Parenting in Minangkabau is full of philosophy and in accordance with the teachings of Islam

Padang (ANTARA) - Does at Nagari Salo still have the habit of bringing "ninik mamak" (the keepers of heritage and tradition), father and sibling to break their fast every Ramadan?

This was one of the key questions by Musra Dahrizal Katik Rajo Mangkuto when customary halaqah was integrated with religion, welcoming the turn of 2019 held by Ikatan Keluarga Sikumbang Ampek (IKSA) Nagari Salo, Baso District, Agam, on Sunday.

"The habit of inviting breaking fast together is related to the payment process fidyah due to menstrual of women. The meaning is very deep when viewed traditionally, " said Musra Dahrizal.

He explained, the customary values that grew by inviting the breaking of the fast in paying fidyah, were related to the process of introducing nephews with 'mamak' (uncle), children with their father's family and other relatives.

"Menstruation is one week, if there are several adult women in the house, then within a week there will be a process of children to get to know their father's family. He knows his mamak, "he explained.

"Impacts as traditionally, when we have known each other, we will not meet again, mamak and nephew sit at the stall in one game. Because, the presence of mamak or father, has gone through an in-depth process at his mother's house, "explained Mak Katik.

In addition, Mak Katik also revealed the results of her in-depth interviews with 100 families who experienced divorce in W Sumatra. Found, 79 of them were married while menstruating.

"After determine the day, male family will come to ask, whether on a predetermined day, in a state can pray. If not, then the day that has been set is forwarded a week or setback. Our parents so keep entire life process, so that customs and "syara'" (islamic law) continued to go hand in hand, "he explained.

Internalization of custom and syara ', he explained, had also begun since children were born. In the past, our parents always advised the midwife where to give birth, in order to ask permission to cut the umbilical cord of a newborn from a family member of his parents.

Then, the cutoff point is also not based on the size of centimeters like current medical science. But with a length between the navel and the lower lip. "If the child is born tall then it will become longer or vice versa. At the moment, it is just five centimeters, "Mak Katik said in a traditional lecture which was also attended by Wali Nagari Salo, Anwar St Kayo and community leaders from a number of neighboring villages.

The process of cutting the umbilical cord, is also related to the color symbol in our 'marawa' (minangkabau symbol). Yellow, red and black. He could not be separated from the color seen on the umbilical cord, "said Mak Katik.

"Asking for permission is related to the contract. This contract process makes the halal process. Not surprisingly, people used to be high in ethics and refined in spirit. I do not want to argue with current conditions. If we all realize there is a mistake, let's fix it together, "he stressed.

Then, Mak Katik also said olden family restrictions, in feeding children by closing the door first. Currently, children are given food while walking around the residential complex.

Closing the door at meal time, he stressed, taught the child that there was a process that could not always be in accordance with his will. "If at this time there is found a child who is easy to fight and say harsh words to his parents, try asking how the process he was fed as a child. .

Mak Katik, who is originally from Batipuah, Tanahdatar Regency, emphasized that custom and religion in Minangkabau are interconnected. "Now, the majority of us in Minang, practice Singosari or Dutch teachings. Custom and religion stand alone, "he said.

"There is no conflict between custom and syara '. Initially, based on the request of Minang people who were experts in jurisprudence, the custom must be based on the Quran. Then it was agreed that the word Al-Quran be replaced syara '. Because, the meaning of syara 'is broader if it is examined more deeply, "he stressed.

"Syara 'refers to the verses of Allah revealed to the earth from the creation of God's creature to the presence of the Prophet Muhammad as the bearer of the last treatise," he said of parenting patterns in Minangkabau which were integrated with Islamic teachings.

"Warih Bajawek" (nephew accept inheritance from uncle)

When opening the event, headman of Sikumbang Ampek Nagari Salo tribe, Dt Sipado revealed, the understanding of custom with the correct syara ', must continue to be inherited by young generation.

"We, the Sikumbang Ampek Nagari Salo tribe, are concerned about the inheritance of adat and shara '. Because, the majority of those present were elderly

meanwhile, this activity is for Millennial Generation "he said.

Even though this activity was an attempt by the Sikumbang Nagari Salo tribe, in fulfilling the suggestion of the Agam Regency Government not to participate in celebrating the turn of the year with useless things.

Transleted by: Mutiara Ramadhani

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