Nilai-nilai Murni Dalam Cerita Legenda di Lembangan Sungai Pengkalan Datu, Kelantan

Abstract

Legendary stories are historical tales about figures and places among the local community in the past. This study was conducted because the average society today is not aware of the existence of legendary stories which are rich in values and become a symbol of historical splendour among the community in Kelantan. Society also considers legendary stories as mere entertainment, untrue, imaginary and fantasy. This study aims to identify and analyse the values in legendary stories in the Lembangan Sungai Pengkalan Datu, Kelantan. This study is qualitative in nature, involving library methods, interviews and study analysis. In addition, the spiritual concepts approach contained in the National Education Philosophy is used as a deductive study to ensure a more robust analysis of the study. The findings of this study can be proven through the discovery of legendary stories that are rich in positive values such as kind-heartedness, humility, respect and love among humankind, all of which can be used as a guide for life among the local community. Thus, these positive values can be internalised as practices and lessons to form a civilised society.