Customary Law ^Merariq^ Marriage in the Sasak Ethnic Society in Lombok Eastern Indonesia
Suparman Jayadi (a*), Abdul Rasyid Ridho (b), Ratih Rahmawati (c)

a) Sociology of Religion Department, Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram
Jl. Gajah Mada No.100, Jempong Baru, Kec. Sekarbela, Kota Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara. 83116, Indonesia
*suparmanjayadi[at]uinmataram.ac.id
b) Study of Quranic and interpretation department, Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram
Jl. Gajah Mada No.100, Jempong Baru, Kec. Sekarbela, Kota Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara. 83116, Indonesia
c) Sociology Department, Universitas Mataram
Jl. Majapahit No.62, Gomong, Kec. Selaparang, Kota Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara. 83115, Indonesia


Abstract

Marriage is commonplace between men and women on the basis of consensual and then mutual betrothed. Areca nut culture in Indonesia varies, generally applications are made by parties male families. however, it is different from the Sasak ethnic group kidnapping women at night without informing their parents (merariq). Based on the positive law it is not justified, but customary law allows it. This study analyzes the customary law ^merariq^ which is still being implemented by the Sasak ethnic community in Lombok, Indonesia. Sasak ethnic community as a unit of analysis in qualitative research with a case study approach. After processing the data obtained from the field findings through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, they were analyzed using Max Weber^s social action theory. The results of the study show that there are two models of the merariq tradition based on customary law, first traditional and affective actions that this tradition is carried out from generation to generation and based on the emotional ties of the Sasak ethnic community which are still strong in implementing customary law. Second, instrumental rationality and values for the Sasak ethnic community carrying out the merariq tradition practically in accordance with customary law by following the times based on values and norms in ^merariq^ customary law. The social actions of the Sasak ethnic community in carrying out the Merariq tradition are spontaneous, hereditary, and keep up with the times and do not depart from the values and norms of Merariq customary law.

Keywords: Customary Law- Merariq- Social Action- Sasak Ethnic

Topic: Local Wisdom (Customary Law)

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