The Use of Nine Types of Water in Cleansing the Deceased Local Wisdom of The Malay Community in Tronoh, Perak

Muhammad Yusri bin Yusof @ Salleh, Noor Aileen Ibrahim, Mohd Anuar Ramli, Paiz Hassan Mohd Zahirwan Halim bin Zainal Abidin and Ideris Isahak
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Muhammad Yusri bin Yusof @ Salleh: Senior Lecturer, Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi Mara, Seri Iskandar Campus, Perak.
Noor Aileen Ibrahim: Senior Lecturer, Academy of Language Studies (APB), Universiti Teknologi Mara, Seri Iskandar Campus.
Mohd Anuar Ramli: Associate Professor, Department of Fiqh and Usul, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya.
Paiz Hassan Mohd Zahirwan Halim bin Zainal Abidin: Senior Lecturer, Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi Mara, Seri Iskandar Campus, Perak.
Ideris Isahak: Islamic Affairs Officer, Research Division, Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk).

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 12, 1416-1423

Abstract: Death holds significant meaning in Malay culture, marking the final phase of life and the first step toward the afterlife. As a sign of respect for the deceased, the Malay community places great emphasis on ensuring the funeral process is conducted flawlessly, adhering to syariah principles and local traditions. One notable practice is the use of nine types of water during the cleansing of the deceased, a custom commonly observed by Muslim undertakers. This study examines the purpose and significance of this practice within the Malay community’s funeral rituals in Tronoh, Perak. It draws upon various sources, including online journals, classical Arabic texts, and two key manuscripts: Sabil al-Muhtadin and Bughyah al-Thullab. Interviews and library research further support the analysis, with qualitative data thematically reviewed. The findings highlight variations in the use of the nine types of water and identify four key functions: purifying the deceased, removing spiritual or mythical influences, addressing the effects of sorcery-related practices, and providing spiritual and physical healing for the deceased. This study underscores the interplay between religious obligations and cultural wisdom in Malay funeral traditions.

Date: 2024
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