Hikmah Studies
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): March 2026

Etos Kerja Religius Buruh Angkut di Pasar Aur Kuning Kota Bukiittinggi

Nadia Khairiah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi)
Silfia Hanani Hanani (Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Jul 2026

Abstract

This research is motivated by the existence of porters who are oftenconsidered manual laborers who only rely on physical strength with alow level of education. However, behind this work, porters showperseverance, patience and high loyalty in carrying out their work byupholding religious values as guidelines in working. The purpose ofthis study is to describe the religiosity and work ethic of porters and todetermine the relationship of religiosity in motivating the Work Ethic ofPorters. The research method used is qualitative research conducted byinterviews, observation and documentation. Informants in this studyconsisted of key informants, namely the Chairperson, DeputyChairperson, Secretary and five members of the KSPSI Porter WorkUnit at Aur Kuning Market. Supporting informants are traders at AurKuning Market. The results of this study indicate that porters at AurKuning Market have a fairly high Work Ethic attitude seen from theresponsibility in carrying out their work, being honest and trustworthy.The religiosity shown by porters is reflected in the belief that Allah SWTregulates sustenance, as well as maintaining their worship amidst theirbusy work as porters and feeling calm after carrying out worship. Therelationship between religiosity and work ethic is interconnected,because the religious attitude of porters becomes a motivation thatdrives the work ethic of porters.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

hikmahstudies

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Subject

Religion Humanities Other

Description

Hikmah Studies: Journal of Religion, Narrative, and Thought publishes original research and critical scholarship on religion, textual and narrative traditions, and intellectual thought within Islamic and broader religious studies. The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary and contextual approaches ...