In the implementation of adat in Aceh can not be separated from Islamic Sharia. One of them is custom in choosing a mate or spouse. The goal is for people to know each other in different cultures,
In the majority of the people of Aceh, the process of mate selection is an activity or initiative of the men (linto party), it is rare to find the dating election initiatives come from the women (pihak dara baro)
Whenever one comes from the woman (bare baro), its execution is carried out in a very secret way, so as not to engage in public chatter as painted in tropes, "Lagee mon mita tima", or like a well looking for a timba ).
But over the times and advances in technology. The purity of the customary implementation of choosing a marriage (marriage) in some people of Aceh participate undergo changes. So in Aceh society today there are two patterns of mate selection procedures:
The first pattern is done by the parents with the approval of their children. Implementation of this way is still pure, has not been affected by the progress of the times. They still hold firm and respect the phrase; "Adat Bak Po Teumeureuhom".
Po Teumeureuhom "is an honor to the deceased person of Sultan Iskandar Muda, Sultan Iskandar Muda is the lambanng of the powerholder of the ruling and prosperous government of the Aceh Darussalam kingdom in his prime.
The second pattern is the election conducted alone by the youth concerned, then only requested approval from both parents. This pattern is more dominant among the urban community and then infiltrate the gampong (village) in Aceh. Both by the development of technology, the development of education of rural children and urbanization of village youths to the city.
Jodoh is the secret of God. If no matchmaker, no matter how close the relationship, still will not get to the aisle. On the other hand, if a soul mate, to what extent, will marry. If you are God who is destined to find a life mate with women Kabupten Aceh Utara, should have known the implementation of marriage customs in force in the area.
