The Role and Strategies of the Bajeng Barat KUA in Combating Early Marriage in Gowa Regency

Authors

  • Aswar Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
  • Mukhlis Bakri Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
  • Zainal Abidin Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
  • Rosmini Universitas Islam Negri Alauddin Makassar

Abstract

This study examines the strategies implemented by the Religious Affairs Office (KUA) of Bajeng Barat, Gowa Regency, in addressing early marriage. The research aims to identify: 1) the factors contributing to early marriage in Bajeng Barat Sub-District, and 2) the strategies employed by KUA Bajeng Barat to mitigate early marriage. A qualitative descriptive approach was used, with data collected through field research involving observation, interviews with KUA officials, and documentation. Data analysis techniques included data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Primary data were obtained from interviews with the head of KUA and its counselors, while secondary data were sourced from books, theses, and journals. The research was conducted at KUA Bajeng Barat, Gowa Regency. The findings reveal that the primary causes of early marriage in Bajeng Barat Sub-District are pregnancies resulting from premarital relationships, elopement, and lack of prior consultation with KUA. The strategies implemented by KUA include socialization of marriage laws, engagement of religious counselors in providing education through religious gatherings and community outreach, as well as the implementation of programs such as School-Age Youth Guidance (BRUS) and Marriage-Age Youth Guidance (BRUN). These strategies have been relatively effective in raising community awareness about the negative impacts of early marriage and its relevance to Islamic law and prevailing regulations.

Keywords: Early Marriage, Strategy, Counseling, KUA.

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Published

2025-10-14

How to Cite

The Role and Strategies of the Bajeng Barat KUA in Combating Early Marriage in Gowa Regency. (2025). Indonesian Journal of Matrimonial and Family Law, 1(1). https://journal.unismuh.ac.id/index.php/ijmfl/article/view/19606

How to Cite

The Role and Strategies of the Bajeng Barat KUA in Combating Early Marriage in Gowa Regency. (2025). Indonesian Journal of Matrimonial and Family Law, 1(1). https://journal.unismuh.ac.id/index.php/ijmfl/article/view/19606