<![CDATA[This study examines the practice of giving jeulamee (dowry) during engagement (khitbah) in Mukim Lamreung, Krueng Barona Jaya District, Aceh Besar, from an Islamic legal perspective. Normatively, dowry is a husband’s obligation after the marriage contract, but in Lamreung’s tradition, part of the dowry is given during the engagement as a symbol of sincerity and commitment. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method through observation and interviews with local community, religious, and customary leaders. The findings reveal that the giving of jeulamee during khitbah is viewed as a valuable social tradition but, in Islamic law, is classified as a gift (hibah), not a valid dowry. The Aceh Ulama Consultative Council (MPU) Fatwa No. 5 of 2016 states that property given during engagement is considered a gift and must be returned if the marriage does not occur. Therefore, this tradition is acceptable as long as it is understood as a cultural practice consistent with Islamic legal principles rather than a religious obligation.]]>
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