Islamic Legal Technology and the Modernization of Marriage Registration Systems in Indonesian Muslim Communities

Abstract

The modernization of Islamic marriage registration through legal technology has become a critical phenomenon in the contemporary digital transformation of Indonesian Muslim communities. This shift reflects a broader trend where digital applications, electronic registration systems, and integrated administrative platforms are increasingly employed to facilitate marriage documentation and legal verification processes. The theoretical landscape surrounding this issue intersects Islamic family law, digital governance frameworks, and legal technology adoption within public administration systems. This study aims to analyze how legal technology reshapes Islamic marriage registration and influences legal accessibility, administrative effectiveness, and compliance with religious law requirements. Employing a normative and conceptual research approach, this study examines the relationship between Islamic law principles, digital governance mechanisms, and legal technology implementation in marriage administration. The findings reveal that digital systems have significantly improved service efficiency and legal integration across administrative bodies, yet they simultaneously generate challenges related to technological literacy, institutional adaptation, and the preservation of Islamic legal values. The study concludes that modernizing Islamic marriage registration requires balanced governance that harmonizes technological innovation, legal certainty, and Islamic ethical principles. Future policy recommendations emphasize developing digital literacy programs, establishing clear regulatory frameworks for technology adoption, and ensuring that digital transformation remains aligned with maqāṣid al-sharīʿah objectives.