Implementation of Verses and Meanings of the Quran in Salawat Dulang in Tanah Datar Regency

Abstract

The existence of Qur'anic verses that live in the midst of art and culture of the people of Tanah Datar Regency is an interesting thing to discuss. One of the arts that is based on the values of the Quran is the art of Salawat Dulang. Salawat is performed with the accompaniment of a tray, or also called salawat dulang, whose lyrics in the verses delivered contain religious messages taken from the Quran. The purpose of this study is: To describe the verses contained in the salawat dulang poem and the social values contained therein. The type of research used is field research or (field research), with a phenomenological approach. Then data collection techniques are interviews, observation and documentation. The results show that, many verses of the Qur'an are directed in the chanting of salawat dulang verses, such as verses that discuss the nature of divinity, self-study or Sufism, khamr, the nature of prayer, death, do not be arrogant and vague, and others. The art of salawat dulang has quite complex values in it, including Islamic da'wah values, aqidah values, morals, cultural values, entertainment values, and economics.