Peta Kapanca As the Existence of Islamic Marriage in Bima Indonesia

Abstract

This study focuses on knowing the tradition of the peta kapanca as the existence of Islamic marriages in Bima. The type of qualitative research with library research. The approach used is historical. The results showed that the peta kapanca is an activity that must be carried out in every marriage. The existence of peta kapanca has been around since Islam entered Bima. The peta kapanca (sticking henna leaves) is a place to introduce and strengthen Islamic teachings and dogmas in the Bima community, so that the Bima tribal community carries out religious obligations and demands ordered by Allah and the Prophet Muhammad. Peta kapanca in responding to the flow of change (descruptions) as a religious identity and cultural characteristic of Bima in strengthening and broadcasting Islam. Therefore, the government tries to preserve it by holding cultural heritages and activities every year.