TRADISI IDIH-IDIHAN PRA NIKAH MASYARAKAT DESA PENGASTULAN (STUDI KOMPARASI ANTARA HUKUM ISLAM & HUKUM ADAT)

Abstract

Tradition is an important element in community life, reflecting cultural, social, and religious values passed down through generations. In Pengastulan Village, Seririt District, Buleleng Regency, there is a pre-wedding tradition called Idih-Idihan, which is still practiced by the local Balinese Muslim community. This tradition consists of a series of customary stages aimed at strengthening family ties before the marriage ceremony and instilling values of politeness, responsibility, and deliberation between the families of the prospective bride and groom. This study aims to examine the implementation of the Idih-Idihan tradition from the perspective of Islamic law and customary law, and to examine the extent to which it aligns with and differs from the provisions of both legal systems. Using an empirical legal approach and qualitative methods, data collection was conducted through direct observation, interviews with religious and customary leaders, and documentation throughout the process. Research findings indicate that the Idih-Idihan tradition holds profound symbolic significance as a customary formality for conveying good intentions for marriage, which is essentially in line with the concept of khitbah in Islam. This tradition does not conflict with Sharia principles as long as it does not contain prohibited elements, such as coercion or the practice of shirk. From a customary law perspective, Idih-Idihan is part of living law, namely, law that lives within society, functioning as a social mechanism to maintain order, uphold local norms, and strengthen relationships between families. Thus, this tradition reflects the harmony between customary values and religious teachings in the lives of the Balinese Muslim community in Pengastulan Village

Keywords: Idih-Idihan tradition, Pre-marital customs, Pengastulan Village, Islamic law, Customary law, Balinese Muslim community