Legitimasi dan Fungsi Tradisi Batamat Al-Qur’an dalam Perspektif Hukum Islam: Studi Kasus Masyarakat Banjar Kalimantan Selatan

Abstract

The Batamat Al-Qur'an tradition is a deep-rooted practice among the
Banjar people in South Kalimantan, manifesting their love and respect
for the Holy Al-Qur'an. This study aimed to comprehensively examine
the legitimacy and functions of the Batamat Al-Qur'an tradition from
an Islamic law perspective. The research employed a qualitative
method with a descriptive-analytical approach, utilizing Quranic
verses, hadith, and literature reviews as primary data sources. The
findings indicated that Batamat Al-Qur'an serves not only as a
religious ritual for mastering the holy book but also as a social
mechanism to strengthen community bonds (silaturahmi) and preserve
local wisdom. From an Islamic law perspective, the tradition is
legitimate as it aligns with the principles of encouraging Quranic
study and fostering social solidarity. The study concludes that this
tradition represents a harmonious dialectic between Islamic values
and local culture in South Kalimantan.