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Sad Al-Dzara'i As a Preventive Norm in Family Law a Conceptual Analysis and Practical Application Muhammad Zainuddin Sunarto; Ahmad Idhafi
QONUN: Jurnal Hukum Islam dan Perundang-undangan Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : FASYA Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/qj.v10i1.12738

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This study examines sad al-dzara’i as a preventive normative principle in Islamic family law in response to contemporary socio-legal challenges. While existing scholarship predominantly emphasizes maqasid al-shari’ah as a framework for reform, limited attention has been devoted to the systematic operationalization of sad al-dzara’i as a structured preventive mechanism. This study addresses that gap by reconstructing its epistemological foundation and analysing its practical relevance in Indonesian family law contexts. Employing normative legal research with conceptual and statutory approaches, this article analyses classical ushul al-fiqh literature alongside Indonesian family law regulations. It further incorporates contextual socio-legal analysis of Aceh and Probolinggo, selected for their contrasting legal configurations: Aceh with formal Sharia-based regional regulations and Probolinggo within the national legal framework shaped by strong socio-religious authority. The findings indicate that sad al-dzara’i functions not merely as a theoretical doctrine but as an operational preventive paradigm reflected in regulatory safeguards, marriage age restrictions, and mediation mechanisms aimed at mitigating risks such as child marriage and family instability. The study concludes that integrating sad al-dzara’i within contemporary family law strengthens its anticipatory and adaptive character, aligning with maqasid al-shari’ah in safeguarding life, dignity, intellect, and lineage, while offering a preventive legal model for plural legal systems.
Beyond Parental Conflicts: Reconstructing Child Custody Decisions Through Maslahah Mursalah Lailul Ilham; Muhammad Zainuddin Sunarto; Muhammad Iqbal
Hakamain: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): HAKAMAIN: Journal of Sharia and Law Studies
Publisher : Yayasan Lembaga Studi Makwa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57255/hakamain.v5i1.1694

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This study aims to reconstruct child custody decisions in Indonesia through the perspective of Maslahah Mursalah by examining the extent to which parental conflicts influence judicial determinations and affect the realization of the best interests of the child. Child custody disputes often arise from competing parental claims following divorce, creating legal and practical challenges for judges in determining custody arrangements that genuinely prioritize child welfare. The research employs a normative juridical methodology using statutory, conceptual, and case approaches. Primary legal materials consist of Indonesian family law regulations, judicial decisions concerning child custody, and classical and contemporary Islamic legal sources discussing Maslahah Mursalah. Secondary materials include scholarly articles, books, and legal commentaries relevant to child welfare and Islamic family law. The findings demonstrate that child custody decisions in Indonesia are frequently influenced by formal legal considerations and parental rights claims, while the child’s long-term physical, emotional, educational, and social interests may receive insufficient attention. The analysis further reveals that Maslahah Mursalah offers a comprehensive framework that enables judges to move beyond rigid legal formalism and parental conflicts by focusing on the protection and welfare of children as the primary objective of custody determinations. This approach emphasizes the prevention of harm (mafsadah) and the realization of benefit (maslahah) in accordance with the broader objectives of Islamic law. The study concludes that Maslahah Mursalah can serve as a normative foundation for reconstructing child custody decisions in Indonesia toward a more child-centered and welfare-oriented model. Academically, this research contributes to the development of contemporary Islamic family law by integrating the principle of the best interests of the child with Islamic legal reasoning, thereby providing an alternative framework for judicial decision-making and future reforms in child custody law and practice.