August 11, 2025

Islamic Legal Analysis of Pregnancy Delay in the Ruwatan Tradition: A Perspective from Nahdlatul Ulama Scholars in Kebun Jeruk, West Lampung

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Pregnancy delay in the ruwatan ritual is considered makruh without medical reasons, yet remains acceptable under certain conditions.
Ruwatan is linked to the weton calculation, which determines auspicious timing for pregnancy within Javanese culture.
The study utilized a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach through interviews and observation in West Lampung.
This analysis sheds light on the intersection of cultural practices and Islamic legal perspectives regarding family planning.

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Qualitative analysis of pregnancy delay during ruwatan in women, indicating a complex interplay with Islamic law.

Ruli Fajri (2025) studied this question.

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