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Tradition of Malem Songo Marriage in Kedungharjo: Representation of Natural Law Values in the Perspective of Thomas Aquinas Shodiqin, Mohammad; Maulidiyah, Azzahra Syarafina; Rifqi, Muhammad Jazil
Jurnal AL-MAQASID: Jurnal Ilmu Kesyariahan dan Keperdataan Vol 11, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24952/almaqasid.v11i1.14951

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Malem Songo marriage  is a unique tradition that lives in the Tuban community, especially in Kedungharjo. The term Malem Songo refers to the 29th night of Ramadan which is believed to be a night full of blessings. This belief encourages tens to hundreds of couples in the region to hold a marriage contract simultaneously that night. This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation and has become an integral part of the cultural identity of the local community. This research is empirical with a qualitative approach and uses a philosophical framework as an analysis knife. Primary data was obtained through in-depth interviews with the perpetrators, officials of the Widang District KUA, and Kedungharjo community leaders. This article examines the Malem Songo marriage tradition  through the perspective  of natural law as  proposed by Thomas Aquinas. According to Aquinas, the law of nature is a manifestation of the lex aeterna (eternal law of God) which is imprinted in the universal order and guides man to his ultimate existential goal, which is true happiness (beatitudo) in union with the Creator. The findings of the study show that these traditions not only contain deep spiritual values, but also serve as a cultural mechanism to overcome customary constraints, such as weton mismatches. From the perspective  of natural law, this tradition reflects the embodiment of lex aeterna and lex naturalis, where human rationality is linked to divine wisdom. Therefore, Malem Songo marriage is  not solely seen as a socio-cultural practice, but rather as a concrete representation of universal moral principles such as rationality, justice, and the attainment of true happiness rooted in the theological dimension and eternal moral law.
Studi Komparatif Pemikiran Muhammad Syahrur dan David S. Powers Tentang Hukum Waris Islam Rifqi, Muhammad Jazil
Komparatif: Jurnal Perbandingan Hukum dan Pemikiran Islam Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): Juni
Publisher : Department of Comparative Mazhab Comparative, Fakulty of Shariah and Law

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/komparatif.v1i1.1162

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The thought of Islamic law always develops along with changing times, places, and social conditions, and this cannot be separated from the approach applied by every scientist in performing ijtihad. This article reveals a comparative study between Muhammad Syahrur and David S. Powers, who have different backgrounds in interpreting the law, especially inheritance. Syahrur has formal educational experience in the field of engineering. In turn, he studied Islam intensely, while Powers is indeed formally educated in the Islamic world, and although they both use different approaches, they almost have the same view. For Syahrur, there is no absolute specific percentage limit in wills, but the number of wills can be determined by the choices based on the best conditions, in his opinion. Likewise, with inheritance law, the 2: 1 rule for men and women is also not absolute. Under certain conditions, the distribution of property can be 1: 1. Meanwhile, Powers, this testamentary term, is increasingly related to Shahrur's inheritance. It is just that it is intended for heirs whom Ashabul Furudh blocks. Another term that Powers introduced was inheritance ab intestine which was no different from Shahrur's thought. However, it was valid for 2: 1 if the heir was in primary status and 1: 1 if the heir was in the second position.
The Tension between Cultural Heritage and Individual Freedom: The JiLu Marriage Tradition among the Indigenous Javanese Community in Blembem, Ponorogo Rifqi, Muhammad Jazil; Zulfa, Alfina Aulia; Alana, M. Alfian; Syakuri, Ahmad Fauzan
AL-TAHRIR Vol 25 No 1 (2025): Islamic Studies
Publisher : IAIN Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21154/altahrir.v25i1.10371

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This study investigates the persistence of JiLu, a Javanese customary prohibition against marriage between the first and third-born children of different families, as practised in Blembem Village, Ponorogo. Although JiLu lacks a formal legal or religious foundation, it continues to function as a binding social norm upheld through oral tradition, communal belief systems, and social sanctions. Employing a socio-legal approach, the research integrates qualitative data from in-depth interviews with traditional elders, affected couples, and local stakeholders, alongside a review of relevant literature. Berger and Luckmann’s theory of social construction—comprising the processes of externalization, objectification, and internalization—provides the theoretical framework to analyze how JiLu is maintained and reproduced. The findings reveal that JiLu operates as a symbolic system that regulates social behaviour, particularly in marital decisions, through emotional reinforcement and the fear of spiritual or social consequences. However, the norm’s authority is increasingly questioned by younger generations exposed to formal education, religious reinterpretation, and modern legal rationality. This generational shift highlights a growing tension between the preservation of collective cultural identity and the assertion of personal autonomy. The study demonstrates how customary norms can either adapt or erode when confronted with changing societal values, contributing to broader discussions on the dynamics of tradition, law, and individual rights in contemporary rural Indonesia.
Child Marriage in Villages: Misuse of Ijbār, Structural Discrimination, and Best Interest of the Child Dismissal Rifqi, Muhammad Jazil; Masdar Hilmy; Moh. Faizur Rohman; M Imdadur Rohman
AL-IHKAM: Jurnal Hukum & Pranata Sosial Vol. 20 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Sharia IAIN Madura collaboration with The Islamic Law Researcher Association (APHI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/al-lhkam.v20i1.15970

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Despite ongoing global efforts to end child marriage, the practice remains widespread in Indonesia. In 2024, Pasuruan recorded some of the highest child marriage rates. Ngantungan Village in Pasrepan is a striking example of how entrenched cultural beliefs and economic pressures continue to drive the trend. This study investigates how structural discrimination—primarily through the practice of ijbār (coercive guardianship) in Islamic legal interpretation—clashes with the best interests of the child (BIC) and perpetuates early marriage. Fieldwork included interviews with religious authorities, local officials, guardians, and young people involved in these marriages. The findings reveal that although Islamic jurisprudence allows guardians to arrange underage marriages under certain conditions, ijbār is frequently misapplied in ways that ignore girls' autonomy and strip them of their right to participate in life-changing decisions. In Ngantungan, traditional myths—like the belief that rejecting too many proposals dooms a girl to lifelong singleness—create social pressure, particularly for girls from low-income families with little formal education. For many, early marriage is seen not as a choice but as the only viable escape from economic hardship. Tackling this issue calls for more than legal reform. It demands a cultural shift, localized education initiatives, and financial support programs that offer meaningful alternatives and disrupt the cycle of child marriage.