Distorsi Penafsiran Ayat Ahkam: Studi Kasus Ajaran Hakekok Balakasuta di Pandeglang

Abstract

This research is motivated by the emergence of the "Hakekok Balakasuta" sect in Pandeglang Regency which in its teachings teaches that in practice worship is not as practiced by Muslim communities in general. Because some of the teachings in the practice of worship that are carried out have distorted interpretations. Starting from the addition of an editorial on the sentence of the creed, then the practice of praying which is generally required to be done 5 times a day, this teaching is not required.This research uses the type of research study of the Living Qur'an which is descriptive and qualitative. Through qualitative research with direct observation, interviews, and documentation in Karangbolong Village which became the primary data. The secondary data is sourced from books, journals, commentaries, and literature by following the discussion in this study.This study aims to determine the form of distortion of the interpretation of the ahkam verse in the Hakekok Balakasuta teachings. Such as distortion in the practice of purification, prayer, zakat, and fasting which according to the practice of this teaching is interpreted as praying is not obligatory 5 times, fasting is not by Islamic teachings and the ritual of bathing with the opposite sex as a form of self-purification. While the factors that cause it are due to economic factors, education, and lack of public awareness.

Keywords: Hakekok Balakasuta, Interpretation distortion, Islamic Teachings