The Contributions of Asian Muslims’ Local Wisdom in the Seloko Adat Jambi for Empowering Social Tolerance

Abstract

This article discusses the tolerance values in Seloko Adat Jambi as one of the treasures ofJambi society. Jambi is known as free conflict area and is classified as a plural societyconsisting of various beliefs, ethnic, cultural, and religious schools of thought. The toleranceof the society is inspired by tolerance values in Seloko Adat Jambi. The aims of this study areto explore the values of tolerance in Seloko Adat Jambi and to show that these values areactualized in their social life. This study uses a content analysis method that explores tolerancevalues in Seloko Adat Jambi texts. The findings show that empathy, friendliness, and respectothers are derivative values of tolerance in Seloko Adat Jambi. In addition, the actualization ofthe values of tolerance is manifested in the ethical awareness of people who tend to respectothers, try to prevent conflicts, resolve conflicts appropriately and thoroughly, and obey therules that exist in society. In conclusion, the Jambi people are accustomed to the values oflocal wisdom which are full of values of tolerance and respect for others. All of these thoughtshave shaped them into a society that avoid fanatical, extreme, and hostile attitudes.