Exploration of Religious Tourism in the City of Guardians (Waliyullah): A Study of Sheikh Mudzakir's Tomb in Bedono Village, Demak

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to know in detail the background of the uniqueness of Sheikh Mudzakir's tomb, the role given by Sheikh Mudzakir during his lifetime, and maintaining the tomb according to community traditions. According to Gazalba, religious tourism is a type of tourism product that is closely related to the religion embraced by humans. Based on the purpose of religious tourism, it is divided into two parts, namely Mosque religious tourism and Pilgrimage Religious Tourism. Religious tourism explored in this study is a pilgrimage religious tour to the tomb of Sheikh Mudzakir. The research method of writing uses Analytical Qualitative, and the approach uses a historical approach to the background of Sheikh Mudzakir's tomb, the development of thoughts from Sheikh Mudzakir, the teachings given, the norms and hybte that develop to the community, so that he is remembered during his lifetime, and a high level of knowledge based on the religious values he has. Data collection techniques are documents and literature studies. Data analysis uses data reduction, display and conclusion. Results and discussion Sheikh Abdullah Mudzakir is a religious figure who has two karomahs or privileges that are not owned by others. The karamah owned by Sheikh Mudzakir is divided into two types, namely karamah before becoming a Kyai and after becoming a Kyai. This karamah makes Sheikh Mudzakir known by his community, when he died in the form of Sheikh Mudzakir's funeral floated, not sinking even though the area is on the coast of Sayung where there is always high sea water. So that from this incident the grave of Mbah Mudzakir is considered a sacred tomb, because it is not lost and drowned by sea water. The tradition of keeping the grave of Sheikh Mudzakir is done with two kinds, namely, Shalawat (dhikr, tasbih, and tahlil) and khaulan which is done once a year before the anniversary of Sheikh Mudzakir's death.