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Qibtiyah, Maria
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BETWEEN FAITH AND FREEDOM: The Qur’an and the Childfree Lifestyle Qibtiyah, Maria; Badruzaman, Abad
Epistemé: Jurnal Pengembangan Ilmu Keislaman Vol 20 No 01 (2025)
Publisher : UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung, Indonesia

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This article seeks to discuss the issue of being childfree from the perspective of the Qur’an. The topic has generated considerable debate within Indonesian society, making it essential to conduct further analysis, particularly within the context of a Muslim-majority country. Broadly speaking, public opinion is divided into two groups, each presenting its own arguments. Proponents of the childfree choice view it as a matter of personal autonomy, independent of religious norms. Conversely, opponents argue that the childfree lifestyle deviates from Indonesian social norms, which emphasize that married couples should endeavor to have children. Given the complexity of this issue, this article employs Gadamer’s hermeneutical framework in conjunction with an exegetical approach. It argues that several Qur’anic verses implicitly reject the notion of voluntary childlessness. For instance, Surah al-A‘rāf (7:86) encourages the multiplication of offspring, Surah al-Nahl (16:72) praises the birth of noble descendants, and Surah al-Ra‘d (13:23) mentions that children may serve as a means for their parents to attain paradise. These verses indicate that Islam generally disapproves of married couples who deliberately choose not to have children. However, because the meaning of the text is dynamic and continuously engages in dialogue with contemporary social realities—such as the childfree phenomenon—new interpretations may emerge through a fusion of horizons. In this context, the childfree choice is not explicitly deemed haram but may be tolerated if supported by valid reasons and if it yields certain benefits.
BETWEEN FAITH AND FREEDOM: The Qur’an and the Childfree Lifestyle Qibtiyah, Maria; Badruzaman, Abad
Epistemé: Jurnal Pengembangan Ilmu Keislaman Vol 20 No 01 (2025)
Publisher : UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21274/epis.2025.20.01.121-140

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This article deals with the childfree lifestyle through the lens of the Qur’an, a topic that has recently become controversial in Indonesia. Public opinion is divided: supporters argue that choosing not to have children is a matter of personal freedom, while opponents claim it contradicts social and religious expectations that married couples should try to have offspring. Using Gadamer’s hermeneutical perspective alongside Qur’anic interpretation, the article highlights several verses that encourage procreation—such as calls to increase descendants, praise for having noble offspring, and descriptions of children as a source of reward in the afterlife. These verses suggest that Islam generally discourages couples from intentionally avoiding children. However, the study also emphasizes that Qur’anic meaning is dynamic and must continually engage with contemporary realities, including the childfree trend. In this light, the childfree choice is explicitly forbidden but may be considered acceptable when supported by reasonable motives and when it contributes to personal or social benefit. This approach allows Islamic teachings on family and lineage to be understood in dialogue with contemporary realities.
Co-Authors Abad Badruzaman