<![CDATA[This study aims to examine the implementation of the Mangolat Boru tradition and analyze Islamic scholars’ perspectives on its compatibility with Islamic family law in the Air Putih community, Kinali District, West Pasaman Regency. The Mangolat Boru tradition constitutes the final customary procession in a Mandailing marriage ceremony, symbolizing kinship, mutual respect, and the strengthening of family relationships. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach. Primary data were collected through interviews with Islamic scholars (ulama), Hatobangon (customary elders), and community members, while secondary data were obtained from books, scholarly publications, legal documents, and other relevant sources. Data collection was conducted through interviews, observation, and documentation and analyzed using deductive, inductive, and comparative methods. The findings indicate that the implementation of the Mangolat Boru tradition comprises three principal stages: ceremonial preparations by anak namboru, symbolic negotiations regarding hepeng pangolat as a customary appreciation, and the formal permission granted to the groom to bring the bride to his family residence. The study further reveals that Islamic scholars unanimously consider the tradition permissible because it does not contradict the principles of Islamic law. Instead, it serves to strengthen kinship, preserve family harmony, and maintain Mandailing cultural values across generations. These findings contribute to Islamic family law scholarship by demonstrating that indigenous marriage traditions may coexist with sharia principles when they promote maslahah, reinforce social cohesion, and preserve local wisdom without conflicting with Islamic legal norms.]]>
