<![CDATA[This study discusses the issue of inheritance distribution according to Minangkabau customary law, examined through the lens of Islamic law. In Minangkabau customary law, traditional inherited property (pusaka tinggi), such as houses and land, belongs to the mother and her matrilineal descendants, as they are considered the pillar of family life. The father is not considered a member of the house, and the maternal uncle (mamak) resides in his wife’s house. All pusaka tinggi assets are managed by the mother, and upon her passing, the management is passed down to her eldest daughter, who then becomes the head of the household. The origin of pusaka tinggi is not from the father, uncle, or even grandparents, but from the ancestors who entrusted the property to be used collectively. The conclusion shows that the differences between Minangkabau customary law and the Qur'anic stipulations often lead to legal disputes in the civil court. However, these can be understood more deeply through the approach of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah, specifically the principle of Ḥifẓ al-Māl, which helps to uncover the philosophical reasoning behind the inheritance system and addresses public concerns about the true nature of this distribution.]]>
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