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Malay Traditional Marriage Ceremonies in Brunei: Continuity and Change

dc.contributor.authorNur E’zzati Rasyidah binti Haji Abdul Samad
dc.contributor.editorProfessor Lian Kwen Fee
dc.contributor.editorDr. F. Merlin Franco
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-10T08:06:44Z
dc.date.available2025-11-10T08:06:44Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractBrunei Darussalam is a Malay and Islamic state that is well known for its various local cultural heritage and Adat (customs and traditions) that are steadfastly maintained until today. Adat is considered to be one of the most significant local practices that reflects the unique identity and foundation of Brunei Malay society and culture. It is part of being Calak Brunei and has been carried out and passed down from one generation to another. Adat functions as a social, political and cultural marker of Brunei Malay society. However, with exposure to and influence of Islamisation in Brunei Darussalam, there has been a decline in the performance and practice of Adat especially in Malay traditional marriage customs as some of these customs are seen to be religiously incompatible. This paper explores and understand the extent to which tension and conflict between Adat and Islam exist in practices in the marriage customs of Brunei. It will also take into account the various changes and negotiations made to accommodate Adat within Islamic practices and values.
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dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.ubd.edu.bn/handle/123456789/3634
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInstitute of Asian Studies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
dc.relation.ispartofseries47
dc.subject.lcshMarriage customs and rites—Brunei
dc.subject.lcshMalay (Bruneian people)—Social life and customs
dc.subject.lcshAdat law—Brunei
dc.subject.lcshIslam and culture—Brunei
dc.subject.lcshCultural change—Brunei
dc.titleMalay Traditional Marriage Ceremonies in Brunei: Continuity and Change
dc.typeWorking Paper
dspace.entity.typePublication