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Minang customs are more than just an agreement because in it

there are universal values and philosophy. According to Esposito:
Adat is perceived as an all embracing term for the rules of

behavior and social institutions that the society holds to be
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legitimated and right”.
Adat is a provision or rule in a behavior either as a person

or a social institution that is jointly recognized by members of the
community. According to the author, adat is not just a rule or habit,

but in it there are philosophical and cultural values, including
finding and making rules or conducting ijtihad. The existence of

adat will continue to develop as long as it is supported and accepted

by members of the community, either individually or in the
community.

If we look at the term culture or culture introduced by
Edward B. Tailor as quoted by Prof. Dr. HAR Tilaar that "Culture

or civilization is a complex whole of knowledge, belief, art,
morals, law, customs, and other capabilities and habits acquired by

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humans as members of society".

25 Esposito, The Oxford Encyclopedia of The Modern Islamic World,
vol. 1, (New york: Oxford University, 1995) p. 20. Meaning: Custom is
understood as a provision relating to the rules of habit or behavior both
individually and as a social institution as long as it is still believed and
considered something true.
26 HAR Tilaar, Education, Culture and Indonesian Civil Society, p. 39