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Mystical Practices and Amulets: The Views of Abdul Karim Amrullah in Minangkabau Culture Fauzan, Fauzan; Helfi, Helfi; Wadi, Fajrul; Daipon, Dahyul
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): January-June 2024
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v8i1.8369

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This research aims to explore the conception of magic and amulets during the time of Abdul Karim Amrullah, both in terms of concept and practice in Minangkabau. Magic and amulets are distinct aspects but closely related in Minangkabau culture. In the past, shamans primarily controlled magic, while amulets, as countermeasures, were held by tarekat scholars. Over time, with the integration of custom and Islam in Minangkabau's philosophy "adat bersendi syara' and syara' bersendi kitabullah," there was a shift in expertise between magic and amulets. Both became skills possessed by both shamans and scholars. Subsequent developments showed a decline in magic practitioners, with some even becoming scholars. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach. There are three main questions addressed in this article: first, how did magic and amulets emerge in Minangkabau; second, what is the depiction of the development of magic and amulets in Minangkabau; third, what is Abdul Karim Amrullah's conception of magic and amulets in Minangkabau. According to Abdul Karim Amrullah, magic, and amulets are practices that corrupt faith and can lead to polytheism. The proliferation of magic and amulets in the past was due to the rigid and fatalistic interpretation of "qudrah" by the Minangkabau society.
Buruh Tani Wanita Panggilan dan Eksistensinya Menurut Adat Minangkabau Helfi, Helfi
el Harakah: Jurnal Budaya Islam Vol 17, No 1 (2015): EL HARAKAH
Publisher : UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/el.v17i1.3089

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Women farm workers in groups are not common in Minangkabau, especially those who earn wages once a year. The wages are used as an alternative income by allocating them as a capital for other ‘business’ in solving economic household problems. Minangkabau implement matrilineal system which respect women called as bundo kanduang. A local proverb for the system is “limpapeh rumah nan gadang, amban puruak pagangan kunci, sumarak dalam nagari”. Discussions about women have not been finished yet.  The highest reward toward women in Minangkabau custom is not well-implemented in the real life. The Minang ‘queens’ are allowed to compete in economic sector without any gender consideration. Buruh tani wanita panggilan di Minangkabau secara umum tidak lazim ada, apalagi mereka yang mendapatkan upah setahun sekali. Yang lebih menarik lagi, upah yang mereka terima kemudian dijadikan sebagai modal usaha untuk mengatasi ekonomi rumah tangga. Di Minangkabau, posisi perempuan mendapatkan tempat yang terhormat, sebagaimana yang diungkapkan dalam pepatah “bundo kanduang limpapeh rumah nan gadang, amban puruak pagangan kunci, sumarak dalam nagari”. Pembicaraan tentang perempuan hingga hari ini tidak kunjung berhenti. Penghargaan tertinggi kepada perempuan di Minangkabau secara adat tidak tercermin dalam kehidupan nyata. “Ratu-ratu” Minang ini dibiarkan berkompetisi secara bebas dalam pertarungan ekonomi yang tidak melihat jenis kelamin.