KORELASI BUDAYA MERARIQ TERHADAP NIKAH SIRI DI LOMBOK, NUSA TENGGARA BARAT

Abstract

This article discusses the relationship between the merariq tradition and siri marriage which is rife among the Sasak people who live on the island of Lombok. To get data about the discussion, the author uses a type of field research with interviews and documentation methods. Informants are limited to parties related to the main discussion. In the next stage, the information obtained on the research subjects was analyzed using correlation theory by taking into account the four main factors causing the occurrence of unregistered marriages in the Sasak community. Based on the data that has been analyzed using the theory, several facts were found; There is a correlation between merariq culture and sirri marriage. Even though the shari'ah of unregistered marriage is legal, it does not rule out the possibility of adverse effects of unregistered marriage, especially due to irresponsible actors. Broadly speaking, the negative impact of sirri marriages is that they are not considered as legal husband and wife, their rights as husband and wife are not guaranteed, they can be divorced at any time, children born are considered illegitimate and children born out of wedlock cannot attend school because they do not have official documents from the state, there is no legal clarity that binds the status of husband and wife and children.