<![CDATA[This research aims to explore the practice of the Meuri' Tradition in Acehnese society and analyze its relevance in the perspective of Islamic law. This tradition is a ritual of gratitude and a plea for safety for the mother and baby ahead of birth. The research was carried out through a qualitative approach with field research methods, and using normative-sharia and sociological approaches. The results showed that the Meuri' Tradition is generally carried out at seven to nine months of gestation and includes a series of religious and symbolic rituals, such as the recitation of Barzanji, joint prayers, as well as the use of traditional symbols such as bananas, free-range chicken eggs, silk sarongs, coconut oil, and incense. One of the typical processions is macceraq, which is the smearing of a mixture of chicken blood and lime on the forehead of pregnant women and the installation of burabeq as a form of protection. An analysis of this practice shows that the Meuri' Tradition does not contradict the principles of Islamic law, and even reflects the values of Maqasid al-Shariah, especially in preserving religion (al-din), soul (al-nafs), heredity (al-nasl), intellect (al-'aql), and property (al-mal). Thus, this tradition has significant cultural and spiritual value, while contributing to the preservation of local cultural identity within the framework of Islamic law.]]>
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