Commodification of Ḥajj Rituals amongst Banjarese Pilgrims

Raihani, Raihani; Noor, Irfan; Supriansyah, Supriansyah

Article Details

Commodification of Ḥajj Rituals amongst Banjarese Pilgrims

Authors:

Raihani, Raihani | Noor, Irfan | Supriansyah, Supriansyah

Publisher:

Center for Study of Islam and Society (PPIM) Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University

Main Topics:

Religion

Journal:

Studia Islamika Vol.30 Issue 1, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001859630

pISSN:

0215-0492

Abstract:

 This paper is drawn from a larger study of Banjarese experiences in performing ḥajj or pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. This phenomenological study employed in-depth interviews with about 50 informants in two different areas where Banjarese populations are concentrated, i.e. South Kalimantan and Indragiri Hilir. The theme of the commodification of rituals including ojek ḥajar aswad and badal haji emerged from the comprehensive data analysis. In theory, commodification refers to the practice to turn something into a commodity. In the experiences of some Banjarese pilgrims, commodified rituals have the importance of both spiritual enhancement and social pride, even though these practices sometimes involve cheating and manipulation from the side of the service providers. So, not only do ḥajj rituals provide sacred experiences for the pilgrims, but also an opportunity for some to make profits from them even through unethical or illegal conduct.

Article Details

Commodification of Ḥajj Rituals amongst Banjarese Pilgrims

Authors: Raihani, Raihani | Noor, Irfan | Supriansyah, Supriansyah

Publisher: Center for Study of Islam and Society (PPIM) Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University

Main Topics: Religion

Journal: Studia Islamika Vol.30 Issue 1, pp.0-0

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2023

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001859630

pISSN: 0215-0492

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Authors:

Raihani, Raihani | Noor, Irfan | Supriansyah, Supriansyah

Publisher:

Center for Study of Islam and Society (PPIM) Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University

Main Topics:

Religion

Journal:

Studia Islamika Vol.30 Issue 1, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001859630

pISSN:

0215-0492