Islamic Wedding Traditions in Cross-Culture: An Integration of Social Norms and Religion

Wahyu Azwar, Deviana Mayasari, Usman Munir, Rihal Jayadi

Abstract


This study aims to offer a new perspective on the integration of social norms and Islamic teachings in the wedding traditions of multicultural Muslim communities. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study design, the research was conducted in Bajur Village, West Lombok, where Sasak customary wedding traditions are still preserved. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and visual documentation, and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. The findings reveal that rituals such as nyelabar, maling, sorong serah, and nyongkolan represent a contextual integration of Islamic values with local culture. These traditions serve not only as expressions of cultural identity but also as educational tools for transmitting religious and social values. This integration fosters harmony between Islamic principles and indigenous wisdom, although tensions may arise when differences in interpretation occur between customary norms and religious doctrines. The study highlights the importance of preserving cultural traditions that remain adaptive to Islamic values as a means of strengthening collective identity and social cohesion in diverse Muslim societies.

Keywords


Islamic Wedding, Social Norms, Local Tradition, Cultural Integration, Sasak Community

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