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This article examines how Qur'anic verses are integrated into indigenous healing systems among the Rejang community.

June 20, 2026Open Access

Be-langea Healing Ritual: Living Qur'an among the Rejang Community of Bengkulu, Indonesia

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Qualitative research explores how Qur'anic verses are used in indigenous healing among the Rejang community, highlighting cultural integration.

This article examines how Qur'anic verses are integrated into indigenous healing systems among the Rejang community.
Qualitative research design combining ethnographic fieldwork and phenomenological analysis.
In-depth interviews with two traditional healers, two patients, and one community leader.
Participatory observation conducted over more than one month.
Be-langea ritual demonstrates Qur'anic materialization through physical substances and bodily gestures.
Informative and performative dimensions of Qur'anic engagement are mutually constitutive.
The dukun acts as a cultural broker, negotiating Islamic legitimacy for indigenous healing practices.

Fitra et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Qualitative research explores how Qur'anic verses are used in indigenous healing among the Rejang community, highlighting cultural integration.