PELAKSANAAN TRADISI GOTONG ROYONG DITINJAU DARI NILAI-NILAI ISLAM PADA ACARA PERNIKAHAN ORANG MELAYU DI DESA KUALA PANGKALAN KERAMAT KECAMATAN TELUK KERAMAT

Abstract

This study examines mutual assistance in Malay wedding ceremonies in Kuala Pangkalan Keramat Village, Teluk Keramat District, Sambas Regency, and interprets the Islamic values reflected in the practice. It uses a descriptive qualitative design and an anthropological approach. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation; informants were selected purposively. The study describes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, with credibility checks through source triangulation and member checking. The findings identify five connected activities: collecting firewood about two months before the wedding, contributing sugar and coconuts about one month beforehand, building the tarup, youth association participation in technical and service tasks, and collective food preparation during ari motong. Contributions include labor and food supplies, coordinated task-sharing, and assistance described in the source as not differentiated by the host family's economic status. The practices are interpreted through ta‘awun, sincerity, ukhuwah, silaturahmi, charity, equality, justice, trustworthiness, responsibility, and public benefit. The discussion relates these findings to Islamic Guidance and Counseling, cultural da‘wah, and Islamic Marriage and Family Guidance, while emphasizing that participation should remain voluntary.