Pamali Culture of Polewali Community in West Sulawesi and Appreciation of Islamic Jurisprudence

Abstract

The article explores the values of the local wisdom (‘urf) of the West Sulawesi Polewali community and an appreciation of Islamic law towards it. This research used a qualitative approach. Data collection was done through triangulation techniques that were intended to obtain more complete data. Data were analyzed with content analysis techniques and semiotics analysis approach. Content analysis can provide closer philosophical meaning of the phrase. While the semiotics approach can help to understand the meaning of the symbolic expressions of Pamali. The phrases in Pamali contain very deep and philosophical meanings. This research showed that Pamali has a depth of meaning so that a symbolic and contextual analysis approaches can give exact meaning of Pamali expression. Thus, the local wisdom in muamalat can be considered in formulating Islamic law that applies to the Mandar community in general and the Polewali community in particular. Local wisdom in the Polewali community can be used as a consideration in the formulation of Islamic law and development policies in Polewali.