MARRIAGES AT AN EARLY AGE IN THE RIO PAKAVA DISTRICT OF THE DONGGALA REGENCY (From the Viewpoint of Islamic Law)

Abstract

In a young society, early marriage is a concern and a reality. Underage marriages frequently take place for a variety of reasons and viewpoints, including those that are legal, religious, and based on social norms and traditions. As a result, the research attempts to discuss and investigate the causes of early marriage, its effects, and how Islamic law justifies the legitimacy of the early marriage law in Kec. Rio Pakava, Kab. Donggala. The research methodology employed involved picking an Islamic legal approach and gathering data through qualitative field research using interviews. The research has revealed a number of variables that affect the prevalence of early marriage in Kec. Rio Pakava, Kab. Donggala is an element of education, economy, online social media, and millennial culture that causes unmarried pregnancies and receives parental or guardian approval. Some of these aspects, like health, psychological effects, and the influence of societal judgments on people's life, might have detrimental effects. Islamic law indicates that this form of marriage may or may not occur if its existence is considered from the benefit side due to the elements and repercussions of early marriage. However, the Qur'an states that persons who are getting married must be mature, capable, and ready. Scholars are currently debating the definitions of ability and maturity