THE INFLUENCE OF THE TEACHINGS OF ISLAM TO THE TRADITIONAL FEMALE PERSONALITY OF MAKASSAR ETHNIC ??? INDONESIA

The traditional female of Makassar are part of the ethnic Makassar in their daily lives have gained influence of Islamic teachings. Digest of their personality based on two things, namely the provisions of the customs of Makassar, which is based on Makassar ethical or pangngadakkang and the teachings of Islam, which is based on the five pillars of Islam. Pangngadakkang has primacy in values of Siri' and Pacce. Siri' is self-esteem and shame so profound if violated customary. Pacce is a sense of solidarity towards the community in defense of truth and self-esteem. Then pillars contain the obligations contained therein became Muslim religious law, including prayers, reading the verses of Holy Al Qur'an, fasting, paying zakat (donate), perform well in the family, and others. \ud Based on the explanation in this paper can be concluded that the principle of the traditional female personality of Makassar adopted from Islam is firmly on the customs and beliefs on the Islamic law, respects and honors to those who have similar-belief of Islam, placing herself as congregation for men or her husband, keeping manners based on the principles of Islam, and devote herself as a housewife to reach heaven. There are two things that must be understood to recognize the figure of the traditional female personality of Makassar, namely customs of Makassar held firmly and the syariat or laws of Islam which she believed.This paper discusses the influence of the teachings of Islam to the traditional female personality of Makassar Ethnic. Islam arrived in Makassar around 1556 by visitors from the Malay which identified by the establishment of Kampong Malayu or Malay settlements in Mangngallekana, coastal areas of the Kingdom of Makassar (Gowa-Tallo). The female of Makassar are known as someone who has character and a distinctive personality. They make Makassar???s custom and Islamic law into a single entity in the act, express of utterance, interacting with the surrounding community. The traditional female referred to in this paper, not their ancient and past time, but those who adhere to customs and teachings of Islam religion.\ud Data were obtained from literature review and field research. Literature review is covering the results of reading a number of books and articles that discuss on Makassar women. The field research consisted of Makassar female phenomenon in daily social life and interviews people who know the female character of Makassar. Information from both sources of data are then linked to describe the influence of Islam on women's personality of Makassar.\ud Based on the results of analysis data are obtained conclusion that the teachings of Islam affect the ethics speak, socialize, behave, interact, and married women of Makassar. The principle of the traditional female personality of Makassar adopted from Islam is firmly on the customs and beliefs on the Islamic law, respects and honors to those who have similar-belief of Islam, placing herself as congregation for men or her husband, keeping manners based on the principles of Islam, and devote herself as a housewife to reach heaven. There are two things that must be understood to recognize the figure of the traditional female personality of Makassar, namely customs of Makassar held firmly and the syariat or laws of Islam which she believe