Custom Meets Sharia : The Tradition Of Maisi Sasuduik Inhousehold Conflict Resolution

Abstract

His journal is titled "Custom Meets Sharia: The Tradition of Maisi
Sasuduik in Household Conflict Resolution," focusing on its integration
with Islamic law through the concept of ‘urf (customary law). The study
is motivated by the importance of understanding the tradition of maisi
sasuduik within the Minangkabau community as part of the engagement
process that holds deep social and legal significance. Maisi
sasuduik itself is a tradition of filling the corner of the bride’s room with
household items such as mattresses, wardrobes, tables, or, in its
development, replaced by a sum of money used for household needs after
marriage. This research aims to explain the implementation process
of maisi sasuduik and examine the tradition within the framework of ‘urf.
This type of research is a literature study using data sources that are
readable and accessible, primarily derived from books, journals, and the
internet. Data collection was conducted by analyzing books directly
related to the discussed topic, referred to as primary sources. The results
show that Maisi Sasuduik plays an important role in preventing and
resolving household disputes by fostering mutual respect, commitment,
and communication among families. This tradition encourages
deliberation and consensus, often involving ninik mamak (traditional
elders) as mediators, in accordance with the principle of ‘urf in Islam,
which recognizes and integrates customs as long as they do not conflict
with Sharia.