Makna Nilai Filosofi Wayang Kulit Sebagai Media Dakwah

Abstract

When the teachings of Islam were spread on the island of Java, the majority of people who still embraced Hinduism had a fondness in watching the wayang performances. Historically, the wali songo using cultural approach and plays a major role in the development of wayang in Indonesia. In addition to using wayang as a medium of propaganda, also through various forms of other cultural acculturation for example through the creation of Javanese Islamic songs, gamelan, and Islamic story. In wayang kulit performances bring a lot of influence for the Java community because it contains many philosophy of life and values of the noble. The wayang culture, which continues to evolve from time to time, is also a medium of information, da'wah, education, entertainment, philosophical understanding, as well as entertainment, as well as the philosophical value embodied in puppet always invites society to do good and avoid crime.