Legitimasi Nikah Sirri dalam Perspektif Hukum Islam dan Tantangan Pencatatan Perkawinan di Era Digital

Abstract

Marriage is a sacred institution within Islamic family law and Indonesian national law. However, unregistered marriages (sirri marriages) remain prevalent due to social, cultural, economic, and educational factors. The absence of marriage registration generates serious legal issues, including child status, inheritance rights, spousal protection, and legal certainty in civil administration. This conceptual study examines the legitimacy of unregistered marriages through the lens of Islamic family law while analyzing the challenges of digitizing marriage registration through SIAK, SIMKAH, and other electronic-based public services. The findings show that although Islamic law deems marriages valid when the pillars and requirements are fulfilled, the state considers registration essential for legal protection. The digital era provides significant opportunities to reduce unregistered marriages, yet barriers such as low digital literacy, technological inequality, and regulatory gaps pose persistent obstacles. This study highlights the need for harmonization between Islamic jurisprudence and national legal norms supported by digital-based legal administration to ensure comprehensive legal protection.