Al-Ahwal: Jurnal Hukum Keluarga Islam
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description: Al-Ahwal (P-ISSN: 2085-627X, E-ISSN: 2528-6617) is published twice a year, June and December, by Al-Ahwal Research Center of the Department of Islamic Family Law, Faculty of Sharia and Law, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta since 2008 (first edition). Al-Ahwal always places Islamic Family Law and Gender issues as the focus of academic inquiry. With the fair procedure of double-blind peer review, Al-Ahwal consistently publishes research articles concerned with those fields under various dimensions and approaches. Due to its development and contribution, Al-Ahwal has been accredited first grade (Sinta 1) since 2023 under on the Decree of the Director General of Higher Education, Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Indonesia. Started in December 2021, Al-Ahwal has published some articles in English, and since 2022, full issues have been issued in English. Al-Ahwal is a member of Crossref. It has been indexed by: Scopus, DOAJ, SINTA, BASE, Dimensions, <a href="http://catalogue.leidenuniv.nl/primo_library/libweb/action/display.do?tabs=viewOnlineTab&ct=display&fn=search&doc=UBL_ALMA51317796270002711&indx=2&recIds=UBL_ALMA51317796270002711&recIdxs=1&elementId=1&renderMode=poppedOut&displayMode=full&frbrVersion=&frbg=&&dscnt=0&tb=t&mode=Basic&vid=UBL_V1&srt=rank&tab=all_content&vl(freeText0)=Al-Ahwal&dum=true&dstmp=1517485188577" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Universiteit Leiden, <a href="http://solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/primo_library/libweb/action/display.do?tabs=detailsTab&ct=display&fn=search&doc=oxfaleph021112057&indx=1&recIds=oxfaleph021112057&recIdxs=0&elementId=0&renderMode=poppedOut&displayMode=full&frbrVersion=&frbg=&vl(254947567UI0)=any&&dscnt=0&vl(1UIStartWith0)=contains&scp.scps=scope%3A%28OX%29&tb=t&vid=OXVU1&mode=Basic&vl(516065169UI1)=all_items&srt=rank&tab=local&dum=true&vl(freeText0)=Al-Ahwal&dstmp=1517489164667" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oxford University, Nelson Mandela University, <a href="https://lib.pusan.ac.kr/lawlib/…
publisher: Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta
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publication name: Al-Ahwal: Jurnal Hukum Keluarga Islam
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items: The Autonomy of Indonesian Islamic Court: Inventing and Refining ‘Broken Marriage’ as a Unilateral and No-Fault Divorce Ground
items: Between Local Belief and International Norms: Gender Inequality among Marapu Women in Sumba
items: From Custodians to Bystanders: Tigo Tungku Sajarangan's Responses to Unregistered Marriages Practices in Minangkabau
items: Revealing the Barriers to Women's Political Participation in Uzbekistan
items: Hybridity, Intersection, and Challenge: Navigating the History of Customary and Islamic Family Law in Moluccan Marriages
items: Beyond the Veil: Deconstructing Gender Activism and Islamic Identity in Post-Secular Public Spaces among Muslim Women in Indonesia
items: From Exclusivism to Openness: Deconstructing the Role of Deaf Individuals as Marriage Witnesses in the Compilation of Islamic Law
items: Laying the Groundwork for a Fatwa on Autism and Marriage: A Conceptual and Legal Exploration in the Malaysian Context
items: Converging Religious Doctrine: Sunni-Shi’i Marriages in Indonesia
items: Compliance with Religious and State Laws: The Practice of Dual and Single Marriage Contracts within the Shi’i Community
items: Protecting Women’s Rights in Exogamous Society: Mahram in Minangkabau Customs
items: Between Customary and Islamic Law: Financial Inheritance Practices in the Surakarta Sunanate Royal Family
items: Marriage as Culmination Rather than Cause: Religious Conversion among Ethnic Chinese in Belitung
items: Patriarchy Negotiation: Batak Women and the Domination of the Role of Cultural Space
items: The Right Concept and Application of Polygamous Marriage in Malaysia: An Analysis to the Role of Court under the Provision of Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984
items: Ensuring Children’s Rights after Divorce in Indonesia: Religious Court Decisions on Nafkah Madiyah
items: When Religious Leaders Become Marriage Brokers, Penghulus, and Marriage Consultants: The Authority of Kyai in the Process of Unregistered Marriage
items: Unregistered Divorce among Islamic Boarding School Alumni
items: Interreligious Marriage in Indonesia and Malaysia: Strict and Loose Legal Policy
items: Between Hibah and Waṣiat Wājibah for Non-Muslims: Expansive Legal Interpretations by Indonesian Religious Judges in Inheritance Cases
items: Marriage Administration Brokers: The Rational Action in the Practice of Delegating Marriage Administration in Central Lampung
items: Economic Underpinnings of Early Marriage: The Tengka Tradition among the Madurese
items: Digital Patriarchy: How Indonesian Islamic Preachers Construct Gender Asymmetry through YouTube Fatwas
items: Husbands Remain as Imāms: The Phenomenon of House Husband in Yogyakarta and Ponorogo, Indonesia
items: FEMALE LEADERS CREATING STEPPING LADDERS: Exercising Strategic Agency in Religiously Affiliated Universities of Indonesia and the USA
items: ADJUDICATING UNDERAGE MARRIAGES AT RELIGIOUS COURTS: A Progressive Collaboration between Judiciary and Health Authority
items: THE DOMINATION OF ISLAMIC LAW IN CUSTOMARY MATRIMONIAL CEREMONIES: Islamic Values within the Malay Marriage Tradition in Kepulauan Riau
items: WHEN STATE REGULATES HUSBAND'S IDAH: Pros and Cons among Penghulu in Yogyakarta
items: PERPETUATING WOMEN'S SUBORDINATION: Husband-Wife Relation in Pop Fiqh Literature
items: THE DOMINATION OF CUSTOMARY LAW IN MUSLIM MATRIMONIAL PROCEDURES: Prohibiting Khiṭbah in the Sade Muslim Community

The Autonomy of Indonesian Islamic Court: Inventing and Refining ‘Broken Marriage’ as a Unilateral and No-Fault Divorce Ground
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description: This article discusses important developments of marriage and divorce norms within the Islamic Chamber of the Supreme Court. Focusing on broken marriage ground, this article explores landmark decisions, Supreme Court regulations, Supreme Court circular letters, and yearly plenary meetings. In addition, interviews with judges and emerging discourse available in the quarterly magazine Peradilan Agama, from 2013 onwards, and relevant decisions by the Constitutional Court were also consulted. Employing a critical and chronological legal analysis, the discussion reveals a consistent trend of judicial law-making as apparent in the invention of ‘broken marriage’ as a unilateral and no-fault divorce ground to provide a better and more equal court access for both men and women. However, judges can still employ consideration of fault, especially when the ‘fault’ is relevant to a spouse’s post-divorce rights. These legal breakthroughs show the autonomy of Islamic court, especially to bridge the gaps between a formal application of law and a sense of justice in society. The judges’ autonomy is crucial as the more responsive attitude enhances their social recognition and the court’s legitimacy before the society. In fact, accommodation is not the only logic that works as the judges have also been very careful to ensure that developments do not work against the established interpretation of law and ‘core values’ in Islam. This finding demonstrates that the Islamic courts have served as strategic loci not only for the development of law but also for the encounter of different normative systems. [Artikel ini membahas perkembangan penting mengenai norma-norma perkawinan dan perceraian dalam Kamar Agama Mahkamah Agung. Dengan berfokus pada alasan perceraian karena “perkawinan yang pecah” (broken marriage), artikel ini menelusuri putusan-putusan penting, peraturan Mahkamah Agung, surat edaran Mahkamah Agung, dan hasil rapat pleno tahunan. Selain itu, wawancara dengan para hakim serta …
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Broken marriage, autonomy of law, no-fault divorce, and Islamic core values.
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creator: Al Farabi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al Farabi http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2025-10-01
publication date: 2025-10-01
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2025.18201

Between Local Belief and International Norms: Gender Inequality among Marapu Women in Sumba
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description: Although Indonesia’s legal framework recognizes indigenous religions and upholds gender equality, these principles remain largely unrealized for Marapu women due to the intersection of patriarchal customary systems and state institutional biases. This study explores the persistence of gender inequality among Marapu women. Employing an empirical socio-legal approach, data were collected through literature review and field research, including in-depth interviews and observations across four regencies of Sumba Island: East, Central, West, and Southwest Sumba. Informants included representatives from government agencies, NGOs, and Marapu community leaders. Findings indicate that while Marapu cosmology symbolically recognizes gender dualism, its social practice sustains male authority in ritual leadership, inheritance, and decision-making. State institutions, through religious and administrative structures, indirectly perpetuate these inequalities by privileging formal religions and patriarchal norms. The study concludes that promoting gender justice for Marapu women requires contextual reforms that integrate cultural reinterpretation, community participation, and inclusive policy frameworks grounded in feminist legal pluralism. [Meskipun kerangka hukum Indonesia telah mengakui keberadaan agama-agama leluhur serta menegaskan prinsip kesetaraan gender, realitasnya prinsip tersebut belum sepenuhnya terwujud bagi perempuan Marapu. Hal ini disebabkan oleh persinggungan antara sistem adat yang patriarkal dengan bias kelembagaan negara yang turut memperkuat posisi subordinat perempuan. Penelitian ini mengkaji ketimpangan gender yang dialami oleh perempuan Marapu penghayat kepercayaan di Sumba. Data diperoleh melalui studi pustaka dan penelitian lapangan yang mencakup wawancara mendalam serta observasi di empat kabupaten di Pulau Sumba: Sumba Timur, Sumba Tengah, Sumba Barat, dan Sumba Barat Daya. Informan terdiri atas perwakilan lembaga pemerintah, organisasi non-pemerintah, s…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Gender inequality, women, Marapu belief, internatinal law
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creator: Syprianus Aristeus
creator: Firdaus
creator: Penny Naluria Utami
creator: Rina Shahriyani Shahrullah
creator: Aji Baskoro
creator: Chuzaimatus Saadah
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Syprianus Aristeus, Firdaus, Penny Naluria Utami, Rina Shahriyani Shahrullah, Aji Baskoro, Chuzaimatus Saadah http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 139
ending page: 154
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2025.18108

From Custodians to Bystanders: Tigo Tungku Sajarangan's Responses to Unregistered Marriages Practices in Minangkabau
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description: The phenomenon of unregistered marriage in Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, reflects the complex interplay between customary traditions (adat), Islam, and the state within contemporary Minangkabau society. This article investigates how the traditional triadic authority—Tungku Tigo Sajarangan, consisting of ninik mamak (customary leaders), alim ulama (religious scholars), and cadiak pandai (intellectuals)—understands and responds to the increasing prevalence of unregistered marriage. Employing a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews and field observations, the study reveals that unregistered marriage is perceived not merely as a bureaucratic irregularity due to its absence in the state legal registry, but also as a deviation from both communal norms and the socio-cultural structure of the Minangkabau. This practice signals a broader shift in societal authority, wherein the influence of Tungku Tigo Sajarangan has diminished amid the rise of individualistic religious interpretations, the pressures of modernity, and the weakening of customary mechanisms of social control. The article argues that unregistered marriage serves as an indicator of the delegitimation of local cultural values, contributing to social fragmentation within the community. Addressing this issue necessitates a revitalization of customary institutions to restore their mediating role in balancing customary norms, Islamic principles, and national legal frameworks. Reinforcing local authority is thus imperative to counteract social disintegration and reestablish harmony within the marital order of Minangkabau society. [Fenomena nikah siri di Tanah Datar, Sumatera Barat, merupakan cerminan dari kompleksitas relasi antara adat, agama, dan negara dalam masyarakat Minangkabau kontemporer. Artikel ini mengeksplorasi bagaimana Tungku Tigo Sajarangan—yakni ninik mamak (pemimpin adat), alim ulama (otoritas agama), dan cadiak pandai (kaum intelektual)—memahami dan merespons praktik nikah siri yang kian mara…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Unregistered marriage, Minangkabau, Tungku Tigo Sajarangan, customary authority, social disintegration
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creator: Elimartati
creator: Arifki Budia Warman
creator: Firdaus
creator: Riska Fauziah Hayati
creator: Kasmidin
creator: Musda Asmara
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Elimartati, Arifki Budia Warman, Firdaus, Riska Fauziah Hayati, Kasmidin, Masda Asmara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 47
ending page: 64
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2025.18103

Revealing the Barriers to Women's Political Participation in Uzbekistan
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description: This article examines the structural barriers that continue to hinder women's political participation in Uzbekistan, focusing on socio-cultural, socio-economic, legal, and security-related challenges. Despite progress in education and employment, systemic discrimination, entrenched gender norms, and institutional constraints continue to limit women's access to political leadership and decision-making roles. This study explores the pathways to political representation and the extent to which women’s political agency is shaped by external pressures and internal institutional resistance. The article argues that while policy reforms and legal frameworks are necessary, they remain insufficient without broader institutional and societal transformation. It highlights that collective action, institutional support, and a sustained shift in public perception are crucial for breaking down the barriers to women’s political leadership. Drawing on qualitative research and survey data, the study underscores the intersection of legislative change, financial and mobility constraints, and gendered expectations, illustrating how these factors shape women's participation in governance. The research contributes to the discourse on political gender equity by examining how systemic forces interact with women’s leadership trajectories. It calls for a paradigm shift that extends beyond numerical representation toward meaningful political inclusion, ensuring that women not only enter political spaces but also exercise real influence in decision-making. [Artikel ini mengkaji hambatan-hambatan struktural yang terus menghalangi partisipasi politik perempuan di Uzbekistan, dengan fokus pada tantangan sosial-budaya, sosial-ekonomi, hukum, dan keamanan. Meskipun terdapat kemajuan di bidang pendidikan dan ketenagakerjaan, diskriminasi sistemik, norma gender yang mengakar, serta kendala kelembagaan tetap membatasi akses perempuan terhadap kepemimpinan politik dan peran pengambilan keputusan. Kajian …
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Gender equity, women’s participation, political leadership, structural barriers, political inclusion
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creator: Kamola Alieva
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Kamola Alieva http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 29
ending page: 46
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2025.18102

Hybridity, Intersection, and Challenge: Navigating the History of Customary and Islamic Family Law in Moluccan Marriages
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description: The relationship between local traditions and Islamic family law primarily revolves around marriage, kinship, inheritance, and female’s roles within the family. However, this focus tends to emphasize gender roles, family authority, and individual rights, overlooking the intricate negotiations of values between Islamic traditions and local norms. This raises important questions about how these negotiations occur, the points of convergence, and the challenges faced in establishing a unique local Islamic family identity and legal framework. This study, which examines cases in Negeri Morella, Central Moluccas, aims to address these questions. The findings indicate that the negotiation process has been ongoing for a significant period, heavily influenced by the maternal-oriented Austronesian culture, which has contributed to a distinct Islamic identity within the community. This development has been shaped by the Sufism movement, which emphasizes human excellence (ihsān) at the family level. The negotiations occur at the intersection of customary values and Islamic marriage norms, significantly influenced by the clan (soa), which plays a crucial role as both a customary and religious authority. Although there is apparent harmony, the Morella community faces significant challenges, including tensions between orthodoxy and heterodoxy of religiosity, socio-cultural conflicts, the marginalization of women’s roles during spiritual transitions, and the predominance of Islamic law practices over customary law. This research provides valuable insights into the discussion surrounding the hybridity debate of Islamic family law, particularly regarding the perspectives of puritanical Muslims who often decline indigenous practices of Islamic law. [Interaksi antara tradisi lokal dan hukum keluarga Islam umumnya terfokus pada pernikahan, kekerabatan, warisan, dan posisi perempuan dalam keluarga. Namun, persinggungan tersebut hanya menyoroti peran gender, otoritas keluarga, dan hak-hak …
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Adat-Islamic hybridity, legal pluralism, Moluccan marriage, Morella’s communities, kinship systems
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creator: Roni Tabroni
creator: Ahmad Izudin
creator: Muh. Isnanto
creator: ⁠B. J. Sujibto
creator: ⁠Dandung Budi Yuwono
creator: ⁠I Made Suarsana
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Roni Tabroni, Ahmad Izudin, Muh. Isnanto, ⁠B. J. Sujibto, ⁠Dandung Budi Yuwono, ⁠I Made Suarsana http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 1
ending page: 28
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2015.18101

Beyond the Veil: Deconstructing Gender Activism and Islamic Identity in Post-Secular Public Spaces among Muslim Women in Indonesia
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description: This study investigates how Muslim women navigate their Islamic identity, engage in gender activism, and operate within post-secular public spaces. By applying semiotic principles, it examines how female activists challenge traditional religious norms and societal expectations to develop polysemic expressions of Islamic identity. By interviewing and analyzing four leading Indonesian Muslim women activists, highlight how these women redefine their roles within religious and societal contexts through activism. Reshaping public perceptions of non-hijabi Muslim women activists. The findings reveal that; [1], gender is not a static category but something negotiated and shaped through actions and reinterpretation of identity in socio-religious contexts. It underscores the dynamic nature of activism, where hijab is reinterpreted not as a rigid religious mandate but as a fluid cultural mandate. [2], activists employ traditional and innovative markers to articulate their identities, challenging the hegemonic narrative imposed by religious and political authorities. The fact that Islamic identity coexists with modernity and inclusivity. In conclusion, this paper contributes to a nuanced understanding of the evolving roles of Muslim women activists. [Penelitian ini mengkaji bagaimana perempuan Muslim menavigasi identitas keislaman mereka, aktif sebagai aktitvis gender, dan di ruang publik pasca-sekuler. Dengan menerapkan prinsip semiotika, riset ini mempelajari bagaimana para aktivis perempuan menantang norma agama tradisional dan ekspektasi masyarakat guna mengeksplor ekspresi identitas Islam yang bersifat polisemik. Melalui wawancara dan analisis terhadap empat aktivis perempuan terkemuka Indonesia, penelitian menyoroti bagaimana para perempuan tersebut meredefinisi peran mereka dalam konteks agama dan sosial melalui aktivisme, sekaligus mendekonstruksi persepsi publik terhadap aktivis muslimah yang tidak berhijab. Temuan menunjukan: [1], gender bukan kategori statis, melain…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Deconstructing, Gender, Indonesia, Muslim women activists
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creator: Wiwik Setiyani
creator: Nuril Hidayati
creator: Nurhairunnisa
creator: M. Hasan Ubaidillah
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Wiwik Setiyani, Nuril Hidayati, Nurhairunnisa, Hasan Ubaidillah http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2024-12-30
publication date: 2024-12-30
starting page: 167
ending page: 184
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2024.17202

From Exclusivism to Openness: Deconstructing the Role of Deaf Individuals as Marriage Witnesses in the Compilation of Islamic Law
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description: The role of marriage witnesses for deaf individuals has been a subject of debate among various Islamic schools of thought. The Compilation of Islamic Law (Kompilasi Hukum Islam or KHI), as Indonesia’s codified Islamic jurisprudence, adopts the view of scholars who prohibit deaf individuals from serving as marriage witnesses. This article critically examines the KHI’s stance, arguing that it marginalizes deaf individuals in the marriage process. This study employs a normative approach, utilizing Auda’s maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah concept. The findings reveal that the exclusion of deaf individuals as marriage witnesses stems from the KHI’s restrictive interpretation, which is rooted in classical fiqh. As a legal product influenced by Shafi’i jurisprudence, the KHI maintains the requirement that marriage witnesses must have both auditory and visual capabilities. However, through the principles of openness and purposefulness in Auda’s maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah, this study argues that hearing-impaired individuals possess the necessary qualifications to serve as marriage witnesses. In contemporary society, deaf individuals effectively communicate through various means, including sign language and assistive technologies. Therefore, a legal reinterpretation based on universal Islamic values—particularly those emphasizing equality and justice—is both necessary and justified. [Peran saksi pernikahan bagi individu tunarungu telah menjadi perdebatan di antara berbagai mazhab fikih. Kompilasi Hukum Islam (KHI) mengadopsi pandangan ulama yang melarang individu tunarungu menjadi saksi pernikahan. Artikel ini secara kritis meninjau pandangan KHI, dengan berargumen bahwa ketentuan tersebut (sengaja) meminggirkan individu tunarungu dalam proses pernikahan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan normatif dengan memanfaatkan kerangka maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah ala Auda. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa eksklusi terhadap individu tunarungu sebagai saksi pernikahan berasal dari interpretasi KHI yang te…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Shafi’i jurisprudence, marriage witness, deaf people, Compilation of Islamic Law, openness
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creator: Ahmad Izzuddin
creator: Mohammad Fauzan Ni’ami
creator: Abd. Rouf
creator: Moh. Irfan
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Ahmad Izzuddin, Mohammad Fauzan Ni’ami, Abd. Rouf, Moh. Irfan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2024-12-30
publication date: 2024-12-30
starting page: 287
ending page: 307
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2024.17208

Laying the Groundwork for a Fatwa on Autism and Marriage: A Conceptual and Legal Exploration in the Malaysian Context
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description: As individuals with autism mature, they eventually reach the age for marriage, influenced by biological desires or cultural practices. In Islamic jurisprudence, autism is linked to the concept of `awarid ahliyyah (legal capacity impediments), which refers to obstacles to legal capacity, whether due to natural conditions such as insanity, idiocy, or forgetfulness, or from human factors like ignorance." In the context of the marriage of an autistic person, it is fundamentally subject to the essential pillars of marriage itself. Meanwhile, from the point of view of Islamic family law in Malaysia, it is fundamentally subject to the acts and enactments applied to normal Muslim. The research, utilizing descriptive, inductive, and deductive thematic analysis of library data, concludes that the marriage of an autistic individual is valid, though it may not be ideal, as it fulfills the essential pillar of marriage. In the Malaysian context, Islamic family law applies the same rules to autistic individuals as it does to others, requiring medical expert opinions to assess cognitive capacity. Thus, the opinion of medical experts is crucial in determining the type of autism and the individual’s cognitive capacity. If autism does not impair cognitive ability, autistic individuals can form households like any other couple. This aligns with the objectives of the 2007 Disabled Persons Policy, which ensures equal rights and opportunities for the disabled to participate fully in society. [Ketika individu dengan autisme tumbuh dewasa, mereka akan mencapai usia pernikahan, baik karena dorongan biologis maupun praktik budaya. Dalam kerangka hukum Islam, autisme sering dikaitkan dengan konsep ʿawāriḍ al-ahliyyah, yaitu hambatan terhadap kelayakan atau keabsahan seseorang untuk bertindak secara hukum, baik disebabkan oleh faktor alami seperti kegilaan, kebodohan, atau lupa, maupun oleh faktor manusia seperti ketidaktahuan. Dalam konteks pernikahan individu autistik, penilaiannya tetap berg…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Marriage of autistic person, autism, legal capacity impediments, equal rights, Malaysian context
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creator: Mohd Akram Dahaman
creator: Basri Ibrahim
creator: Rafidah Mohamad Cusairi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Mohd Akram Dato' Dahaman@Dahman, Basri Ibrahim, Rafidah Mohamad Cusairi http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 123
ending page: 138
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2025.18107

Converging Religious Doctrine: Sunni-Shi’i Marriages in Indonesia
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description: Taking the floor in Bondowoso, this article sheds light on the cross marriage practices between Sunni-Shi’i communities. The main question addresses how the marriages converge religious norms and socio-cultural dynamics, considering the significant theological differences between the two. This study positions itself within the context of Islamic jurisprudence, highlighting the normative differences in marriage practices between Sunni-Shi’i traditions. Through in-depth interviews and participant observation, the findings reveal that love, economic considerations, and strong social support play crucial roles in overriding the different doctrines. Sunni-Shi’i couples in Bondowoso successfully take care of their relationships through mutual respect and open communication, contributing to broader social cohesion. The marriages between Sunni and Shi’i individuals in Bondowoso adhered to a combination of religious and state legal frameworks to ensure legitimacy and social acceptance. Some couples followed the Sunni Shafi’i school of thought ensuring that the marriage contract (akad nikah) included the presence of two witnesses and the guardian(wali) for the bride. In cases where Shi’i traditions were incorporated, the ceremony sometimes included additional blessings or teachings from Shi’i scholars, while the concept of temporary marriage (mut’ah) was explicitly avoided due to broader Sunni opposition. Additionally, all marriages were officially registered under Indonesia’s state law through the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA), aligning with national legal requirements for marriage recognition. [Berlatar di Bondowoso, artikel ini menyoroti praktik pernikahan antara anggota komunitas Sunni dan Syiah. Pertanyaan utama yang dibahas adalah bagaimana pernikahan tersebut mengharmoniskan norma-norma agama dan dinamika sosial budaya, mengingat adanya perbedaan teologis yang signifikan di antara keduanya. Studi ini berada dalam konteks yurisprudensi Islam, dengan menyoroti perbed…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Sunni-Shi’i marriage, mut’a, Shi’i community, love, religiuos doctrine
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creator: Muhammad Fauzinudin Faiz
creator: Khoiruddin Nasution
creator: Ali Sodiqin
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Muhammad Fauzinudin Faiz, Khoiruddin Nasution, Ali Sodiqin http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2024-06-30
publication date: 2024-06-30
starting page: 123
ending page: 146
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2024.17108

Compliance with Religious and State Laws: The Practice of Dual and Single Marriage Contracts within the Shi’i Community
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description: This article portrays the practice of dual and single marriage ceremonies within the Shi’i community in Indonesia, particularly in the context of compliance with both religious and state law. Data were primarily collected through interviews with members of the Shi’i community. The study reveals that both dual and single marriage ceremonies are influenced by actors’ attitude toward the integration of Ja'fari madhab and state law. Individuals who adhere to Ja'fari madhab tend to perform dual marriage ceremonies to satisfy both religious and state legal requirements, whereas those who do not prioritize Ja'fari madhab opt for single marriage ceremonies in compliance with state law. Structurally, the implementation of dual and single marriage ceremonies is shaped by the different rules between Ja'fari madhab and state law. [Artikel ini membahas praktik akad nikah ganda dan akad nikah tunggal di kalangan komunitas Syiah di Indonesia dalam konteks kepatuhan terhadap hukum agama dan negara. Data umumnya dikumpulkan melalui wawancara langsung dengan anggota komunitas Syiah. Penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa praktik akad nikah baik ganda maupun tunggal dipengaruhi oleh keinginan menjalankan fikih Ja’fari dan ketentuan hukum negara. Seseorang yang mengakomodir fikih Ja’fari cenderung melakukan akad nikah ganda untuk memenuhi tuntutan agama dan hukum negara; sebaliknya yang tidak mengakomodir memilih akad nikah tunggal untuk mematuhi hukum negara. Secara struktural, pelaksanaan akad nikah ganda maupun tunggal dipengaruhi oleh sikap terhadap aturan agama dan negara yang berbeda antara fikih ja’fari dan fikih negara.]
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Religious law, state law, dual marriage ceremony, Shi’i community, legal compliance
  topic: keywords
creator: Okti Nur Hidayah
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Okti Nur Hidayah http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2024-06-30
publication date: 2024-06-30
starting page: 107
ending page: 122
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2024.17107

Protecting Women’s Rights in Exogamous Society: Mahram in Minangkabau Customs
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description: The study discusses the interpretation of mahram and the implementation of this concept in a sociological context. In Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), mahram refers to individuals who are prohibited from marrying due to blood relations. This concept differs from exogamy, which, in the context of Minangkabau customs, refers to the prohibition of marriage between members of the same Minangkabau tribe. This prohibition is grounded not only in biological considerations but also in customary practices. Using a socio-legal approach, the researcher explored how the Minangkabau community implements the tradition of exogamy as a social rule that is deeply valued. This anthropological study included interviews with Minangkabau individuals who uphold the tradition of exogamous marriage. The researcher argues that the exogamous marriage practices of the Minangkabau people contribute to feminist fiqh because the prohibition on marriage within the same Minangkabau tribe significantly benefits women. Although the concept of mahram in Islamic jurisprudence differs from the traditional rules of the Minangkabau community, both, in practice, aim to protect women's welfare. Moreover, the Minangkabau community's mahram system is more stringent. While the concept of mahram in fiqh aims to prevent marriages among close relatives, exogamous marriage imposes stricter requirements by prohibiting marriage within the same tribe, clan, surname, or kinship group. [Artikel ini membahas konstruksi mahram di ranah sosiologis. Dalam kajian hukum Islam, mahram disebut sebagai pihak-pihak yang dilarang untuk dinikahi sebab hubungan darah. Konsep ini berbeda dengan eksogami yang dalam konteks adat Minangkabau mengandung makna keharusan menikah dengan seseorang yang berada diluar lingkup sosial suku minang. Dalam konteks adat minang, larangan menikah tidak hanya didasarkan atas pertimbangan biologis namun juga adat. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Socio-legal untuk menggali informasi tentang implemen…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Women’s rights; mahram; Minangkabau; exogamous marriage
  topic: keywords
creator: Arifah Millati Agustina
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Arifah Millati Agustina http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2024-12-30
publication date: 2024-12-30
starting page: 205
ending page: 220
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2024.17204

Between Customary and Islamic Law: Financial Inheritance Practices in the Surakarta Sunanate Royal Family
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description: This article aims to analyze the division of inheritance carried out by the royal family of the Surakarta Sunanate in Central Java Province. Data were collected through interviews and observations involving six royal families. The findings show that the descendants of the Surakarta Sunanate royal family divide inheritance based on agreements reached withing the family. Within the royal family, there are two types of inheritance. The first is the king’s personal property, which is divided according to Paugeran (royal customary law), using a ratio of 2:1 between sons and daughters, unless the king has left a testament. The king’s testament, known as sabda pandita ratu, is considered absolute. If the king issues a testament that removes the inheritance rights of a family member, that person’s rights are annulled. This stands in contrast to Islamic law, which limits the scope of a testament to one-third of the estate and prohibits the disinheritance of a rightful heir. The second type of inheritance is palace property, which may only be inherited by the son or heir who succeeds the late king. These practices illustrate the (dis)harmony between Islamic inheritance law and royal customary inheritance law in specific contexts. [Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pembagian harta warisan yang dilakukan oleh keluarga kerajaan Kasunanan Surakarta Provinsi Jawa Tengah, Indonesia. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode wawancara dan observasi terhadap enam keluarga kerajaan keturunan Kasunanan Surakarta. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keturunan keluarga kerajaan Kasunanan Surakarta membagi harta warisan berdasarkan kesepakatan yang dilakukan melalui musyawarah keluarga. Dalam keluarga raja, terdapat dua jenis warisan, yaitu harta pribadi raja, yang dibagi berdasarkan Paugeran (hukum adat) dengan perbandingan 2:1 bagi anak laki dan perempuan. Hal ini berlaku kecuali jika raja berwasiat. Wasiat raja yang disebut sabda pandita ratu bersifat mutlak, dimana jika ia menent…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Surakarta Sunanate, customary law, inheritance, Paugeran
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic Family Law
  topic: disciplines
subject: Inheritance Law
  topic: disciplines
creator: Syaifuddin Zuhdi
creator: Khudzaifah Dimyati
creator: Absori Absori
creator: Kelik Wardiono
creator: Virra Ervita Apreliyanti
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Syaifuddin Zuhdi, Khudzaifah Dimyati, Absori, Kelik Wardiono, Virra Ervita Apreliyanti http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 65
ending page: 84
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2025.18204

Marriage as Culmination Rather than Cause: Religious Conversion among Ethnic Chinese in Belitung
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description: The state guarantees freedom of religious expression for all its citizens, regardless of their beliefs. However, during the New Order era, this freedom was paradoxically curtailed, particularly for individuals of Chinese descent. Chinese Indonesians were prohibited from openly expressing their Chinese identity, including through religious affiliation. They were compelled to reidentify their religion under one of the five officially recognized religions at the time. When it comes to marriage registration, many individuals converted to one of these state-recognized religions. This article sheds light on the extent to which faith and love are intertwined in the phenomenon of religious conversion to Islam in Belitung. Employing a snowball sampling method, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 ethnic Chinese individuals from Belitung, aged between 30 and 63 years. These informants were Chinese Indonesians who converted to Islam following the legalization of Confucianism. The results reveal that marriage functioned as a pivotal factor in the religious conversion process among ethnic Chinese in Belitung, serving not as the initial impetus but rather as the culmination of an extended period of religious exploration. Male participants frequently reported earlier exposure to Islamic education and social environments, indicative of a phase characterized by exploration and engagement prior to formalizing their religious commitment through marriage. Conversely, female participants appeared to be more profoundly influenced by cultural norms emphasizing spousal loyalty and the legal-religious frameworks governing marriage in Indonesia. Negara menjamin ekspresi keagamaan setiap warga negara, apapun keyakinannya. Paradoksnya, kebebasan beragama di Era Orde Baru dibatasi, khususnya kepada keturunan Tionghoa. Orang Tionghoa tidak diperbolehkan untuk mengekspresikan ketionghoaan mereka dalam bentuk apapun, termasuk agama. Mereka harus mengidentifikasi kembali agama mereka men…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Marriage, religious conversion, interfaith, ethnic Chinese
  topic: keywords
creator: Kamsi Kamsi
creator: Very Julianto
creator: Mu'tashim Billah
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Kamsi, Very Julianto, Mu'tashim Billah http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 85
ending page: 102
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2025.18105

Patriarchy Negotiation: Batak Women and the Domination of the Role of Cultural Space
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description: This paper tries to understand how Angkola Batak women negotiate a patriarchal cultural system, by trying to find a middle way that still goes hand in hand with Batak customs and Islam, and on the other hand, slowly brings them out of the shadow of patriarchy itself. Through the results of interviews and field observations, this paper argues that the relationship between women and the patriarchal cultural system is dynamic in different structures and times. Women constantly use different ways to deal with the difficulties they face in different situations. This paper concludes that only by describing the dynamic negotiation context and the process can we avoid the assumption that Batak women are passive, oppressed, and powerless subjects. This paper describes the negotiations carried out by Angkola Batak women to achieve changes in gender relations with a more accommodating attitude towards inequality itself. Thus, the defense that emerges from women's actions is a framework that can change the patriarchal cultural order, no matter how slowly the change occurs. [Makalah ini mencoba memahami bagaimana perempuan Batak Angkola menegosiasikan sistem budaya patriarki, dengan upaya menemukan jalan tengah yang tetap beriringan dengan adat Batak dan agama Islam, dan di sisi lain secara perlahan mengeluarkan mereka dari bayang-bayang patriarki itu sendiri. Melalui hasil wawancara dan observasi lapangan, makalah ini berpendapat bahwa hubungan perempuan dengan sistem budaya patriarki berdinamika dalam struktur dan waktu yang berbeda. Perempuan secara terus-menerus menggunakan cara yang berbeda untuk mengatasi kesulitan yang mereka hadapi dalam situasi tertentu.Temuan dalam makalah ini adalah bahwa hanya dengan menggambarkan konteks dan proses negosiasi yang dinamis tersebut maka dapat menghindari asumsi yang menyatakan bahwa perempuan Batak adalah subjek pasif, tertindas, dan tidak berdaya. Makalah ini menggambarkan perundingan yang perempuan Batak Angkola lakukan untuk mencap…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Patriarchy negotiation
  topic: keywords
subject: Batak women
  topic: keywords
subject: resistance to femininity
  topic: keywords
subject: domination
  topic: keywords
subject: cultural space
  topic: keywords
subject: Gender Studies
  topic: disciplines
creator: Ulfa Ramadhani Nasution
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Ulfa Ramadhani Nasution http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2024-06-30
publication date: 2024-06-30
starting page: 71
ending page: 92
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2024.17105

The Right Concept and Application of Polygamous Marriage in Malaysia: An Analysis to the Role of Court under the Provision of Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984
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description: Polygamy can be practised among Muslim in Malaysia according to certain requirements under Islamic Family Law of each States. Misconception of polygamous marriage leads to misapplication of polygamy by marriage abroad, syndicate polygamy, and anti-polygamy. This research aims to explain the right concept of polygamous marriage in socio-legal context of Malaysia. This research is a descriptive study based on the previous research on socio-legal context of polygamous marriage in Malaysia and the role of Shariah Court in deciding polygamy application under Section 23 of IFLA. This research analyses the provision under Section 23 of Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984 (referred as IFLA) on the power of Shariah Court in the application of polygamy with decided cases. This research found that according to Section 23 of IFLA, polygamous marriage in Malaysia is permissible but not an individual right of man. It is a public right given by the State through Shariah Court. Polygamy without Court permission is an offence and could affect the life after marriage. The Court has to decide the application of polygamous marriage based on public interest rather than individual interest to preserve the welfare of all parties involved. Therefore, this demonstrates that the procedure for polygamy in Malaysia is more bureaucratic compared to neighboring countries, such as Indonesia. This complexity is strongly guarenteed by penalty under Section 123. [Poligami dapat dilakukan di kalangan Muslim di Malaysia sesuai dengan persyaratan tertentu di bawah Undang-Undang Keluarga Islam di setiap Negara Bagian. Kesalahpahaman tentang pernikahan poligami menyebabkan penyalahgunaan poligami melalui pernikahan di luar negeri, sindikat poligami, dan anti-poligami. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan konsep yang benar tentang pernikahan poligami dalam konteks sosio-legal di Malaysia. Penelitian ini adalah studi deskriptif berdasarkan penelitian sebelumnya tentang konteks sosio-leg…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Polygamy
  topic: keywords
subject: Role of Shariah Court
  topic: keywords
subject: public right
  topic: keywords
subject: marriage abroad
  topic: keywords
subject: collective interest
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic Family Law
  topic: disciplines
creator: Nurulbahiah Awang
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Nurulbahiah Awang http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2024-06-30
publication date: 2024-06-30
starting page: 58
ending page: 70
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2024.17104

Ensuring Children’s Rights after Divorce in Indonesia: Religious Court Decisions on Nafkah Madiyah
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description: Studies in various Muslim countries show that the fulfillment of child maintenance after divorce by fathers remains an issue. This paper examines the fulfillment of nafkah madiyah, or arrear maintenance for children, by the Religious Courts in Indonesia, especially after the issuance of Supreme Court Circular No. 2 of 2019. Relying on the analysis of ten Religious Court Decisions, this study finds that there have been inconsistencies in the Court Decisions in fulfilling the demand for nafkah madiyah submitted by mothers. The differences in the outcomes are caused by the different legal bases used by the judges and their consideration of men’s ability to fulfill the demands. The main reason for nafkah madiyah rejection is the judges’ arguments that maintenance costs are for children to take benefits from them (li al intifa’) and not for possession (li al tamlik). This means that if a father did not provide for his children in the past, his negligence does not become a debt to be paid in the future. Meanwhile, judges grant the request of nafkah madiyah because child maintenance is the father’s obligation. As in many cases, women are the primary carers of children after a divorce; ultimately, fulfilling nafkah madiyah is to protect not only children’s rights but also women’s rights. [Kajian terdahulu di beberapa negara Muslim menunjukkan bahwa pemenuhan nafkah anak oleh ayah masih menjadi masalah. Penelitian ini mengkaji pemenuhan nafkah terhutang (madiyah) untuk anak, oleh Pengadilan Agama di Indonesia, khususnya setelah lahirnya Surat Edaran Mahkamah Agung No. 2 Tahun 2019. Dengan analisis terhadap sepuluh Putusan Pengadilan Agama, studi ini menemukan bahwa terdapat inkonsistensi Putusan Pengadilan dalam memenuhi tuntutan nafkah madiyah yang dituntut oleh ibu. Perbedaan putusan tersebut disebabkan oleh perbedaan dasar hukum yang digunakan oleh para hakim dan pertimbangan mereka terhadap kemampuan laki-laki untuk memenuhi tuntutan tersebut. Alasan utama penolakan nafk…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Nafkah madiyah
  topic: keywords
subject: child maintenance
  topic: keywords
subject: divorce
  topic: keywords
subject: Religious Courts decision
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic Family Law
  topic: disciplines
subject: Gender Studies
  topic: disciplines
creator: Hotnidah Nasution
creator: Windy Triana
creator: Ahmad Rifqi Muchtar
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Hotnidah Nasution, Windy Triana, Ahmad Rifqi Muchtar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2024-06-01
publication date: 2024-06-01
starting page: 41
ending page: 57
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2024.17103

When Religious Leaders Become Marriage Brokers, Penghulus, and Marriage Consultants: The Authority of Kyai in the Process of Unregistered Marriage
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description: This article attempts to narrate the role played by kyai in the practice of unregistered marriage in Rembang Sub-district, Pasuruan Regency. The kyai's existence was initially built upon the kyai's establishment in carrying doctrines that indicate adherence to religious terms in all actions, including marriage. This article also examines several factors that sustain the kyai profession at three stages of sirri marriage practice: pre-marriage stage, the marriage stage, and the post-marriage stage. This article also discusses the implications of the interaction between the kyai and the clients through the agreement made. The data is generated from interviews with relevant parties who are directly involved in the practice of unregistered marriages. This article finds that the kyai's involvement in the practice of unregistered marriages is shaped by the kyai's power or authority as a marriage broker, marriage official, and sirri marriage consultant. Moreover, the kyai are often relied upon to minimize potential obstacles to marriage, as seen in the case of buying a wali or the practice of wali muhakam. Through the analysis of Weber's theory of authority, the kyais' power softly attracts public sympathy due to their moral and spiritual superiority, which is implemented through their consistency in religious practice and ability to preach. In this way, the community consciously shows obedience to the kyai, thereby narrowing the space for rejection of the kyai's invitation to engage in unregistered marriage practices. [Artikel ini menarasikan bagian peran kyai yang dimainkan dalam praktik perkawinan siri di Kecamatan Rembang, Kabupaten Pasuruan. Eksistensi kyai awalnya dibangun berdasarkan atas kemapanan kyai dalam membawa doktrin yang mengindikasikan kepatuhan terhadap terma agama dalam segala tindakan, termasuk perkawinan. Artikel ini juga mengkaji beberapa faktor yang membuat profesi kyai dapat berlangsung secara kontinu pada tiga tahapan dalam praktik perkawinan siri, …
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Marriage broker
  topic: keywords
subject: penghulu
  topic: keywords
subject: marriage consultant
  topic: keywords
subject: sirri marriage
  topic: keywords
subject: kyai
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic Family Law
  topic: disciplines
creator: Nanda Nabilah Islamiyah
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Nanda Nabilah Islamiyah http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2024-06-07
publication date: 2024-06-07
starting page: 21
ending page: 40
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2024.17102

Unregistered Divorce among Islamic Boarding School Alumni
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description: Divorce does not require a formal court process in Islam; a verbal statement from the husband is considered sufficient. This understanding is held by several Islamic boarding school alumni living in Mlangi, who choose to divorce outside of court. However, this choice is not supported by religious leaders, kiai and gus, who recommend legally divorcing in court to address issues such as inheritance division and child custody. Despite this, Islamic boarding school alumni in Mlangi continue to opt for divorcing outside of court for various reasons. This research aims to investigate the motivations of individuals in Mlangi who choose to divorce outside of the court system, utilizing the Rational Choice Theory as analytical frameworks. Through qualitative methods, the research explores the relationship between religious beliefs, social norms, and individual experiences in out-of-court divorces. The article argues that social institutions like kiai and gus are important figures and serve as places of consultation. However, Islamic boarding school alumni often follow their own interests instead of the advice given. Despite gus and kiai not recommending divorce outside of court, alumni still do so because they want to. This creates a social dilemma where alumni must choose between following norms and pursuing their interests. The research shows that alumni seek advice from kiai and gus mainly to legitimize their decision to divorce outside of court. The main reasons for divorcing outside of court are privacy issues, lack of communication, a selfish partner, lack of control over the partner, and the absence of children. [Perceraian tidak memerlukan proses pengadilan formal dalam Islam; pernyataan lisan dari suami dianggap cukup. Pemahaman tersebut dianut oleh beberapa alumni pesantren yang tinggal di Mlangi, yang memilih bercerai di luar pengadilan. Namun pilihan tersebut tidak didukung oleh para pemuka agama, kiai dan gus, yang merekomendasikan perceraian secara sah di penga…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Out-of-court divorce, social institutions, Islamic boarding school alumni, religious authority
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic Family Law
  topic: disciplines
creator: Asyharul Muala
creator: Sri Wahyuni
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Asyharul Muala, Sri Wahyuni http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2024-12-30
publication date: 2024-12-30
starting page: 244
ending page: 266
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2024.17206

Interreligious Marriage in Indonesia and Malaysia: Strict and Loose Legal Policy
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description: In practice, marriages do not always occur between individuals of the same religious background. Interfaith marriages take place when partners of different religions marry without requiring one partner to convert. This study aims to examine the legal issues surrounding interfaith marriages in Indonesia and Malaysia through a comparative analysis. It adopts a normative legal research methodology, incorporating both comparative and case-based approaches. Data were obtained from literature and other secondary sources. The findings indicate that Indonesian marriage law does not explicitly regulate interfaith marriages, and the Law on Population Administration does not require that registered marriages be between individuals of the same religion. In contrast, Malaysian law strictly prohibits interfaith marriages, and any violation results in the annulment of the marriage's legal status. [Dalam praktiknya, perkawinan tidak hanya terjadi antara pemeluk agama yang sama. Perkawinan beda agama terjadi ketika pasangan yang berbeda agama menikah tanpa mengharuskan salah satu pasangannya berpindah agama. Penelitian in ibertujuan untuk mengetahui permasalahan hukum pada perkawinan beda agama di Indonesia dan Malaysia secara komparatif. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian hukum normative dengan pendekatan komparatif dan pendekatan kasus. Data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh melalui literatur atau data sekunder. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa UU Perkawinan di Indonesia tidak secara tegas mengatur perkawinan beda agama, dan dalam UU Administrasi Kependudukan, tidak ada ketentuan yang mengatur mengenai perkawinan yang dicatatkan harus menganut agama yang sama. Sedangkan di Malaysia, pernikahan beda agama dilarang keras dalam Hukum Malaysia. Pelanggaran atas ketentuan ini akan mengakibatkan penolakan pengesahan perkawinan.]
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Interreligious Marriage
  topic: keywords
subject: Marriage Law
  topic: keywords
subject: Legalization
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic Family Law
  topic: disciplines
creator: Zhorif Agung Imaduddin
creator: Deslaely Putranti
creator: Muhammad Habibi Miftakhul Marwa
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Zhorif Agung Imaduddin, Deslaely Putranti, Muhammad Habibi Miftakhul Marwa http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2024-12-30
publication date: 2024-12-30
starting page: 185
ending page: 204
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2024.17203

Between Hibah and Waṣiat Wājibah for Non-Muslims: Expansive Legal Interpretations by Indonesian Religious Judges in Inheritance Cases
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description: Apart from gender, differences in religious affiliation have often been perceived as negatively impacting the rights of non-Muslims in the practice of family law within Muslim jurisdictions. This article challenges that assumption by presenting recent evidence from the practice of religious courts in Indonesia, specifically in inheritance cases involving testators without heirs. It aims to analyze the legal arguments employed by religious judges in granting the testator’s estate to non-Muslim cognates through hibah (gift). By examining three court verdicts, from the first instance to the cassation level, the author finds that religious judges utilize both juridical and philosophical reasoning to accommodate the rights of non-Muslims via the institution of hibah wājibah (mandatory gift). While the juridical arguments at the first-instance level align with classical fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), which prescribes allocating the testator’s estate to the bait al-māl (public treasury), higher-level judges deviate from this approach. They adopt an expansive interpretation of hibah provisions, prioritizing societal justice over rigid adherence to classical fiqh rules. Unlike waṣiat wājibah (mandatory will), hibah wājibah offers greater flexibility, as a maximum limit does not constrain it. The author argues that the state’s efforts to encourage religious judges to shift away from rigid classical fiqh references have been gradually successful. This finding carries significant implications for promoting justice and equality among citizens, regardless of their religious affiliation. [Perbedaan afiliasi agama, selain gender, berdampak negatif pada hak yang diterima oleh non-muslim dalam praktik hukum keluarga di yurisdiksi muslim. Artikel ini membantah asumsi ini dengan menyajikan bukti terbaru melalui praktik peradilan agama Indonesia pada kasus pewaris tidak memiliki ahli waris. Untuk itu, artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis argumentasi hukum yang digunakan oleh para hak…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Hibah
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic Inheritance
  topic: keywords
subject: Legal Interpretation
  topic: keywords
subject: Non-Muslim Rights
  topic: keywords
subject: Waṣiat Wājibah
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic Family Law
  topic: disciplines
subject: Islamic Inheritance Law
  topic: disciplines
creator: Muhammad Lutfi Hakim
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Muhammad Lutfi Hakim http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2024-12-30
publication date: 2024-12-30
starting page: 147
ending page: 166
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2024.17201

Marriage Administration Brokers: The Rational Action in the Practice of Delegating Marriage Administration in Central Lampung
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description: The Indonesian law rules marriages to be registered, and the registration should be proposed by the couples to the state officials, in which cases for Muslims are recorded at the Office of Religious Affairs and for non-Muslims at the Civil Registration Office. However, some couples wittingly employ third parties—called: marriage administration brokers—to carry out all the processes. This article investigates the practice of delegating marriage administration to brokers and the underlying reasons for those delegations. This research is a field study employing a socio-legal approach, guided by rational action theory. Data were obtained through interviews and documentation. The study reveals that the practice of delegating marriage administration was carried out by the former assistant marriage registrar (P3N) and the former village head. The practice of delegating marriage administration is caused by several factors, such as the low understanding of marriage registration procedures, the assumption of complicated marriage administration, and the economic option. In this practice, the most dominant factor is the economic reason. This practice happens on ground of rational awareness in the community regarding the simplest process available, considering the benefits that are intended by both parties. The brokers (delegatees) benefit from service fees, while the couples (delegators) feel helped because they do not leave/lose their jobs should they register their marriage directly by themselves. [Hukum Indonesia mengatur bahwa pernikahan harus didaftarkan, dan pendaftaran tersebut harus diajukan oleh pasangan kepada pejabat negara, di mana bagi umat Muslim dicatatkan di Kantor Urusan Agama dan bagi non-Muslim di Kantor Catatan Sipil. Namun, beberapa pasangan dengan sengaja menggunakan pihak ketiga—disebut: calo administrasi pernikahan—untuk menjalankan seluruh prosesnya. Artikel ini menyelidiki bagaimana praktik pelimpahan administrasi pernikahan kepada calo serta alasan-al…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Marriage administration
  topic: keywords
subject: broker
  topic: keywords
subject: delegation
  topic: keywords
subject: authority
  topic: keywords
subject: rational choice
  topic: keywords
subject: Law
  topic: disciplines
subject: Islamic Family
  topic: disciplines
subject: Islamic Studies
  topic: disciplines
subject:
  topic: disciplines
creator: Zezen Zainul Ali
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Zezen Zainul Ali http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2024-04-24
publication date: 2024-04-24
starting page: 1
ending page: 20
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2024.17101

Economic Underpinnings of Early Marriage: The Tengka Tradition among the Madurese
type: item
description: The minimum age for marriage has been established in Indonesian law. However, modern society in Madura often disregards these regulations. As a result, the phenomenon of early marriage remains prevalent among the society. Many researchers argue that early marriage is primarily influenced by cultural practices. However, this study identifies the occurrence of early marriage as being driven by the economic transactions embedded within marriage process. This economic aspect is referred to as the tengka tradition. This research examines the tengka tradition as an economic narrative underlying the resilience of early marriage in traditional Madurese society. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected descriptively through in-depth interviews with traditional leaders, religious figures (kiai), and individuals involved in underage marriages. The findings reveal that the resilience of early marriage is not primarily due to cultural or religious factors but is instead driven by the economic determination encapsulated in the tengka tradition. This economic determination manifests as asset accumulation through symbolic marriage transactions and as investment in the family’s future. The tengka tradition emerges as a significant factor that reshapes the ‘legal disobidience’ in the society, overshadowing elements such as religion and culture. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the social and economic stability of families and communities. [Usia minimum pernikahan telah diatur dalam undang-undang Indonesia. Namun, masyarakat modern di Madura sering mengabaikan peraturan tersebut. Akibatnya, fenomena pernikahan dini masih marak terjadi di masyarakat. Banyak peneliti berpendapat bahwa pernikahan dini dipengaruhi terutama oleh praktik budaya. Namun, penelitian ini mengidentifikasi terjadinya pernikahan dini sebagai akibat dari transaksi ekonomi yang sengaja dilestarikan dalam proses pernikahan. Aspek ekonomi ini dikenal dengan tradisi tengka. Penelitian ini mengkaji tradisi t…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Tengka tradition, economy, early marriage, Madura
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic Family Law
  topic: disciplines
creator: Basar Dikuraisyin
creator: Sumarkan
creator: Ah Fajruddin Fatwa
creator: Masadah
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Basar Dikuraisyin, Sumarkan, Ah Fajruddin Fatwa, Masadah http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2024-06-30
publication date: 2024-06-30
starting page: 93
ending page: 106
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2024.17106

Digital Patriarchy: How Indonesian Islamic Preachers Construct Gender Asymmetry through YouTube Fatwas
type: item
description: Social media has emerged as a new platform for religious figures to disseminate fatwas (Islamic legal opinions). These platforms undoubtedly facilitate public access to pragmatic answers regarding Islamic legal issues. However, the credibility of fatwas issued on social media is frequently contested, particularly concerning gender bias. This study examines religious figures’ fatwas on YouTube about spousal relations through the lens of feminist theory. Employing a qualitative empirical approach, the research utilizes netnography as its data collection method. The findings reveal that most religious figures’ fatwas on position the wife in a state of economic dependence on her husband, while relegating her to domestic roles with obligations centered on fulfilling spousal domestic needs, particularly sexual demands. Such narratives starkly contradict principles of gender equality and perpetuate bias by potentially disregarding wives’ sexual agency. These fatwas stem from conservative interpretations of Q.S 4:34 by religious figures. [Media sosial muncul sebagai platform baru bagi tokoh agama untuk menyebarkan fatwa (pendapat hukum Islam). Platform ini memudahkan akses publik terhadap jawaban-jawaban praktis terkait persoalan hukum Islam. Namun, kredibilitas fatwa yang dikeluarkan di media sosial sering kali diperdebatkan, terutama terkait dengan bias gender. Penelitian ini mengkaji fatwa para tokoh agama di YouTube mengenai relasi suami-istri melalui perspektif teori feminis. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, dalam beberapa hal penelitian ini menerapkan bagian dari kerja netnography sebagai teknik pengumpulan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar fatwa yang disampaikan oleh para tokoh agama menempatkan istri dalam posisi ketergantungan ekonomi terhadap suaminya, sekaligus membatasi perannya pada ranah domestik dengan kewajiban yang berfokus pada pemenuhan kebutuhan rumah tangga suami, khususnya kebutuhan seksual. Narasi semacam ini secara jela…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Fatwa, gender bias, spousal relation, marital authority, family law, Islamic preacher
  topic: keywords
creator: Mohammad Bachrul Falah
creator: Riyanta Riyanta
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Mohammad Bachrul Falah, Riyanta http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 103
ending page: 122
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2025.18106

Husbands Remain as Imāms: The Phenomenon of House Husband in Yogyakarta and Ponorogo, Indonesia
type: item
description: A house husband refers to the involvement of a husband or father in household and parenting tasks. This research aims to reveal the phenomenon of house husbands and examine the attitudes of government, religious, and community leaders toward this flexible gender role. This study employs mixed methods, including a survey of 100 respondents (50 men and 50 women), in-depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and documentation. The research found that the trend of house husbands is increasing. This indicates that the patriarchal culture, which assigns domestic and nurturing tasks exclusively to women, is becoming less relevant. The rising number of house husbands aligns with the increasing participation of women in economic activities. The self-concept of husbands and wives shows a significant positive correlation with their attitudes toward the house husband phenomenon. The more positive their attitudes are toward this phenomenon, the happier they tend to be. Religious, community, and government leaders generally do not object to husbands' participation in domestic and parenting tasks. However, most respondents still believe that the leader of the family is the male or husband, except in specific situations—such as when the husband is seriously ill—that necessitate the reversal of roles. [House husband (suami ‘rumahan’) mengacu pada keterlibatan seorang suami atau ayah dalam tugas-tugas rumah tangga dan pengasuhan anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap fenomena house husband dan menganalisis sikap pemerintah, tokoh agama, serta tokoh masyarakat terhadap fenomena peran gender yang fleksibel ini. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode campuran, termasuk survei terhadap 100 responden (50 laki-laki dan 50 perempuan), wawancara mendalam, diskusi kelompok terfokus (FGD), dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tren house husband mengalami peningkatan. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa budaya patriarki, yang menetapkan tugas domestik dan pengasuhan hanya sebag…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: House husband, gender, happiness, religious leader, domestic life
  topic: keywords
subject: Gender Studies
  topic: disciplines
creator: Alimatul Qibtiyah
creator: Evi Muafiah
creator: Arya Fendha Ibnu Shina
creator: Evi Septiani Tavip Hayati
creator: Mochammad Sinung Restendy
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Alimatul Qibtiyah, Evi Muafiah, Arya Fendha Ibnu Shina, Evi Septiani Tavip Hayati, Mochammad Sinung Restendy http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2024-12-30
publication date: 2024-12-30
starting page: 221
ending page: 244
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2024.17205

FEMALE LEADERS CREATING STEPPING LADDERS: Exercising Strategic Agency in Religiously Affiliated Universities of Indonesia and the USA
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description: This article aims to draw on the lessons and experiences of female leaders for what approaches should be nurtured and adopted in breaking the ‘glass ceilings.’ This research examines pathways to female leadership and public acceptance of their roles. The article offers strategies for the next generation of emerging female leaders, drawing from narratives of five female leaders in five religiously affiliated universities in Indonesia and three in the United States. This article argues that an intense external discourse could expedite the internal institutional force of change for female university leaders. A collective solidarity among professional peers is pivotal for women to reach leadership positions, however the institutional force must be sustained with a conducive social and political support. The ‘stepping ladders’ illustrate how women’s tracking to the leadership roles and building up a path to advance the chances remained a critical challenge, as exercising an ultimate command under the shadow of patriarchal can complicate the question of who is the true leader? The research contributes to widen the vision of what female leadership in the universities have advanced, highlighting the external and internal influence that entrenched and nurtured such development. These influences should be adaptable and structured to response to the critical call to reach the quantity and quality of female leadership to advance authority and agency contexts. [Abstrak: Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengambil pembelajaran dan pengalaman para pemimpin perempuan mengenai pendekatan apa yang harus dikembangkan dan diterapkan dalam mendobrak ‘langit-langit kaca’. Penelitian ini mengkaji jalur kepemimpinan perempuan dan penerimaan masyarakat terhadap peran mereka. Artikel ini menawarkan strategi untuk generasi pemimpin perempuan masa depan, yang diambil dari lima narasi pemimpin perempuan di lima universitas berafiliasi keagamaan di Indonesia dan tiga di Amerika Serikat. Artikel ini be…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Stepping ladders
  topic: keywords
subject: strategic agency
  topic: keywords
subject: female Leaders
  topic: keywords
subject: religious affiliated universities
  topic: keywords
subject: Gender Studies
  topic: disciplines
creator: Atun Wardatun
creator: Shahla Haeri
creator: Siti Nurjanah
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Atun Wardatun, Shahla Haeri, Siti Nurjanah http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2023-12-30
publication date: 2023-12-30
starting page: 232
ending page: 258
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2023.16203

ADJUDICATING UNDERAGE MARRIAGES AT RELIGIOUS COURTS: A Progressive Collaboration between Judiciary and Health Authority
type: item
description: This paper examines the state policies through the judiciary and health institutions in curbing underage marriage. Furthermore, the article sheds light on the extent to which these efforts are realized in the legal practices of the Religious Courts. Data were gathered by analyzing the decisions of the Religious Courts and supplemented with interviews. This paper argues that the state, through the judiciary, has enacted strict mechanisms via the Supreme Court Regulation Number 5 of 2019 concerning Guidelines for handling marriage dispensation cases. Other efforts have been undertaken by the Ministry of Health by requesting the Supreme Court to instruct all judiciary bodies under its jurisdiction to collaborate with health services or relevant institutions to combat underage marriage. To the author's investigation, there are 14 Religious Courts that have collaborated with the Ministry of Health. Judges in these courts consider recommendation letters as one of the considerations. The judges also exhibit a non-permissive attitude by rejecting applications for marriage dispensation without supplementary documents such as recommendation letters from the health services. This study indicates that state institutions, through the judiciary and healthcare sectors, are making progressive efforts to reduce the prevalence of underage marriage. [Abstrak: Paper ini mengkaji kebijakan negara melalui lembaga kehakiman dan kesehatan dalam menekan pernikahan di bawah umur. Selain itu, artikel ini juga melihat sejauhmana upaya tersebut terrealisasikan dalam praktik hukum di Pengadilan Agama. Data dikumpulkan dengan menelaah putusan-putusan Pengadilan Agama dan dilengkapi dengan wawancara. Paper ini menegaskan bahwa negara melalui lembaga kehakiman mengeluarkan ketentuan mekanisme yang ketat melalui Peraturan Mahkamah Agung Nomor 5 Tahun 2019 tentang Pedoman menangani kasus dispensasi nikah. Upaya lain dilakukan oleh Kementerian Kesehatan dengan cara meminta Mahkamah Agung memberikan in…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Underage marriages
  topic: keywords
subject: marriage dispensation
  topic: keywords
subject: Religious Courts
  topic: keywords
subject: health authorities
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic Family Law
  topic: disciplines
creator: Kholifatun Nur Mustofa
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Kholifatun Nur Mustofa http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2023-12-30
publication date: 2023-12-30
starting page: 342
ending page: 363
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2023.16208

THE DOMINATION OF ISLAMIC LAW IN CUSTOMARY MATRIMONIAL CEREMONIES: Islamic Values within the Malay Marriage Tradition in Kepulauan Riau
type: item
description: The Malay community has engaged with various traditions, such as those of India, the Middle East, China, and even Europe. Despite that, religion, Islam, has wielded the most significant influence, particularly within the context of marriage life. The process of Muslim Malay marriages consistently adhere to Islamic values, even as these marriage processes are conducted within the framework of local customary practices. This article aims to examine the extent to which these marriage process adopt and synchronize with commonly held Islamic values. Data was gathered through observation and interviews in the Kepulauan Riau. This article reveals that these marriage processes indeed manifest values well-known within Islam. These values constitute in merisik phase symbolizing the principle of at-ta’āruf; menyampaikan hajat symbolizing al-Musyāwarah; menyampaikan belanja being a form of at-ta’āwun; ajak mengajak representing as-syirkah; berbalas pantun signifying al-mau’iẓah; and do'a selamatan embodying as-syukr. These values unequivocally represent the dominance of Islamic Law as the pivotal principles of Customary Law in Kepulauan Riau. [Abstrak: Dalam lintasan sejarah, masyarakat Melayu telah berinteraksi dengan berbagai tradisi, misalnya India, Timur Tengah, China, dan bahkan Eropa. Terlepas dari sisi geografis di atas, Islam memiliki pengaruh yang paling signifikan, terutama dalam prosesi perkawinan. Pada tataran nilai, tahap-tahap pernikahan orang Melayu Muslim selalu menerapkan nilai-nilai Islam meskipun prosesi perkawinan itu dilaksanakan dalam bingkai acara-acara adat setempat. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana tahap-tahap pernikahan itu mengadopsi dan singkron dengan nilai-nilai yang umum dalam Islam. Untuk mendapatkan gambaran yang tepat, kami mengumpulkan data dengan cara observasi dan wawancara di Kepulauan Riau. Artikel ini menemukan bahwa sebenarnya prosesi-prosesi tersebut merupakan manifestasi dari nilai-nilai yang selama ini jamak dikenal dal…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Malay marriage
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic law
  topic: keywords
subject: customary law
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic values
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic Family Law
  topic: disciplines
subject: Customary Law
  topic: disciplines
creator: Asrizal Saiin
creator: M. Hasbi Umar
creator: Badarussyamsi Badarussyamsi
creator: Moh. Zaidi Hajazi
creator: Maulana Yusuf
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Asrizal Saiin, M. Hasbi Umar, Badarussyamsi, Moh. Zaidi Hajazi, Maulana Yusuf http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2023-12-29
publication date: 2023-12-29
starting page: 320
ending page: 341
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2023.16207

WHEN STATE REGULATES HUSBAND'S IDAH: Pros and Cons among Penghulu in Yogyakarta
type: item
description: In 2021, the Ministry of Religious Affairs issued a policy concerning the prohibition of husbands remarrying (another woman) during the wife waiting period (idah). This policy evoked both pros and cons. This study aims to investigate the emergence of this policy and analyze the responses from the marriage registrars (penghulu) at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA). Taking place in Yogyakarta, this research constitutes fieldwork employing a socio-legal approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with the penghulu. The research reveals that the policy was fiercely motivated by three factors: firstly, the occurrence of concealed polygamous marriages during the idah period; secondly, the endeavor to actualize the wisdom of idah associated with the opportunity to reconcile (ruju') within the (on-going broken) marriage; and thirdly, the desire toward the protection of women. Some marriage registrars supported this policy, citing arguments aligned with its content. Conversely, others perceive that it is too far distorting fiqh and deemed incompatible with the National Marriage Law. Moreover, it was observed that penghulu mostly refused to register marriages for husbands during the idah period, although a small minority accepted such registrations. [Abstrak: Pada 2021, Kementerian Agama mengeluarkan kebijakan terkait pelarangan suami menikah dalam masa idah istri. Kebjakan ini menimbulkan pro dan kontra di berbagai kalangan, baik eksternal maupun internal lembaga tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji konteks mengapa kebijakan tesebut muncul dan bagaimana respon dari para penghulu KUA. Mengambil seting di Kota Yogyakarta, penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan dengan pendekatan sosiologi hukum. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam dengan para penghulu. Penelitian ini mengungkap bahwa lahirnya kebijakan tersebut dimotivasi oleh tiga faktor, yaitu, fenomena poligami terselubung yang dilakukan dalam masa idah, upaya Kementerian Agama merealis…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Husband's idah
  topic: keywords
subject: penghulu
  topic: keywords
subject: wife's idah period
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic Family Law
  topic: disciplines
subject: Gender Studies
  topic: disciplines
creator: Cindera Permata
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Cindera Permata http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2023-12-29
publication date: 2023-12-29
starting page: 281
ending page: 301
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2023.16205

PERPETUATING WOMEN'S SUBORDINATION: Husband-Wife Relation in Pop Fiqh Literature
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description: Popular fiqh literature addresses practical aspects of life. A considerable portion of this literature portrays women within a conservative framework. This research aims to investigate the tendency of spousal relationships as depicted in those popular fiqh literature. Subsequent to cataloging, a random selection of literary samples underwent qualitative content analysis. The findings revealed that popular fiqh literature on the household, especially on marital relations, is dominated by gender biased discourse by placing women only in the domestic realm where their position is inferior. This dominance stems from the authors’ references projecting back to the provisions of classical fiqh, which are gender biased and lack authoritative interpretation of the texts. The presence of this literature is also due to the market demands of the publishing industry. Furthermore, societal understanding dominated by patriarchal ideology contributes significantly to the prevalence of gender-biased popular fiqh literature. [Abstrak: Literatur fiqh populer mengatasi aspek praktis kehidupan. Sebagian besar dari literatur ini menggambarkan perempuan dalam kerangka konservatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki kecenderungan hubungan suami istri seperti yang digambarkan dalam literatur fiqh populer tersebut. Setelah proses katalogisasi, seleksi acak sampel-sampel dianalisis dengan pendekatan konten kualitatif. Hasil temuan menunjukkan bahwa literatur fiqh populer tentang rumah tangga, terutama dalam hubungan pernikahan, didominasi oleh wacana bias gender yang menempatkan perempuan hanya dalam ranah domestik di mana posisi mereka lebih rendah dibanding laki-laki. Dominasi ini berasal dari referensi penulis yang mencerminkan kembali ketentuan fiqh klasik, yang memiliki bias gender dan kurangnya interpretasi otoritatif dari teks-teks tersebut. Kehadiran literatur ini juga karena tuntutan pasar industri penerbitan. Selain itu, pemahaman masyarakat yang didominasi oleh ideologi pat…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Women's subordination
  topic: keywords
subject: gender bias
  topic: keywords
subject: popular fiqh literature
  topic: keywords
subject: Gender Studies
  topic: disciplines
subject: Fiqh
  topic: disciplines
creator: Arifki Budia Warman
creator: Zainuddin Zainuddin
creator: Eficandra Eficandra
creator: Elsy Renie
creator: Setiyono Setiyono
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Arifki Budia Warman, Zainuddin, Eficandra, Elsy Renie, Setiyono http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2023-12-30
publication date: 2023-12-30
starting page: 259
ending page: 280
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2023.16204

THE DOMINATION OF CUSTOMARY LAW IN MUSLIM MATRIMONIAL PROCEDURES: Prohibiting Khiṭbah in the Sade Muslim Community
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description: Betrothal (Khiṭbah) prior to marriage is considered a noble practice within Islamic tradition. However, among the Sade Muslim community, there are instances where betrothal is intentionally omitted and even opposed by the society. They practice the tradition of merariq, apparently abducting the bride without the prior consent of her family. Only afterward does the groom's family approach the bride's family to negotiate the marriage between them. This practice of 'abducting' prospective brides is not found in any Islamic teachings. This article aims to shed light on the motives behind the betrothal prohibition before the marriage contract (akad nikah) among the Sade Muslim community. This research involves fieldwork with ten key informants. The findings indicate that the prohibition of the betrothal process among the Muslim Sade is a longstanding cultural heritage within the society. This tradition is perceived as an emblem of the Sasak ethnic group, intentionally preserved amidst inevitable modernization. [Abstrak: Peminangan (Khiṭbah) sebelum pernikahan merupakan salah satu tahap perkawinan yang dianggap sebagai anjaran mulia dalam tradisi Islam. Namun bagi masyarakat Muslim Sade, ada kalanya peminangan ini sengaja tidak dilakukan dan bahkan ditentang oleh masyarakat tersebut. Mereka bahkan mempraktikkan tradisi merariq dengan cara seolah-olah menculik mempelai perempuan tanpa sepengetahuan pihak keluarganya. Barulah setelah itu pihak laki-laki menemui pihak perempuan untuk melakukan proses negosisasi agar dilangsungkan pernikahan antara keduanya. Tradisi 'menculik' calon pengantin perempuan ini tidak ditemukan dalam ajaran Islam manapun. Artikel ini bertujuan mengupas motif di balik larangan meminang gadis sebelum akad pernikahan di kalangan masyarakat Muslim Sade. Penelitian ini merupakan studi lapangan yang melibatkan sepuluh informan kunci sebagai sumber primer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa praktik larangan bagi calon pengantin laki-laki untuk meminang ga…
subject: Article
  topic: section
subject: Khitbah
  topic: keywords
subject: cultural identity
  topic: keywords
subject: merariq traditions
  topic: keywords
subject: Sade Muslim community
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic Family Law
  topic: disciplines
creator: Arif Sugitanata
creator: Muhammad Lutfi Hakim
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Arif Sugitanata, Muhammad Lutfi Hakim http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
date: 2023-12-30
publication date: 2023-12-30
starting page: 302
ending page: 319
doi: 10.14421/ahwal.2023.16206