JUEBIR: Journal of Economics and Business Research
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): June (2026)

Shifting Economic Values in Generation Z Marriages: A Study of Qana'ah and Anti-Prestige in Simple Marriages at the KUA

Misi Anggraini (UIN Imam Bonjol Padang)
Ahmad Wira (Imam Bonjol State Islamic University Padang)
Aidil Novia (Imam Bonjol State Islamic University Padang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study examines the shift in economic values underlying the phenomenon of Generation Z’s simple marriage at the KUA (without lavish receptions) from the perspective of Islamic economic ethics. Rooted in the concepts of qana’ah (contentment with simplicity) and anti‑showiness, the research highlights how this generation prioritizes long‑term well‑being and financial responsibility over social display. Using a qualitative approach, the study employs in‑depth interviews, discourse analysis of social media content, and case studies of couples who chose minimal‑ceremony marriages, supported by normative analysis of fiqh and economics literature. The results show that the preference for simple weddings reflects a growing ethical consciousness, where qana’ah and rejection of tabarruj and consumerist gifting function as moral boundaries. The findings indicate that this trend is not merely economic rationality but a value‑based transformation in marital culture. The discussion emphasizes that the KUA becomes a symbol of legal and ethical simplicity, aligning with Islamic economic principles of moderation, justice, and avoidance of extravagance.

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Abbrev

juebir

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Subject

Religion Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Economics and Business Research (JUEBIR) is an open-access student journal that welcomes scientific contributions from students in the fields of management, finance, business, and Islamic economics, as outlined in its Focus and scope. The journal invites manuscripts in the following ...