The Social Construction and Symbolic Value of the Uang Basuh Kaki in the Wedding Tradition of the Koto Balingka Community: A Maqāṣid al-Sharia Perspective on the Protection of Wealth and Family

Kholidah Kholidah; Sobhan Sobhan; Azka  Ummah; Ahmad Iffan

doi:10.22373/ujhk.v8i2.31647

Authors

Kholidah Kholidah Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia
Sobhan Sobhan Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia
Azka Ummah Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia
Ahmad Iffan Universitas Bung Hatta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22373/ujhk.v8i2.31647

Keywords:

Uang Basuh Kaki , Maqāṣid al-Sharia, Wedding Traditions

Abstract

This study examines the social construction and values associated with the Uang Basuh Kaki tradition in the wedding ceremonies of the Koto Balingka community in Pasaman Barat Regency, West Sumatera, Indonesia. Uang Basuh Kaki is a symbolic element in traditional marriage customs that represents respect and appreciation toward the bride’s family. This tradition is considered essential in maintaining social and familial harmony. Using the Maqāṣid al-Sharia approach, this research examines the aspects of wealth (ḥifẓ al-mal) and family (ḥifẓ al-nasl) within this tradition. Maqāṣid al-Sharia, as a theoretical framework, helps in understanding how the Uang Basuh Kaki tradition functions not only as a cultural practice but also aligns with Islamic objectives in preserving family welfare, social cohesion, and economic justice within the community. This study employs a qualitative methodology, incorporating in-depth interviews and participatory observations within the local society. The findings reveal that the Uang Basuh Kaki tradition holds complex meanings, both in terms of customary and Islamic perspectives, serving as a social mechanism to maintain economic balance and strengthen familial bonds within the community. This study highlights the importance of integrating local cultural understanding with Islamic values, as well as its broader implications for social and economic life within society

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