PALITA: Journal of Social - Religion Research
Vol. 11 No. 2 (2026): Palita : Journal of Social Religion Research

Justice in Madurese Inheritance Practices: The Sangkolan Tradition and Islamic Law in Sampang

Saiful Rizal (Universitas Islam Negeri Madura)
Muhammad Zainul Syafaat (Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Madura)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study examines justice in Madurese inheritance practices through the sangkolan tradition in Sampang Regency. Previous studies have discussed Islamic inheritance and customary practices, but have paid limited attention to how local concepts of justice shape inheritance distribution and interact with Islamic law. This study analyzes the forms of sangkolan, the factors underlying its practice, and its position within Islamic law. Using qualitative empirical legal research, the study collected data through interviews, observation, documentation, and relevant literature. The findings show that Madurese families shape inheritance distribution by considering individual needs, social responsibilities, property functions, family deliberation, and preserving family harmony, rather than numerical equality alone. Sons generally receive agricultural or other productive assets, while daughters commonly receive houses and residential property. The study also finds that sangkolan may involve hibah when property is transferred while parents are still alive. Thus, sangkolan reflects a customary approach to inheritance that seeks to reconcile family justice with Islamic legal principles, while lifetime transfers require distinction from inheritance under faraidh.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

palita

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Subject

Religion Social Sciences

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Palita: Journal of Social-Religion Research, p-ISSN:2527-3744, e-ISSN:2527-3752 has been published twice a year since 2016, is a multilingual (English, Indonesian and Arabic ), peer review, and on exploring the social religion. Palita focuses on the research of social religion, and to communicate to ...