Highlighting intrinsic objectives of bull race culture based on maqashid al-syariah kaleidoscope

Abstract

This article is to reveal the intrinsic objectives and values of Bull Race culture. Basically, every culture must contain a purpose forecasted by the first initiator. Therefore, it tries to analyze the culture through Islamic Law by using the theories of urf and maqashid al-syar ah as the approach. The historical data shows that the intrinsic purpose of the culture is to create prosperity by increasing people s income, especially in crop production. Besides, this culture also gives additional income to the cow s livestock. As the result, Bull Race culture really gives great benefit to the society. The dry field becomes fertile and the crop production gets much more successfull. Furthermore, the income of cow also increases significantly because the local cows are healthy and fat with high quality meat. Meanwhile, the noble values from the Bull Race culture are: hard working, cooperative, competitive, discipline, sportive. Considering the intrinsic objectives and cultural values, it concludes that the culture of Bull Race is not contradictory with the Islamic rules. In fact, it is relevant with the maqasidh al-syari ah providing that it neither hurts the animals (cows) nor contains gambling and any other immoralities.