Dream - Have you ever heard of the Tingkeban traditional ceremony, Dream's friend? This ceremony is part of Javanese tradition that is performed for women who are seven months pregnant. During the third trimester of pregnancy, expectant mothers participate in a series of traditional processions. At the same time, a Muslim can also offer a prayer for the seven-month pregnant mother. With this ceremony and prayer, it is hoped that the mother and her fetus will always be given health and safety until the time of delivery arrives.

The event begins with sungkeman, where the parents of the prospective baby pay respects to their respective parents. It is then followed by a selamatan ceremony held to express gratitude to God. The final stage is rencakan, where traditional Javanese food is served to the invited guests. The equipment for the Tingkeban ceremony for the nobility usually consists of kebaya, jarik, selendang, and umbrella. Meanwhile, for ordinary people, they wear kebaya and batik cloth.

The origin of the Tingkeban tradition comes from the time of the Kediri Kingdom in East Java. At that time, this ceremony was held to pray for the safety of the mother and the unborn baby, as well as to express gratitude for the blessings given. The Tingkeban ceremony is an important part of Javanese tradition that is still preserved until now. This shows the strength of religious and cultural values in Javanese society, as well as the importance of maintaining pregnancy and childbirth with gratitude.

Allahumma baarik lahumaa fi al-janeen, wa arzuqhumaa birran, wa-j'alhu khairan wa-salaama, wa akhrijhu fi al-waqt al-mahdud, wa-sallimhu wa ummahu. Translation: "O Allah, bless them in the womb, and grant them goodness and safety, and bring them out at the appointed time, and protect them and their mother."

Routine activities that happen every 7 months for Muslims in Indonesia include collective prayers, recitation of the Quran, giving alms, and praying for the safety of the mother and the fetus. In addition, there is a similar Javanese tradition called "mitoni," where families hold a small ceremony to welcome the 7th month of pregnancy by offering prayers and offerings to ensure the well-being of the pregnant mother and the fetus. Through the Tingkeban prayer, Muslims in Indonesia hope for the safety and health of the pregnant mother and the fetus, as well as success in the upcoming birth process.

"In Islam, pregnancy is considered a highly anticipated moment and has great significance. Therefore, Islam encourages pregnant women to perform specific practices in order to gain rewards and safety for themselves and their unborn child. Some practices for pregnant women according to Islam include regularly reading the Quran, engaging in remembrance of God, praying for the safety of oneself and the child, as well as performing acts of kindness towards others."

Then increase worship, give more charity, fast if possible, listen to recitation of the Quran or soothing music, and maintain personal hygiene and the food consumed. In addition, Islam also teaches pregnant women to always be grateful for the gift of pregnancy bestowed upon them. There are also Quranic verses that teach to rejoice at the arrival of a baby and consider its presence as a blessing from Allah SWT.

By carrying out these practices, pregnant women are expected to obtain rewards and safety in undergoing the process of pregnancy until childbirth.