Child Marriage in the Shadow of Custom: The Construction of Islamic Law in the Siala Andiang Mala Tassiala Community in Polewali Mandar
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This study aims to examine the construction of Islamic law on child marriage practices within the indigenous community of Siala Andiang Mala Tassiala in Polewali Mandar Regency, Indonesia, and to analyze its legal validity and implications from the perspective of national law. The persistence of child marriage in this community reflects a complex interaction between customary law, Islamic law, and state law, which often results in normative inconsistencies. This research employs a qualitative method with a normative-empirical (socio-legal) approach, utilizing primary data obtained through in-depth interviews with customary leaders, religious figures, community members, and legal observers, as well as secondary data derived from statutory regulations and relevant academic literature. The findings reveal that, within the framework of Islamic law, child marriage is often legitimized through a narrow interpretation of baligh (biological maturity), while neglecting the broader concept of rushd (psychological and intellectual maturity). Meanwhile, customary law plays a dominant role in legitimizing such practices, particularly through the concept of siri’ (family honor), especially in cases of premarital pregnancy. However, these practices are inconsistent with Indonesian positive law, which stipulates a minimum marriage age and requires formal registration. This discrepancy results in a dualism of legal validity, where marriages are considered legitimate under customary and religious norms but lack formal recognition by the state. Consequently, children born from such unregistered marriages face significant legal and social challenges, including unclear legal status, limited access to civil rights and public services, and increased vulnerability to discrimination and exploitation. This study argues for the urgent need to harmonize customary law, Islamic law, and state law through a contextual and integrative approach, ensuring the protection of children's rights while respecting local cultural values
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