Nikah Muda dalam Perspektif Fiqih dan Psikologi Remaja

Abstract

This study aims to examine the phenomenon of early marriage from two main perspectives: Islamic jurisprudence and adolescent psychology. In the Islamic jurisprudence tradition, early marriage is often justified as long as it meets the requirements and pillars, but psychologically, adolescence is considered a transitional period that is not yet emotionally and cognitively stable. This study uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method on classical and contemporary Islamic jurisprudence literature, as well as adolescent developmental psychology literature. The results of the study indicate that although Islamic jurisprudence does not explicitly prohibit early marriage, there are principles of maslahah (benefit) that require mental, emotional, and economic readiness before marriage. From a psychological perspective, marriage at a young age poses a risk to relationship stability due to immature communication skills, conflict resolution, and emotional control. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of an integrative approach in responding to early marriage, namely by considering aspects of Islamic law and adolescent psychological readiness simultaneously. These findings can be a reference for educators, parents, and policy makers in providing more holistic and contextual marriage education.