Novi Hendri
UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi, Indonesia

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RELIGIOUS SYNCRETISM IN THE NAZAR TRADITION AT THE SACRED TOMB OF TUKJI, NAGARI SIALANG GAUNG, DHARMASRAYA, WEST SUMATRA Tommy Hardi Putra; Novi Hendri
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 03 (2026): Volume 11 No. 03 September 2026 Research Edition
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i03.59240

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Religious syncretism in Minangkabau is normatively framed within the philosophy of Adat Basandi Syarak, Syarak Basandi Kitabullah (ABS-SBK). This study examines the nazar (vow) tradition at the Tukji Sacred Tomb, Nagari Sialang Gaung, Dharmasraya, which remains academically unexplored. The central problem revolves around a fundamental theological tension: on one hand, traditionalist adat leaders and ulama legitimize the practice as a legitimate cultural heritage in accordance with syarak due to its function in preserving social cohesion and communal identity. On the other hand, puritan groups consider it a deviation from monotheism, bid'ah, and potentially shirk. This tension is compounded by the absence of scholarly inquiry that deeply captures the dynamics of meaning negotiation among stakeholders ninik mamak, ulama, tomb custodians, and pilgrims amid contemporary currents of religious purification. This research aims to: (1) describe the structure and symbolic meanings of the nazar tradition; (2) uncover the mechanisms of meaningful negotiation among stakeholders; and (3) analyze the theological and social implications of sustaining this syncretic tradition. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach, data were collected through observation, semi-structured in-depth interviews with ten purposively selected key informants, and visual documentation. Findings reveal five interrelated forms of syncretism: structural, ritual, symbolic, ideological, and socio-cultural. Analysis reveals that syncretism operates as an adaptive strategy termed maslahah adaptive efforts by the community to preserve the essence of the tradition while adjusting controversial ritual elements in response to theological critiques. This research confirms that the nazar tradition is not passive cultural preservation, but rather an arena of active negotiation between Islamic teachings and local wisdom, serving to strengthen solidarity and communal identity amid changing religious discourse.
Traditions That Remain Relevant: Interpreting Religious Moderation for the Millennial Generation in Nagari Pariangan, Tanah Datar Riri Susanti; Amril Huda M; Novi Hendri; Soibatul Aslamiah Nasution; Rifka Haida Rahman
JURNAL HURRIAH: Jurnal Evaluasi Pendidikan dan Penelitian Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): Jurnal Hurriah: Journal of Educational Evaluation and Research (in Progress)
Publisher : Yayasan Pendidikan dan Kemanusiaan Hurriah Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56806/jh.v7i3.459

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This study was motivated by concerns over the weakening of local cultural identity and the growing challenges of religious moderation in the digital age, which is characterized by the flow of global information and social polarization. Amid these conditions, the village of Pariangan has demonstrated its ability to maintain social harmony through the integration of traditional and religious values. This study aims to analyze the relevance of Minangkabau traditions in fostering religious moderation among the millennial generation and to identify the social mechanisms that support its sustainability. The study employs a qualitative approach using a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation involving Ninik Mamak, religious leaders, officials of the Kerapatan Adat Nagari (KAN), and millennials. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data presentation, and thematic conclusion-drawing. The results indicate that adat is understood as an adaptive ethical framework and serves as social capital in confronting modernity. The value of religious moderation is internalized through the philosophy of Adat Basandi Syarak, Syarak Basandi Kitabullah (ABS-SBK), the practice of deliberation, and the cultural mechanism of tabayyun. This study concludes that adat functions as an effective instrument in strengthening identity, social cohesion, and the sustainability of religious moderation in the digital age.