Islam dan Tradisi Lokal: Ritual Pernikahan di Kampung Maibo

Abstract

This study examines the integration of Islamic values and local cultural traditions in marriage rituals practiced by the Maibo community. This topic is crucial because marriage rituals represent a strategic space where religious norms and local customs interact to shape social identity and religious practice, particularly within Muslim communities in eastern Indonesia. Positioned within the broader discourse on Islam and local culture, this study contributes to discussions on religious acculturation and cultural adaptation in Islamic societies. The research aims to analyze how Islamic principles are harmonized with local traditions in Maibo marriage rituals and to understand their social and religious meanings. Using a qualitative approach with ethnographic methods, data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews with traditional leaders, religious figures, and community members. The findings reveal that marriage rituals in Maibo function as an integrative system where Islamic law serves as normative legitimacy, while local customs operate as social and cultural expressions. These rituals also act as mechanisms for value transmission, social control, and the reinforcement of collective identity across generations. In conclusion, the study highlights that the harmonious integration of Islam and local culture in Maibo marriage rituals sustains social cohesion and religious continuity. It recommends strengthening collaborative roles between traditional and religious institutions to ensure adaptive and inclusive cultural practices