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Jurnal Studi Agama dan Masyarakat

ISSN 2540-8232

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Malimo Bagan: The Role of The Datu in Negotiating Islam and Local Mysticism Among the Fishing Community of Air Bangis

Jurnal Studi Agama dan Masyarakat September 27, 2026 Salma Salma, Jarudin Jarudin, Ahmad Siddik et al.

The fishing community of Air Bangis, Pasaman, West Sumatra, has long been known for its strong religious life. At the same time, local mystical beliefs continue to shape their religious and cultural practices, exemplified by the malimo bagan tradition, which is believed to boost fish catches. Although these fishermen utilize modern satellite-based technology to locate fish, some attribute...