Islamic Accounting on Local Wisdom: Interpreting the Payable Concept in the Bhubuwan Tradition

Bhubuwan is the money-giving tradition during a celebration within the Bangkalan community of Madura, East Java. The funds were deemed payable and must be returned at future events of a similar nature. This study aims to delve into the meaning of ‘payable’ in the Bhubuwan tradition in light of Islamic values such as friendship, brotherhood, trust, generosity, and sincerity. Data is gathered through observation, interviews, and documentation review. The informants are members of the local community who have participated in and comprehended the significance of the Bhubuwan tradition. The data is analyzed qualitatively using Miles and Huberman's four stages. The findings show that the term payable is interpreted in a broader context, not just as an obligation, as the existing accounting concept implies, but also as a family relationship and a measure of mutual tolerance and trust. There is also no additional nominal repayment obligation. The value of trust between communities in debt and credit transactions also supports the fact that this tradition has adopted the concept of sharia accounting over the years and has become a part of the local culture. It is expected that the concept of payable in the Bhubuwan tradition will change how humans view accounting concepts in general, particularly those related to payable.