<![CDATA[Every region has its own distinct traditions in conducting marriage ceremonies. In certain communities, traditions are believed to bring blessings and are therefore preserved across generations. One such belief exists in Gemawang Village, where marriage is prohibited if the route to the prospective groom’s house passes through the birthplace of the prospective bride’s mother. This tradition, known as Ngliwati Segoro Getih, is believed to bring misfortune if violated. However, this belief has generated social problems and potential conflicts, particularly among younger generations who increasingly question the relevance and rationality of such myths. This study aims to examine the practice of the Ngliwati Segoro Getih tradition in Gemawang Village, Temanggung Regency, and to analyze it from the perspectives of Islamic Law and Human Rights. The research adopts a descriptive qualitative approach with field research as its design. Data were collected through direct observation, interviews with community leaders, religious figures, and local residents, as well as document analysis. The data were analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, with methodological triangulation employed to ensure data validity.The findings indicate that the Ngliwati Segoro Getih tradition constitutes a prohibition of marriage between a man and a woman when the groom’s residence route passes through the village of the bride’s mother’s origin. From the perspective of Islamic law, this tradition lacks a strong normative basis, as it does not fall under the categories of prohibited marriage due to lineage (nasab), marital affinity (mushaharah), or breastfeeding relations (rada‘ah). From a human rights perspective, the tradition is a cultural practice rather than a legally binding norm and may potentially violate human rights by restricting individual freedom in choosing a life partner. This is an open-access article under the CC–BY-SA license.]]>
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