<![CDATA[This study examines the dynamics of maintaining interfaith harmony in Kotokociak Kubu Tapakrajo Village, North Payakumbuh District, Payakumbuh City, West Sumatra. The research is motivated by the important question of how an area dominated by Muslims (97.94%) can sustain harmonious coexistence with Christian, Catholic, and Buddhist minorities without generating significant conflict. Employing qualitative methods with in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation, this study analyzes data from twelve informants including the village head, RT chairman, religious leaders, traditional leaders (ninik mamak), and residents of various religious backgrounds. Using Will Kymlicka's multiculturalism theory as the analytical framework, the findings reveal that interfaith harmony is shaped by four main factors: mutual respect and appreciation of religious differences, openness of the majority community in accepting minority groups, equality in fulfilling minority rights without discrimination, and recognition of minority cultural and religious identities. The role of Minangkabau culture is evident through three local wisdom principles: "Adat Basandi Syarak, Syarak Basandi Kitabullah" as a universal moral foundation, "di mana bumi dipijak, di situ langit dijunjung" as a guide to respecting local norms, and "lamak di awak, katuju di urang" as an ethical principle that considers collective comfort. These cultural values are not merely conceptual but are genuinely practiced in daily social life, making religious differences a source of social richness rather than conflict.]]>
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