Problematika Nikah Siri di Indonesia (Tinjauan Hukum Islam dan Hukum Nasional)

Abstract
The phenomenon of unregistered marriages in Indonesia is a complex issue that continues to spark debate between religious legitimacy and legal validity under national law. From an Islamic legal perspective, marriage is considered valid if it meets the essential pillars and requirements, such as the presence of a guardian, two witnesses, a dowry, and the consent (ijab qabul) both the bride and groom. However, according Indonesian national law, specifically Law Number 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage and the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI), every marriage must be officially registered to receive legal recognition and protection. This discrepancy between the two legal systems raises serious problems, particularly regarding the legal status of wives and children, inheritance rights, and legal protection for women in both the private and public spheres. This study aims analyze the issue of unregistered marriages in Indonesia from the perspectives of Islamic law and national law, and to identify the social and legal impacts unregistered marriages. The approach used is normative-juridical, by analyzing legislation, classical and contemporary Islamic legal literature, and empirical case studies in the community. Research findings indicate that although unregistered marriages are considered valid religiously, they lack legal force the eyes of the state, leading to unequal rights for women and children. This situation results in difficulties obtaining birth certificates, inheritance rights, and legal protection cases divorce or domestic violence. This research emphasizes the need for synchronization between Islamic and national legal systems through strengthening regulations and public education regarding the importance of marriage registration.
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Erni Sulhati Roudho Siregar & Uswatun Hasanah (2026). Problematika Nikah Siri di Indonesia (Tinjauan Hukum Islam dan Hukum Nasional). Jurnal Riset Ilmu Hukum, Sosial dan Politik, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.62383/demokrasi.v3i1.1507

Erni Sulhati Roudho Siregar; Uswatun Hasanah, "Problematika Nikah Siri di Indonesia (Tinjauan Hukum Islam dan Hukum Nasional)," Jurnal Riset Ilmu Hukum, Sosial dan Politik, vol. 3, no. 1, 2026.

Erni Sulhati Roudho Siregar; Uswatun Hasanah. "Problematika Nikah Siri di Indonesia (Tinjauan Hukum Islam dan Hukum Nasional)." Jurnal Riset Ilmu Hukum, Sosial dan Politik, vol. 3, no. 1, 2026.

Erni Sulhati Roudho Siregar; Uswatun Hasanah. "Problematika Nikah Siri di Indonesia (Tinjauan Hukum Islam dan Hukum Nasional)." Jurnal Riset Ilmu Hukum, Sosial dan Politik 3, no. 1 (2026).

Erni Sulhati Roudho Siregar & Uswatun Hasanah (2026) 'Problematika Nikah Siri di Indonesia (Tinjauan Hukum Islam dan Hukum Nasional)', Jurnal Riset Ilmu Hukum, Sosial dan Politik, 3(1). doi: 10.62383/demokrasi.v3i1.1507.

Erni Sulhati Roudho Siregar; Uswatun Hasanah. Problematika Nikah Siri di Indonesia (Tinjauan Hukum Islam dan Hukum Nasional). Jurnal Riset Ilmu Hukum, Sosial dan Politik. 2026;3(1).

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