Mapau Na Maloppo Batu: The Concept of Cultural Adaptation and Identity of Chinese Muslims in Bulukumba, South Sulawesi

Abu Muslim; Nensia Nensia; Rahmatullah Rahmatullah; Suriati Suriati; Saifuddin Amin Amin

doi:10.31291/hn.v12i1.693

Authors

Abu Muslim Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, Indonesia
Nensia Nensia Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, Indonesia
Rahmatullah Rahmatullah Universitas Islam Ahmad Dahlan Sinjai, Indonesia
Suriati Suriati Universitas Islam Ahmad Dahlan Sinjai, Indonesia
Saifuddin Amin Amin Muhammadiyah Islamic College, Singapore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31291/hn.v12i1.693

Keywords:

chinese muslim, cultural adaptation, mapau na maloppo batu

Abstract

This article aims to explore the concept of cultural adaptation and the identity of Chinese Muslims in Bulukumba, South Sulawesi. Through a life story approach, this study employed observation on the daily life of key participants, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results of the study showed that Chinese Muslims in Bulukumba experienced culture-sensitive adaptation process where their individual backgrounds and life experiences interacted with Islamic teachings and Bugis-Makassar-Konjo culture through assimilation. The cultural adaptation was visible in various aspects of life, such as religious practices, traditions, language, food, and social behaviour. In addition, the Chinese Muslim identity in Bulukumba resulted from a fusion of Chinese cultures and non-Chinese Muslims. This identity was reflected in language, appearance, and religious practices. Through life story studies, this research provided a comprehensive picture of how individuals experienced cultural adaptation and developed identity as Chinese Muslims in Bulukumba, known as Mapau na maloppo batu, as a manifestation of honesty and sincerity to be kind to fellow human beings.

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