Maqasid Syariah's Persp ective on Premarital Health Guidance in Pasangkayu District

Abstract

The requirement to carry out premarital health tests has been regulated in
the Joint Instruction of the Director General of Islamic Community
Guidance and Hajj Affairs, Department of Religion and the Director
General of Eradication of Infectious Diseases and Environmental Health for
Settlements, Department of Health No. 02 of 1989 concerning Tetanus
Toxoid (TT) Immunization for Bride and Groom Candidates. Health tests
are defined as tests carried out before carrying out the wedding. The
research aims are: (1) to analyze the implementation of premarital health
guidance in Pasangkayu District; (2) To analyze premarital health guidance
from a maqasid sharia perspective in Pasangkayu District. This research
uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques: observation,
interviews, and documentation. Researchers use data analysis techniques,
such as data reduction, presentation, verification, and conclusion. Research
Results: (1) The essence of premarital health guidance is preventive
measures to avoid health problems that will occur to oneself, one's partner,
and offspring. (2) If viewed from the maqasid sharia perspective of Imam
Syatibi, it is at the level of maqasid hajiyati or secondary needs, namely, if
you do not carry out a health check, it will not cause damage. Still, it could
be a dharuriyat if your partner's health check occurs.