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to maintain balance and harmony by inculcating moral

and religious values (Tawhid).
5. The existence of syncretism between traditional

teachings originating in the real universe and Islamic

teachings which also adhere to the teaching that nature
is the verses of God, then this reinforces that Minang

traditional education materials tend to be rational rather
than emotional. The teachings of mind (morals)

contained in adat are not teachings that are blind taqlid
(manut), but have clear and logical goals, therefore it

can be said that the moral teachings contained in adat

are rational morals.
6. That Minang custom contains educational materials

aimed at developing character both individually and
collectively (society). This means that the development

of individual character is in line with the development
of community groups. Therefore, Minang traditional

education is based on the balance of individual and

community development.
In Minang customs there are four types of customs,

namely:

1. Customs are actually customary, related to natural law
(sunatullah).