. Javanese tradition. mubeng asem. Introduction As a rich and diverse culture, the diversity of traditions and values forms a strong foundation that shapes the social identity of a community. Within this diversity, pre-marriage traditions have become an inseparable part of Javanese society, particularly within the context of Kuryokalangan Gabus Pati in Central Java. However, within this framework, the Mubeng Asem tradition stands out as a practice that reflects the fusion of local wisdom and Islamic teachings. This research aims to analyze the AuMubeng AsemAy tradition in the customary marriages of the Javanese community in Kuryokalangan Gabus Pati. Central Java. The study is significant because, in marriage law, there is no provision regarding AuMubeng AsemAy before marriage (Purwanto, 2. However, the Kuryokalangan community obligates AuMubeng AsemAy before marriage (Brata, 2. This tradition introduces new rules in the wedding procession not mentioned in the Marriage Law. Nevertheless, any practice deviating from marriage laws can be accepted in the wedding procession as long as it does not contradict philosophical and normative Sharia principles (Otto, 2. The AuMubeng AsemAy tradition in Javanese marriages in Kuryokalangan is intriguing due to its rarity in other customary wedding ceremonies. The Kuryokalangan community has specific objectives in incorporating this tradition into their wedding ceremonies, especially for the Selametan and the familyAos gratitude as family members enter the marriage phase (Brata, 2. Traditional Javanese cultural practices possess a unique and distinctive character in the communityAos life, significantly influencing the regionAos personality (Alviawati et al. , 2. Moreover, these traditions align with Vol. 31 No. SELAMETAN AND MUBENG ASEM . religious teachings and are handed down through generations by ancestors to provide excellent and beneficial guidance in human life. Various ceremonies are held to maintain cultural continuity, especially in wedding ceremonies that involve customs and cultural heritage to ensure the inherited cultural richness remains sustainable and preserved (Smith & Wolfinger, 2. Customs and cultural heritage encompass indispensable rituals passed down through generations. Firm beliefs in these traditions have become an integral part of society (Muhaimin, 2. , where the continuity of the marriage process is crucial to avoid disasters that may befall the newlywedsAo families in the present and the future. Therefore, the goal of this research is to analyze the AuMubeng AsemAy tradition in the village of Kuryokalangan. Pati Regency, along with an Islamic legal perspective on its practice around the Asem tree, especially in pre-wedding activities in the village of Kuryokalangan (Alviawati et al. , 2. Based on research on pre-marital traditions, several previous studies can serve as references for this research. Firstly, a study by Sri Astuti A. Samad . titled AuAdat Perkawinan dan Nilai-Nilai Islami Masyarakat Aceh menurut Hukum IslamAy found that marriage customs in Aceh are rich with Islamic values. The second study, conducted by Harney Pane . , titled AuTradisi Pernikahan Adat Melayu Kabupaten Batubara,Ay revealed that the stages in Melayu Karimun customs include three stages: pre-marital, marital, and post-marital stages. The third study by Luthfiyah . , titled AuRelasi Budaya dan Agama dalam Pernikahan,Ay showed that each culture has traditions with profound and noble philosophical meanings. This understanding provides a foundation for this research to delve deeper into premarital traditionsAo values and philosophical meanings, especially in the village of Kuryokalangan. Pati Regency. The researcher identified several relevant similarities and differences from the previously mentioned studies. The similarities are the primary focus of this research, particularly the relationship between pre-marital traditions and religion (Zhang, 2. Conversely, the main differences lie in the research objects and the hypothesis perspectives being utilized. In the previous studies. Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan T. ROHMAN. AZIZAH. DLIFA'IN. RAMADHAN the objects were the Acehnese and Melayu customs in Batubara Regency. Therefore, the current researcherAos position differs from that of the previous researchers used as references. In other words, some points from the three previous studies can be used as references for the study of pre-marital traditions from the perspective of Islamic legal anthropology (Ali, 2. This research uses a descriptive qualitative research method. Qualitative research retains data in its original state, avoiding numerical or symbolic It explores the spectrum of human life and its influences, encompassing humans and all elements affected by human interaction (Farr. Descriptive research explains the characteristics of a phenomenon under study, intending to reveal a problem and the situation as it is. This qualitative study aims to describe the Mubeng Asem tradition in the village of Kuryokalangan. Pati district, and a review of Islamic law in the practice of Mubeng Asem pre-wedding activities in Kuryokalangan village. Pati district (Bowen, 2. Data sources obtained by research are primary and secondary data Primary data involves direct interaction between collectors and sources through surveys, observations, or experiments (Miller et al. , 1. For this research, primary data stems from observations within the Kuryokalangan community. Secondary data, derived from printed sources by previous researchers (Hamilton & Margot, 2. , include books, articles, and journals. The analysis encompasses historical, procedural, and legal aspects viewed through an Islamic lens, utilizing the Anthropology of Islamic Law theory (Spadola, 2. The research utilized library and literature study involving collecting, reading, recording, and processing research materials from articles, journals, and observations (Soiferman, 2. The primary data collection methods included observation and analysis of articles and journals. Slametan and Mubeng Asem Tradition in Kuryokalangan Village Based on a normative approach grounded in Islamic legal anthropology, this research integrates Javanese Kuryokalangan customary marriage Vol. 31 No. SELAMETAN AND MUBENG ASEM . elements with Islamic values. Previous studies solely provided descriptive data on Javanese tribal customary marriage, overlooking Islamic By incorporating Islamic values into the analysis, this research offers a deeper comprehension of the AoMubeng AsemAo tradition within Javanese customary marriages. This study explores the intricate interplay between cultural practices and Islamic principles by applying a normative approach rooted in Islamic legal anthropology. This research aims to provide valuable insights pertinent to academic discourse and practical considerations in anthropology and Islamic studies by bridging the gap between Javanese traditions and Islamic norms. In Indonesian, marriage comes from Aumarriage,Ay which, according to the language, means forming a family with the opposite sex, having sex, or having intercourse. Marriage, also called Aumarriage,Ay comes from the word marriage, which, according to the language, means to collect and include each other, and is used to mean intercourse . Marriage, according to the terms of Islamic law, is a contract determined by syaraAo to allow fun between men and women and justify the fun of women and men . l-GhazAl. Nikah . l-nikA. means combining and, uniting, and entering into each other, taken from the word . anakahati al-ashjar. when one part of the tree merges with another or is taken from . ikAu al-mataru al-ar. , which means the rainwater seeped into the damp ground. The word marriage, according to the terms of Islamic law, is the same as zawaj and has a real meaning . , namely Dham, which means to squeeze, to squeeze, or to gather. Marriage also has a figurative meaning, namely waiAo or intercourse or a contract which means entering into a marriage agreement (Razi, 2. According to Islamic law, there are several definitions, including . lGhazAl, 1. , marriage, according to sharia, is a contract determined by sharia to allow fun between men and women and justify the fun of women with men. Abu Yahya Zakariya al-Anshary defines marriage according to sharia terms as a contract that contains legal provisions on the permissibility Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan T. ROHMAN. AZIZAH. DLIFA'IN. RAMADHAN of sexual relations with the wording of marriage or with words that have meaning with it (Ghazali, 2006, p. Zakiah Daradjat thinks that the contract contains legal provisions on the permissibility of sexual relations with the words marriage or tazwj or the meaning of both (Disemadi, 2. In principle, marriage or marriage is a binding contract or agreement between a man and a woman to justify sexual relations between the two parties voluntarily. The willingness of both parties is the happiness of family life, which is filled with love and peace . in ways blessed by Allah . l-GhazAl, 1. According to Islam, marriage aims to perform religious instructions to establish a harmonious, prosperous, and happy family. Harmonious in using the rights and obligations of family members. Prosperous means the creation of inner and outer peace due to the fulfillment of the necessities of life both physically and mentally so that happiness arises, namely love between family Marriage rules, according to Islam, are religious guidelines that need attention, so the purpose of marriage should also be aimed at performing religious duty. So, if it is summarized, there are two purposes for people getting married: to fulfill their human instincts and religious instructions . l-GhazAl, 1993, pp. In addition, it also aims to foster human morals and humanize humans so that the relationship that occurs between two different genders can build a new life socially and culturally. The relationship in the building is between domestic life and the formation of generations of human descendants who provide benefits for the future of society and the State (Bokhari et al. , 2. However, in implementing Islamic law in reality, especially in terms of marriage, it will indeed not be separated from the customs that apply in the In Indonesia, especially the Javanese have a variety of customs and cultures that are high in the field of marriage. The style of regional culture is different from one another. Even though they show different patterns, the elements of culture are a unity that is intertwined and related. Tradition and culture are part of peopleAos lives. In addition to dealing with other people, society is also related to the name of culture. This relationship Vol. 31 No. SELAMETAN AND MUBENG ASEM . cannot be separated because culture grows and develops within the scope of peopleAos lives (Wulandari et al. , 2. For the Javanese, marriage is sacred. it, desirably, happens once in a For the Javanese, marriage is the formation of a new household and the bond between two prominent families that can differ socially, economically, and culturally. In Javanese society, marriage is not just a contract without careful consideration and preparation because it is considered very sacred. From pre-wedding to post-wedding, everything ensues according to local customs (Dahlan, 2. Pre-wedding Traditions According to Adeney, tradition is a cultural phenomenon because it is a cultural practice of society. Cultural customs show the importance of cultural values to meet societyAos basic needs. Tradition is an act that occurs repeatedly and is passed down from generation to generation. One of these traditions is ruwatan, a traditional Javanese heritage still preserved (Alviawati et al. , 2. Adat is the custom or tradition of a particular community that is repeated from generation to generation (MuAojizah, 2. The word AucustomAy is commonly used without distinguishing which have sanctions, such as Aucustomary law,Ay and which do not, such as being called adat. terminology, the word tradition contains a hidden understanding of the relationship between the past and the present. Tradition shows how members of society behave in secular life, and it relates to mysterious or religious subjects (Pearce & Thornton, 2. Tradition regulates how humans relate to other people, how humans relate to their environment, and how humans relate to other nature. Tradition develops into a system with patterns and norms that regulate sanctions and threats in case of violations or deviations (Susanti & Lestari, 2021, pp. 98Ae. Tradition means customs, habits, teachings, and everything inherited from our ancestors. Some say that tradition comes from the word Autradition,Ay everything handed down from the past to the present. These Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan T. ROHMAN. AZIZAH. DLIFA'IN. RAMADHAN two sources show that tradition is a legacy of the past that is preserved, practiced, and believed to this day. These traditions and customs can be in the form of values, social norms, behavior patterns, and other customs, which are manifestations of various aspects of life. Some say that tradition comes from the word tradition, which is everything transmitted and inherited from the past to the present (Susanti & Lestari, 2. The discussion of Javanese tradition cannot be isolated from the discussion of beliefs that form the concept of Javanese peopleAos life. Before IslamAos arrival, the Javanese peopleAos religious life was very different. Imported beliefs and native beliefs are inherited from the Javanese. Before Hinduism and Buddhism, prehistoric Javanese people adhered to beliefs that had animism and dynamism patterns. The Javanese way of life leads to countless bonds between the real world, society, and the supernatural, which are considered sacred (Jamil, 2. Therefore, the marriage tradition practiced in Javanese society has an Islamic influence with dialogue and dialectic with the Javanese tradition, such as rituals of salvation, celebration, thanksgiving, almsgiving, and sayings (Wulandari et al. , 2. It embodies a ritual portrait with a holistic theological and humanitarian effect. The first dialectical pattern describes a theological shift from emotional naturalistic to rational formal theology. Human theological patterns explain the personal transformation of theology into socially conscious theology both theologically and humanly (Roibin. The stratification of the palace tradition also contains religious values such as friendship by gathering relatives and neighbors to obtain prayers and blessings for the bride and groom (Aziz, 2017, p. Pre-wedding Traditions in Kuryokalangan Village One of the pre-wedding traditions in the Kuryokalangan village community. Pati Regency, is the Mubeng Asem in the Singo Joyo field. Mubeng Asem is an inseparable part of the people of the village of Kuryokalangan. Pati Regency, who have the intention of marriage before the ijab-qabul consent is carried out. this event has been carried out for Vol. 31 No. SELAMETAN AND MUBENG ASEM . generations by the local community, even according to the people in the village said Aumenowone nikahmu ora mubeng asem, ojo salah nak nikahmu ora bakal langgeng . f you do not get married using the Mubeng Asem tradition, do not blame anyone if your marriage will not last foreve. Ay In fact, it is not uncommon to say that if you do not use Mubeng Asem, your wedding will be disastrous, both from the bride and groom or their families. The Mubeng Asem event must have a timing just before the marriage contract is conducted (Abdul Rohim, interview, 9 March 2. Mubeng asem is executed by the groom, who comes from the village of Kuryokalangan, or the groom, whose bride comes from the village of Kuryokalangan. Mubeng asem happens before the wedding ceremony to respect societyAos prevailing customs. Before carrying out Mubeng Asem, at least one week before the wedding ceremony, the Ahibul uAjat must carry out the manganan ritual, which is to do it simply by inviting several people and reading prayers or tahlilan. However, the manganan tradition occurs not only during the pre-wedding tradition but in all cases when a person has a desire or intent in the hope that they will receive the blessing of Allah. This habit was previously deliberately recommended by Singgo Joyo with the intention that someone would want to give charity or share the fortune (Abdul Rohim, interview, 9 March 2. The above tradition often occurs and needs to be carried out by the Kuryokalangan village community in the Gabus sub-district. Pati district. Therefore, the Mubeng Asem tradition aims to avoid unwanted things before and after the wedding and prepare the bride and groom to enter a new world in the household. According to the story, this custom was originally asked to be carried out by Singo JoyoAos wife, who was happy to see the bride and groom. Not far from the asem . tree, the Doro tree used to be where Singo Joyo His house faces south with a tamarind tree as a marker. Big asem tree is the front house, and small asem tree is the back house. To the west of his house, there is also a river that flows for daily needs. Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan T. ROHMAN. AZIZAH. DLIFA'IN. RAMADHAN Meanwhile, the place local residents call AuSigitAy was originally planned to build a mosque. However, before the construction of the mosque began. Singo Joyo died, so the mosque construction plan was not implemented. However. Singo JoyoAos grave is not located in the tamarind tree area. His grave is in the Sunan Muria burial complex on Mount Muria. They were precisely located near the entrance or courtyard of the Sunan Muria cemetery complex. Mubeng Asem Ceremony Procession Marriage is a critical stage in customs and traditions. Marriage is a sunnah in Islamic teachings, apart from efforts to protect oneself from forbidden acts, psychological needs, and life partners. The existence of a marriage relationship with traditional customs has an effort to maintain ancestral, ethnic, and cultural beliefs, be grateful to God Almighty, and connect relatives and friends. The following is the process of implementing the Mubeng Asem tradition that researchers have observed in the Kuryokalangan village community. Gabus district. Pati Regency. Manganan (Tasyakura. Manganan, a pre-wedding tradition in Kuryokalangan village, unfolds approximately seven to three days before the wedding ceremony. It initiates with a pilgrimage to the Singo Joyo area, typically marked by a tamarind This pilgrimage seeks blessings and permission, ensuring the forthcoming marriage is bestowed with blessings. Post the Singo Joyo visit, a communal meal known as bancakan, often containing ingkung . hole chicken boiled in spices and her. , is shared. The essence of the manganan event is rooted in gratitude towards Ahibul uAjat, who is believed to bring together married individuals and share prosperity. The symbols within manganan hold significant interpretations. Singo Joyo symbolizes a sacred location for seeking blessings and approval, while the bancakan meal, especially with ingkung, signifies communal sharing and These symbols manifest deep cultural and social meanings, reflecting gratitude and communal harmony in the marriage context. Vol. 31 No. SELAMETAN AND MUBENG ASEM . Linking these symbols with anthropological theory, such as Clifford GeertzAos symbolic anthropology, emphasizes the cultural significance of rituals and symbols within a community. GeertzAos theory underscores the inter-pretation of symbols and rituals as forms of shared cultural knowledge that convey deeper meanings and values within a society. The manganan tradition, with its symbols and rituals, exemplifies this anthropological perspective, showcasing the intricate layers of cultural significance embedded within these practices. Laying Sajen The act of laying offerings at the residence of Singo Joyo, perceived as the villageAos danyang or ancestral spirit, aims to seek SelametanAia state of peace and blessing. These offerings, though not standardized, commonly consist of sego kepelan . one-shaped ric. , ingkung . dish made with banana leaves and filled with foo. , lodehan . egetable ste. , incense, flowers, sticky rice, diamonds, gedang . , and other items. The specific items brought can vary depending on the financial capacity of the Auibul uAjat, the one conducting the ceremony. Before placement, these offerings are collected and offered in prayer, seeking smoothness and harmony for the upcoming celebration. Subsequently, they are positioned beneath the tamarind tree. It is important to note that while some villagers view these rituals as connecting with ancestral spirits, others believe in spirits possessing supernatural powers. These spirits are revered ancestors for the latter, and offerings are made as an earnest plea for protection. Interpreting the symbols within the Laying Sajen ritual involves understanding the significance of each element. The danyang symbolizes the ancestral spirit, representing a link to the villageAos heritage and wisdom. Items like sego kepelan and ingkung denote sustenance and communal sharing, while lodehan signifies nurturing and sustenance. Gedang and other offerings symbolize fertility, prosperity, and blessings. Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan T. ROHMAN. AZIZAH. DLIFA'IN. RAMADHAN Anthropologically, these rituals align with Victor TurnerAos theory of ritual symbolism. Turner emphasized rituals as a process where symbols and actions create a shared reality, fostering social cohesion and reinforcing cultural beliefs. In this context, the offerings and rituals within Laying Sajen act as symbolic expressions, reinforcing community ties and affirming beliefs in ancestral spirits and communal blessings. Mubeng Asem Mubeng asem is a customary practice conducted by the groom originating from the village of Kuryokalangan or marrying a woman from that village. This ritual precedes the wedding ceremony and is deeply entrenched in the societal customs of the community. According to local beliefs, generations have adhered to this practice, emphasizing its importance in ensuring the longevity of marriages. The saying Aumenowone nikahmu ora mubeng asem, ojo salah nak nikahmu ora bakal langgengAy translates to Auif you do not incorporate mubeng asem into your marriage, do not blame the marriage if it does not last long. Ay It is a common belief that omitting this tradition might lead to a troubled marriage for the couple and their families. The timing of the Mubeng Asem event is crucial, typically conducted just before the marriage contract is formalized (Didik Hermanto, head of Kuryokalangan village, interview, 12 March, 2. The interpretation of symbols within Mubeng Asem involves reading specific texts during the ritual. These texts often consist of prayers or verses seeking blessings, unity, and longevity for the coupleAos union. Symbolically, the act of Mubeng Asem represents a fusion of cultural heritage and spiritual The text recited during this ritual verbally manifests the communityAos hopes and blessings for the coupleAos marital journey. Anthropologically, this ritual can be scrutinized through Emile DurkheimAos theory of collective effervescence. Mubeng Asem serves as a collective act that reinforces social bonds within the community and shared beliefs and values. The recitation of specific texts during the ritual serves as a symbolic representation of the communityAos collective aspirations for the success and longevity of the marriage. Vol. 31 No. SELAMETAN AND MUBENG ASEM . Islamic Pre-Wedding Customs in Kuryokalangan Village In general, in every environment with Islamic teachings, some norms regulate the communityAos life concerning Islamic law, although in an unwritten form called adat. Adat in language means habit and syari, which are defined by what is known and practiced by humans, both in words and deeds (KhallAf, 1978, p. Customs can be accepted if the following conditions are met (Dahlan, 2. : Customs does not conflict with the text, adat has been valid and has developed into a consistent guideline in the community, adat is a general custom because a specific custom cannot determine a general custom. According to the Kuryokalangan village community, the pre-wedding Mubeng Asem tradition, despite being adjusted to Islamic law itself, is still controversial among the (Kuryokalangan village communit. Some say it is not following Islam, and some think it is okay as long as it does not violate Islamic law (Otto, 2. From the perspective of Islam, a traditional custom can be tolerated as long as it does not oppose Islamic law. When viewed from the terms and pillars of the Shariah, the local community carries out the Mubeng Asem this tradition is not an obligation that becomes a barrier to the validity of a marriage that must be fulfilled. However, in Islamic law, there is also no prohibition against implementing this tradition (JizAn, 1. According to the ulema in the rules of ul al-fiqh, they argue that custom can be used as a basis for initiating laws when there is no evidence from sharAoi. Customs can be used as law, which means customs or traditions can be used as law, meaning that customs and traditions that live in the community can be used as a legal basis for specific regional communities . l-Zuuail. Based on the opinion of ul al-fiqh scholars, it is agreed that Aourf alauu, namely customs that do not conflict with syaraAo, both those involving speech and deed customs can be used as evidence in determining sharia lawAo. The scholars of madhhab, according to Imam al-ShAib, namely Maliki. Ibn Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan T. ROHMAN. AZIZAH. DLIFA'IN. RAMADHAN Qayyim al-Jauziyah, and Hanbali, accept and use customs as sharaAo arguments in determining the law, if no verse or hadith explains the law of a problem faced, including customary marriages . l-ShAib, n. Therefore, according to researchers, the Mubeng Asem tradition carried out by the people of the Kuryokalangan village for generations can become the law that applies in the village. According to Islamic law, the pre-wedding tradition of Mubeng Asem in the village of Kuryokalangan does not occupy the law as an obligation or emphasis on something that must be done. However, because the law was by its era, if the customs were not carried out, it would cause concern, disharmony, or a disaster that would befall the family (KhallAf, 1. According to the author of the pre-wedding tradition of Mubeng Asem in the village of Kuryokalangan, this fulfills the requirements in the formation of law adhering to the reasoning of malauah al-mursalah, the pre-wedding tradition in the village of Kuryokalangan does not have any arguments in the Quran or Hadith, but in the formation of activities and its implementation, it does not conflict with the legal system or introductory text and ijmAAo (Alimuddin, 2. Based on the previous research, the researcher concludes that the Mubeng Asem tradition carried out by the Kuryokalangan village community is a form of expressing gratitude for Auibul uAjat because family members will enter the marriage stage. The procession occurs in a series of events, starting with the bridal gathering, which is held in the morning by holding a manganan . According to researchers, this event includes adaqah from the brideAos family from an Islamic perspective. So the Mubeng Asem tradition is an implementation of the word of God in the letter al-Baqarah verse 254. Based on the analysis of the data that the researcher has collected, the whole event in the Mubeng Asem tradition can be a good tradition and does not conflict with Islamic law. Therefore, the author concludes that the tradition of holding a wedding integrated into the Kuryokalangan village community may be carried out and can be used as a law for the local Vol. 31 No. SELAMETAN AND MUBENG ASEM . In the Mubeng Asem procession, there is nothing contradictory to Islam. it does not forbid anything lawful, does not cancel something obligatory, does not invalidate the meaning of benefit, and does not encourage evil to arise. Conclusion Some conclusions were made from the subject discussed in the article. This study indicates that the AuMubeng AsemAy tradition among the Javanese community in Kuryokalngan arises from sociological dynamics. The tribal ancestors established the AuMubeng AsemAy tradition to maintain harmony and integrity within their households to achieve prosperity in the family or seek selametan. In their view, marriage without performing the Mubeng Asem ritual would lead to calamity for both the prospective bride and groom and their families. The Mubeng Asem event must occur shortly before the marriage contractAos solemnization. From an anthropological perspective of Islamic law, the AuMubeng AsemAy tradition represents an effort to integrate Islamic influence through dialogue and dialectics with Javanese traditions. It is evident in various rituals such as selametan . lessing ceremon. , hajatan . , syukuran . hanks-givin. , sedekah . haritable givin. , and verbal All of these contribute to creating a ritual image with holistic theological and humanitarian effects. The first dialectical pattern reflects a shift from emotional naturalistic theology to formal rational theology. The pattern of human theology explains the transformation from personal theology to a theology with social awareness, both theologically and This tradition serves as a significant instrument in upholding religious and customary norms. Considering the values of Islamic law, the AuMubeng AsemAy tradition can be deemed a good tradition that does not contradict Islamic principles. Therefore, it can be practiced and established as a law for the local In the AuMubeng AsemAy procession, nothing contradicts Islam. does not prohibit anything halal, does not nullify anything obligatory, does Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan T. ROHMAN. AZIZAH. DLIFA'IN. RAMADHAN not negate the concept of benefit, and does not encourage the emergence of . References