Philosophy of Ketupat and Opor

The spreading of islamic preaching through local culinary in Java Island

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ID12720939
AuthorsSuroyo Suroyo (0000-0002-9701-5713, Riau University, corresponding author), Novena Ade Fredyarini Soedjiwo (Department of Islamic Education, STAI Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia), Derinta Entas (0000-0001-5455-4170, Politeknik Sahid), Bima Maulana Putra (0009-0000-3881-0955, National University of Malaysia)
Year2023
Volume23
Issue2
Pages180-204
Publication date2023-04-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCulture and Religion (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1475-5610 • E-ISSN: 1475-5629
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14755610.2024.2312125
OpenAlexW4391770748
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited33

The dish of Ketupat and Opor has played a significant role in the spread of Islamic preaching. This traditional dish has been used as a means of reaching the local population through their stomachs, incorporating Islamic teachings into local culinary practices. This paper aims to explore the philosophical implications of the spread of Islamic preaching through local culinary practices in Java Islands, with a focus on the dish of Ketupat and Opor. This is a qualitative method with library study, the instruments are observation and documentation. The paper draws on a combination of anthropological and philosophical approaches to explore the significance of Ketupat and Opor in the context of Islamic preaching in the Java Islands. Results found the dish has been used as a means of incorporating Islamic teachings into local culinary practices, creating a uniquely Javanese form of Islamic practice that resonates with the local population. In conclusion, the dish has become an important part of Javanese cultural and religious celebrations. The combination of Ketupat and Opor has become an important symbol of unity and togetherness and has helped to create a strong sense of community among Javanese Muslims

Islam · Java · Programming language · Sociology · Theology · Computer Science · Cultural and Religious Practices in Indonesia · Diverse Cultural Media Analysis · Philosophy · Religious studies · Semiotics and Cultural Interpretation

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