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Journal : Strata Social and Humanities Studies

Women as Heads of Families: An Analysis of Musdah Mulia's Thoughts and Interpretation Methods on Women's Leadership Nuraeni, Ani; Ariyanto, M. Agni
Strata Social and Humanities Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): April
Publisher : CV. Strata Persada Academia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59631/sshs.v3i1.354

Abstract

The discourse on women’s leadership in the family has gained increasing scholarly attention, particularly in the context of gender equality and social transformation. In patriarchal societies, the role of family head has traditionally been ascribed to men, often marginalizing women’s contributions. However, as Musdah Mulia exemplifies, modern Islamic thought challenges these conventional gender roles. This study analyzes Musdah Mulia’s thoughts and interpretative methods regarding women as heads of families. Through a hermeneutic-contextual approach and thematic interpretation (tafsir maudhu’i), Musdah Mulia argues that the concept of qiwāmah in QS. Al-Nisa: 34 should be understood as a flexible, context-dependent construct rather than an absolute principle of male superiority. Her reinterpretation highlights the necessity of education, economic access, and shared responsibility within family leadership. The findings suggest that Musdah Mulia’s reinterpretation of women’s leadership as heads of families contributes to a more egalitarian understanding of gender roles, challenging patriarchal norms and advocating for policy changes supporting women’s empowerment. However, resistance from traditionalist perspectives and cultural biases remains a significant obstacle. This study recommends further research on the practical implications of Musdah Mulia’s reinterpretation, particularly in legal and policy frameworks related to Islamic family law.
Co-Authors Ahmad Rifandi Amalia, N. Yuniar Rizki Siti Amanah, Dinny Atin Ambarsari, Niati Andarista, Sandrina Annisa Nurhidayati , Vieta Annisa Nurhidayati, Vieta Aprianti, Tutty Ardiansyah, Yudah Argianto, Argianto Ariyanto, M. Agni Chaerani , Reni Damayanti, Mutiara Desiana Putri Desmarnita, Ulty Destriapani, Elsa Dwi Lestari, Fanisa Eka Fitrajaya Rahman Fajriah, Salsa Febrianty, Hana Febriyanti, Bella Firman Muhammad Basar Harahap, Sarah Aulia Hasnani, Fenti Hastati, Dwi Yuni Hayani, Nora Herfina Herfina Imam Asrofi Intan Permatasari , Siti Ita Yulita, Ita Kamilah, Jihan Khaira, Nuswatul Kuntari, Wien Listiasari, Faranita Ratih Maharani, Kartika Maisyaroh, Siti Nur Maman Suherman Masita, Masita Meisarah, Epita Milenia, Krisna Mindara, Gema Parasti Muhamad Saad Nurul Ishlah Muharisa, Dini Mutiara Ramadanti, Lisya Nadiah, Husna Nufus, Tazqiatun Nurazizah, Salma Tasya Nurdinah Hanifah Nurhidayati, Vieta Annisa Nurihayati, Emilya Nurmahmudi, Muhammad Pratama, Repan Yan Pratiwi, Lusy Pratiwi, Nisrina Mulia Puspitasari, Ai Nina Karlina Rachmawati, Sisca Ramadhan, Azhar Ramadhan, Muhamad Alfin Ramadhani, Magfirah Aulia Ramadhani, Moch Zakiyyan Ratih, Faranita Rianti, Emy Rina Martini Rismayanti, Listia Rizkiriani, Annisa Safitri, Intan Ghaida Salsabila, Selfa Sari Puspita, Sari Septia Khofifa, Septia Shupiyyah, Shupiyyah Sudiyati Sudiyati Suharyanto H. Soro Sunarya, Dede Tatang Sundari Putri, Feny Suryani Manurung Syarifah, Rosita Syarifuddin , Didin Syefani, Tarisa Azzajela Tarwoto, Tarwoto Teti Ratnawulan Uun Nurulhuda Wardani, Amelia Wartonah, Wartonah