Name : Mohammad Burhanudin

NIM : 19210179
Class : C

HORTATORY EXPOSITION
INTERFAITH MARIAGE

Marriage of different religions is not new to indonesian society. This marriage has been
happening in the community and has been going on for a long time. Marriage of different
religions is also an endless debate and always appears pro-cons in society. This does not decide
the desire of followers of different religions to hold a wedding. However, it does not also mean
that the issue of marriage of different religions is not in question, even tends to always attract
controversy.
Keep in mind that Indonesia adheres to 6 religions that have been recognized by the
state, namely Catholicism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Confucianism and Hinduism. Each
religion has its own views on interfaith marriage. Based on the sources I got, the Catholic
Church does not view that interfaith marriage is not allowed. His religion only urges his
followers to choose a partner of the same religion, because it is based on various considerations.
On the other hand, there are human rights that cannot be disturbed by religion, namely love
between humans comes unexpectedly.
According to Islam, the majority of scholars from 4 schools of thought, MUI,
Muhammadiyah, NU and others agree that interfaith marriage is not allowed. This has been
explained by Allah in Surah Al-Baqarah verse 221 which explains that believers are prohibited
from marrying polytheist women. The second opinion of scholars regarding the law of
interfaith marriage is makruh and permissible. The cleric's statement is based on Surah Al-
Maidah verse 5 about marrying a woman from the Book of God which is lawful for a believer.
However, on condition that the women of the Ahlul Kitab have never committed immorality,
such as adultery and the like, and only Muslim men may marry women from the people of the
Book, while Muslim women may not marry men of different religions.
Then, Indonesia does not prohibit interfaith marriages. As stated in Law no 1 of 1974
article 2 paragraph 1 states, "Marriage is valid if the marriage is carried out according to their
respective beliefs or religions". The law does not explicitly state whether interfaith marriage is
permissible or not. The law stipulates that the implementation of marriage is considered valid
if it is carried out in accordance with the laws of each religion.
 According to a source that the author got, as an example of a case based on the
experience of managing interfaith marriages in the last way, Mary Anne Ninyo, a Catholic
woman who married a Protestant Christian man on February 11, 2018 at the Church of St.
Yosep Matraman, East Jakarta. She finally chose to give in and submit to her husband's beliefs
when getting married. After all, she and her husband-to-be at that time were still in the same
way of worship and the same book, he thought. Ninyo and her husband also agreed that they
would not question the beliefs their children would adopt when they grow up, as long as it was
within the scope of their beliefs. "It's up to my husband where he wants to take me, as long as
his intentions are good," she said. Like Ninyo, Widana Made, who is Hindu, also shared her
experience in managing a marriage eight years ago with a Muslim woman. His wife, Yuliana
Prihandari, agreed to marry in the Hindu way and perform the Sudhi Wadani ceremony (a
ceremony to enter the Hindu religion). After that, they took care of the administration to
Parisadha Hindu Dharma Indonesia (PHDI). Armed with a letter from PHDI, Made and Yuli
got a marriage certificate at the local civil registry office.
Thus, interfaith marriage in Islamic law is basically forbidden to do, but because
Indonesia is a country that has the motto Bhinneka Tunggal Ika which has a diversity of
religions and beliefs, each religion has different views on interfaith marriage. In Indonesia itself
does not stipulate that interfaith marriage is prohibited or not. Couples of different religions
can get married, it's just that it becomes difficult because the practice in the field is not always
in accordance with the constitution, such as Muslim couples with Christianity or Islam with
Catholics, they can get married in two different ways at once, namely Islamically with a
marriage contract or a blessing at the church. Christian or Catholic.
ARGUMENT I :
It is permissible to marry different religions, as long as both sides know the good and
bad risks. Because actually all of that can be discussed well and have to give in to each other
ARGUMENT II :
Should be able to understand each other better, because it concerns the beliefs and
habits of both parties.
ARGUMENT III :
Impact on the child later, both parties must agree on what will happen if they already
have children. Certainly not an easy choice later to decide who the child should go with.
RECOMENDATION :
There are many things that we must consider if we are going to marry a different
religion. Why? because we must be able to wisely determine the fate of our marriage later. We
must be responsible for the risks that await in front of us. Because marriage is sacred, once in
a lifetime, but if we are sure and steady about the choices we have made. And sure of steadfast
determination. then it will be allowed.