| dc.description.abstract | This study examines the dynamics of the concept of kafā’ah in endogamous marriage
practices among members of the Indonesian Islamic Da’wah Institute (LDII) in
Wonokerto Village, Turi District, Sleman Regency. Unlike the classical fiqh
understanding of kafā’ah, which emphasizes general religious
compatibility, kafā’ah within the LDII community has evolved into a broader notion
encompassing organizational affiliation, uniformity of religious manhaj, and
ideological loyalty. This research aims to analyze the social construction
of kafā’ah within LDII, the factors influencing endogamous marriage practices, and
their conformity with maqāṣid al-usrah as formulated by Ibn ‘Āshūr. This research
employs a qualitative method with a socio-normative approach. Data were collected
through in-depth interviews with LDII leaders, former LDII figures, preachers, and
community members, complemented by observation and document analysis. Data
analysis was conducted using Peter L. Berger and Thomas Luckmann’s social
construction theory and the maqāṣid asy-syarī‘ah approach, particularly Ibn ‘Āshūr’s
concept of maqāṣid al-usrah. The findings reveal that kafā’ah in LDII’s marital
practices functions not only as a religious consideration but also as a mechanism of
social cohesion and control within the community. This practice has significant
implications, including restrictions on individual freedom in choosing a spouse,
psychological pressure, family conflict, and potential social segregation among
Muslims. From the perspective of Ibn ‘Āshūr’s maqāṣid al-usrah, a coercive
application of kafā’ah that generates social harm contradicts the substantive
objectives of marriage, namely achieving tranquillity (sakinah), affection (mawaddah),
compassion (raḥmah), and the preservation of human dignity and welfare. Therefore,
this study emphasizes the necessity of reconstructing the concept of kafā’ah within
LDII based on maqāṣid, so that it does not become a rigid formality that negates the
essential goals of maqāṣid asy-Syarī‘ah. | en_US |
