The Role of Traditional Kyai in Mitigating Early Marriage in Indonesia: An Analysis of a Social Phenomenon within the Maslahah Framework

Siti Masiroh*    -  Universitas Islam Darul Ulum, Lamongan, Indonesia
M. Noor Harisudin    -  Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq, Jember, Indonesia
Mokhamad Ali Ridlo  -  Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco

(*) Corresponding Author
DOI: 10.30659/jua.v9i1.42330
Early marriage remains a significant issue that necessitates an optimal and sustainable prevention programme. Researchers are particularly interested in exploring the social role of Kiai, who are directly involved in these prevention initiatives. Kiai possess a keen awareness of their positions as religious leaders within the community and actively engage, participate, and contribute substantially to early marriage prevention programmes. This study focuses on three primary areas: the prevalence of early marriage and its associated prevention programme in Lamongan Regency, the prevention of early marriage based on maslahah, and the social role of Kiai in mitigating early marriage. The research methodology employed in this article is qualitative, incorporating field research. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, and document analysis, utilising a phenomenological approach. The findings of the study yield several important insights. Firstly, the prevention of early marriage in Lamongan Regency involves five governmental agencies: DPPKB, DPPPA, Religious Courts, Guidance for Religious Affairs, and KUA. However, strategic actors who engage directly with the community are only partially involved. Secondly, based on the analysis of maslahah, the prevention of early marriage is seen to encompass benefits that align with the objectives of Islamic law, including the preservation of religion, life, lineage, reason, and wealth. Thirdly, the social roles of Kiai are represented across seven components: social position, social function, expectations, social interaction, familial and community roles, social participation, and social contribution.

Keywords: Early Marriage; Islamic Law; Kiai, Maslahah; Social Role

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