The drum in the mosque: A modern short story by Djajus Pete

George Quinn

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    Abstract

    The short story "Bedhug" (The drum in the mosque) by Djajus Pete (born 1948) was first published in the Javanese-language magazine Panjebar Semangat in 1997.11 describes what happens in a small village when well-intentioned local people unsuccessfully attempt to replace an old mosque drum with a bigger, more resonant one. In many Muslim, communities, the call to prayer is made by beating a drum in the mosque's vestibule. The story gives a glimpse of how Islam is changing, and not changing, in Java. It is critical of village institutions and functionaries, but also humorous and deeply affectionate.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)727-743
    JournalWacana
    Volume22
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2021

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