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Interfaith marriage is a controversial issue in Islam and Indonesian society. In Islam, marriage between Muslims and non-Muslims is allowed with several conditions and rules that must be adhered to. One approach that can be used to understand the law of interfaith marriage in Islam is the sadd al-zari'ah approach. This approach states that anything that can lead to vice or sin must be avoided and prevented. This study aims to analyze the law of interfaith marriage in Islam using the sadd al-zari'ah approach and compare it with previous studies. The research method used is descriptive analysis with a qualitative approach. This study reveals that although interfaith marriage is not prohibited in Islam, some conditions and rules must be followed, such as respecting the partner's religion and not forcing the partner to embrace the same religion. In addition, the sadd al-zari'ah approach can be a basis for understanding the law of interfaith marriage in Islam because it aims to prevent vice. In comparison studies, this study shows results from previous studies but focuses on the sadd al-zari'ah approach in understanding the law of interfaith marriage in Islam. Some previous studies focus more on the perspective of Islamic law and marriage laws in Indonesia. Therefore, this study can provide a new contribution to understanding the law of interfaith marriage in Islam with a different approach. The results of this study can be a reference for Muslim and non-Muslim communities who will marry interfaith and can provide a broader understanding of the law of interfaith marriage in Islam. In addition, the results of this study can be a topic of discussion and study for experts and academics in the field of Islamic law and interfaith marriage.

Interfaith; Sadd Al-Zari’ah; Islam; marriage; law