THE VALUE OF LOCAL WISDOM IN MARRIAGE GUIDANCE

Abstract

Abstract: This study aims to describe the importance of local wisdom values in marriage guidance. The research uses an empirical legal method that uses a normative theological and sociocultural approach. Sources of data in the study came from primary data derived from observations and interviews, while the parties interviewed were divided into 4 (four) informant subjects, namely: 1) Head of Office, Head of TU Subdivision, Head of Islamic Community Guidance Section, Head of KUA Belopa District, 2) Traditional Leaders, 3) Husbands and Wives of Bimwin Participants and 4) Islamic Religion Counselors. While secondary data is taken from documents that have anything to do with research. The results of the research show that 1) The process of marriage guidance is a real effort made by the Ministry of Religion to prepare, manage, and foster a good and right marriage, the method, time and materials are more complete than the sustain. 2) The values of local wisdom conveyed in marriage counseling at the Ministry of Religion of Luwu Regency originate from messages or paseng, part of the advice uttered by To Ciung Maccae Ri Luwu which has a lot to do with the values of truth such as the values of ati macinnong (conscience) and mammesa ' (to unite). 3) The implementation of marriage guidance at the Ministry of Religion of Luwu Regency experienced several obstacles, including budget constraints which decreased every year. Obstacles for the facilitator are the less supportive media, there is no obligation for all prospective brides to attend marriage counseling, and the inaccuracy of the time the bride and groom attend. Obstacles to the guidance participants were the guidance time which was too long and inflexible for the workers, the distance between the domiciles of the marriage guidance participants and the place where the activities were carried out, and the lack of understanding of religion and local wisdom.