Legal Pluralism and Responsive Legal Development: The Role of Pageu Gampong in Strengthening Sharia Implementation in Aceh

The implementation of Islamic law (Sharia) in Aceh has led to a dual legal system, but its effectiveness is often challenged by a disconnect between the formal legal framework and the community's legal culture. This article argues that a purely legal-positivist approach, which relies heavily on...

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Main Authors: Azwarfajri Azwarfajri, Muliadi Nur, Muhammad Yusuf, Lukman Hakim
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Language:English
Published: Lembaga Aneuk Muda Peduli Umat 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://journal.sinthop.org/index.php/ojs/article/view/44
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description The implementation of Islamic law (Sharia) in Aceh has led to a dual legal system, but its effectiveness is often challenged by a disconnect between the formal legal framework and the community's legal culture. This article argues that a purely legal-positivist approach, which relies heavily on state-enforced qanuns, is insufficient. A more effective strategy requires a responsive legal development model that integrates Sharia with deeply rooted local wisdom. This study, utilizing a descriptive-qualitative approach based on a literature review, examines the potential of the pageu gampong system—a traditional village-level institution for social and moral harmony—as a strategic solution. Our analysis shows that revitalizing pageu gampong can bridge the gap between formal law and community practice by functioning as both a preventive and repressive mechanism. By fostering community participation and leveraging the legitimacy of customary leaders, this system not only addresses the challenges of enforcement but also strengthens public trust and combats the rise of individualism, thereby making Sharia implementation more sustainable and effective
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spelling doaj-art-323a2bb0190e49a99e9868d34b9b866f2025-08-20T04:00:32ZengLembaga Aneuk Muda Peduli UmatSinthop2986-84752025-06-014119020110.69548/sinthop.v4.i1.44.190-20144Legal Pluralism and Responsive Legal Development: The Role of Pageu Gampong in Strengthening Sharia Implementation in AcehAzwarfajri Azwarfajri0Muliadi Nur1Muhammad Yusuf2Lukman Hakim3Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda AcehInstitut Agama Islam Negeri ManadoUniversitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda AcehUniversitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda AcehThe implementation of Islamic law (Sharia) in Aceh has led to a dual legal system, but its effectiveness is often challenged by a disconnect between the formal legal framework and the community's legal culture. This article argues that a purely legal-positivist approach, which relies heavily on state-enforced qanuns, is insufficient. A more effective strategy requires a responsive legal development model that integrates Sharia with deeply rooted local wisdom. This study, utilizing a descriptive-qualitative approach based on a literature review, examines the potential of the pageu gampong system—a traditional village-level institution for social and moral harmony—as a strategic solution. Our analysis shows that revitalizing pageu gampong can bridge the gap between formal law and community practice by functioning as both a preventive and repressive mechanism. By fostering community participation and leveraging the legitimacy of customary leaders, this system not only addresses the challenges of enforcement but also strengthens public trust and combats the rise of individualism, thereby making Sharia implementation more sustainable and effectivehttps://journal.sinthop.org/index.php/ojs/article/view/44local wisdomlaw enforcementsharia lawpageu gamponglegal pluralism
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local wisdom
law enforcement
sharia law
pageu gampong
legal pluralism
title Legal Pluralism and Responsive Legal Development: The Role of Pageu Gampong in Strengthening Sharia Implementation in Aceh
title_full Legal Pluralism and Responsive Legal Development: The Role of Pageu Gampong in Strengthening Sharia Implementation in Aceh
title_fullStr Legal Pluralism and Responsive Legal Development: The Role of Pageu Gampong in Strengthening Sharia Implementation in Aceh
title_full_unstemmed Legal Pluralism and Responsive Legal Development: The Role of Pageu Gampong in Strengthening Sharia Implementation in Aceh
title_short Legal Pluralism and Responsive Legal Development: The Role of Pageu Gampong in Strengthening Sharia Implementation in Aceh
title_sort legal pluralism and responsive legal development the role of pageu gampong in strengthening sharia implementation in aceh
topic local wisdom
law enforcement
sharia law
pageu gampong
legal pluralism
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