少数民族习惯法生于民间,源于禁忌和习惯,它代表和满足了一定地域、族群内人们的需要。作为历史文化遗留,习惯法有巨大的惯性力量,是实际存在于中国现代社会的有效秩序和规范之一,因此,应充分发掘少数民族习惯法的源泉、认同、规范功能,促进民族地区和谐社会法治建设。 Ethnic customs, born in the folk and from taboos and customs, represent and satisfy the needs of people in certain regions and ethnic groups. As a heritage of history and culture, customary law has enormous inertia force, which is one of the effective order and norms that actually exist in modern Chinese society. Therefore, it is necessary to fully explore the source of customary law of ethnic minorities, identify and standardize functions and promote the harmonious society in ethnic minority areas Rule by law.