Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Transformation of Islamic Marriage Registration in Indonesia

Abstract

The integration of artificial intelligence and digital platforms into Islamic marriage registration has transformed public religious services in Indonesia. Through systems such as SIMKAH and AI-assisted verification, digital governance increasingly shapes the administration of marriage registration at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA). This study examines the impact of digital transformation on the accessibility, efficiency, and legal validity of Islamic marriage registration within Indonesian Muslim society. Using a normative socio-legal approach, the research analyzes regulatory frameworks, digital governance policies, and the implementation of AI-assisted marriage administration systems. The findings reveal that digitalization improves bureaucratic efficiency, accelerates administrative processes, and enhances data accuracy in marriage registration services. However, significant challenges remain, including digital inequality, data privacy concerns, regulatory fragmentation, and questions regarding religious legitimacy in algorithmic procedures. The study argues that sustainable digital governance of Islamic marriage registration requires an integrated framework based on maqasid al-shariah principles, institutional accountability, and contemporary data protection standards. This research contributes to digital Islamic studies by positioning artificial intelligence as an important instrument in the modernization of Islamic family law administration in Indonesia.