Mimbar Agama Budaya
Vol. 43 No. 1 (2026)

Reconstructing Adat, Cultural Heritage, and Islamic Identity: The Role of Majelis Adat Budaya Melayu in Pontianak

Andry Fitriyanto (Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN), Pontianak, Indonesia)
Syukron Wahyudhi (Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN), Pontianak, Indonesia)
Bibi Suprianto (Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN), Pontianak, Indonesia)
Lisyati Fatimah (Al Mustafa International University (MIU) Tehran-Islamic Republic of Iran)
Muhammad Akbar (Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN), Pontianak, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

It turns out that the reconstruction of customs in the recognition of cultural heritage and Islam has given rise to ethnic supremacy in developing culture in social identity. Customs inherited from generation to generation have moral and ethical values ​​in everyday life. This study questions how the reconstruction of customs in the recognition of cultural and Islamic heritage influences ethnic and religious identity. And how customary reconstruction shapes the recognition of religion and identity within a particular ethnic community. By using qualitative research through interview techniques, observation, and documentation for 3 months in field research. We interviewed nine informan from diverse backgrounds such as the MABM chairman, the MABM general secretary, 2 MABM members, cultural, religious, political, and social figures. This study analyzes several findings related to the reconstruction of customs in the recognition of cultural heritage and Islamic identity, namely: (1) The authority of the Malay Cultural Customary Council over local customs and traditions; (2) the existence of symbols and meanings as a form of pride in social status in the Malay community; (3) the adaptation of Islam to ancestral heritage. These findings reveal the importance of reconstructing customs in recognizing cultural heritage and Islamic identity.

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Journal Info

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mimbar

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Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Mimbar Agama Budaya is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Center for Research and Publication (PUSLITPEN), Research and Service Institute (LP2M) UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. The Journal disseminates religious and cultural studies based on the original research and current issues which are ...