Kajian Kebahasaan terhadap Penguatan Nilai Agama dalam adat Minangkabau: Perspektif Syarak Mangato, Adat Mamakai di Era Sekularisme

Abstract

The Minangkabau proverb "syarak mangato adat mamakai" reflects the harmony between Islam and adat, which serves as the foundation of the Minangkabau community’s way of life. However, amidst the growing influence of secularism, the religious values embedded in this proverb have experienced a shift in meaning. Particularly among the younger generation, there is a tendency to understand adat separately from the religious principles that underpin it, creating the impression that Minangkabau adat is no longer rooted in Islamic teachings. This shift in the meaning of language reflects how interpretations of the proverb have changed, leading to an understanding that separates adat from Islam, which threatens the cultural and religious identity of the Minangkabau people.

This study aims to analyze the change in the meaning of the Minangkabau proverb, with a focus on the shift in language understanding that separates adat from religion, and to propose steps to strengthen the religious values within this proverb as a response to the challenges posed by secularism. Using a qualitative approach and discourse analysis, this study reveals that the Islamic values embedded in the Minangkabau proverb can serve as a source of strength in facing the negative impacts of secularism. The study emphasizes the importance of maintaining the synergy between adat and religion to ensure that Minangkabau cultural values remain relevant and preserved in the modern era.