Abstract

Ngasek is a tradition practiced by the Sasak ethnic group to plant rice during the rainy season. It involves a method of planting rice using “najuk” and “sungkar,” carried out cooperatively based on reciprocal relationships. The Ngasek tradition holds significant Islamic educational values and is preserved even amidst the challenges of modernity. This research aimed to address the meaning of the Ngasek tradition for the community of Bilok Petung Village and to understand the existence of the Ngasek tradition in Bilok Petung Village. This research used qualitative methods. The data sources include primary and secondary sources, with data collection techniques such as observation and interviews. The study results indicated that the Ngasek tradition holds deep meaning for the people of Bilok Petung, as it involves reciprocal relationships between humans and between humans and their God (Allah SWT). It has also undergone changes due to several factors, such as the scarcity of plantations for Ngasek and the introduction of technology into Bilok Petung Village. Hence, the values embedded in the Ngasek tradition encompass divine values, social values, and cultural values.