Legal Perspectives on Passampo Siri’ Marriage and Determination of Biological Father Status in Sidenreng Rappang Regency

Abstract

The controversy of passampo siri’ marriage in Bugis society and the determination of biological father from the perspectives of religious and traditional figures are discussed in Sidenreng Rappang Regency. Therefore, this research aims to understand the legal determination of passampo siri’ marriage and the establishment of biological father status for child. Primary data sources from community leaders, as well as traditional and religious figures are used by descriptive qualitative research through interviews and observations with an empirical sociological method. The results show that passampo siri’ marriage is an alternative selected by parents for unmarried pregnant daughters who are not allowed to marry the man responsible for preserving the family reputation in Sidenreng Rappang Regency. There is a divergence of opinions (ikhtilāf) among religious and traditional figures regarding the legal status of passampo siri’ marriage. Even though most informants agree that passampo siri’ marriage is forbidden (harm) and invalid, some believe the concept is permissible and valid. The determination of child status does not differ according to the perspectives of religious and traditional figures.