KAJIAN PERBANDINGAN TENTANG KONSEP KAFA’AH DALAM PERNIKAHAN PERSPEKTIF HUKUM ISLAM DAN ADAT JAWA

Abstract

In Java, Islam appears with a humanist character, not rigid,
gentle and full of protection. With the wisdom and patience of the
muballighin (wali) spread Islam gently. They use adaptive steps by
allowing traditions that have been deeply rooted to be accompanied by
steps of infiltration of Islamic teachings and views. Almost all Islamic
teachings collaborated with the customs that were believed and carried
out by the Javanese at that time, including the issue of marriage and the
rules in it such as the issue of kafaah. This article discusses the concept
of kafaah according to Islamic law and Javanese custom, how the
similarities and differences in the concept of kafaah according to
Islamic law and Javanese custom, and how the relevance of the concept
of kafaah according to Islamic law and Javanese custom. Kafaah is a
condition where in a marriage there must be a balance between
husband and wife regarding certain aspects that can avoid crises that
can damage married life. The main purpose of kafaah is the realization
of domestic peace and permanence. If the marriage is based on a
common perception, compatibility of views, and mutual understanding,
then surely the marriage will be peaceful, happy and always shaded by
the grace of Allah SWT. This article concludes that kafaah according to
Islamic law and Javanese custom do not contradict each other, go hand
in hand and complement each other.