Inheritance across faiths in Muslim Minahasa families: Legal pluralism and cultural adaptation in Manado, Indonesia

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Inheritance is commonly distributed based on familial harmony rather than Islamic law, indicating a cultural shift.
Five Muslim Minahasa families were interviewed to assess how religious differences affect inheritance distribution.
The research employed a qualitative socio-legal approach, involving interviews and court decision analysis.
Findings highlight a legal pluralism where customary norms coexist with Islamic law, emphasizing social cohesion.

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Qualitative analysis reveals how Islamic law interacts with indigenous customs in inheritance among interfaith families in Manado.

Luntajo et al. (2025) studied this question.

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