The Padri Movement and The Adat: A Comparative Analysis

The Padri Movement was an Islamic puritan movement at the turn of 19th century in West Sumatra (Indonesia). leaders wanted to purify Minangkabau society from un-Islamic influences. growing conflict led war (1821-1838). In this research paper, author analyzes why many major elements matrilineal adat (customary rules) could maintain their significant functions. concentrates on three theoretical concepts that intend answer these questions. Furthermore, also wants offer a new perspective movement, namely by using structuralist way includes diachronic and synchronic looking War. By one concrete historical event, it is intended get better understanding adat. It detected there not strict dividing line between adherents traditional system movement. However, both sides gradually adjusted given situation, accepted more norms.