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Journal : SINTHOP: Media Kajian Pendidikan, Agama, Sosial dan Budaya

Istihsan in Determination of the Lunar Month: Jurisprudential Flexibility for Harmonizing the Ummah Ananda Sy, Geubrina Rizky; Qiromi, Nur Mahmudi; Mahsun, Mahsun; Tajrid, Amir
Sinthop: Media Kajian Pendidikan, Agama, Sosial dan Budaya Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): January-June
Publisher : Lembaga Aneuk Muda Peduli Umat, Bekerjasama dengan LaKaspia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69548/sinthop.v4.i1.33.123-135

Abstract

This article examines the role of Istihsan as a method of Islamic jurisprudential flexibility in determining Islamic law, particularly regarding the beginning of the lunar month, and reviews the positions of the four prominent schools of jurisprudence (Hanafi, Maliki, Hanbali, and Shafi'i) toward its application. Istihsan, which etymologically means "considering something better," remains a debated method of ijtihad among Islamic jurisprudence scholars (ushuliyyin), although still practically utilized. This study aims to explore how Istihsan functions as a jurisprudential catalyst in the application of astronomical science (Ilmu Falak), especially concerning the determination of lunar months, offering potential solutions for harmonizing differences among the Muslim community. Employing descriptive qualitative methods, the study uses primary sources from fiqh documentation related to Istihsan and astronomy, supplemented by secondary literature. The findings indicate that the Hanafi, Maliki, and some Hanbali scholars accept Istihsan with varying definitions and practical implementations. In contrast, the Shafi'i school rejects Istihsan, considering it as a form of subjective ijtihad lacking strong scriptural justification. Nevertheless, Istihsan serves as a foundation for jurisprudential flexibility, enabling Islamic law to effectively respond to contemporary challenges. Specifically, Istihsan acts as a bridge between the hisab (astronomical calculations) and rukyat (direct lunar observation) methods. It provides adaptive and maslahah-oriented solutions, such as prioritizing hisab in cases of doubtful rukyat, or vice versa, prioritizing rukyat to maintain unity within the community. Practically, Istihsan is exemplified through the Indonesian government's isbat sessions, which require integrated collaboration among scholars, astronomers, and government institutions, always maintaining compliance with definitive (qath'i) texts and public welfare (maslahah mursalah).
Co-Authors Abdul Basit Adha, Isna Adha, Isna Dia’ul Adha, Isna Diaul Ahmad Sirulhaq Al Hakim, Muhammad Fadloli Albar, Muhammad Amir Tajrid Amsal, Andi Yasir Ananda Sy, Geubrina Rizky Aniqoh, Aniqoh Anton Yudhana Apitalia, Sri Asni, Sukria Asno Azzawagama Firdaus Asyhar, Muhammad Azis, Muhamad Sahril Badelah, Badelah Bakri, Baiq Fahriatin Burhanuddin Burhanuddin Burhanudin Burhanudin Butsainah, Hurriyatun Chairunissa, Baiq Inda dedi irawan Devina Sanchia Samosir Dhian, Baiq Medy Destarien Faisol Faisol Faizah Faizah Fathurrahim, Fathurrahim Fatihin, Moh. Khoirul Firdaus, Muhammad Aris Fitriah, Ulfah Fitriani, Dini Eka Gozali, Gozali Habibi, Putrawan Handayani, Oktaviana Handoko, Tri Akbar Hayati, Nona Sintia Rizki Hijriah, B. Siti I Putu Septian Adi Prayuda Ibda, Hamidulloh Imam Riadi Imansyah, Ainul Iwansyah, Iwansyah Izzudin, Ahmad Johan Mahyudi, Johan Jumail, Muhamad jumratul akbar, jumratul Kango, Riklan Khairussibyan, Muh. Khusnul Khotimah khusnul khotimah Lana, Elsa Setia Lestari, Fujiah M. Zaini, M. Mahrus Mahrus, Mahrus Maryani Maryani Mar’atussolichah, Mar’atussolichah Mohamad Jumail Muamilah, Husnul Mubarok, Alaik Muhaimi, Lalu Muhajir Muhajir, Muhajir Muhammad Sukri Mukhammad Fajrul Falah Ashshiddig Muniri Muniri, Muniri Musaddat, Syaiful Mussadat, Mussadat Mustaghfiroh, Asri Arofah As’adati Musyafak, Najahan Mutiah, Uryun Muzianti, Yeni Nashiha, Lauhatun Nurfidah, Nurfidah Nurwidayanti, Nurwidayanti Nury Khirdany, Elvin Pahmi, Syamsul Primus Gadu Qiromi, Nur Mahmudi Raharja, Romi Rahmani, Nanda Hafizhah Ratna Dewi Kusumawati Reza Arviciena Sakti Rohman Karim , Moh. Fadllur Rosmayanti, Nur Ida Rosyad, Mushoffa Basyir S, Aswandikari Sablan, Sablan Saekhu Saekhu Saharudin Saharudin Sarwadi, Gita Si Luh Putu Damayanti Sofan, Mukhamad Taufiq Sri Adiningsih Sudirman Sudirman sukri Sukri, sukri Sukri, Muhammad , Sumilang, Anten Suriati, Ni Luh Susilawati, Susilawati Syambirawansah, Dedet Syech Idrus Syukron, Farida Tia Rahmatika Wahidah, Baiq Wangsa Makasa, Ambok Panaik Wasid Wasid Wiryandanu, Jihana Wiwik Handayani Yudhi Kurniawan Zahari Yuliani, Made Yulianti, Wiwik Zulkarnain Zulkarnain