SYEKH JAMALUDIN MERAK .! Makam Waliyullah Ditengah Tengah Pelabuhan Merak Banten

SHEIKH JAMALUDIN MERAK! The Tomb of a Saint in the Heart of Merak Harbor, Banten Sheikh Jamaluddin, Merak, Banten, is known as a great scholar with profound religious insight and governance skills. He is the grandson of Sheikh Maulana Malik Ibrahim, one of the Four Wali Songo (Nahdlatul Ulama). During his lifetime, Sheikh Jamaluddin played a major role in the resistance against Portuguese colonialism in the Sunda Strait. He was known as the White Sheikh because he always wore a white robe. Siti Inayah, a student from Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University (UNTIRTA) in Banten, said that public perceptions of the practice of visiting the tomb of Sheikh Jamaludin vary. "Some people believe that the tomb of a saint is a place for prayers to be answered due to its peacefulness and sanctity, while others perform rituals to seek hope for the dead through the concept of tawassul, or praying through intercessors of saints or pious deceased individuals," explained Ina, a third-semester student majoring in Indonesian. The activity of visiting graves has become increasingly widespread with the inclusion of tourism in this tradition. Local governments have an interest in utilizing the pilgrimage tradition to boost the local economy. They are reminded to remain wise in their intentions for pilgrimage, adhere to their faith, and always remain under the protection of Allah SWT. Pilgrimage is a good tradition and a form of worship recommended in Islam. #peacock #banten #sacredmam #makamwaliyullah #history #culture #tradition #historyexperts #syekhjamaludin