Customary Marriage and Social Stratification

The Role of 'Urf in Determining Marriage Partners of the Kajang Indigenous Community in Bulukumba Regency

Abstract

This study discusses the Analysis of 'Urf The Influence of Social Stratification on the Selection of Marriage Couples in Tanah Toa Village, Kajang District, Bulukumba Regency. This research uses a qualitative method with a theological-normative approach. The data used includes primary and secondary data. Data collection techniques include observation, literature study, and interviews. The instruments used in this study were interview guides and voice recording devices. The process of data management and analysis is carried out through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study showed that the practice of marriage in Tanah Toa Village, Kajang District, Bulukumba Regency, was greatly influenced by social stratification in the Ammatoa custom. The Puang faction tended to marry fellow Puang to maintain status and lineage, while inter-caste marriages, such as between Puang and Ata, although possible, were generally socially unacceptable and faced rejection from family and society. The prohibition of inter-caste marriage based on social status is considered 'urf fasid because it is contrary to the principles of justice and equality in Islam, which judges a person's glory based on piety, not social position. Islam also upholds the freedom to choose a spouse based on faith and morals. With the ever-changing social dynamics, the ban has become less relevant and has the potential to cause injustice in the socio-religious practices of the community.