Marking Sacred Time and Sacred Place in The Grave of Sunan Pandan Aran

Abstract

This study analyzes Islamic relations and traditions in the Pilgrimage ritual debate. The subject matter of
the study emphasizes the aspects of timing and place of pilgrimage as important in the zairah procession.
Through qualitative research, with the setting of the Tomb of Sunan Pandan Aran, data was obtained
from interviews, observation and documentation. This study succeeded in revealing the grave pilgrimage
debate in the contestation of traditional and modernist Islam. On the other hand, the community believes
that the right time and day are important elements in the success of the pilgrimage. Making a pilgrimage in
the middle of the night, especially on Tuesday and Friday nights becomes a determinant in the pilgrimage
ritual. They feel fear, admiration, love, joy. These religious feelings are important things that make them
miss, so they always want to come back again and again. The tomb of Sunan Pandan Aran is believed to
be a holy place, the place of prayer for pilgrims is granted, and is considered sacred and mystical as a
religious narrative of the community