<![CDATA[This study is grounded in the tradition of supporting the living needs of a prospective wife during the engagement period. It is commonly understood that in Pangbatok Village, when a couple becomes engaged, the male party also contributes to fulfilling the daily needs of his fiancée. This occurs even though, on average, the men do not yet have stable employment. This practice is largely based on arranged marriages initiated by the parents of both parties. Although the children may not be financially prepared, the arrangement is still carried out. Consequently, the responsibility of supporting the engaged woman’s living needs also becomes the responsibility of the male party’s parents.This study focuses on the following research questions: 1) What factors motivate prospective husbands to support the living needs of their fiancées during the engagement period in Pangbatok Village? 2) How is this tradition of supporting a prospective wife’s living needs during engagement viewed from the perspective of Islamic law? This research is categorized as qualitative empirical legal research using a case study approach. The data sources consist of both primary and secondary data. Data collection methods include semi-structured interviews, non-participant observation, and documentation.The results of this study indicate that: 1) In general, the community does not feel burdened in helping to fulfill the living needs of their prospective wives. Informants express feelings of affection, a sense of belonging, and responsibility toward their fiancées—values considered essential in a relationship and expected to continue into marriage. 2) From the perspective of Islamic law, the tradition of supporting a prospective wife’s living needs during the engagement period in Pangbatok Village, Proppo District, Pamekasan Regency, is a customary practice that has long been established and continues to this day. It does not contain elements that contradict the Qur’an or Hadith. Therefore, this custom is considered mubah (permissible) and may be practiced, as it does not violate any principles of Islamic law.]]>
