In Plecutan, there is an old tomb that not many people know about. Only the people around know. Pun, At this time, there are also many people around who do not know that the beam-shaped building that looks like a seat is actually a tomb. However, for people who are older than 50 years and settled in the area since childhood, most likely already memorized the tomb.
So that readers don't misunderstand, It is necessary to explain that this rubric is not a rubric that only presents graves. But a rubric that tries to explore empirical evidence related to traces of Islam on Earth Blambangan. Nah, which can be used as data to reveal the trace, one of them is the existence of a tomb.
Because, The tomb of Muslims has its own uniqueness compared to other people. Even the traces of the entry of Islam into the archipelago are only marked by the tomb of Fatimah bint Maimun in Pasai Ocean, which is now located in the middle of the forest. There are no other older artifacts that can be evidence of the entry of Islam into the archipelago. Therefore, tracing the tombs characterized by Islam as a tool in uncovering traces of Islam on Earth Blambangan is not wrong.
Return to the tomb near Plecutan; The tomb is located to the east slightly north of the Plecutan Site. By local people, The Plecutan site is believed to be the last place for King Tawang Alun, White Tiger King, seen. After that, the king was never seen again. This has been discussed in several editions of this newspaper. The surrounding community believes that the tomb is a woman's grave.
However, no one knows for sure why the tomb is considered a woman's grave. Because, since the first the tomb has no headstone. The belief of the local community that the tomb is a woman's tomb is only based on hereditary stories. "The ancients called it the grave of a wife who is faithful to her husband".
That's the only information there is,said Samsul, people who lived near Plecutan in the 50s. At the moment, Plecutan area enters Dusun Cungking area, Gombolirang Village, District of Kabat. It is not clear what the name of the person buried is, his position, and his social status during life. Local residents only believe that the tomb is the tomb of people who have embraced Islam.
Because, The tomb stretches to the west of Mojok to the north. As previously reported, that the old Muslim tombs in the area always stretch from Mojok to the west. So therefore, people also believe that the person buried near Plecutan is already a Muslim. Especially, actually in the area there is not only one tomb but four tombs. All the tombs are facing the same direction and are in a close position.
Seeing that, then it should be suspected that the direction of the tomb is not a matter of coincidence, but on purpose. Because, if by chance, then it is impossible for the four tombs to face the same direction. However, which makes the surrounding community shake their heads, the mounds of the four tombs are made one. Then, On it was built a building similar to a seat.
According to residents, it was built by several cultural experts who are passionate about preserving Banyuwangi culture. However, the one that misses, the tomb is built like a seat, and there is no description at all written there. "That tomb if I'm not mistaken there used to be three or four", but now it's built like that,Asyari said, local people.
The position of the tomb is right on the edge of the river. Now on the river near the tomb, a waqf is being built(where people pray). Nah, there is one thing that is interesting about the aftermath. Because, Plecutan is an area that is far from settlements and people's homes. Samsul said, in the 50s the area was very sintru.
Very few people dare to cross the area, let alone living there like him. However, wakafter-mentioned that it has been around for a long time even though it hasn't been built like it is now. So it should be suspected that the tomb is really a Muslim grave. Regarding the number of graves, according to the local community, there are four, then it should also be suspected that these tombs are actually family graves.
Especially if you look at the shape and position that are close together, So it is strongly suspected that those who were buried were related by blood. Nah, if the conjecture is true, Yes, that tomb is a Muslim grave, So now is the time to make a guess that it is very likely that Islam has developed in the White Tiger Palace during the Tawang Alun era..
If you examine the history of Sheikh Maulana Ishaq who was expelled from Blambangan for spreading Islam in the palace environment, then we should assume that the notion that Islam has developed rapidly in the White Tiger Palace in the Tawang Alun period is indeed true.. Especially, in several editions, This newspaper has presented empirical evidence that can still be traced regarding the beliefs of Tawang Alun and Patih Gringsing during their lifetime.
In revealing history, there is no "right" and "wrong", what happens is "close to the truth" or "far from the truth". Therefore, it's okay if there is one opinion that is different from the opinion of people who claim to be historians. Thus, Empirical evidence in the field which is presented by this newspaper in several successive editions should be used as an initial stimulus to re-examine the beliefs that developed in the White Tiger palace in the Tawang Alun era.. Because, History is not really a matter of quoting data, but rather a matter of assumptions or conjectures that can be proven by data and empirically in the field. (radar)
