Reforming “Merariq”: Towards Harmonized Approach – Socio-culture, Islamic Law, and Biological Consequences

Toetik Koesbardiati; Sri Endah Kinasih; Mochamad Kevin Romadhona; Rachmah Ida; Irfan Wahyudi

doi:10.15294/jllr.v6i1.19642

Authors

Toetik Koesbardiati Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7446-261X
Sri Endah Kinasih Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3179-7174
Mochamad Kevin Romadhona Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0098-8739
Rachmah Ida Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7933-035X
Irfan Wahyudi Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1895-135X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15294/jllr.v6i1.19642

Keywords:

Merariq, Endogamy Marriage, Islamic Law, Socio Culture, Health Risk

Abstract

Research Objectiveness: The understanding of marriage is the process of binding, both physically and spiritually, between a man and a woman to become husband and wife aimed at forming a lasting, harmonious, and happy family based on the belief, this research aims to identify and analysis merariq culture in the aspects of socio-culture, legal, and health. Methods: This research is qualitative research using descriptive analysis. Qualitative study aims to explore the endogamous marriages in Mungkik, Pandan Wangi Village, Jerowaru Subdistrict, East Lombok, involved 24 women and girl (married, unmarried, and widower). Research findings: East Lombok's marriages are primarily merariq, a deeply ingrained tradition in the Sasak community. Elopement often arranged by parents, demonstrating bravery and maintaining family relationships. However, endogamous marriages in Merariq families can lead to health issues and genetic disorders. Among them, 75% of participants were admitted to endogamous marriages among relatives, and some parents forbid their children from marrying relatives due to guilt. Merariq marriages are decreasing due to the rupture of family ties. Elopement is a traditional rational action, low-risk, and based on customs and traditions. However, the community is unaware of the health risks and lacks prior socialization.

Author Biographies

Toetik Koesbardiati, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia

Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
Sri Endah Kinasih, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia

Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
Rachmah Ida, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia

Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
Irfan Wahyudi, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia

Faculty of Social and Political Sciences

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