Reconstructing the Philosophy of Marriage: Banjar Wedding Rituals as Cultural Implementation of Maqashid al-Nikah in Achieving Spiritual Sanctity and Social Harmony

This study discusses the reconstruction of marriage philosophy through the examination of the Mandi Bapapai ritual in Banjar traditional weddings as a cultural implementation of Maqashid al-Nikah in achieving spiritual sanctity and social harmony. The aim of this research is to analyze how the values of Maqashid al-Nikah are reflected in the Mandi Bapapai ritual and to reveal its spiritual and social roles in fostering sanctity and harmony in marriage. This research employs a library research method with a descriptive-analytical approach, combined with normative and historical-sociological perspectives. The findings show that the Mandi Bapapai ritual reflects the core objectives of Maqashid al-Nikah—preserving religion (hifz ad-Din), safeguarding the soul (hifz an-Nafs), and protecting lineage (hifz an-Nasl)—through integrated spiritual, social, and emotional values within the cultural practice. The implications of this study suggest that local cultural rituals, such as Mandi Bapapai, can be harmonized with sharia values, serving as a means to build community solidarity, strengthen spiritual and social foundations in marital life, and thus support the realization of the objectives of maqashid al-sharia in the context of family and society.