Papers by Reni Wulandari06
Jim-Zam, 2022
Raising the yellow flag as a sign of death is a well-known custom in some areas. In general, the ... more Raising the yellow flag as a sign of death is a well-known custom in some areas. In general, the raising of the yellow flag is only a sign that there is mourning (death). The yellow flag as a symbol of death has existed since the Dutch colonial era. At first, the yellow flag was referred to as a marker for people with deadly infectious diseases. The color of the flag as a symbol of conveying a message of mourning, apparently is not always the same in every region. This study aims to determine whether the raising of the yellow flag as a sign of death is contrary to Islamic teachings or not in the view of Urf' analysis. This research was conducted in Cihanyir Village by conducting interviews with several religious and community leaders in Cihanyir Village. This article is the result of empirical research using a qualitative approach. This custom has been carried out for generations by the residents of Cihanyir Village to make it easier for residents or distant relatives to find a funeral home. As for the Urf' view, this tradition in terms of its object is including urf amali (deeds), in terms of its scope it is included in urf al-khas (special) and in terms of the validity of this tradition, it is included in urf sahi (not contrary to the rules and shari'a of Islam).
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Papers by Reni Wulandari06