Tinjauan Hukum Islam terhadap Jumlah Sesarahan dalam Pernikahan

Abstract

Seserahan in marriage is a tradition still practiced in various regions of Indonesia, including Kedawung Village, Tanjung District, Brebes Regency. This tradition requires the groom to provide various goods to the bride as a sign of readiness to build a household. However, in practice, seserahan often becomes a financial burden for the groom and may delay marriage. This study aims to analyze the tradition of seserahan in the marriage of Kedawung Village residents from an Islamic legal perspective. The research method used is qualitative with an empirical legal approach (field research), where data is collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results show that in Islam, seserahan falls into the category of ‘urf or customary practice, which is permitted as long as it does not contradict Islamic law. If the tradition is practiced reasonably and does not become an economic burden, it is considered ‘urf sahih (valid custom). However, if it creates financial hardship, it falls into ‘urf fasid (corrupt custom), which should be reconsidered. Therefore, public education is necessary to ensure that seserahan does not become an absolute requirement that hinders marriage.