PERNIKAHAN BEDA AGAMA DALAM PERSPEKTIF AL-QUR’AN

Abstract

Interfaith marriage is an issue in Islamic law that has generated differing opinions among scholars, particularly regarding the interpretation of Qur’anic verses on marriage between Muslims and non-Muslims. This article aims to examine the legal status of interfaith marriage from the perspective of the Qur’an, the views of Qur’anic exegetes and Islamic scholars, and the religious fatwas issued by Islamic institutions in Indonesia. This study employs a qualitative approach using library research by examining Qur’anic verses, hadith, classical Qur’anic commentaries, Islamic jurisprudential literature, and religious fatwas. The findings reveal differences of opinion regarding the permissibility of Muslim men marrying women from the People of the Book (Ahl al-Kitab). The majority of Islamic scholars permit such marriages based on Qur’an 5:5, although some scholars prohibit them. Meanwhile, Islamic scholars agree that Muslim women are prohibited from marrying non-Muslim men. The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), and Muhammadiyah have also issued rulings prohibiting interfaith marriage. These rulings are based on interpretations of Qur’anic verses and hadith, as well as considerations of family welfare. Interfaith marriage is considered to have the potential to create challenges concerning religious faith, children’s religious education, the practice of worship within the family, and inheritance rights. Therefore, this study emphasizes the importance of understanding the Qur’anic provisions on marriage as a foundation for choosing a spouse and establishing a family characterized by tranquility, love, and compassion.