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Oaths play a crucial role in human life, particularly in religious and cultural aspects. This paper elucidates the concept of oaths as an endeavor to bolster the veracity of a statement by invoking sacred entities such as God. In Israeli culture, oaths are regarded seriously and involve the name of God, with the threat of divine punishment if the oath is breached. Challenges for Christians arise when they encounter the influences of local culture and traditions, such as the Tippu’ Sasa oath ritual of the Mentawai tribe, which contradicts biblical teachings. Therefore, a profound understanding of oaths and the challenges of maintaining the sanctity of the Christian faith amidst local culture becomes imperative. This underscores that oaths are not merely verbal acts but also reflect profound spiritual commitments, serving as the foundation for a meaningful and responsible life.

This conceptual research article develops an eschatological-hope-based pastoral counseling model for congregants experiencing bereavement. Bereavement is not only an affective response to death but also a disruption of meaning, embodied routines, social belonging, and theological imagination. Contemporary grief research has clarified the distinction between normative grief, prolonged grief disorder, complicated spiritual grief, and the heterogeneous trajectories through which bereaved persons adapt. However, pastoral responses in local churches often remain fragmented, oscillating between sympathetic presence, doctrinal explanation, ritual care, and informal advice without an integrated model that is clinically cautious and theologically constructive. This study employs a qualitative constructive literature review, synthesizing bereavement psychology, meaning reconstruction theory, spiritual care research, and Christian eschatological theology. The article proposes the PASTOR model: Presence, Assessment, Story, Scripture, Theological lament, Ongoing communal practice, and referral and review. The main synthesis argues that eschatological hope should not be used to bypass grief but to hold lament, embodied absence, continuing bonds, and future-oriented resurrection hope within a disciplined pastoral process. The model contributes a practical framework for churches seeking to accompany mourners without medicalizing ordinary grief, minimizing suffering, or ignoring cases that require professional mental health referral.

Kepercayaan adalah suatu rasa yang timbul dalam hubungan sosial didalam kelompok masyarakat karena adanya pengharapan berdasarkan suatu hal yang disaksikan sosial dan disepakati sebagai nilai luhur atau kebaikan. Sehingga dianggap sebagai sebuah perilaku yang normal. Kepercayaan yang dimaksud pada penelitian ini adalah Ritual Pawang Dalam Permainan Sepak Bola Di Pulau Pecong Kecamatan Belakang Padang Kota Batam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Ritual Pawang Dalam Permainan Sepak Bola Di Pulau Pecong Kecamatan Belakang Padang Kota Batam. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan penelitian deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu melalui observasi, wawancara terstruktur dan dokumentasi. Dalam menentukan informan menggunakan Teknik purposive sampling menentukan kriteria informan. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Teori Kepercayaan dari Francis Fukuyama. Berdasarkan hasil peneliti disimpulkan bahwa masyarakat di Pulau Pecong Kecamatan Belakang Padang Kota Batam masih mempercayai adanya ritual pawang pada permainan sepak bola. Karena Permainan ini masih menggunakan peran ritual pawang sebagai orang yang berperan untuk melindungi tim mereka dari hal-hal yang tidak diinginkan, kepercayaan terhadap seorang pawang ialah sebuah kebiasaan yang diwarisi oleh masyarakat pulau Pecong, dalam hal ini mempercayai seorang pawang tergantung atas kepentingan anggota dari kelompok didalam masyarakat.

Kemiren Village Banyuwangi is a traditional Osing village because it still adheres to its customs. One of the things that regulates customary law is marriage. Marriage according to customary law is one of the most important events in people's lives. Because according to indigenous peoples, marriage does not only involve a man and a woman as potential brides, but also binds the two families together. The success of a household in realizing a happy life, especially in indigenous peoples, is largely determined by the intervention of relatives and family, which starts when they are about to get married or when there is a conflict in the household. In this case, it is very dependent on the rituals that were usually performed beforehand and asked for the opinion of the traditional leader. The research focuses on this namely the cosmology of marriage in the view of the Osing tribe of Banyuwangi. This research was conducted with the objectives to analyze the cosmology of marriage in the perspective of the Banyuwangi Osing tribe, The research method used in this research is empirical research using descriptive qualitative, meaning that this research seeks to describe, record, analyze and interpret what is being studied, through observation, interviews and studying documentation. The research approach used in this study is the sociological approach. The sociological approach is an approach used to describe the state of society complete with structures, layers and various other interrelated social phenomena. Based on the results of the research that has been done, the researcher concludes that; First, marriage is a sacred bond to unite two people who have a relationship or a sense of love as a gift to be grateful for. Kemiren Banyuwangi Village is a district that has a diverse community and has a different culture for each region and tribe, one of which is the tradition of marriage. Second, family. Second, in living a household life, of course there are times when there are disputes between husband and wife. In the customary community of the Osing Tribe when there is a conflict or even a divorce, they resolve it according to customary law, because in each customary law there is a pattern of settlement when a problem occurs.

The purpose of this study is to discuss the hadith about mental health with a religious psychology approach. This research method uses a qualitative type through literature study and content analysis. The results and discussion of this study include a general view of mental health, hadith on mental health, and mental health with a religious psychology approach. The conclusion of this study is that mental health is related to psychotherapy through the practice of worship, in the sense that all kinds of teachings and rituals in religion can help heal mental disorders and religious teachings keep away from negative solutions. This research is expected to have enrichment for health and Islamic knowledge.

Zakat isdesigned by Allah SWT for the purpose of human benefit as an individual, social welfare and welfare of the wider environment. In the zakat other than a ritual dimensions there are also positive values that will be internalized to individuals who do, people who accept and wider social environment. Muzakki will obtain these educational values if they meet several conditions. First, he performs zakat based on faith and sincerity. Second, carry out zakat according to the guidance, that is to fulfiiI the requirement, to get along and to do the things that are desirable. Third, to live the meaning behind the worship performed. Fourth, dig maqashid al shari'ah from worship to be executed.

Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang tradisi Wiwitan di Desa Denai Lama Kecamatan Pantai Labu Kabupaten Deli Serdang Tradisi Wiwitan merupakan ritual persembahan yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat petani suku jawa sebagai wujud rasa syukur dan untuk memperoleh keselamatan serta hasil panen yang melimpah. Tradisi tersebut sudah ada dalam masyarakat Petani Suku Jawa desa Jati Baru dan dijaga hingga turun temurun sehingga menjadi bagian dari Ritual Keagamaan yang harus dilakukan. Adapun permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah proses ritual tradisi wiwitan serta segala bentuk perilaku keagamaan yang dilihat dari sakral dan profane seperti dalam praktek-praktek “magis”; “mitos” dalam ritual tradisi wiwitan yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat petani suku jawa desa Denai lama Kecamatan pantai labu Kabupaten Deli Serdang. Pada penelitian ini metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif bersifat deskriptif menjelaskan atau menggambarkan kondisi masyarakat berdasarkan keadaan lapangan dengan apa adannya sesuai denga hasil observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Tradisi wiwitan sebagai bentuk perilaku keagamaan masyaraat petani suku jawa yang terkait dengan sinkretisme. Perilaku keagamaan dalam ritual tradisi wiwitan terdapat sesuatu yang sakral dan profane seperti Dewi Sri yang dianggap sakral bagi masyarakat petani suku jawa yang masih melakukan ritual tradisi wiwitan sedangkan masyarakat yang sudah tidak melakukan ritul tradisi wiwitan menganggap bahwasanya Dewi Sri sesosok yang tidak sakral (profane).

The Purpose of Research on Seba baduy conducted by STKIP Sheikh Manshur students in Lebak Regency, aims to get to know more closely the Baduy community in preserving their culture in Seba baduy activities. The research method used is descriptive with a functional approach through data collection techniques in the form of interviews and observations. The result of this research illustrates that Seba Baduy activity is the culmination of a ritual event conducted once a year which is intended to express gratitude to God and the government for the welfare of the Baduy community that has been produced in a period of one year. In addition, Seba Baduy activity has a ritual ceremony, this ceremony is a proof of customary recognition and aims to stay in touch between Kanekes community and the government both in the regency and province, namely to the regent and governor officials who informally become the leaders of Baduy community. The best time and date for the ceremony is chosen, especially after the harvest. The seba ceremony is a series of religious or belief systems of the Sunda Wiwitan religion adopted by the Kanekes community, so this ceremony must be carried out because it is an ancestral heirloom that must continue to be maintained and preserved which is passed on continuously to its children and grandchildren in a firm and binding manner. (Ayuna et al., 2021)

The law of engagement is a concept that has existed since ancient times. In the past, engagements often relied on customary law and social norms applicable in a particular society. However, with the increasing development of society and trade, there is a need to have more formal legal rules to regulate agreements and agreements. The term "engagement" refers to the equivalent of the Dutch term "Verbintenis" (Fuadi, 1999: 1). The term contract law includes all provisions in the third book of the Civil Code. The research method uses empirical methods where this method is through observations made by the public. Then it is studied through the customs of the people of Southwest Sumba, especially in kodi regarding the legal relations of engagements that occur with the traditional ritual of removing the bones of ancestors. The data was obtained from an interview with a native Kodi resident named Andreas Ikit Bani, a native descendant of Kodi who often participated in bone dissection rituals. The Galih Tulang event is a traditional ritual carried out by the people of Southwest Sumba to move the bones of their ancestors from old graves to new graves. This ritual is part of a sacred traditional ceremony and is considered important for the people of Southwest Sumba to honor the spirits of their ancestors (Andreas Ikit Bani, 2023). This event has a meaning and purpose that we must know, namely Galing Tulang is a ceremony that must be held to honor our deceased ancestors. The aim is to pay respects to the spirits of deceased ancestors, ask for blessings, and/or give them their proper place in the afterlife.

Traditional culture, particularly in the context of the Suroan celebration in Javanese society, is explored in this paper. It delves into the concept of traditional culture, the influence of Islam, and the role of culture in the communication ecosystem. The focus is on the Suroan celebration in the village of Dusun V, discussing activities and prohibitions related to the month of Suro. The research method employed is qualitative with a descriptive approach, utilizing interviews, observations, and documentation. The discussion elaborates on the understanding of culture, tradition, and the meaning of the month of Suro. In the cultural context, the participation and function of tradition in preserving the identity, history, and pride of the community are detailed. This research also explores the meaning of the procession of the Suroan ritual, highlighting the integrated elements of culture and Islamic teachings in the celebration. The conclusion affirms that Islam does not reject tradition, and the Suroan Ritual has positive social and religious impacts. This paper recommends the continued preservation and socialization of the Suroan tradition, with an active role for parents in passing down cultural values to the younger generation.

Aqiqah, the slaughter of animals as a form of gratitude for the birth of a child, is a tradition that has long been practiced by Muslims. However, as time goes by, the meaning and purpose behind this tradition sometimes becomes blurred, even trapped in empty ritualism. This article aims to explore the meaning and purpose of aqiqah based on the perspective of the Qur'an. Using a literature review method with a focus on verses and interpretations related to aqiqah, this research concludes that aqiqah is more than just a tradition. Aqiqah is a form of devotion to Allah SWT, a form of gratitude for the blessing of the birth of a child, and a prayer for the child's safety and blessings in this world and the afterlife. Through slaughtering animals, aqiqah also contains social and human values, such as sharing with the community and building relationships. This article invites readers to reflect again on the practice of aqiqah, not only as a formality, but as a means of getting closer to Allah SWT and carrying out Islamic teachings with wisdom. In this way, aqiqah can be a moment full of meaning and bring blessings to children and families.

This study aims to determine the implementation of the Pati Ea Culture of the Lewuk Tribe in Natarita Hamlet and the Socio-Economic Conditions After the Pati Ea Ceremony in Natarita Hamlet, Darat Gunung Village, Talibura District. This research uses descriptive qualitative method. The research subjects were the Lewuk Tribe Traditional Leaders, community leaders who had organized pati ea events and community leaders in Natarita Hamlet who were actively involved in pati ea events. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques in the form of data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that pati ea is a traditional ritual performed to honor the spirits who have died and ask for abundant yields in wulan lelen (rainy season) and to give thanks for the harvest in wulan daran (summer). Kula babong (deliberation), Teme Pelang ( soaking rice), Leron pati ( slaughtering animals) and Ekak ( feeding the ancestors). The Socio-Economic Condition of the Dusun Natarita community after the Pati Ea ceremony experienced a decline due to the community's non-compliance with adat.

One of valuable asset of the nation is various caltural since all we know that Indonesia has rich variaty culture widely spreaded in the nation, from Sabang to Marauke. The country of Indonesia has enormous cultural capital, has the potential to function as a source of accelerating national development more quickly.A qualitative method used in this type of reseach and included checking incident. It is a technique that combines qualitative and descriptive analysis and is used to conduct this kind of research. Findings are presented in descriptive narrative, and the authors emphasize the natural and holistic focus and multi-method research.Family can take an important role in developing their childrent's socializing skill by helping the children to understand how to respect the tradition of Ash Table, and also introducing the kids  the value of religion  and culture that related to their ritual.Moreover, family has a good chance to take a part as a model for others by maintaining the consistency this routine excercise to practice. This practice has the ability to lead the family to be solid and an excellent reminder of their background of ancestors and spiritual that they share to one each other.

Indonesia is a country consisting of different races, ethnicities and religions. However, this does not become an obstacle to remaining tolerant and respectful of each other's culture. The culture in Indonesia has different characteristics and meanings in one region and another. Like the nyadran culture which is currently still highly respected in several areas, especially in the people of Sawen Hamlet, Ngimbang District, Lamongan Regency. This research aims to analyze the traditional culture of Nyadran Sendang which is still highly respected and preserved by the people of Sawen Hamlet, Ngimbang District, Lamongan Regency.

In this era of globalization, many people do not want to be left behind in one of the developments in sophistication is that many people want to make comportable and more modern residential duildings in accordance wuth developments epoch, both in terms of building materials, as well as other equipment. In contrast to the people of Kuta Traditional Village in Ciamis Regency who continue to maintain its traditions, customs, and culture are still strong in people’s belief in their ancestors and clinging to the beliefs that are considered as the mandate of the ancestors. This study aims to find out how the traditional of building a house in Kuta Traditional Village knowing the rules in establishing a house in Kuta Traditional Village, as well as to find out why the traditional of building a house in Kuta Traditional Village is still carried out in the modernization era. This research is descriptive with qualitative methods, data collection is carried but by observation, interviews, literature studies and documentation. The results showed that until now the tradition of building a house in Kuta Traditional Village is still carried out by following the rules, rituals or existing traditions

Ethnobotany has a very important role in society, including as a symbol of identity for a community group, including in the traditional area of ​​Cikondang Traditional Village, Bandung Regency, West Java Province. The traditional area is a small part of the traditional village covering an area of ​​3 hectares which consists of 7 sub-regions including prohibited forest, traditional rice fields, traditional gardens, traditional houses, traditional graves, saung lisung and bale paseban. The aim of this research is to examine the use of plants in traditional areas by the people of Cikondang Traditional Village in daily life, architecture and traditional ceremonies. This research is a qualitative research approach using survey methods and semi-structured interviews. 34 types of plants from 24 families were obtained, the highest use was as traditional ritual materials and the most widely used part of the plant was fruit. The people of Cikondang Traditional Village have a strong attachment to plants as evidenced by the use of plants in various aspects of their lives.

Ankai sitelu is taken from the Batak Karo language, the word ankai means understanding and sitelu which means sitiga. If these three words are interpreted, they mean a dance that originates from understanding rakut sitelu. " ankai sitelu" is a dance work inspired by the Batak Karo kinship system, namely rakut sitelu. Rakut sitelu consists of sukut, kalimbubu, and anak beru. Sukut is the party who is the host in a traditional or ritual ceremony, kalimbubu is the party who is highly respected because he is considered to be the representative of dibata (god) on earth who gives tendi and blood, while anak beru is the party who does the sukut work in traditional ceremonies and rituals. This work takes the essence of balance in the rakut sitelu system with traditional karo dance movement patterns which are developed according to broader teba movement intensity, volume, level and time. Ankai Sitelu's work is a group choreography consisting of three female dancers, a total of three dancers who will be composed in a large group and small group composition by paying attention to the composition of the parts. The number of three dancers is analogous to three social positions in the Rakut Sitelu kinship system. This work uses the exploration method as an initial part in developing the creativity of the creation process, improvisation to find movements by chance or spontaneously, composition to arrange the movements that have been obtained, as well as periodic corrective evaluation of the process. This work is expected to provide information about the meaning and values contained in Rakut Sitelu. Keywords: Rakut sitelu, balance, Karo Batak tradition  

In Kertayasa Village there are several things that are starting to disappear from the activites usually carried out in the mosque, such as worship rituals which are carried out in congregation, religious activites and even religious education that is starting to fade. The lack of community participation in managing the prosperity of mosques in this village is caused by the management’s low knowledge of the applicable mechanisms and regulations, so that the community’s social concern for ukhuwah Islamiyah begins to decline. With this happening, because Kertayasa village is a tourist village, there is also concern. Understand, intolerance and even radicalism enter through this gap. Through public dialogue activites, optimalization of strengthening the base of the mosque prosperity council to prevent radicalism in tourist village. By providing guidance to mosque managers and providing insight into intolerance and radicalism so that mosque managers and society in general can screen for the possibility of such crimes occurring. In carrying out thus public dialogue, the mosque properity council in each hamlet and the communities involved have gained knowledge about preventing radicalism through increasing national insight, the causes of radicalism/terrorism, the legal basis for eradicating terrorism in Indonesia and efforts to improve the performance of mosque management. With this, the community at least has the provisions to recognize and prepare themselves both in strengthening mosque management and in countering ideas that are contrary to Islamic teachings

Many people think that prayer is a ritual carried out to ask the creator or someone they believe in. But many people also believe that prayer is not just about asking those they trust, but also that in prayer there is a form or form of giving thanks to those they trust. The writing method used is a qualitative approach. The author uses valid data sources from various books, journals, Bible Works, and the Bible. The purpose of this writing is for believers to understand prayer and live prayer in their daily lives correctly. What the author will discuss in this scientific work is how the theological study of prayer in Matthew 7:7, then how prayer is in the Greek world then how prayer is in the Old Testament, then what prayer is like in the Synagogue, then what prayer is like in the New Testament and what are the implications of true prayer in everyday life. Prayer is the breath of life for believers which must continue to be done by working and praying.

Sasmita Jaya 2 Vocational School is an educational institution under the auspices of the Sasmita Jaya Foundation. In the last few years, this vocational school has experienced changes in a quite good direction with the change of leadership of a new principal, however there are several problems, especially the organizational culture which has not been optimally internalized among the teachers and the teacher commitment which can be said to be not yet optimal. Because of this, the research team, armed with the results of research related to organizational culture and professional commitment, offered to provide a workshop on strengthening organizational culture for teachers at SMK Sasmita Jaya 2. In detail, the team found various things that made SMK Sasmita Jaya 2 not optimal in internalizing organizational culture among the teachers, these include: 1) the lack of symbols that are not yet visible; 2) organizational culture rituals that have not yet been formed; 3) a reward and punishment system that has not been implemented optimally 4) lack of equal teacher participation in school activities. Solutions that can be offered to Sasmita Jaya Vocational School are: (1) Providing FGDs with the school principal regarding how to build organizational culture, (2) Conducting sharing sessions and (3) providing examples of organizational culture.