The value of helping (ta'awun) is one of the fundamental teachings in Islam [1], [2], [3], which is clearly stated in the Qur'an. This instruction emphasizes the importance of solidarity [4], cooperation, and social concern as a form of practicing the faith of a Muslim. Helping is not only a religious ritual [5], but it is also the foundation of social ethics that connects humans with their fellow human beings [6]. The concept of ta'awun provides a guideline that human beings, as social beings, cannot live alone [7], [8]. Rather, it requires togetherness and support from others [9]. In the context of modern and traditional society, the teachings of ta'awun remain relevant because they can answer various social challenges [10], including increasing individualism [11], [12], [13], social inequality, and weakened community ties. The normative basis of the concept of ta'awun is explicitly explained in the Qur'an, Surah Al-Maidah, verse 2.

On the other hand, the Sakai Sambayan tradition in the people of Lampung is one of the local wisdom that still survives to this day [14]. This tradition emphasizes the practice of helping in various aspects of life [15], starting from social activities, house construction, traditional parties, to handling collective problems. Sakai Sambayan is not just a cooperative activity, but also a value system that forms a bond of solidarity, strengthens social identity, and reflects fair reciprocity among members of society. The values contained in Sakai Sambayan have a strong wedge with the teachings of ta'awun in the Qur'an, so it is interesting to study from the perspective of the integration of religious values with local culture.

The problem that arises is that there are indications that the practice of ta'awun values and the Sakai Sambayan tradition is increasingly weakening due to modernization, urbanization, and changes in people's lifestyles. The current globalization brings a more individualistic, materialistic, and competitive mindset, thus shifting the values of togetherness that have long been the social strength of the people of Lampung. The Qur'an can be a solution because it is relevant to the social life of the community, where the Qur'an teaches us to help each other. The Qur'an is also a solution because it offers a moral, spiritual, and social basis to restore the balance between modern progress and the value of togetherness. This condition raises an important question: the extent to which the relevance of the value of ta'awun in the Qur'an can be found in the Sakai Sambayan tradition, and how the relationship between the two can be used as a foothold in reinforcing the culture of helping in the contemporary era.

This research also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between normative-theological aspects and sociocultural aspects. From a normative point of view, the Qur'an provides a universal guide on the value of helping, which applies throughout the ages. Meanwhile, from the sociocultural side, Sakai Sambayan shows how these values are lived in the daily practices of the people of Lampung. Thus, this research is expected to present a more comprehensive understanding that Islamic teachings are inseparable from cultural reality, and conversely, local traditions can find a theological foothold that strengthens their existence.

This research is important because it contains two major dimensions, namely the theoretical aspect and the practical aspect. Theoretically, this research contributes to expanding the treasures of Islamic studies by combining normative texts (the Qur'an) with socio-cultural realities (local traditions). This is in line with the idea of Islam Nusantara, which emphasizes the importance of understanding Islam through the cultural context of society. By examining the relevance of ta'awun in the Qur'an with Sakai Sambayan, it is hoped that it can show the harmony between Islamic teachings and existing local wisdom. Meanwhile, practically, this research is important to strengthen the social identity of the people of Lampung so that it is not uprooted from its traditional roots, as well as to answer modern social challenges through the revitalization of the values of togetherness. However, there is a research gap that needs to be bridged, namely the absence of a study that traces the conceptual intersection between the values of ta'awun as an Islamic theological teaching and the practice of Sakai Sambayan as a socio-cultural tradition. The separation of the theological and cultural domains gives the impression that the two do not have a direct relationship, even though both substantially affirm the spirit of solidarity and helpfulness in community life.

A number of previous studies have discussed the concept of ta'awun in the Qur'an and the practice of mutual cooperation in Indonesian society [16]. For example, classical commentary studies such as the works of al-Tabari and al-Qurtubi emphasize that the commandment to help is part of social worship that is in line with efforts to uphold justice and policy [17]. Contemporary interpretations, such as Tafsir al-Mishbah by M. Quraish Shihab [18], [19],[20], explained that ta'awun is an important instrument to maintain social harmony and overcome humanitarian problems [21],[22]. On the other hand, an anthropological study of Sakai Sambayan reveals that this tradition is a social capital that plays an important role in maintaining the solidarity of the Lampung community, especially in facing crises or collective needs [23]. Until now, there has been no research that directly links the concept of ta'awun in the Qur'an with the Sakai Sambayan tradition in Lampung. Both are still placed in separate domains theologically and culturally. This gap becomes a research gap that this research fills by offering an integrative analysis, in order to show that ta'awun values can be transformed and actualized in local socio-cultural practices without losing their normative essence.

Based on the description above, this research has the main purpose of examining the value of helping (ta'awun) in the Qur'an and finding its relevance to the Sakai Sambayan tradition in the people of Lampung. More specifically, this study aims to: describe the concept of ta'awun as enshrined in the verses of the Qur'an, analyze the values contained in the Sakai Sambayan tradition, and find common ground and relevance between the two in order to strengthen the practice of togetherness in the midst of social changes in society. Thus, this researcher is expected to strengthen scientific treasures, but also make a real contribution to society in maintaining and developing the noble values that have been inherited by religion and culture.

This research uses a qualitative approach with the type of library research because all data is obtained through literature sources, without going directly to the field. The focus of the research is directed at the normative-theological analysis of the concept of ta'awun in the Qur'an, along with classical and contemporary interpretations, as well as socio-cultural studies of the Sakai Sambayan tradition in the people of Lampung. The object of the research is limited to two main things, namely ta'awun, which is defined as the value of help-help, and Sakai Sambayan, which is understood as a form of cooperation typical of Lampung that emphasizes solidarity and reciprocity. The primary data of the study consisted of the Qur'an, books of tafsir, and Islamic literature, while secondary data came from books, articles, and relevant anthropological research. The research instrument is the researcher himself, using documentation techniques and text analysis. The data collection process is carried out by studying, recording, and classifying related literature, while data analysis is carried out in a descriptive-qualitative manner through reduction, presentation, and concluding. With this methodology, the research seeks to find the relevance between the value of ta'awun in the Qur'an and the Sakai Sambayan tradition as the local wisdom of the people of Lampung.

This study found that there is a significant intersection between the concept of ta'awun in the Qur'an as a normative-transcendental teaching and the Sakai Sambayan tradition of the Lampung community as a sociocultural local wisdom, which both emphasize solidarity, care, and togetherness. The novelty of this study lies in its explicit attempt to integrate Qur'anic values with the cultural traditions of the archipelago, an approach rarely touched on in previous studies that generally only discuss the two separately. Thus, this research contributes academically to the development of Islamic studies that are not only text-based but also rooted in the realities of local culture. Theoretically, this research expands the treasures of social interpretation of the Qur'an by presenting an interconnected perspective between divine revelation and social practices of society. Practically, the importance of revitalizing the values of ta'awun and Sakai Sambayan as socio-religious capital is to strengthen solidarity, build character education, and strengthen religious moderation in the modern era marked by individualism and globalization. This research affirms its position in the academic discourse of Islam and Nusantara culture as a strategic bridge that connects the normative teachings of the Qur'an with local wisdom, as well as showing that Islam is able to dialogue, adapt, and enrich the nation's cultural identity without losing its universal value.

This research has limitations in methodological scope because it is a library research that focuses on the analysis of Qur'anic texts, interpretations, and anthropological literature about the people of Lampung without conducting direct field observations. Therefore, the findings produced are conceptual and normative. In the future, follow-up research is recommended to use empirical approaches such as ethnography, living Qur'an, or participatory-based field research to examine how the values of ta'awun and the Sakai Sambayan tradition are implemented in real life in the social life of contemporary Lampung people. In addition, future research can also expand the study to other regions in the archipelago to see how the integration of Qur'anic values with local wisdom can strengthen religious moderation and social solidarity in the multicultural context of Indonesia.

Klara Syafira: Conceptualization, Methodology, Writing – review & editing, Supervision, Project administration. Abdul Malik Ghozali: Methodology, Writing – review & editing, Investigation. Fitri Windari & Rohmat Yanuri: Conceptualization, Methodology, Writing – review & editing, Investigation.

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Supervisor in this research, Mr. Abdul Malik Ghozali, Mr. Masruchin, Mrs. Fitri Windari, for their unwavering support and in-depth criticism throughout the course of my research. I also appreciate the very supportive lecturers whose resources and assistance are very valuable. I would also like to thank my friends for their friendship and the discussions that inspired me throughout the course of this research.

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

This research did not receive any financial support.