TRADISI MA’DUPA DALAM PERKAWINAN MENURUT PANDANGAN ULAMA DI DESA BARUH KEMBANG KECAMATAN DAHA UTARA

Abstract

This study aims to examine the implementation of the ma’dupa tradition in Banjar traditional marriage ceremonies and the views of Islamic scholars regarding its legal status in Baruh Kembang Village, Daha Utara District, Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency. This research employed an empirical legal research method with a sociological approach and descriptive qualitative analysis. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving Islamic scholars registered in the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of Daha Utara District. The results show that the ma’dupa tradition is a cultural heritage of the Banjar community originating from the Hindu-Buddhist era and is performed as a complementary ritual in marriage ceremonies, symbolizing prayers, gratitude, and hopes for a harmonious household. This tradition does not affect the validity of the marriage contract and is regarded as part of cultural preservation. The scholars’ views on the legal status of ma’dupa are divided into three categories: permissible (mubah) when practiced merely as a cultural tradition and ceremonial complement, recommended (sunnah) when intended as gratitude and prayer to Allah SWT, and prohibited (haram) when associated with beliefs in supernatural powers or seeking help from spirits besides Allah SWT. Therefore, the ma’dupa tradition may be accepted in Islam as long as it does not contradict Islamic creed and law and provides social benefit to the community.