Al-Manhaj: Jurnal Hukum dan Pranata Sosial Islam
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026)

Communal Land Protection in Betung Kuning: Toward a Tripartite Legal Harmonization

Naufal Asyirof (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kerinci)
Widiya Yul (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kerinci)
Rasmita Rasmita (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kerinci)



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Publish Date
09 Jun 2026

Abstract

The protection of communal land remains a critical issue in Indonesia due to the gap between customary recognition and formal legal certainty. This study examines communal land governance through the Regulation of the Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) No. 14 of 2024 from the perspective of Islamic family law. Using an empirical qualitative approach, data were collected through interviews, observation, and document analysis in Betung Kuning Village. The findings reveal that communal land is socially recognized under customary law but largely unregistered, leading to boundary disputes, inheritance conflicts, weak legal standing, and limited economic utilization. From the perspective of Islamic family law, land registration is essential to ensure clarity of inheritance assets, protect heirs’ rights, and promote distributive justice in line with the principle of ḥifẓ al-māl. Although the regulation represents a progressive legal framework, its implementation faces challenges, including legal fragmentation, low legal literacy, limited historical documentation, financial constraints, and cultural resistance. This study proposes a tripartite harmonization model integrating customary law, Islamic law, and national law to support inclusive and sustainable communal land governance.

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almanhaj

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Religion Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

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Jurnal ini dikelola oleh Fakultas Syariah INSURI Ponorogo dan terbit dua kali dalam satu tahun (Januari dan Juli) dengan E-ISSN 2686-4819 dan P-ISSN 2686-1607. Hadirnya jurnal Al-Manhaj guna mewadahi karya tulis ilmiah dari civitas akademika, peneliti, mahasiswa, dan praktisi di bidang hukum dan ...