Ad-dawl : Jurnal Islamic Studies
Ad-dawl Vol. 2 No. 1 (January – June 2026)

A Study of Hadith on Islamic Law Regarding Kafa’ah and Khitbah (Engagement)

Ihda Ihromi (STAI Al-Falah Banjarbaru)
Muhammad Irgan Aunul Fiqri (Universitas Al Azhar Mesir)



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Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the ahkam hadiths related to the concepts of kafa’ah and khitbah in Islamic marriage, as well as to understand their legal implications in building a harmonious family. The method used is qualitative research with a library research approach, sourced from hadith books, classical and contemporary fiqh books, and relevant scientific literature. The approaches used include takhrij and syarah hadith analysis to assess the quality and meaning of the hadiths, as well as a normative approach to explore their legal implications. The results of the study indicate that kafa’ah is the compatibility between prospective husband and wife, which includes aspects of religion, lineage, wealth, occupation, and physical condition, functioning as a supporting factor in creating a sakinah, mawaddah, and warahmah family, although it is not a requirement for the validity of marriage. Meanwhile, khitbah is a proposal process recommended in Islam as a means of getting to know each other before marriage, with certain provisions and ethics that must be observed. Therefore, a proper understanding of the concepts of kafa’ah and khitbah can serve as a foundation for building a harmonious and sustainable household.

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ad-dawl

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Ad-dawl is an academic journal dedicated to the scholarly exploration of various aspects of Islam. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academics and practitioners to publish original research and reviews on topics such as Islamic thought, law, history, culture, Islamic education and ...