The Interaction between Islam and Local Wisdom in Indonesia: A Normative-Philosophical Study
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This study explores the dynamic interaction between Islam and local wisdom in Indonesia from a normative-philosophical perspective. Its aim is to examine how Islamic legal philosophy, particularly through the frameworks of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah, ‘urf, and maṣlaḥah mursalah, accommodates and reforms diverse customary practices without contradicting Sharī‘ah principles. Employing a library research method, the study analyzes classical fiqh and usūl al-fiqh texts, the work of Nusantara scholars such as Sabilal Muhtadin, and modern literature on Banjar, Minangkabau, and Bugis-Makassar traditions. The findings demonstrate that Islamic law in Indonesia is flexible and adaptive, integrating traditions such as jujuran, matrilineal inheritance, and siri’ with Islamic values through the principles of ‘urf sahih and maṣlaḥah. The study implies that Islam Nusantara represents a philosophical synthesis promoting moderation, tolerance, and inclusivity, offering a valuable model for other plural Muslim societies in balancing Islamic universality with local cultural particularism.
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