TRADISI SEDEKAH BUMI DI DESA PASEYAN, KECAMATAN JATIROGO, KABUPATEN TUBAN

The earth's alms tradition is basically a legacy from our ancestors that has been going on from year to year. The interesting thing about this writing is that although the majority of the people of Paseyan Village are not only farmers, they are not only farmers but also take part in implementing the earth alms tradition. In addition, the author will examine the earth's alms tradition from a religious perspective and further examine the views of some people who consider the tradition shirk. Therefore, based on the background of the problems that have been described, the author will investigate more deeply related to "Earth Alms Tradition in Paseyan Village, Jatirogo District, Tuban Regency." This research is a qualitative research. The data sources are obtained from primary data sources and secondary data sources. This research is a field research (Field Research or Field Work). For data collection techniques in this study, namely observation, interviews and documentation. The data processing techniques in this paper, namely using descriptive methods. The approach used in this research is a sociological approach. The theory used in this paper is the theory of functionalism. This theory is a theory that assumes society as an ecological organism that experiences growth. The greater the growth, the more complex the problems to be faced, which in turn will form certain groups or sections that have their own functions. The results of this writing are: First, the origin of the emergence of the earth alms tradition in Paseyan Village is purely to commemorate the death of Mbah Tirem, the reason for the community lies in his services, who have cleared the base or fought for Paseyan Village which was originally only a wilderness. The procession of the earth alms tradition activities starts with the preparation of the committee, the selection of the day and theme, the funding for the earth alms event and the core procession of the earth alms. Second, the role of religion in the tradition of almsgiving in Paseyan Village arises from the theory of functionalism, where this function is important for the community, especially in terms of religion. This function is the function of safety with prayer, the function of shadaqah and the function of leadership. Third, the factors that influence the existence of the earth alms tradition in Paseyan Village are divided into two. First, supporting factors, namely the existence of socio-cultural factors and blessing factors. The two inhibiting factors are those who reject the existence of the earth alms tradition, trust in ancestors who have died, lack of funds and the Covid-19 pandemic