Islamic Educational Values in the Balalek Tradition of Seburing Village

Abstract

This study explores the Islamic educational values embedded in the Belalek tradition practiced by the Malay community of Seburing Village, Sambas Regency. Belalek is a local agricultural cooperation system rooted in mutual assistance (ta'awun) and community solidarity. Beyond its functional purpose in farming, this tradition embodies moral, social, and spiritual values that align with Islamic teachings. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation to analyze how Islamic values are internalized in social practices. The findings reveal that Belalek contains three core dimensions of Islamic education: (1) Aqidah values, reflected in the farmers' belief that success and harvest are granted by Allah SWT, fostering faith and gratitude; (2) Ibadah values, manifested through sincere intention, cooperation, and collective prayer before work; and (3) Akhlak values, evident in honesty, responsibility, discipline, and respect among participants. These dimensions demonstrate the integration of hablum minallah (relationship with God) and ḥablum minannās (relationship with others). The Belalek tradition, therefore, functions as a medium of informal Islamic education and a form of cultural da'wah that strengthens social harmony. In the context of modernization and the decline of communal culture, revitalizing Belalek can serve as a model for character education based on local Islamic wisdom.