Harmony in The Family of Early Marriage Through Kawin Tangkap in The Islamic Community of Sapeken Islands Ofumenep Regency Perspective M. Qurais Shihab

Abstract

The practice of catch marriage which results in early marriage is still rampant in Indonesia, especially in remote areas such as the Sapeken Islands. This research aims to explore the problem as a new issue, with the title "Harmony in the Family of Early Marriage through Catch Marriage in the Islamic Community of Sapeken Islands, Sumenep Regency Perspective of M. Qurais Shihab". This research discusses three things, namely the factors that cause early marriage through catch marriage in the Sapeken Islands, the practice of its implementation, and the formation of family harmony in the marriage according to the views of M. Quraish Shihab. This research uses a qualitative approach to examine phenomena that occur naturally, with ethnographic methods. The research location is on Sapeken Island, Sumenep Regency, East Java, with the local Islamic community as the subject. Data were collected through observation, interviews and documentation, then analyzed through four stages: collection, reduction, presentation and conclusion. The findings of this study are, first, catch marriage in Sapeken Islands occurs as a response to violations of religious and social norms by young people, such as being alone in forbidden places or committing immoral acts. The main factor is the family's belief that early marriage can improve their good name and avoid stigma, plus the pressure of social and customary norms. Second, the practice of catch marriage begins with community suspicion, followed by the arrest of the man and the execution of the marriage contract by religious leaders to maintain order. Third, according to M. Quraish Shihab, marriage should be based on love and understanding, but sudden arranged marriages without careful preparation risk causing conflict and negative social and psychological impacts in the family.