Dialog
Vol 49 No 1 (2026): Dialog

Between Faith and Tradition: Religious Moderation in West Sumatra's Muslim Families

Rama Dhini Permasari Johar (STAI Solok Nan Indah, Indonesia)
Zulkifli Zulkifli (Ministry of Religion Office of Sawahlunto. Indonesia)
Syalwa Azahra (Al-Azhar University)
Darwati Darwati (STAI Solok Nan Indah, Indonesia)
Miza Puspita Dewi (STAI Solok Nan Indah, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the practice of religious moderation and the influence of Islamic tradition and law on the values ​​of moderation in traditional Muslim families in West Sumatra. This study employed a qualitative approach, with data collection techniques including in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The research informants imprised 23 parents from traditional Muslim families in the Tigo Lurah District, Solok Regency. Data analysis utilized Nvivo 12 software with thematic coding presented in a project map. The author also employed the theories of Religious Moderation and Legal Pluralism as analytical tools. The results show that religious moderation in traditional Muslim families is realized through a balance between adherence to religious teachings and respect for local customs. The values ​​of tolerance, deliberation, and moderation in religion are instilled through role models and dialogue within the family. The Nvivo 12 analysis demonstrates the strong interaction of religious law, customs, and social norms in family religious practices. Furthermore, informants expressed a preference for leaders of the same faith as part of the principles of religious law, without eliminating tolerance for differences. This research confirms that religious moderation in traditional Muslim families is contextual and rooted in local religious and cultural values.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

dialog

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Social Sciences

Description

DIALOG (p-ISSN: 0126-396x, e-ISSN: 2715-6230) is a periodical scientific journal which managed by Secretary of The Research and Development & Educational Training Agency - Ministry of Religious Affairs. This journal first published in 1976. But then, it was officially changed in to an electronic ...