PERSPEKTIF HUKUM ISLAM TERHADAP BUDAYA PERNIKAHAN NGALOR-NGULON (KE ARAH UTARA DAN BARAT) (KE ARAH UTARA DAN BARAT) (STUDI KASUS DUSUN SWEDEN DESA KELIGRENJENG KECAMATAN WONOTIRTO KABUPATEN BLITAR)

Abstract

In One of the prohibited marriage customs in Javanese culture is the ngalor-ngulon marriage (towards the north and west), which is believed to bring misfortune and disaster to those who practice it, such as illness, financial difficulties, and even death. In the context of Javanese culture, for example, there is a belief that marrying someone from these directions could create an imbalance in the relationship, both physically and spiritually. The north and west are often symbolically linked to certain energies that are considered inappropriate for marriage. Furthermore, this prohibition may reflect efforts to maintain harmony in social and familial relationships, with the hope that a marriage between individuals from these directions might cause imbalance or even calamity. Although many view this as a myth or a belief passed down through generations, this prohibition remains an important part of cultural values that must be respected by the community, especially the Javanese people. This study employs an empirical research method with a sociological-legal approach. Both secondary and primary data were used, and the study is categorized as a case study. Data was collected through interviews and observations with religious leaders, customary figures, government officials, and the local community. The Miles and Huberman interactive model was used for data analysis. In-depth interviews, data triangulation, extended observation, discussions with experts, and peer discussions were employed to verify the validity of the research data. The study found that in the Sweden Hamlet of Kaligrenjeng Village, Wonotirto District, Blitar Regency, the practice of ngalor-ngulon (north and west) marriage is prohibited. There are myths surrounding such marriages, and the study also examines the Islamic legal perspective on the ngalor-ngulon marriage custom in this area.

Keywords: Islamic Law, Culture, Marriage