<![CDATA[Early marriage remains a social and Islamic family law issue in Indonesia because it affects reproductive health, education, family resilience, and increases the risk of divorce. This study aims to analyze the role of the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) of Karanganyar District, Karanganyar Regency, in preventing early marriage from the perspective of maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah in 2025. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach with field research methods. Data collection techniques included interviews, observations, and documentation. The research informants consisted of the Head of KUA, penghulu, Islamic religious counselors, and community members. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman model through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that KUA has a strategic role in preventing early marriage through marriage guidance programs, religious counseling, socialization of marriage age regulations, rejection of underage marriage registration, and collaboration with community leaders and educational institutions. From the perspective of maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah, these efforts align with the principles of protecting life (hifẓ al-nafs), protecting intellect (hifẓ al-‘aql), and protecting offspring (hifẓ al-nasl). The obstacles faced include low public awareness, cultural pressures, economic factors, and the practice of marriage dispensation. This study confirms that the prevention of early marriage constitutes part of the implementation of public benefit principles within Islamic family law.]]>
