The Dynamic Interplay: A Normative-Philosophical Study of Islam and Local Wisdom in Indonesia
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This study explores the normative-philosophical interaction between Islam and local wisdom in Indonesia through a normative literature approach. By examining maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah, maslahah mursalah, ‘urf, and social fiqh, it highlights how Islamic law adapts to Minangkabau, Banjar, and Bugis-Makassar customs. The findings reveal that Islam Nusantara emerges as a dialectical synthesis of sharia texts and local culture, emphasizing moderation, tolerance, and social sustainability. Examples include the Minangkabau’s reconciliation of matrilineal inheritance through the distinction of ancestral and acquired property, the Banjar’s jujuran and barambangan traditions, and the Bugis-Makassar concepts of siri’ and pangaderreng. These cases demonstrate the flexibility of Islamic law in upholding maslahah. The study implies that Indonesia’s experience offers a global model for integrating Islamic law with culture while preserving core sharia principles, and provides strategies to address challenges such as radicalism, globalization, and the erosion of local identity
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