Customary Sanctions for the Cancellation of a Marriage Proposal in Krueng Barona Jaya Subdistrict, Aceh Besar

A marriage proposal, or 'meminang' in Indonesian, is a promise man makes to marry woman he proposes to. This subject cancellation due various factors, either from the woman. However, according prevailing customs Aceh, Indonesia, when proposal canceled, party responsible for subjected customary sanctions. research explores forms of sanctions imposed proposals and examines their compatibility with concept 'Mashlahah Mursalah' (public interest). study employs qualitative method an empirical juridical approach. The findings reveal that canceling involve forfeiture gold given as symbol bond if initiates cancellation. On other hand, initiated by woman, must be returned twofold. 'pinangan' gift considered non-refundable grant case cancellation, regardless whether it. evaluating light Mashlahah Mursalah, they are deemed invalid contravene several principles including conflict consensus scholars regarding law dowry, contradicting evidence Quran Sunnah prohibition unlawfully taking others' property, negating greater public interest while opening door potential harm.