Cosmology of Islamic Local Wisdom: A Philosophical Perspective on Indonesian Traditional Rituals

Abstract

This research explores the profound philosophical underpinnings of Islamic local wisdom as manifested in Indonesian traditional rituals, addressing the modern crisis of value and ecology. The study's primary objective is to interpret the cosmological structure of these rituals and their relevance to contemporary global challenges. Employing a qualitative library research method (maktabi) with a normative-philosophical approach, the study synthesizes classical fiqh texts, Nusantara scholarly works, and modern ecological theories. The results reveal that rituals such as Larung Sesaji and Sedekah Bumi are not mere cultural relics but represent a dialectical synthesis between the doctrine of Tawhid and indigenous wisdom. Within this framework, nature is perceived as Ayat Kauniyyah (Signs of God), and the concepts of Jagad Alit (microcosm) and Jagad Gede (macrocosm) provide an epistemological foundation for "relational awareness". This cosmology positions humans as Khalifah (stewards) tasked with maintaining cosmic harmony. The study concludes that Islamic local wisdom offers a "Sacred Science" that serves as a counter-epistemology to Western positivism, providing a holistic and spiritually grounded model for sustainable development and global environmental ethics.