Banyu Penguripan at Sunan Kudus’s Well: An Interplay of Spiritual Tradition and Ecological Consciousness

Mustofa, M. Lutfi ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0161-5651, Syihabuddin, Muhammad ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5516-6475 and Siddik, Syahril ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0056-5621 (2025) Banyu Penguripan at Sunan Kudus’s Well: An Interplay of Spiritual Tradition and Ecological Consciousness. Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage, 14 (1). pp. 225-255. ISSN (ISSN: 2303-243X, E-ISSN: 2442-9031)

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Abstract

This study investigates the significance and function of Banyu Penguripan within the cultural tradition of the Kudus community, focusing on its intersections with spirituality, environmental ethics and local natural resource management surrounding the sacred well of Sunan Kudus. Employing a qualitative methodology, the research incorporates fieldwork that includes in-depth interviews with religious leaders, community members and well custodians, as well as participatory observation of rituals and practices associated with Banyu Penguripan. Complementary documentation was also gathered to support the analysis with relevant secondary data. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify key patterns reflecting the integration of spiritual beliefs and environmental ethics, particularly in shaping culture-based conservation models applicable to local resource governance. Findings indicate that Banyu Penguripan functions not merely as a ritual act but as a profound symbol of the interconnected relationship between humans, nature, and the divine. The tradition embodies a form of environmental ethics that fosters communal responsibility for safeguarding natural resources, especially water, as a sacred and shared heritage. This study contributes to the discourse on sustainable environmental stewardship by proposing a culturally rooted conservation framework that emphasizes spiritual values as integral to ecological balance and intergenerational sustainability.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Banyu Penguripan, Spirituality, Environmental Ethics, Culture Preservation
Subjects:	05 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 0599 other environmental sciences > 059999 Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified 22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220403 Islamic Studies > 22040303 Aqidah, Islamic Theology, Ilmu Kalam, and related science
Divisions:	Graduate Schools > Doctoral Programme > Graduate School of Islamic Education Management
Depositing User:	M. Lutfi Mustofa
Date Deposited:	21 Nov 2025 16:51

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