KATOBA IN MUNA SOCIETY

Abstract

Katoba is one tradition of the Muna Community. It still preserved and practiced. Especially in Muna society, it has been adapted into Islam practice. This study Aimed to know how katoba are believed and practiced and then become one of a religious creed which, originally is not purely derived from Islamic teaching. This study used a case study. Islam has Universalism concept that is able to converge and fuse with various civilizations and culture, this makes Islam accepted in many nations and civilizations. Muna people believe that katoba is one of the rituals associated with religious belief. Because it is consist of several religious values which must be executed, such as 2 (two) aspects as follow: firstly; the Actor of katoba should have a good understanding of the religion. Secondly, the moment to do katoba is when the children become approaching puberty (6-12 age). Katoba is considered to be closely related to Islam, so it becomes a public belief.