THE INTERSECTION OF ISLAM AND ADAT IN POLITICS: The Pakpak Muslim Community

Islam and Tradition in the Sulang Silima Institution have significant social, cultural, and legal impacts, demonstrating substantial political influence. The involvement of Sulang Silima in the election of political leaders illustrates how tradition and Islam unite in political decisions. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method to explore the dominance of Sulang Silima in shaping social and political policies. This method was chosen to understand complex phenomena such as identity politics within the Pakpak community. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document studies. The collected data are analysed using thematic analysis to identify and categorise key themes, providing a comprehensive understanding of Sulang Silima's role in local politics. This research aims to delve into Sulang Silima's dominance in social and political policymaking, reflecting identity politics in the Pakpak community. The intersection of Islam and tradition within Sulang Silima highlights the roles of these two elements in political intersections. The presence of identity politics has the potential to cause national disintegration. The intersection of Islam and tradition in Sulang Silima is an integral part of the political culture of the Pakpak community, which needs to be analysed to understand the implications of Islam, tradition, and their intersection.