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Generation Z Marriage Delay Drivers and Islamic Law Tensions Waris, Abdul; Ishaq, Ishaq; Faisol, Muhammad
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.13995

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General Background Marriage is a central institution in Islamic teaching and social order, yet contemporary youth increasingly reconsider its timing within changing socio-cultural contexts. Specific Background This study examines the phenomenon of delayed marriage among Generation Z through a socio-legal lens that integrates sociological analysis with Islamic family law perspectives. Knowledge Gap Prior discussions have not sufficiently bridged empirical social behavior of youth with normative Islamic legal frameworks, particularly in relation to evolving values shaped by modernization and digital culture. Aims The study aims to identify key social factors underlying marriage postponement among Generation Z and assess their relevance to Islamic family law principles. Results Findings reveal four dominant drivers: economic constraints, educational and career priorities, social media exposure, and environmental as well as lifestyle factors. Economic considerations and digital influences demonstrate notable tension with Islamic legal norms that prioritize timely marriage, while educational aspirations show partial alignment when balanced with religious obligations. Novelty The research introduces an interdisciplinary socio-legal approach combining empirical insights and normative analysis, offering a comprehensive understanding of youth decision-making within Islamic legal discourse. Implications The study suggests the need for adaptive interpretations of Islamic family law that remain responsive to social transformation while preserving core religious values, supporting policy and educational initiatives addressing generational shifts in marital perspectives. Highlights: Financial readiness, academic pursuit, and digital exposure shape postponement decisions. Normative religious expectations intersect with shifting youth value orientations. Interdisciplinary socio-legal framing clarifies contemporary marital perceptions. Keywords: Postponing, Marriage, Gen Z Perceptions, Sociological Analysis, Islamic Family Law
Endogamous Marriage in the Habaib Community a Social Engineering Perspective by Roscoe Pound Yulianti, Silvia; Ishaq, Ishaq; Faisol, Muhammad
The Eastasouth Journal of Social Science and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 02 (2026): The Eastasouth Journal of Social Science and Humanities (ESSSH)
Publisher : Eastasouth Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/esssh.v3i02.986

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Ideally, Indonesian marriage law promotes an open marital system that does not restrict partner selection based on lineage. In social reality, however, the Habaib community in Lumajang Regency continues to practice endogamous marriage grounded in patrilineal lineage preservation. This study addresses the gap between the ideal inclusiveness of marriage law and the persistence of exclusive endogamous practices. The research novelty lies in examining Habaib endogamous marriage through the perspective of Law as a Tool of Social Engineering proposed by Roscoe Pound, which remains underexplored in previous studies. This research employs a qualitative phenomenological field approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and documentation, and analyzed using source triangulation and Roscoe Pound’s social engineering legal theory. The findings reveal that: (1) endogamous marriage practices among the Habaib community follow two patterns arranged marriages from childhood and marriages within kinship without formal arrangement; (2) four main factors drive these practices, namely lineage preservation, matchmaking traditions, familial doctrination, and the principle of marital compatibility (kufu’); and (3) from a social engineering perspective, law functions to sustain endogamy through the interplay of public, social, and private interest.